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[robdogbucky]

Let's get to the bottom of this thing you all have with FDL. I can tell from the constant repetition that the underlying issue is with some alliance with Grover Norquist by Jane Hamsher. No one ever wants to discuss that underlying issue. Why not?

Odd Couple Of Norquist, Hamsher Call For Investigation, Rahm's Resignation
Dec 23 2009, 4:12 PM ET

Grover Norquist and Jane Hamsher are not often on the same side of anything, beyond both usually being in the Western Hemisphere. Norquist is a leading voice of fiscal conservatism as head of the anti-tax group Americans for Tax Reform; Hamsher is a leading voice of the digital left, whose blog Firedoglake has taken on influence in speaking up for progressives during the health care debate and in pressuring lawmakers through its activist arm, FDL Action.

But the two have united to level serious allegations at White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel and demand his resignation.

Hamsher and Norquist coauthored a letter to Attorney General Eric Holder today calling for a Department of Justice investigation of Emanuel for his role on the board of Freddie Mac, alleging that the White House, since Emanuel arrived there, has blocked an investigation of the government-sponsored mortgage lender.

Emanuel served on Freddie Mac's board in 2000-2001, when he quit to run (successfully) for Congress. He has also recently sparked the ire of liberals like Hamsher after it was reported that he pushed for Senate Democratic leaders to compromise with Sen. Joe Lieberman (I-CT) on health care reform and jettison an expansion of Medicare from the Senate bill.

See their letter below:
http://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2009/12/odd-couple-of-norquist-hamsher-call-for-investigation-rahms-resignation/32543/



So, that took place and it still looks to me like a credible position to take to look at Mr. Emanuel's actions vis-a-vis FM.

But let's not stop there, let's look at everything else that takes place over at FDL, you know the place with real people going out and doing things like real investigations and real interviews, etc. Not just a gossip column like DU seems to be.




From today's items there:


Temporary Extension of All Bush Tax Cuts Looks Like Path of Least Resistance
By: David Dayen Thursday September 9, 2010 12:30 pm


NPR Highlights the Democrats’ Problem, in a Nutshell
By: Blue Texan Thursday September 9, 2010 11:25 am

"PR’s story on Tim Kaine this morning featured this comment from a college student, who volunteered to help elect Obama in 2008 (audio ca. 2:55).

“We thought there was going to be a huge change in the country, and a lot of people aren’t quite sure that it’s worth putting in the effort this time around if we’re not going to get the promises that were made.”

Yep.

When you campaign on CHANGE and you double down on the Bush/Cheney wars, expand the Bush/Cheney police state, extend the Bush/Paulson TARP program, and deliver Mitt Romney’s health care plan – you have to expect a certain level of disillusionment..."


NORML: Full Legalization, Full Steam Ahead (Panel Liveblog with Michael Whitney and Neill Franklin)
By: Teddy Partridge Thursday September 9, 2010 10:10 am

Washington Post’s Ceci Connolly Checks Out… and Cashes In
By: emptywheel Thursday September 9, 2010 9:00 am

President Obama Discusses the Harm to National Security from Covering Up War Crimes Burning Korans
By: Scarecrow Thursday September 9, 2010 8:00 am

"he hateful, unchristian charlatan who understands he can become richer and a celebrity by threatening to burn Korans has now received a plea from the President of the United States not to endanger our troops by giving al Qaeda another recruiting tool. Meanwhile Obama insists we make our torture practices state secrets..."

Our Banana Republic: US Income Inequality Grows
By: emptywheel Thursday September 9, 2010 6:05 am

Early Morning Swim: Jon Stewart Interviews Tim Kaine on “The Daily Show”
By: Blue Texan Thursday September 9, 2010 4:53 am
http://firedoglake.com/


So, gossip columners, have at it. Trash me if you dare. I am not a repuke, nor am I a mole for anyone. This is my opinion and I realy want the truth.

Why hide that behind invective, insults, deflections, non-answers, obfuscation?

And oh, yeah, "Just Say Now!"



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