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<![CDATA[Gee, I was only joking when I mentioned your relief check, I had no idea that was really the case. No wonder you're so pissed. And have so much free time. BWAAAAAAHAAHAAAHAAAhaahaaaaaahaaa!!!!!! Sucker. (turns and kicks sandbox sand in invisi-dick anti nanny poster's face)]]>

<![CDATA[Not only was his brain not intact, they couldn't find his penis: <a href="http://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/latest/2008/12/01/ray-winstone-uk-has-gone-to-dogs-i-ll-emigrate-115875-20938156/" rel="nofollow">http://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/latest/2008/12/01/ray-winstone-uk-has-gone-to-dogs-i-ll-emigrate-115875-20938156/</a> ]]>

<![CDATA[I realize you don't possess the mental faculties to see a difference between a fully formed infant and a tree. So thanks for the laugh! :))))) Sucker. ]]>

<![CDATA[Now I know which post bothers you the most, so I'll just keep reposting it :)))) You're exactly the kind of fascist I'd expect to vote for obama. Sucker. BWAAAHAAHAAAHAAAhaaahaaahaaaaa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ]]>

<![CDATA[The INCOMPETENT BUFFOON gw bush's economy is falling apart, yesterday it was stated were in a recession I claim were in a Depression. Americans are losing their jobs and homes business's are failing and this pervert post this garbage,what a loser.]]>

<![CDATA[The sperm donor post is a joke. Honestly, try lightening up a little bit. You're not going to change nanny nutters-boo-boo. He's going to rage on and on. He only gets off when he makes you mad. That's really the only way Conservatives get their jollies anymore. And try laughing instead of flagging. OP wrote: Once again, your GED math is not up to the task. A million a day earmarks is federal money coming into the state! Not out of it dipshit. Every day of stifling the earmarks is a million dollars less in the Illinois coffers. You know, you are so intellectually inferior, and you clog up this site with silly meaningless posts, you are no fun anymore, just not a challenge, plus you are so self deluded you don't know when you are right, or wrong. Sorry, welcome to the new administration, post away. By the way, it takes way more than one person to flag you. There are plenty of people sick of your repetitive nonsensical posts, I guess that's why you are getting flagged. I personally flagged the absolutely moronic one about the sperm donor. By the way, get a job! You spend all day researching this silly shit and posting and reposting it. Do something productive you slug. I am sure my tax dollars are supporting your lazy inbred ass. ]]>

<![CDATA[Once again, your GED math is not up to the task. A million a day earmarks is federal money coming into the state! Not out of it dipshit. Every day of stifling the earmarks is a million dollars less in the Illinois coffers. You know, you are so intellectually inferior, and you clog up this site with silly meaningless posts, you are no fun anymore, just not a challenge, plus you are so self deluded you don't know when you are right, or wrong. Sorry, welcome to the new administration, post away. By the way, it takes way more than one person to flag you. There are plenty of people sick of your repetitive nonsensical posts, I guess that's why you are getting flagged. I personally flagged the absolutely moronic one about the sperm donor. By the way, get a job! You spend all day researching this silly shit and posting and reposting it. Do something productive you slug. I am sure my tax dollars are supporting your lazy inbred ass. ]]>

<![CDATA[Sorry, what part of "Illinois' child-welfare agency, looking for savings amid a budget crunch, has stopped a 10-month-old employee drug testing program officials say kept five dozen substance users from jobs that could have put them in contact with the state's most vulnerable children" did you not understand? They stopped the successful drug testing program to save $70,000. Hmm, one million dollars divided by 70 thousand is 14.3--so if obama could have restrained his $1 million-a-day in earmarks habit for just one day, they wouldn't have had to stop testing. (Sorry to throw math at you, I know it makes you look stupid). ]]>

