Comments on: Kyl pushes for delay in Geithner hearing http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/14/kyl-pushes-for-delay-in-geithner-hearing/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Viv, Utah http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/14/kyl-pushes-for-delay-in-geithner-hearing/#comment-2250090 Viv, Utah Wed, 14 Jan 2009 20:54:45 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35592#comment-2250090 Carlo Get over yourself. If Bush had committed a crime, the democratic, lets investigate everything 100 times congress, would have impeached him years ago. Carlo
Get over yourself. If Bush had committed a crime, the democratic, lets investigate everything 100 times congress, would have impeached him years ago.

]]> By: LK in NJ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/14/kyl-pushes-for-delay-in-geithner-hearing/#comment-2249978 LK in NJ Wed, 14 Jan 2009 20:42:13 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35592#comment-2249978 You never know what's down the road... I am a democrat and an Obama supporter and if this appointee has done something illegal then he should not be confirmed. You never know what's down the road... I am a democrat and an Obama supporter and if this appointee has done something illegal then he should not be confirmed.

]]> By: Oh No! http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/14/kyl-pushes-for-delay-in-geithner-hearing/#comment-2249927 Oh No! Wed, 14 Jan 2009 20:36:13 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35592#comment-2249927 German,Irish American January 14th, 2009 1:31 pm ET Actually Geithner was informed by the IRS in 2006 that he owed back taxes. He forgot about them until he got nominated by Obama, then he paid up before it became public. Kind of like Obama practicing the religion of racism and hate before being caught, thus forcing him to throw his mentor under the bus, in order to keep alive the myth of him being an honest man. ______________________________________________________ When are you going to go back to Germany where you grew up as a boy? Hmmmm...? German,Irish American January 14th, 2009 1:31 pm ET

Actually Geithner was informed by the IRS in 2006 that he owed back taxes. He forgot about them until he got nominated by Obama, then he paid up before it became public. Kind of like Obama practicing the religion of racism and hate before being caught, thus forcing him to throw his mentor under the bus, in order to keep alive the myth of him being an honest man.
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When are you going to go back to Germany where you grew up as a boy? Hmmmm...?

]]> By: Judy http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/14/kyl-pushes-for-delay-in-geithner-hearing/#comment-2249919 Judy Wed, 14 Jan 2009 20:34:57 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35592#comment-2249919 This is Cronyism at its best! I am a retired widow living on Social Security and when my taxes got messed up back in 1991, I owed the IRS 975.00 and before I could even contact them to set up a pay schedule, they froze my checking account so that I could not even buy bread and milk! This is over a lousy 975.00 and look at the harshness with which the average american is treated ... I can't even imagine what they would have done to me if I owed them what Geithner owed!!! Judy, Texas This is Cronyism at its best! I am a retired widow living on Social Security and when my taxes got messed up back in 1991, I owed the IRS 975.00 and before I could even contact them to set up a pay schedule, they froze my checking account so that I could not even buy bread and milk! This is over a lousy 975.00 and look at the harshness with which the average american is treated ... I can't even imagine what they would have done to me if I owed them what Geithner owed!!!
Judy, Texas

]]> By: Jackie in Dallas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/14/kyl-pushes-for-delay-in-geithner-hearing/#comment-2249897 Jackie in Dallas Wed, 14 Jan 2009 20:33:05 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35592#comment-2249897 Your comment is awaiting moderation. I guess the difference between Kyl and Gaithnier is that Gaithnier admitted that he made some mistakes (or his accountant did, but that doesn't take Gaithnier off the hook), rectified it by paying the taxes, penalties and interest, and his housekeeper's status has been cleared up and she is now an American citizen. At least she was legal when he HIRED her, unlike some now really quiet Republicans who have been knowingly hiring illegals for years. I believe he showed integrity by making it public, and paying all of what was owed instead of hiring a flashy lawyer and accountant to prove he didn't owe it. Oh, I forgot, that's only allowed for Republicans! Pot - kettle - black, guys. Your comment is awaiting moderation.
I guess the difference between Kyl and Gaithnier is that Gaithnier admitted that he made some mistakes (or his accountant did, but that doesn't take Gaithnier off the hook), rectified it by paying the taxes, penalties and interest, and his housekeeper's status has been cleared up and she is now an American citizen. At least she was legal when he HIRED her, unlike some now really quiet Republicans who have been knowingly hiring illegals for years.

