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IRS Hearing Continues - More Pleading 'Da Fif'?

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Following yesterday's 'Queerbait' comments and pleading 'Da Fif', we suspect more of the same to follow today as the House Ways and Means committee continues its investigation into the IRS targeting practices at 10amET.

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Some highlights from yesterday's shenanigans,

For the second time in as many months, a senior IRS manager on Wednesday invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self incrimination, fueling perceptions of an agency in  crisis.

 

Greg Roseman, a Deputy IRS Director, spearheaded the awarding of the IRS's  largest contract in history to a company owned by a close friend of his, an action that is prohibited under government contracting regulations.

 

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As evidence of their close friendship, the committee published text messages between  Roseman and Castillo. The two men apparently found kinship in using homophobic slurs. One exchange reads, "Paging Dr. Faggot."  The response reads, "Queerbait. How come u haven't called back? Ain't got all day. Lol."

 

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Thu, 06/27/2013 - 09:54 | 3698860 Temporalist
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I'd like a fif...of burbon, vodka, rum, gin...

Thu, 06/27/2013 - 10:08 | 3698905 Joe Davola
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Don't forget your good buddy weiser.

Thu, 06/27/2013 - 12:02 | 3699433 12ToothAssassin
Thu, 06/27/2013 - 12:04 | 3699440 12ToothAssassin
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When do we start quartering soldiers?

Thu, 06/27/2013 - 12:27 | 3699519 Dingleberry
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So will anyone got to jail over this or what?

Thu, 06/27/2013 - 17:10 | 3700954 Dark_Horse
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Just remember, your goverment employees, employees that have sway over collecting your tax dollars, are going long the fifth.

When it comes down to getting on one side or the other, make no mistake, government will NOT be on the side of the people.

Dark_Horse

Thu, 06/27/2013 - 09:55 | 3698862 ParkAveFlasher
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"Paging Dr. Faggot" ... that's actually a pretty good one.  Let's be fair.

Thu, 06/27/2013 - 09:57 | 3698868 Temporalist
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Dr. Rosenrosen?  Dr. Rosenpenis?

Thu, 06/27/2013 - 10:15 | 3698887 g'kar
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Thu, 06/27/2013 - 09:58 | 3698871 g'kar
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Typical in Washington DC these days. They use the Constitution to violate the Constitution.

Thu, 06/27/2013 - 10:14 | 3698932 Azannoth
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And now they removed the protection from rear violation too

Thu, 06/27/2013 - 11:05 | 3699162 Midasking
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Just shut the whole thing down... why do we put up with this nonsense? http://tinyurl.com/mem7o7x

Thu, 06/27/2013 - 11:45 | 3699357 vegan
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What's fair for the goose is fair for the gerbil.

 

Thu, 06/27/2013 - 12:18 | 3699485 FreedomGuy
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The 10th Amendment has obliterated all the others. It has empowered the infinite regulations State.

Thu, 06/27/2013 - 12:46 | 3699596 El Oregonian
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A patriot's definition of our constitution is Life, Liberty, and the persuit of Happiness.

The gov't's definition of a constitution is something you do first thing in the morning.

Thu, 06/27/2013 - 09:58 | 3698873 Ancona
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Free passes for everyone! After all, it's not like anyopne will ever be prosecuted by the Obama Administration Justice Department for anything........ever.

You could post a video of an administration lickspittle putting a kitten in a blender and they would put a positive angle on it. "We had to kill the kitten to save it".

Thu, 06/27/2013 - 10:40 | 3699047 therearetoomany...
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well, unless of course you're a political opponent, friend of a political opponent, a critic of the administration and it's policies, an 'American', white, male, religious....then you'll be prosecuted, if not persecuted.

Thu, 06/27/2013 - 09:59 | 3698876 Dr. Engali
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The sound of their pet names leads me to believe they will be tying the knot in California shortly.

Thu, 06/27/2013 - 10:01 | 3698884 Seasmoke
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Roseman =. Another Tribe member @ IRS

Enough said. Enough is enough.

Thu, 06/27/2013 - 10:01 | 3698885 hivekiller
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They focus on the fag bashing to divert attention from the crime. Typical. Like minorities always screaming racism to divert attention from their crimes.

Thu, 06/27/2013 - 10:49 | 3699096 g'kar
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Yup, especially since the Benghazi hearings, they've been really stepping up the misdirections, distractions and lies.

Thu, 06/27/2013 - 10:04 | 3698892 GrinandBearit
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Just another shit show..

