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In reply to the discussion: "But Then It Was Too Late" - A really eye opening text [View all]GoneFishin
(5,217 posts)The IRS is charged with determining which groups qualify for this tax exemption. If their name strongly suggests that they are involved in activities that disqualify them, then I see no problem using that as a criteria to determine if further scrutiny is warranted.
Benghazi is also a manufactured scandal. There's no doubt that the right-wing crazy's are stirring up as much trouble as they can for him. I don't understand why he placates them at the same time they are kicking him in the teeth?
The AP issue, however, is exactly the type of rightward creep that some of us can spot as a problem, while others of us are too hypnotized by the color of the team jerseys.
I have no problem supporting any politician when they are acting in the best interest of the public as a whole. But too many times it's the same message "Gosh Mr. 99%, as much as we really, really want to help you out, we can't because {fill in excuse here}. And even though we should ask more from the 1%, well, gosh, we just can't because {fill in more excuses here}."
And, no. No creaming occurred.