<![CDATA[As an adoptive child, I am Strongly anti-abortion. Who isn't. The opposite of Pro-Life is Pro-Death, not pro-abortion. Funny how many "Pro-Lifers" like the Nannyposter are also pro death (penalty) pro pre-emptive strike against helpless women and children (some no doubt pregnant). Bunch of fucking hypocrites. Also stupidly think that liberals all have the same sort of slavish adherence to the party line as repubelickers. So Nanny Poster...go fuck yourself. Oh, by the way, clearly somebody succeeded in sucking the Nannyposters brains out before or maybe after his birth. P.S. what you did was simply make up a stupid lie about one of the anti-nanny posters, what I did with my tree post was simply to satire your stupid position implied by your moronic post! You would not understand satire, its a form of humor beyond your sucked out brains.]]>

<![CDATA[Anti nanny poster thinks people should be able to suck their unborn infants brains out up to the day of birth, even though the infant would be perfectly able to live on his own outside the mother, and even though the procedure (PBA) has never been used to save the life of the mother. Anti nanny poster says, "Sucking out a helpless infants brain is an American right! Imagine little junior writhing in pain as the back of his skull is punctured and a hose is inserted to suck his brain into a sink by a 'doctor', the glazing of little eyes as his life is terminated for someone else's convenience. What fun!" ]]>

<![CDATA[Holland is the biggest nanny state of them all. Nannystaters are so clueless. ]]>

<![CDATA[Apparently the Nannyposter either does not read above a second grade level, or has no reading comprehension.. He completely missed the point of the article he cited!]]>

<![CDATA[He's Dutch, he was a sperm donor, he did not father children out of wedlock. This one is a joke, right, hope so because you are starting to bore me, ta ta Tuttle.]]>

<![CDATA[Nannyposter thinks people should be able to harm the health of public sidewalk trees by decorating any freaking way they want, even if it kills the trees. Says there should be no regulations against killing trees by overdecorating and not following fire and electrical codes. Further, Nanny says, "Unsafely decorated tress add to the excitement of the holidays! Imagine when little junior is thrilled to see spot get electrocuted when he pees on the tree, the sparkle of little eyes when improperly mounted large glass ornaments crash down on the perambulator! What fun!"]]>

<![CDATA[Where exactly did I admit Lying? Nowhere, that's right. You are just an idiot. My point was, that if students getting state tuition aid was going to be your point, somehow, it was not a valid point. I find nowhere in the financial statements of the college in question where there is any mention of state funding for the college. The fact that there may be students at any university who receive public tuition assistance or student loans in no way invalidates the privately funded nature of the institution. That is an investment in the student, not in a particular institution. Clearly you have zero experience with higher education, but I bet the public schools you went to of as a child were publicly funded. How could you avail yourself of the Nanny State that way you hypocrite. By The way my University and Post Graduate work was funded by Student loans from the Nanny State and my University is a Private institution. You sir just don't know what you are talking about. Saying it doesn't make it so. The problem is that in arguing with an idiot, the idiot never realizes he has lost the argument, he isn't smart enough to recognize the truth.]]>