Thu, 06/27/2013 - 10:05 | 3698893 NoDebt
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Is it just me or does anyone else think this IRS thing is going nowhere fast?  This is such feigned indignance.  They all WANT it like this- for that eventual day THEY are the ones holding the reigns of power. 

Mark my words, they are going to plug the IRS into Prism, if they haven't already.

If you're waiting for something good to come from this, you will be waiting a very long time.

Thu, 06/27/2013 - 10:42 | 3699058 Cheyenne
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No, it's not just you.

I don't have a problem with people pleading the 5th. What I do have a major fucking problem with is authorities who don't then make an immunity deal in exchange for the testimony of the witness so prosecutors can fry bigger fish.

That's exactly what happened with Edith O'Brien at MF Global.

Thu, 06/27/2013 - 11:11 | 3699196 game theory
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The punishments for this stuff in gov't always seem to be "paid leave"...which is like the opposite of punishment. And even if anyone high-up were prosecuted...there's always a presidential pardon. This is a giant circus...they will collect their salaries and pensions regardless of the particular show being put on. 

Thu, 06/27/2013 - 13:09 | 3699718 Angelo Misterioso
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totally agree - they will track your location and map that to your W2 filing -

short the grey market economy...go long increased IRS cashflow...

Thu, 06/27/2013 - 10:07 | 3698902 disabledvet
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you have no "right against self incrimination" in an employment matter. who are these clowns? TELL THE TRUTH OR BE FIRED.

Thu, 06/27/2013 - 10:08 | 3698908 Stuart
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This 5th amendment is total BS!   Should be revoked and they should be FORCED to testify.

Thu, 06/27/2013 - 10:16 | 3698938 Bearwagon
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I strongly disagree. The fifth amendment is essential and has to be adamantly defended! Imagine you could no longer plea it, if Department of Homieland Security accuses you of something! That would not be cool at all, would it?

Thu, 06/27/2013 - 10:18 | 3698948 SheepDog-One
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Seriously you think peadin da fizif would work for YOU?

Thu, 06/27/2013 - 10:24 | 3698967 Bearwagon
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No, I don't - but that is in no way a reason to abandon it completely. It should work for you and me - that it doesn't is not the fault of the amandment itself. Never abandon any right just because you have to take it (instead of being granted a 'right'). I think you get what I mean ..

Thu, 06/27/2013 - 10:37 | 3699023 therearetoomany...
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my CCP instructor told me the same thing, if you don't wear your gun you lose your right...

Thu, 06/27/2013 - 10:17 | 3698943 Azannoth
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No just treat them like home grown terrorists, since apparently the Constitution does not apply to any1 labelled a "terrorist"

Thu, 06/27/2013 - 10:35 | 3699019 therearetoomany...
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So now we know who the government stooge-troll-nsa rep is on the site, or one of them anyway...

Thu, 06/27/2013 - 10:20 | 3698945 SheepDog-One
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I pleedz da FIZIF!!  I Plead The Fif - YouTube

Thu, 06/27/2013 - 13:18 | 3699750 sdmjake
Thu, 06/27/2013 - 10:20 | 3698959 wagthetails
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this hearing also needs a "wrap it up box"

Thu, 06/27/2013 - 10:47 | 3699015 Monedas
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Can American soldiers plead the fifth .... to the battle police .... why do the public servants get the privilege .... we don't even give to our soldiers in harm's way ? Public servants should sign a waiver as a condition for employment .... as to questions relating to their public duties !

Thu, 06/27/2013 - 10:43 | 3699036 Monedas
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Fill out your tax forms .... I respectfully plead the 5th .... on that line that asks for your income ?  For a list of all IRS Audit Centers and their respective fire rating .... send $25 to the Tea Party patriots !

Thu, 06/27/2013 - 10:39 | 3699037 CharliePrince
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wonder if the guy targeted  his friends competitors

 

thats fair-if you work for the  irs

Thu, 06/27/2013 - 10:45 | 3699080 Duc888
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Aaahhh, yes, Federal Workers, a cut above everyone else.

 

Nice.

 

When you vote, you consent to this bullshit, remember that.

Thu, 06/27/2013 - 10:48 | 3699095 djsmps
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Werfel is one ugly woman.

Thu, 06/27/2013 - 10:52 | 3699108 Monedas
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Stop the OJ Simpson bullshit .... of taking the fifth only once .... and the prosecution doesn't ask any more questions .... pepper them with questions and make them take the fifth .... on each question .... at least get the questions out there !