I believe he showed integrity by making it public, and paying all of what was owed instead of hiring a flashy lawyer and accountant to prove he didn't owe it. Oh, I forgot, that's only allowed for Republicans!

Pot – kettle – black, guys.

]]> By: Bruce http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/14/kyl-pushes-for-delay-in-geithner-hearing/#comment-2249835 Bruce Wed, 14 Jan 2009 20:24:12 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35592#comment-2249835 Carlo, unless you have facts to back it up, calling our President a war criminal is just plain stupid. People like you are morons. Carlo, unless you have facts to back it up, calling our President a war criminal is just plain stupid. People like you are morons.

]]> By: TruthWillSetYouFree37 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/14/kyl-pushes-for-delay-in-geithner-hearing/#comment-2249622 TruthWillSetYouFree37 Wed, 14 Jan 2009 19:44:03 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35592#comment-2249622 Obama has good judgement and character. Obama has good judgement and character.

]]> By: Ernie in LA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/14/kyl-pushes-for-delay-in-geithner-hearing/#comment-2249169 Ernie in LA Wed, 14 Jan 2009 18:36:40 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35592#comment-2249169 German Irish American, Thank you, you just explained it perfectly well. German Irish American, Thank you, you just explained it perfectly well.

]]> By: richard @ 128 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/14/kyl-pushes-for-delay-in-geithner-hearing/#comment-2249164 richard @ 128 Wed, 14 Jan 2009 18:36:05 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35592#comment-2249164 Mom, is recess over yet? Mom, is recess over yet?

]]> By: Rick http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/14/kyl-pushes-for-delay-in-geithner-hearing/#comment-2249144 Rick Wed, 14 Jan 2009 18:34:23 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35592#comment-2249144 Confirm another Obama crook who will strip more of our money from our pockets. Confirm another Obama crook who will strip more of our money from our pockets.

]]> By: German,Irish American http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/14/kyl-pushes-for-delay-in-geithner-hearing/#comment-2249117 German,Irish American Wed, 14 Jan 2009 18:31:00 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35592#comment-2249117 Actually Geithner was informed by the IRS in 2006 that he owed back taxes. He forgot about them until he got nominated by Obama, then he paid up before it became public. Kind of like Obama practicing the religion of racism and hate before being caught, thus forcing him to throw his mentor under the bus, in order to keep alive the myth of him being an honest man. Actually Geithner was informed by the IRS in 2006 that he owed back taxes. He forgot about them until he got nominated by Obama, then he paid up before it became public. Kind of like Obama practicing the religion of racism and hate before being caught, thus forcing him to throw his mentor under the bus, in order to keep alive the myth of him being an honest man.

]]> By: JMO - AD USAF http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/14/kyl-pushes-for-delay-in-geithner-hearing/#comment-2249112 JMO - AD USAF Wed, 14 Jan 2009 18:30:11 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35592#comment-2249112 Bush is out in 6 short days. I have no idea why this has anything to do with him. Obama picked Geithner not Bush so if you DEMS want to keep bashing Bush do it for what he has done not for what Obama has done. And get off of your high horse and start bashing Obama for his mistakes. I have one question for you all who attacked us on Sept 11 and which Pres. had the chance to put this person in American's hands before the attack????? Lets really start bashing if you want to! Bush is out in 6 short days. I have no idea why this has anything to do with him. Obama picked Geithner not Bush so if you DEMS want to keep bashing Bush do it for what he has done not for what Obama has done. And get off of your high horse and start bashing Obama for his mistakes. I have one question for you all who attacked us on Sept 11 and which Pres. had the chance to put this person in American's hands before the attack????? Lets really start bashing if you want to!

]]> By: richard http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/14/kyl-pushes-for-delay-in-geithner-hearing/#comment-2249099 richard Wed, 14 Jan 2009 18:28:40 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35592#comment-2249099 He's a crook, that why he a democrat - we got more scandals with our new president elect than any prior presidents. He's a crook, that why he a democrat – we got more scandals with our new president elect than any prior presidents.

]]> By: Anonymous http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/14/kyl-pushes-for-delay-in-geithner-hearing/#comment-2249085 Anonymous Wed, 14 Jan 2009 18:28:03 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35592#comment-2249085 SADSAD "I have this question how many of you here file your own taxes by yourself? He his not the only one that got errors on his taxes and repaid." Hey, I had the same thing happen to me because I missed paying taxes on stocks I cashed in one year. The difference is that I don't expect to be nominated as secretary of the treasury. I KNOW I'm not qualified. If he couldn't manage his taxes for so many years, and only paid the back taxes after his nomination, it tells me that he just doesn't understand our economy and tax system well enough to hold that cabinet position. SADSAD "I have this question how many of you here file your own taxes by yourself? He his not the only one that got errors on his taxes and repaid."