<![CDATA[ George Bush served as president and commander in chief of America’s military for eight years. As a candidate for office, George Bush repeatedly told America how he was uniquely suited and trained to lead America’s military might. As President, George Bush claimed that his primary job was to protect Americans from harm. And as president, George Bush often said that a war-time president will have the best opportunity to lead America to greatness. Soon, the historic presidency of George W. Bush will be over. Take this short quiz that highlights George Bush’s military brilliance and genius as a protector and defender of America. 1) When informed by the Presidential Daily Brief entitled “Bin Laden determined to strike inside the US” that terrorists might be planning to hijack airplanes to launch attacks inside the U.S., George Bush: a) Ordered increased security at American airports b) Asked for greater surveillance of known terrorists inside the USA c) Did nothing, saying that Bin Laden was the problem of the previous administration, and could be ignored. 2) In 2001, George Bush’s National Security Advisor had previously served as National Security Advisor for the three earlier administrations. When his National Security Advisor, based on his vast experience, advised George Bush to take action against Bin Laden, George Bush a) instructed the military and security forces to draw up plans for action against Bin Laden b) demoted the National Security Advisor, and ignored his subsequent advice 3) In the days following the terrible attacks in New York, Washington, DC, and in Pennsylvania, George Bush told the American people to prepare for the difficult fight ahead by: a) Donating blood for blood banks b) Driving less to reduce demand for foreign oil c) Going shopping 4) The attacks in America on Sept 11, 2001 shortly were attributed to Bin Laden and his gang of terrorist followers. Today, seven years after being identified as leader of the Sept attacks in America, Bin Laden: a) Is living out the remainder of his life behind bars following arrest, trial and conviction b) Was killed in battle and his remains positively identified to show all people how Americans will follow through to defend themselves and as a warning to any others who would attack America c) Is alive, unrestrained, and continues to plot against America and Americans 5) With the fearless decisiveness that military command requires, George Bush determined that the best way to ensure America’s safety following the attacks of Sept. 11 was to: a) Kill or capture all terrorists involved in planning of the Sept. 11 attacks b) Arrest any persons who help to fund terrorists plotting to attack America c) Start a ground war with a country that was not involved with the Sept. 11 attacks and did not threaten the USA militarily. 6) In order to convince America and the world that a ground war against Iraq was necessary to protect America, George Bush a) Started a rigorous campaign through diplomatic channels and publicly in the UN to involve allied nations in the planning, implementation, and aftercare of a war on Iraq b) Started a vigorous campaign of lies, deceit, and disinformation to say that Iraq possessed weapons of mass destruction that they wanted to use against the USA. 7) When a highly respected American diplomat revealed that some of the Bush administration’s information about the fictitious presence of Iraqi weapons of mass destruction was false, George Bush a) Admitted his mistake, apologized, and tried an honest and truthful means to garner support against Saddam’s Iraq b) Quietly asked the diplomat to refrain from public opposition to the war plan c) Instructed his aides to illegally reveal to reporters the diplomat’s wife as a covert CIA operative, thereby ending the wife’s professional career and endangering the lives of the diplomat and his wife, as a means of retaliation. 8) Military planning for the invasion of Iraq included: a) Full analysis and planning for the post-war needs of the Iraqi people so as to encourage Iraq support and help for the post-war occupation of Iraq b) Studies of the religious and tribal communities that make up the Iraqi people to better understand possible rivalries and opposition that might threaten the post-war occupation of Iraq c) Minimal and generally useless planning that was largely subsequently ignored in keeping with the Bush philosophy of “We broke it, but we sure won’t fix it” 9) The invasion force that attacked Iraq was: a) Larger than attacking forces used in previous wars to ensure success in taking and securing Iraq b) About the same size as attacking forces in previous wars to ensure success in taking and securing Iraq c) Much smaller than attacking forces used in previous wars on orders of Pres. Bush and Sec of Defense Rumsfeld 10) The small size of the American force attacking Iraq was a) Absolutely required because of the pressing need to get troops into the battle before weapons of mass destruction could be used against them b) A brilliant feat of modern military planning showing how technology and improved training allows the military to do more with less c) Hopelessly incapable to securing post-invasion Iraq and quickly found itself involved in a long, painful quagmire of insurrection, often against some of the very people that had initially welcomed the invasion 11) As presidents do in war-time, George Bush asked the American people to aid the war effort by sacrificing in what ways? a) Driving less and using mass transit to reduce demand on a precious war resource b) Working harder and longer to increase domestic production c) Giving a multi-billion dollar tax rebate to the wealthiest 1% of Americans 12) In order to pay for the $10 billion per month cost of the war, George Bush a) Asked all Americans to sacrifice by agreeing to pay more in war taxes b) Asked Americans in invest in war savings bonds c) Borrowed trillions of dollars from unfriendly nations off-the-books so that Americans would not be reminded of the unpleasant costs of the war and that future generations of Americans will face financial insecurity and threats of foreign intervention in the American economy. 13) The civilian leadership in post-war Iraq was chosen based on a) Military qualifications b) Demonstrated competence c) Past job experience d) Blind obedience and loyalty to the Republican Party 13) In order to prepare for his presidential duties as commander-and-chief of the American military, George Bush a) Enrolled and graduated from one of the military service academies that teach and train future military leaders b) Fought along-sides everyday Americans in the jungles of Vietnam c) Asked his daddy to secure for him a cushy stateside posting to the Texas Air National Guard 14) As a lieutenant in the Texas Air National Guard, George Bush distinguished himself by: a) Receiving numerous commendations from his superiors for leadership and initiative b) Volunteering to do additional duties to aid unit morale c) Was frequently away without leave, refused on multiple occasions to undergo the required medical exams so as to avoid having his urine tested for drugs of abuse, was judged unfit to fly because he refused the medical examinations and could not fulfill his training requirements, and to this day the Texas Air National Guard can not document where or when he served and under whose command. 15) Campaigning for president in 2000, how did the Bush campaign show its respect and admiration for the military service of a rival presidential candidate, a decorated Vietnam vet, who survived five years as a POW, and suffered crippling physical injuries as a result of his service? a) Publicly praised his fellow warrior for his heroism, sacrifice, and valor b) Created a ‘whisper-campaign’ saying his rival was mentally unstable following his years of captivity, not suitable for command decisions, was physically incapable of commanding the military, and had fathered a out-of-wedlock child with a black prostitute 16) Campaigning for president in 2004, how did the Bush campaign show its respect and admiration for the military service of a rival presidential candidate, another decorated Vietnam vet? a) Publicly praised his fellow warrior for his heroism, sacrifice, and valor b) Despite official US military documents to the contrary, claimed his rival had faked his injuries, fabricated his service record, and mocked all US military personel by passing out band-aids decorated with purple hearts to attendees at his presidential convention ]]>

