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DainBramaged

(39,191 posts)
Mon May 14, 2012, 11:51 AM May 2012

Christie screws the pooch AGAIN

It's not so bad he gave away about $1.5 BILLION dollars in tax breaks paying forward to some of his biggest State contributors for moving IN STATE ( http://www.cjr.org/the_audit/nyt_examines_chris_christies_c.php )

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The sweeping new laws increase contributions from public workers, decrease benefits and halt cost-of-living hikes. According to Christie, the changes should save the state $120 billion over the next 30 years.

But his reform did little to stop the age-old New Jersey practice of double-dipping, in which employees "retire," start collecting a pension, and then are rehired, often the next day. Christie's own deputy chief of staff collects $219,000 a year from the state — a $130,000 salary as a top aide to the governor plus $89,000 in state pension.

Worse for Christie, a criminal investigation is under way involving his running mate, New Jersey Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno.

As a county sheriff in 2008, Guadagno made false statements to enable her chief officer to pocket nearly $85,000 a year in retirement pay while drawing an $87,500 annual salary. The double-dipping scheme first was reported by New Jersey Watchdog in 2010.

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http://openchannel.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/05/14/11690662-gov-christies-pension-issue-nj-probe-looks-at-running-mate-double-dipping


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Chemisse

(30,793 posts)
1. And here I thought I was going to read an expose about Republican bestiality.
Mon May 14, 2012, 12:08 PM
May 2012

I wonder if this will keep him off the potential VP list.

Bake

(21,977 posts)
3. It's just money. Pukes don't care if it's just money (unless it's a Dem)
Mon May 14, 2012, 12:18 PM
May 2012

Now if it were a dead girl, or a live boy ... they MIGHT care.

Bake

 

Suji to Seoul

(2,035 posts)
11. just don't stick your dick anywhere or take pictures of it.
Tue May 15, 2012, 12:12 PM
May 2012

Except if you have a wide stance, use hush money to shut your Nevada homewrecker or like to wear diapers with hookers.

And, honestly, don't worry about that dead intern in my office. There's more important dick news from Gary Condit.

 

leftyohiolib

(5,917 posts)
4. what's the problem? after a certain amount of time youre allowed to"retire" (whats with the quotes)
Mon May 14, 2012, 12:28 PM
May 2012

if you get a job after that youre still entitled to the pension you worked for? the lt gv is a different story i understand making false statements but i dont understand people bitching about collecting a pension while working.

 

jberryhill

(62,444 posts)
5. Yep
Mon May 14, 2012, 12:32 PM
May 2012

If people object to this practice, then they should change the pension eligibility requirements or bar pensioners from state employment.

Obviously if the rules allow it, then people will do this.

 

leftyohiolib

(5,917 posts)
9. i did read the article and dont see how collecting a pension after you,ve earned it
Tue May 15, 2012, 10:37 AM
May 2012

even though your back to doing the same job is "gaming" the system. but please feel free to enlighten me if it matters

DainBramaged

(39,191 posts)
10. Right, so It's OK with you that these people 'retire' and then get instantly rehired to their old job
Tue May 15, 2012, 10:54 AM
May 2012

you see nothing wrong with that?


Amazing


I can see your train of thought, and it certainly isn't one of fairness or justice.


Have a wonderful life.

 

leftyohiolib

(5,917 posts)
13. so it's ok with you that people arent entitled to rcv those things for which they've worked
Wed May 16, 2012, 11:46 AM
May 2012

wether they are instantly rehired or not. they are rehired b/c they are the most qualified for the position that's certainly not just or fair is it. besides all that the money he makes for the job will be payed out anyway wether to the retired or someone else. why do you care to whom the goes? is it envy? youre injecting justness and fairness into a situation where they dont apply.
i'm sure you'd pass on that opportunity should it be presented to you but you dont get to make that decision for others.
bwt im glad you find me amazing

Initech

(99,909 posts)
7. I think I've figured out the worst governors in the country.
Mon May 14, 2012, 01:01 PM
May 2012

1. Jan Brewer (AZ)
2. Scott Walker (WI)
3. Chris Christie (NJ)
4. Rick Perry (TX)
5. Rick Scott (FL)
6. John Kasich (OH)

All of them teabaggers - god help us if Rmoney picks that fat asshole yo be his running mate.

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