Thu, 06/27/2013 - 10:58 | 3699134 Pumpkin
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Public servants DO NOT HAVE 5TH AMENDMENT PROTECTIONS! They gave that up when they cashed their check and took the publics tax money.  And yet congress is quite content to let them have it, since those lying sack of shit weasles will no doubt need it some day.

Thu, 06/27/2013 - 11:06 | 3699160 Monedas
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At least Clinton had the decency to (feloniously .... that's redundant) perjure himself about coming on Monica's blue dress .... he was fined $90,000 and was forced to quit the bar !

Thu, 06/27/2013 - 10:59 | 3699138 vegas
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No hole in hell is deep enough for these people. The only growth industry in Amerika is guberment; just wait until they get their grubby hands on your health care. It's for the children don't you know?

 

http://vegasxau.blogspot.com

Thu, 06/27/2013 - 11:13 | 3699145 Monedas
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Is it your intention to take the 5th on every question we might ask ?    Answers:  A.  I take the 5th !  (then keep asking stuff, prosecutor)    B. Yes !  (you just waived your right to take the 5th .... that's how it SHOULD be)

Thu, 06/27/2013 - 11:03 | 3699152 Temporalist
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Treasury: IRS targeted 292 Tea Party groups, just 6 progressive groups

http://washingtonexaminer.com/treasury-irs-targeted-292-tea-party-groups...

 

IRS auditor reaffirms that conservatives, not liberals, were targeted

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/jun/27/irs-auditor-reaffirms-co...

 

Thu, 06/27/2013 - 11:10 | 3699184 Monedas
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"Progressive" Income Tax isn't fair and equal treatment .... fuck the IRS !

Thu, 06/27/2013 - 11:06 | 3699169 Duc888
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My hero.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UT5wi07X4AM

 

Rap still sucks though.

 

Thu, 06/27/2013 - 13:35 | 3699258 Monedas
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Another beef I got .... that lady that saw OJ run a red light right after the murder .... wasn't brought in as a witness .... because she sold her story .... well .... DISCLAIMER that .... and put the lady on the stand .... cross examine her !  Duh ?  This investigation is as pathetic as the OJ prosecution fuck nuts !

Thu, 06/27/2013 - 11:26 | 3699280 dropdeadfed
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"Da fif", I do miss the chapelle show....

Thu, 06/27/2013 - 11:59 | 3699421 Joebloinvestor
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They should have had a marshal waiting in the wings to slap cuffs on the asshole.

One of the biggest contracts ever awarded.

If anyone remembers, when the Air Farce pulled this shit, PEOPLE WENT TO JAIL.

After malfesance is proven ALL WAGES,AWARDS and ANYTHING ELSE OF VALUE should be clawed back from the date of invocation.

Thu, 06/27/2013 - 12:24 | 3699445 TuesdayBen
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The White House, through the IRS, endeavoring to destroy people and organizations based on their politics???

Oh, pshawwww! Crumple your tin foil hats, boys - Gumint is a force for good, and Obama is far too principled, too patriotic, too fair-minded, too honest, open and transparent, and too strong a leader for such venality.

There is no more reason to worry about such nonsense than say, something completely outlandish, such as the Gubmint collecting private, personal data via a massive spying program, building extensive long-term profiles on every American - what you said and to whom, where you were and when, who you have transacted with and when, what web sites you have visited, who you may have corresponded with and about what, your sexual orientation, political orientation, prejudices, etc. - for some potential undetermined, potentially malicious use

Ha Ha Ha.  Whaddaya you fools, you schizoids think, that someday the Gubmint is gonna harass you, limit you, shut you down, penalize you, ruin you, try to induce you to conform, to control you, to shut you up, maybe even send you off to some detention camp somewhere?  

Haaa haaaa haaaaa.... Woooooo hoooooo hooooooo.......

Thu, 06/27/2013 - 13:37 | 3699813 Monedas
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A political version of MDB !

Thu, 06/27/2013 - 12:07 | 3699451 wisefool
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Congressman just pointed out that the IRS gives bosuses for getting more money. When the get more money, they can take more money from more people through dominance and better lawyers.

Its time. Tax reform now. Or we all need to start doing the Timmay!

Thu, 06/27/2013 - 13:17 | 3699748 monad
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Thats pillow talk, baby.

Thu, 06/27/2013 - 13:57 | 3699913 Clowns on Acid
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Paula Dean should have pleaded the 5th....

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