<![CDATA[I guarantee it takes me less time to simply repost than it takes you to flag it, plus it makes you look like a pussy, so bring it on. Sucker. <a href="http://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2008/12/01/NY_demands_permit_for_outdoor_Xmas_trees/UPI-26141228150499/" rel="nofollow">http://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2008/12/01/NY_demands_permit_for_outdoor_Xmas_trees/UPI-26141228150499/</a>]]>

<![CDATA[So your claim that "no State funding is listed on any financial statements as far back as I can find" was in fact a lie, and you're back to namecalling and running to cry in the bathroom because you can't refute anything the nanny poster says. BWAAAAHAAHAAHAahaaahaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!]]>

<![CDATA[Recall that Illinois--now cutting costs & putting children at even higher risk--was the home of obama's $1 million a day in earmarks habit. Which now doesn't seem to have worked out so well for Illinois kids: <a href="http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/I/IL_STATE_BUDGET_DRUG_TESTING_ILOL-?SITE=WBBMAM&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT" rel="nofollow">http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/I/IL_STATE_BUDGET_DRUG_TESTING_ILOL-?SITE=WBBMAM&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT</a>]]>

<![CDATA[Bullshit. you are not just a fool, but a liar as well, typical repubelickin' asshole! Oh, if your point is that some portion of the students receive public tuition assistance, then every university the world over fits that bill. This all misses the point, this is a British College. What's your point, really, we are dying for an intelligent discourse, not just some regurgitated tabloid article with your stupid posting title added. You are not intellectually up to the task. Plain and simple.]]>

<![CDATA[The article cited by "Nanny" is from Fox. Even Fox News cannot find anything negative to say about Obama's Cabinet. What is "Nanny's" point? Just Bleating like a cranky Nannygoat sore after his lame candidate and his lamer Maverick partner lost BAaaaah Baaaaah Baaaaaaah!]]>

<![CDATA[In 2006, it was reported that approximately one third of Cambridge/Newnham College income comes from UK government funding. Sucker. BWAAAAAHAAAHAAAHAaahaaaahhaaaa!!!!]]>