Hey, I had the same thing happen to me because I missed paying taxes on stocks I cashed in one year. The difference is that I don't expect to be nominated as secretary of the treasury. I KNOW I'm not qualified. If he couldn't manage his taxes for so many years, and only paid the back taxes after his nomination, it tells me that he just doesn't understand our economy and tax system well enough to hold that cabinet position.

]]> By: Ken in Dallas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/14/kyl-pushes-for-delay-in-geithner-hearing/#comment-2249049 Ken in Dallas Wed, 14 Jan 2009 18:24:06 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35592#comment-2249049 Geithner's in a unique position, due to the less than admirable way Paulson's been managing the TARP program. He's apparently the only candidate available who can pick up TARP's reins without getting them all tangled up. It's not at all clear that it would be wise to dismiss him on the basis of resolved errors. If further investigation were to uncover serious integrity issues, I might feel differently, but this stuff is on a level someone focused on his day job could easily overlook without malicious intent. Otherwise, I'd suggest that we give real job qualifications much more attention than already-resolved bookkeeping errors. Geithner's in a unique position, due to the less than admirable way Paulson's been managing the TARP program. He's apparently the only candidate available who can pick up TARP's reins without getting them all tangled up. It's not at all clear that it would be wise to dismiss him on the basis of resolved errors.

If further investigation were to uncover serious integrity issues, I might feel differently, but this stuff is on a level someone focused on his day job could easily overlook without malicious intent. Otherwise, I'd suggest that we give real job qualifications much more attention than already-resolved bookkeeping errors.

]]> By: Lori http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/14/kyl-pushes-for-delay-in-geithner-hearing/#comment-2248938 Lori Wed, 14 Jan 2009 18:11:01 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35592#comment-2248938 The most important question is 'can this man do the job to get the American economy back on track?' End of story. He did pay his taxes eventually. People were praising him- both Republicans and Democrats now the Republicans are upset. Get over it! And let's get the economy back on track. The most important question is 'can this man do the job to get the American economy back on track?' End of story. He did pay his taxes eventually. People were praising him- both Republicans and Democrats now the Republicans are upset. Get over it! And let's get the economy back on track.

]]> By: Kathy http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/14/kyl-pushes-for-delay-in-geithner-hearing/#comment-2248934 Kathy Wed, 14 Jan 2009 18:10:47 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35592#comment-2248934 I'm sure he'll get in. It's crazy, but the American people are just turning a blind eye to everyone BO wants. He can't manage his own finances but they think he can manage the whole country. We are in deep trouble. Don't blame me, I didn't vote for the one. I'm sure he'll get in. It's crazy, but the American people are just turning a blind eye to everyone BO wants. He can't manage his own finances but they think he can manage the whole country. We are in deep trouble. Don't blame me, I didn't vote for the one.

]]> By: President-elect's men http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/14/kyl-pushes-for-delay-in-geithner-hearing/#comment-2248859 President-elect's men Wed, 14 Jan 2009 18:02:45 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35592#comment-2248859 Come, are they all perfect, and spotless, all the president-elect's men?? Come, are they all perfect, and spotless, all the president-elect's men??

]]> By: Voter from California http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/14/kyl-pushes-for-delay-in-geithner-hearing/#comment-2248854 Voter from California Wed, 14 Jan 2009 18:02:18 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35592#comment-2248854 I voted for Obama, but so far, I am so disappointed. He promised change, so is bringing the Clintons in change? He seems to be copying everything Bill Clinton did, so we should have just elected Hillary, rather than Obama. And now this appointment? If this guy makes mistakes in his OWN taxes, imagine what he can do to the COUNTRY. A small mistake he made was easily fixed by paying the owed taxes. But can you imagine a "small" mistake like that in the finances of the country? We are in trouble as it is, we need someone who is 100% competent, we cannot afford any mistakes. Obama, shape up or you will lose in 2012....although I am starting to think you don't care. You got what you wanted, and the heck with the country? Please show me I am wrong. Do the right thing! Please post, CNN. I am so tired of my comment awaiting moderation and then disappearing. Or are you too skeptical to print anything against Obama, even from a person who voted for him? I voted for Obama, but so far, I am so disappointed. He promised change, so is bringing the Clintons in change? He seems to be copying everything Bill Clinton did, so we should have just elected Hillary, rather than Obama.

