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Sweet Irony: One of Congress's Slimiest Reps Loses $700K Investing in Cronies' Companies
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: abuse, americans, bi oil, congress, constitution, corruption, cover-up, crime, democrats, dishonesty, economy, ethics, Govtfearmongering, healthcare, healthcare, housing, lies, military, obama, oil, politics, propaganda, republicans, socialsecurity, terro )

Kit
- 253 days ago - alternet.org
Texas Republican Joe Barton, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, is essentially owned by Big Oil. He was the principle author of the 2005 Energy Bill -- a massive giveaway to the oil giants -- he launched a ridiculous witch hunt....
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sue w. (153)
Saturday April 11, 2009, 2:08 pm
I don't think that money he lost is going to hurt him. The oil co's will see to it that he makes it back.
 

Past Member (0)
Saturday April 11, 2009, 3:24 pm
Geez, you'd think the voters would smarten up and replace some of these sleazy hacks.
 

Pam Rhia S. (167)
Sunday April 12, 2009, 4:54 am
This is the best I have read yet! This jerk happens to be our in our district. He has been slimy since day one and is so crooked he has to screw his pants on in the morning! I knew him when he was working for Ennis Business Forms. There is lots of controversy and mess that has surrounded him for years. I am happy to see he got some of what he deserved!
 

Amena A. (109)
Sunday April 12, 2009, 7:37 am
The "punishment" was nowhere near strong enough, imho. And, yes, I do not think it will hurt him much or stop his sleazy activities. And, yes, why do these types of sleazes remain in office??? It is all sooo corrupt that it is depressing. BTW, I use that picture, the full version, for a dartboard.
 

Christy V. (36)
Sunday April 12, 2009, 8:46 am
they stay in office because their detractors don't organize to get them out and support their opponents. Simple.
 

Neal Rudin (15)
Sunday April 12, 2009, 3:53 pm
KIt...
I bet you loved reporting on this. I'm so happy for you and your unearthing the puny brained Joe Barton!!!
 

Wolfweeps Pommawolf (226)
Sunday April 12, 2009, 9:35 pm
What goes around comes around...eventually.
 

Past Member (0)
Tuesday April 14, 2009, 1:09 am
I've finally found a good use for a horse whip and it isn't for a horse. It should be called a barton whip.
 
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