<![CDATA[Actually, this article deals with privately owned Grocery stores who are cutting quality in their lower cost foods in order to compete with discount grocers. There is no suggestion of any State involvement at all. The Study was performed by a professor at a Private institution. Once again, Nanny poster all wet. Nannyposter will post any kind of nonsense.]]>

<![CDATA[A. Newnham College is a private institution. A part of Cambridge University in England, its income comes from tuition and charitable bequests, no State funding is listed on any financial statements as far back as I can find. B. None of your tax dollars are likely to flush in this project as it takes place in Jolly old England, not the US. C. Newnham is a Women's college, and the study is certainly related to Women's issues. D. The periodical linked to is the British equivalent of The Enquirer. E. Nothing even remotely Nanny state related here. F. Nanny Poster, once again a complete idiot.]]>

<![CDATA[<a href="http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2008/12/01/obama-unveils-national-security-team/" rel="nofollow">http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2008/12/01/obama-unveils-national-security-team/</a>]]>

<![CDATA[UK supermarket budget foods not such a bargain after analysis: <a href="http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/article5258303.ece" rel="nofollow">http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/article5258303.ece</a>]]>

<![CDATA[<a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-1090616/Why-women-dont-funny-mothers-law.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-1090616/Why-women-dont-funny-mothers-law.html</a>]]>

<![CDATA[sorry, what does "play captain" mean ??? about the rest of your post ~ ltfol ~ lag]]>

<![CDATA[Way to play captain save a hoe. Way to stick up for your gay lover!! HA HA loser.]]>

<![CDATA[and EXACTLY who told you all that nonsense ~ the same person who told you that you ROCK ??? Sorry ~ but NO, you don't ! maybe mv's WORKING ?! i just gotta call it the way i know it as a FACT : mv is NOT perverted nor is he a homosexual ! Maybe...YOU are the one that wants to be w/obama/osama or maybe YOU want to be w/mv....you sure sound deperate to find him...ummmm ~ lag ]]>

<![CDATA[This dude is WAY to infatuated with Obama/Osama. Really something wrong with him.. He spends all his time on here calling others perverts when in fact it is him who is a perverted homosexual. Never seen a guy want to suck another guy off so bad... Besides he told me he was dying to make a gay porn with an Obama/Osama look a like.. HA HA... Loser get out of your mama's basement and get a life! She is sick of you tryin to see her naked anyway.]]>

<![CDATA[That's true. The nanny state poster does seem to be very concerned about sex and genitalia. OP wrote: ...penis is so small... Strange how the majority of "Nanny's" comments are of a sexual nature. It seems she or he spends an awful lot of time and energy in such a venue. I certainly would not call "Nanny" a pervert though, perverts are much more original. ]]>

<![CDATA[...penis is so small... Strange how the majority of "Nanny's" comments are of a sexual nature. It seems she or he spends an awful lot of time and energy in such a venue. I certainly would not call "Nanny" a pervert though, perverts are much more original.]]>

<![CDATA[OP, First of all in the majority of instances the victims (at one point a grown woman) did not give any indentifying information. Secondly, such incidents are in the venue of local government not federal, so what exactly is your point? That you reside in a city/county/town that does not follow up on abuse cases when there is contact information? Or do you expect all social workers/organizations to be omnipotent?]]>

<![CDATA[I was not the one who posted about your Nanny Chef post (Thought it was too far out even for Nanny) but I must say, clever, clever. Almost too subtle though as it was not THAT much crazier than Nanny's posts. Still, Cudos, pretty freakin' funny actually, and proof positive that Nanny has more than a few detractors. P.S. I agree that it was probably not a parody, more like sarcasm (The highest form of humor)]]>

<![CDATA[Hey dipshit, your post is comprised of Bullshit from Bush's website, and Republicans were in charge of Congress during that whole time....Sour grapes asshole, Democrats won, you are a moron and a lying dumbass. Sorry you were dredged from the shallow end of the gene pool, but Lord Obama will evven care for your defective ass even if you are a sour grapes loser!]]>