And now this appointment? If this guy makes mistakes in his OWN taxes, imagine what he can do to the COUNTRY. A small mistake he made was easily fixed by paying the owed taxes. But can you imagine a "small" mistake like that in the finances of the country? We are in trouble as it is, we need someone who is 100% competent, we cannot afford any mistakes.

Obama, shape up or you will lose in 2012....although I am starting to think you don't care. You got what you wanted, and the heck with the country? Please show me I am wrong. Do the right thing!

Please post, CNN. I am so tired of my comment awaiting moderation and then disappearing. Or are you too skeptical to print anything against Obama, even from a person who voted for him?

]]> By: SAD SAD http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/14/kyl-pushes-for-delay-in-geithner-hearing/#comment-2248562 SAD SAD Wed, 14 Jan 2009 17:36:33 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35592#comment-2248562 Its funny when people point fingers at someone who found out he was owing taxes and went back to pay them. I have this question how many of you here file your own taxes by yourself? He his not the only one that got errors on his taxes and repaid. jon kyl or kill has nothing important to say but disrupped any process on going to make this country better. John McCain's wife hasnt paid her taxes when it was released did anyone put a gun to her head? Well i forgot its ok ifits a republican..like joe the reporter and the rest of them. Its funny when people point fingers at someone who found out he was owing taxes and went back to pay them. I have this question how many of you here file your own taxes by yourself? He his not the only one that got errors on his taxes and repaid. jon kyl or kill has nothing important to say but disrupped any process on going to make this country better. John McCain's wife hasnt paid her taxes when it was released did anyone put a gun to her head? Well i forgot its ok ifits a republican..like joe the reporter and the rest of them.

]]> By: llim http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/14/kyl-pushes-for-delay-in-geithner-hearing/#comment-2248548 llim Wed, 14 Jan 2009 17:35:36 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35592#comment-2248548 I don't think with this issue, Tim is incompetent. Most people employed only pay taxes under employment. Who would volunteerily paying extra taxes on own self-employment. I guess if not for the job, he would not clear the taxes owned. I don't think with this issue, Tim is incompetent.

Most people employed only pay taxes under employment. Who would volunteerily paying extra taxes on own self-employment.

I guess if not for the job, he would not clear the taxes owned.

]]> By: VLo http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/14/kyl-pushes-for-delay-in-geithner-hearing/#comment-2248396 VLo Wed, 14 Jan 2009 17:21:45 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35592#comment-2248396 This isn't about Bush anymore... If you want to keep putting people in office with Bush's mistakes as a litmus, then we're in trouble. These appointees are held accountable to a higher standard. The fact that this guy made such a mistake is unfortunate for him but also a reflection of his ability to pay attention to detail... (even if he ended up paying back later). Regardless of Dem or Rep, you can't just let things like this slide... You need someone who knows what they're doing and is going to perform at a caliber above all else... >>Hmmm, was this his accountant's mistake, by chance??<< This isn't about Bush anymore... If you want to keep putting people in office with Bush's mistakes as a litmus, then we're in trouble.

These appointees are held accountable to a higher standard. The fact that this guy made such a mistake is unfortunate for him but also a reflection of his ability to pay attention to detail... (even if he ended up paying back later). Regardless of Dem or Rep, you can't just let things like this slide... You need someone who knows what they're doing and is going to perform at a caliber above all else...

>>Hmmm, was this his accountant's mistake, by chance??<<

]]> By: Humored in Texas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/14/kyl-pushes-for-delay-in-geithner-hearing/#comment-2248395 Humored in Texas Wed, 14 Jan 2009 17:21:43 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35592#comment-2248395 I'm sure Senator Kyl was quick to question Mike Brown's qualifications for FEMA, too, right?! I'm sure Senator Kyl was quick to question Mike Brown's qualifications for FEMA, too, right?!

]]> By: Jim in Florida http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/14/kyl-pushes-for-delay-in-geithner-hearing/#comment-2248387 Jim in Florida Wed, 14 Jan 2009 17:20:39 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35592#comment-2248387 Whoa, just one minute. If Geithner had been nominated by a Republican administration the wail from the Dems would be loud and long that Geithner remove himself from consideration. This has happened before and specifically in "Nanny" issues. The minority party has every right to question this and make sure that the facts are known before the Senate confirms. The minority party is charged with protecting those of us in the minority. The minority now being mostly hard working tax and bill paying Americans. We require protection. Not railroading by a left leaning Democratic majority that presides over the least popular branch of our government - Congress. Even far less popular than President Bush. Print that CNN. Whoa, just one minute.

