Well done Barry. This is the show of force we need

[75th]

Doesnt matter if the groups were denied or not, they were specifically targeted based on political affiliation, therefore making their individual process to claim tax exempt status more difficult, even if ultimately they were granted. Dont see how anyone could be ok with that. Would you be ok if the DMV made you complete more paperwork and jump through more hoops because youre a democrat?

Again, prime example of only getting your news from one single organization that has managed to convinced you that literally every other news organization in the world is somehow not to be trusted.

The IRS targeted both conservative and progressive groups for potentially exploiting a tax loophole they shouldnt be entitled to. At the end of the day, the only 2 (or 3) groups that were ever denied tax exempt status were progressive groups. But yes, tell me more about this IRS scandal in which tea party groups were the victim.

You can tell they are funded primarily by the Christian right wing because they play the victim in the exact same way. I'm sure youre upset at all the tax dollars (not to mention man hours) wasted by Rep Issa on this investigation?

Government fucks up everything it is in control of.

I would argue that hyper partisanship does.

 

[miplank]

Again, prime example of only getting your news from one single organization that has managed to convinced you that literally every other news organization in the world is somehow not to be trusted.

The IRS targeted both conservative and progressive groups for potentially exploiting a tax loophole they shouldnt be entitled to. At the end of the day, the only 2 (or 3) groups that were ever denied tax exempt status were progressive groups. But yes, tell me more about this IRS scandal in which tea party groups were the victim.

You can tell they are funded primarily by the Christian right wing because they play the victim in the exact same way. I'm sure youre upset at all the tax dollars (not to mention man hours) wasted by Rep Issa on this investigation?



I would argue that hyper partisanship does.

stfu

 

[-SD-]

Again, prime example of only getting your news from one single organization that has managed to convinced you that literally every other news organization in the world is somehow not to be trusted.

The IRS targeted both conservative and progressive groups for potentially exploiting a tax loophole they shouldnt be entitled to. At the end of the day, the only 2 (or 3) groups that were ever denied tax exempt status were progressive groups. But yes, tell me more about this IRS scandal in which tea party groups were the victim.

You can tell they are funded primarily by the Christian right wing because they play the victim in the exact same way. I'm sure youre upset at all the tax dollars (not to mention man hours) wasted by Rep Issa on this investigation?



I would argue that hyper partisanship does.

Well Im getting my news from CNN (left lean) and yes, FOX (right lean). Since I dont have time to hit 20 different media outlets I will say that the IRS targeting anyone for political affiliation is obviously wrong.

 

[75th]

Well Im getting my news from CNN (left lean) and yes, FOX (right lean). Since I dont have time to hit 20 different media outlets I will say that the IRS targeting anyone for political affiliation is obviously wrong.

Even if its due to the fact that its questionable they should be getting a tax exempt status in the first place? Ok. Agree to disagree then.

Back on topic, Obama gets to backtrack from his red line without losing too much face (except with those who dislike him for whatever reason anyway), Assad gets to stick around a while longer, Russia buys an ally time without having to directly confront the US, and there probably won’t be any more extensive chemical attacks in Syria.

Make no mistake about it though, a new precedent has been set, or more likely an existing one affirmed. Namely, chemical weapons use in intra-state conflicts will not bring about serious repercussions from the international community.

Win-win for everyone except the Syrian people.

 

[-SD-]

Even if its due to the fact that its questionable they should be getting a tax exempt status in the first place? Ok. Agree to disagree then.

Yes, the less money the government gets, the less it can waste. Im sure its probably no cake walk to get tax exempt status in the first place.

Back on topic, Obama gets to backtrack from his red line without losing too much face (except with those who dislike him for whatever reason anyway), Assad gets to stick around a while longer, Russia buys an ally time without having to directly confront the US, and there probably won’t be any more extensive chemical attacks in Syria.

Make no mistake about it though, a new precedent has been set, or more likely an existing one affirmed. Namely, chemical weapons use in intra-state conflicts will not bring about serious repercussions from the international community.

Win-win for everyone except the Syrian people.

We shouldnt give a shit about the syrian people. We got enough shit to deal with at home. But we are addicted to the ME.

 

[75th]

stfu

 

[mrplunkey]

The IRS targeted both conservative and progressive groups for potentially exploiting a tax loophole they shouldnt be entitled to.

1) * shouldn't

2) The ratio of targeting matters. It's all about proportion. Using the logic the IRS is hiding behind, the Grand Wizard of the KKK could make a couple of comments like "white trash rednecks" and they wouldn't be a racist organization anymore, since they targeted both blacks and whites.

 

[redsamurai]

2) The ratio of targeting matters. It's all about proportion. Using the logic the IRS is hiding behind, the Grand Wizard of the KKK could make a couple of comments like "white trash rednecks" and they wouldn't be a racist organization anymore, since they targeted both blacks and whites.

I guess I would maybe agree however the vast vast influx of these groups that were trying to claim these tax exemptions were unfortunately belonging to one specific ideology. Once that the SC ruled on that issue it was a tidal wave of groups that sought the new exemption, they just happened to have been tea party groups. Despite all that, they only accounted for 1/3 of the total groups audited that were politically motivated. Did you know that?

 

[mrplunkey]

Media Matters is an IRS tax exempt organization.

That sets the bar.

 

[testor7921]

Nice Melatar

lol @ too dumb to figure out a picture drunky....

I broke up with that chick about a month ago and she doesn't look anything like Melody. BTW, Melody has been married for years and I protected it from the board because Mitch would stalk and harass her simply because I care about her. Just like Cindy told me...Mitch is a creepy stalker that is relentless....