If Geithner had been nominated by a Republican administration the wail from the Dems would be loud and long that Geithner remove himself from consideration. This has happened before and specifically in "Nanny" issues.

The minority party has every right to question this and make sure that the facts are known before the Senate confirms. The minority party is charged with protecting those of us in the minority.

The minority now being mostly hard working tax and bill paying Americans.

We require protection. Not railroading by a left leaning Democratic majority that presides over the least popular branch of our government – Congress.

Even far less popular than President Bush.

Print that CNN.

]]> By: Lorri http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/14/kyl-pushes-for-delay-in-geithner-hearing/#comment-2248383 Lorri Wed, 14 Jan 2009 17:20:31 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35592#comment-2248383 This is a joke right? The guy can't even handle his personal financies. How can we trust that he'll be able to handle the country's? This is a joke right? The guy can't even handle his personal financies. How can we trust that he'll be able to handle the country's?

]]> By: Barb http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/14/kyl-pushes-for-delay-in-geithner-hearing/#comment-2248372 Barb Wed, 14 Jan 2009 17:19:30 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35592#comment-2248372 He had this business in 2001, 2002,2003, and 2004......got audited for 2003, and 2004 and so he paid for those 2 years.....My question, how dumb, or criminal do you have to be, to not realize you would OF COURSE also owe for 2001 and 2002? Based on that would you call him Incompetent, or Corrupt? It's one of the 2!! He had this business in 2001, 2002,2003, and 2004......got audited for 2003, and 2004 and so he paid for those 2 years.....My question, how dumb, or criminal do you have to be, to not realize you would OF COURSE also owe for 2001 and 2002? Based on that would you call him Incompetent, or Corrupt? It's one of the 2!!

]]> By: Chris http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/14/kyl-pushes-for-delay-in-geithner-hearing/#comment-2248355 Chris Wed, 14 Jan 2009 17:16:38 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35592#comment-2248355 So Geithner had to pay back taxes and interest to the tune of +$40,000, yet is still on his way to confirmation? Yet when Joe the Plumber had a tax lien on his house for $1,200, the media used this to discredit him. This just goes to show that small contractors are held to higher standards than Obama cabinet officials... So Geithner had to pay back taxes and interest to the tune of +$40,000, yet is still on his way to confirmation? Yet when Joe the Plumber had a tax lien on his house for $1,200, the media used this to discredit him.

This just goes to show that small contractors are held to higher standards than Obama cabinet officials...

]]> By: Donald http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/14/kyl-pushes-for-delay-in-geithner-hearing/#comment-2248342 Donald Wed, 14 Jan 2009 17:14:58 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35592#comment-2248342 Forgot to pay taxes. One year its a mistake after that it is something other than i forgot. How can you forget for 4 years. Please iam an old 72 year ole man, but iam not brain DEAD Forgot to pay taxes. One year its a mistake after that it is something other than i forgot. How can you forget for 4 years. Please iam an old 72 year ole man, but iam not brain DEAD

]]> By: Rick http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/14/kyl-pushes-for-delay-in-geithner-hearing/#comment-2248340 Rick Wed, 14 Jan 2009 17:14:31 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35592#comment-2248340 This guy will get in because he's a democrat. The ethics and morals bar is so low in the democrat party that time after time liars(the Clintons), thieves(William Jefferson), frauds(Al Gore) and con-men(Jesse Jackson) are idolized in the Party of Zero Ethics. This guy will get in because he's a democrat. The ethics and morals bar is so low in the democrat party that time after time liars(the Clintons), thieves(William Jefferson), frauds(Al Gore) and con-men(Jesse Jackson) are idolized in the Party of Zero Ethics.

]]> By: REG in AZ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/14/kyl-pushes-for-delay-in-geithner-hearing/#comment-2248332 REG in AZ Wed, 14 Jan 2009 17:13:18 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35592#comment-2248332 Typical Jon Kyl, anything to get attention nothing to provide material help and always follow the party line while getting whatever you can for yourself. What a total waste. Typical Jon Kyl, anything to get attention nothing to provide material help and always follow the party line while getting whatever you can for yourself. What a total waste.

]]> By: John Delaware http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/14/kyl-pushes-for-delay-in-geithner-hearing/#comment-2248320 John Delaware Wed, 14 Jan 2009 17:11:28 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35592#comment-2248320 Hey Mike Pittsburgh, the Congress is like an internet blog you can say anything and not need to have proof and you still get to try and convict the person of 'crimes' w/o procedures of evidence. Hey Mike Pittsburgh, the Congress is like an internet blog you can say anything and not need to have proof and you still get to try and convict the person of 'crimes' w/o procedures of evidence.

]]> By: BS not Maverick http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/14/kyl-pushes-for-delay-in-geithner-hearing/#comment-2248319 BS not Maverick Wed, 14 Jan 2009 17:11:18 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35592#comment-2248319 The American people are in need to move on and do it quickly. Kyl better get with the program or he will also find himeself back in private practice and filling out different taxes. The American people are in need to move on and do it quickly. Kyl better get with the program or he will also find himeself back in private practice and filling out different taxes.

]]> By: Matt, Chico, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/14/kyl-pushes-for-delay-in-geithner-hearing/#comment-2248316 Matt, Chico, CA Wed, 14 Jan 2009 17:10:51 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35592#comment-2248316 First Richardson withdraws due to a corruption investigation... now money-man didn't pay his taxes.... this is change we can believe in First Richardson withdraws due to a corruption investigation... now money-man didn't pay his taxes.... this is change we can believe in

]]> By: David http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/14/kyl-pushes-for-delay-in-geithner-hearing/#comment-2248298 David Wed, 14 Jan 2009 17:07:07 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35592#comment-2248298 The guy is still getting in. He is CFR and Bilderberg. He was at IMF and with the illegal Federal Reserve. He is backed by the true power. The guy is still getting in. He is CFR and Bilderberg. He was at IMF and with the illegal Federal Reserve. He is backed by the true power.

]]> By: Mickie http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/14/kyl-pushes-for-delay-in-geithner-hearing/#comment-2248296 Mickie Wed, 14 Jan 2009 17:06:55 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35592#comment-2248296 Maybe Kyl would rather someone like "Brownie" be appointed since he did such a great job with Katrina disaster! I don't think the republicans have any standing to question someone else's integrity right now -- they had better show some first. Maybe Kyl would rather someone like "Brownie" be appointed since he did such a great job with Katrina disaster! I don't think the republicans have any standing to question someone else's integrity right now - they had better show some first.

]]> By: Lou from CT http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/14/kyl-pushes-for-delay-in-geithner-hearing/#comment-2248293 Lou from CT Wed, 14 Jan 2009 17:06:25 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35592#comment-2248293 What Mr. Geithner did was minor compared to those who want to tag him with the "Zoe Board" albatross. He made a mistake, paid his taxes, and got the paperwork issue with his domestic help resolved. Let's move on - the US has bigger problems to deal with... And Senator Kyl - let's knock off the partisan nonsense please. Every day Mr. Geithner's confirmation hearings are delayed is one day longer Mr. Obama will be forced to wait to "hit the ground running" to solve the US's problems. What Mr. Geithner did was minor compared to those who want to tag him with the "Zoe Board" albatross. He made a mistake, paid his taxes, and got the paperwork issue with his domestic help resolved. Let's move on – the US has bigger problems to deal with...
And Senator Kyl – let's knock off the partisan nonsense please. Every day Mr. Geithner's confirmation hearings are delayed is one day longer Mr. Obama will be forced to wait to "hit the ground running" to solve the US's problems.

]]> By: Kathy http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/14/kyl-pushes-for-delay-in-geithner-hearing/#comment-2248232 Kathy Wed, 14 Jan 2009 16:59:24 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35592#comment-2248232 Hey, the Dems admitted the mistake, paid the taxes PLUS interest! So much for Bush who never admitted he made a mistake and Cheney who hid all who wrote the Energy Bill. We all know it was Kenny Lay and other Oil Crooks!!!! Hey ReTHUGlicans, you are nothing but a bunch of SORE LOOOOOOSERS!!!! Hey, the Dems admitted the mistake, paid the taxes PLUS interest! So much for Bush who never admitted he made a mistake and Cheney who hid all who wrote the Energy Bill. We all know it was Kenny Lay and other Oil Crooks!!!!

Hey ReTHUGlicans, you are nothing but a bunch of SORE LOOOOOOSERS!!!!

]]> By: Mari http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/14/kyl-pushes-for-delay-in-geithner-hearing/#comment-2248230 Mari Wed, 14 Jan 2009 16:59:08 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35592#comment-2248230 ACTUALLY.......... GEITHNER, DID EVENTUALLY PAY HIS TAXES. Kyl is the typical Republican, doesn't have any better ideas only knows how to attack and demean. ACTUALLY.......... GEITHNER, DID EVENTUALLY PAY HIS TAXES. Kyl is the typical Republican, doesn't have any better ideas only knows how to attack and demean.

]]> By: Independent http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/14/kyl-pushes-for-delay-in-geithner-hearing/#comment-2248222 Independent Wed, 14 Jan 2009 16:58:18 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35592#comment-2248222 John...cheating the gov't? Correct me if I am wrong but he has paid in full as of today all taxes owned right? So where is the cheat? if anything he has paid more because of the acquired interest. Enough partisan bickering. Does anyone have another prospect for the job that is as qualified as Geithner. Or do we throw him out for this minor issue and put bobo the lovable bear to run the treasury at this crucial time. Urgh you know I had almost forgotten why I hate politics in general. John...cheating the gov't? Correct me if I am wrong but he has paid in full as of today all taxes owned right? So where is the cheat? if anything he has paid more because of the acquired interest. Enough partisan bickering. Does anyone have another prospect for the job that is as qualified as Geithner. Or do we throw him out for this minor issue and put bobo the lovable bear to run the treasury at this crucial time. Urgh you know I had almost forgotten why I hate politics in general.

]]> By: Barb http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/14/kyl-pushes-for-delay-in-geithner-hearing/#comment-2248219 Barb Wed, 14 Jan 2009 16:57:25 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35592#comment-2248219 I'm hoping in a couple of hours we hear that he has withdrawn himself!! I'm hoping in a couple of hours we hear that he has withdrawn himself!!

]]> By: southerncousin http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/14/kyl-pushes-for-delay-in-geithner-hearing/#comment-2248189 southerncousin Wed, 14 Jan 2009 16:52:20 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35592#comment-2248189 Geen@the moron beat the idiots twice. Geen@the moron beat the idiots twice.

]]> By: Mike Pittsburgh http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/14/kyl-pushes-for-delay-in-geithner-hearing/#comment-2248183 Mike Pittsburgh Wed, 14 Jan 2009 16:50:53 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35592#comment-2248183 Carlo and James: Please feel free to contact your Senator with all the indisputable evidence you have over the 'crimes" committed by the Bush Administration. Don't forget that unlike Internet blogs, in a court of law you have to actually have proof. But I'm sure you have all the evidence you need ... Carlo and James: Please feel free to contact your Senator with all the indisputable evidence you have over the 'crimes" committed by the Bush Administration. Don't forget that unlike Internet blogs, in a court of law you have to actually have proof. But I'm sure you have all the evidence you need ...

]]> By: Jane http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/14/kyl-pushes-for-delay-in-geithner-hearing/#comment-2248181 Jane Wed, 14 Jan 2009 16:50:43 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35592#comment-2248181 Yep, I want this guy in charge of the treasury. Congress needs to pull their head out of the sand and say NO. I cannot believe he didn't know he didn't pay his self employment taxes--another "I'm not taking the blame for my stupidness" person. In my state, the state tax and revenue contacts you by mail and call when you are 6-10 mos. This guy didn't pay for 3 years--give me a break. But the Obama cronies are saying he's the right man for the job--huh> Next thing he will be up there sounding the battle horn with Pelosi. Yep, I want this guy in charge of the treasury. Congress needs to pull their head out of the sand and say NO. I cannot believe he didn't know he didn't pay his self employment taxes–another "I'm not taking the blame for my stupidness" person. In my state, the state tax and revenue contacts you by mail and call when you are 6-10 mos. This guy didn't pay for 3 years–give me a break. But the Obama cronies are saying he's the right man for the job–huh> Next thing he will be up there sounding the battle horn with Pelosi.

]]> By: Ben McLaurin http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/14/kyl-pushes-for-delay-in-geithner-hearing/#comment-2248180 Ben McLaurin Wed, 14 Jan 2009 16:50:39 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35592#comment-2248180 Folks you are forgetting one important thing. You ask everyone involved in writing the tax code who does their taxes they all say someone else. Reason being that they themselves don't understand it enough to fill out their own forms. These are the same people that that are questioning him. Things get missed. It's called life. The problem was found then corrected. End of story. Folks you are forgetting one important thing. You ask everyone involved in writing the tax code who does their taxes they all say someone else. Reason being that they themselves don't understand it enough to fill out their own forms. These are the same people that that are questioning him.

Things get missed. It's called life. The problem was found then corrected. End of story.

]]> By: John http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/14/kyl-pushes-for-delay-in-geithner-hearing/#comment-2248178 John Wed, 14 Jan 2009 16:50:26 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35592#comment-2248178 Funny how the Dems will justify Geithner cheating the govt. Do you honestly believe he would have paid this if he wasn't up for a cabinet post? I thought you guys were all so smart and decent? Unlike the Repubs that you rail against. This is only the beginning my friends. The Dems will now be on the defense for the next 4 years defending their President and Congress and the Repubs on the offense. It's much easier being on the offense. Come Jan 21 let the accusations fly about the OBAMA adminsitration. Obama isn't like the Clintons who can take a punch and get back up and fight. Funny how the Dems will justify Geithner cheating the govt. Do you honestly believe he would have paid this if he wasn't up for a cabinet post? I thought you guys were all so smart and decent? Unlike the Repubs that you rail against. This is only the beginning my friends. The Dems will now be on the defense for the next 4 years defending their President and Congress and the Repubs on the offense. It's much easier being on the offense. Come Jan 21 let the accusations fly about the OBAMA adminsitration. Obama isn't like the Clintons who can take a punch and get back up and fight.

]]> By: RinFL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/14/kyl-pushes-for-delay-in-geithner-hearing/#comment-2248152 RinFL Wed, 14 Jan 2009 16:45:47 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35592#comment-2248152 Curious what part of this do some of you do not understand, did you read the articles previously about this? The back taxes were paid with interest after the mistake was made. What more could you want from someone? As far as the house keeper she became a citizen 3 months later so it seems that both points are Moot. Kyls just being an obstructionist? How do these things warrant a delay? Curious what part of this do some of you do not understand, did you read the articles previously about this? The back taxes were paid with interest after the mistake was made. What more could you want from someone? As far as the house keeper she became a citizen 3 months later so it seems that both points are Moot. Kyls just being an obstructionist? How do these things warrant a delay?

]]> By: JAMES http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/14/kyl-pushes-for-delay-in-geithner-hearing/#comment-2248142 JAMES Wed, 14 Jan 2009 16:43:42 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35592#comment-2248142 LIsten, stop the nonsense. We do not have time for petty politics right now. Geitner is the BEST for the job. Have him pay whatever penaties and get on with it. We have too many problems to be BSing over this. LIsten, stop the nonsense. We do not have time for petty politics right now. Geitner is the BEST for the job. Have him pay whatever penaties and get on with it. We have too many problems to be BSing over this.

]]> By: norb http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/14/kyl-pushes-for-delay-in-geithner-hearing/#comment-2248139 norb Wed, 14 Jan 2009 16:43:24 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35592#comment-2248139 My dog ate my W2's this past week. I wonder if I could apply for Secretary of the Treasury? My dog ate my W2's this past week. I wonder if I could apply for Secretary of the Treasury?

]]> By: Fredi http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/14/kyl-pushes-for-delay-in-geithner-hearing/#comment-2248133 Fredi Wed, 14 Jan 2009 16:42:31 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35592#comment-2248133 Here is my question: Since it seems that Geithner has reported his income correctly on his tax returns - isn't it the IRS' job to tell him how much taxes he owes? Or am I missing something here? Here is my question: Since it seems that Geithner has reported his income correctly on his tax returns – isn't it the IRS' job to tell him how much taxes he owes? Or am I missing something here?

]]> By: William http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/14/kyl-pushes-for-delay-in-geithner-hearing/#comment-2248129 William Wed, 14 Jan 2009 16:42:05 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35592#comment-2248129 I think it is important for the incoming administration to establish credibility and restore confidence in our federal government. Starting with a treasury secretary that can not keep his own financial obligations current is not going to help. Mr. Obama would show great leadership and courage by withdrawing this nomination and finding another candidate. I wish the new president all the best! I think it is important for the incoming administration to establish credibility and restore confidence in our federal government. Starting with a treasury secretary that can not keep his own financial obligations current is not going to help. Mr. Obama would show great leadership and courage by withdrawing this nomination and finding another candidate. I wish the new president all the best!

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