<![CDATA[Gateway pundit is a joke. That clown is such a craven coward he scrubs comments from his blog that challenge his right wing fantasy world. As we learned today from the AP, in 2005 banking regulators proposed changes in lending that would have stopped this mess. Bush had all the authority he needed, but like he did with Katrina, he just ignored all the warnings. ]]>

<![CDATA[While neither I, nor the others reading the "Nanny Posts" cannot get much of anything from most of his or her posts, what I can get is that: 1. Everything anyone does anywhere is somehow tied to the "Nanny State" 2. Nanny State baaaad. Everything any government does is bad, from providing fire service to government regulations, to schooling to National security! 3. Basically, "Nanny Poster" advocates Anarchy! We can all just take care of ourselves, catch our own criminals, regulate our banks, hell, who need banks, that is kind of Nanny State, letting someone else watch your money, put out our own fires, etc. 4. Actually taken to a more logical conclusion than the "Nanny Poster" ever seems to make, why would anyone be such a wuss as to take money from an employer, isn't that kinda working for a Nanny, why do you need a Nanny to pay you money, why do you have to work for a Nanny. 5. I am sure that the above does not apply to the "Nanny Poster" as he or she is most likely on a mental disability pay from the Nanny State. Har...what IP address did I post this one from? Which of your many anti-nannys am I? Which one of your imagnary supporters will respond to this. P.S. by the way isn't it kinda wussy to hide behind the Nanny of the Internet?]]>

<![CDATA[Yeah you really should try lightening up. I'm not the nanny state poster. I was making fun of the nanny state poster. Hence I was making fun of the actions of another ie, the nanny state poster. I obviously do not think Obama is a philanderer because I wrote "Obama, happily married, nods in approval." The "happily married" bit actually should have been a clue because it's a positive attribute. ps-get the stick out of your ass. For a winner, you sure as Hell come off like a whiner. OP wrote: ...It was meant to be a parody... A parody is based upon an original act by the person and or persons and not on the actions of different person. An example would be the Saturday Night Live skits about "Bill and Monica". That being the case, you are still implying that President Elect Obama is a philanderer at best and an adulterer at worst. Since you have no real basis to connect your pointless links with American politicd, they must be considered a joke, as you, yourself claim. In such context one is obliged to treat them as the tabloid nonsense they appear to be. That, however, does not change the fact that you are obviously a sore loser and are obsessed over the fact that the predominately white good ol' boys political club is finally seeing its last days, which is a blessing, regardless of what country you live in. ]]>

<![CDATA[Bait, just being honest, a concept foreign to you I have a career, and different Internet providers at my office dipshit. And yes I do know how IP addresses work, It is you who do not. I suggest you go fuck yourself! Hey, if you have my single IP address dumbass, email it to me and prove it. Or are you just an anonymous mentally disturbed chickenshit? Yup!]]>

<![CDATA[Like it or not, the reigns were in the hands of democrats for two full years before this crisis. They did nothing to avoid it because they knew they could then vote themselves trillions in bailout money. And they knew their voters would never figure out they got ass-raped by their party because it would require adding 2 + 2: Bush Called For Reform of Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac 17 Times in 2008Dems Ignored Warnings Friday, September 26, 2008 gatewaypundit.blogspot.com For many years the President and his Administration have not only warned of the systemic consequences of financial turmoil at a housing government-sponsored enterprise (GSE) but also put forward thoughtful plans to reduce the risk that either Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac would encounter such difficulties. Bush Called For Reform of Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac 17 Times in 2008 Alone... Dems Ignored Warnings For many years the President and his Administration have not only warned of the systemic consequences of financial turmoil at a housing government-sponsored enterprise (GSE) but also put forward thoughtful plans to reduce the risk that either Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac would encounter such difficulties. President Bush publicly called for GSE reform 17 times in 2008 alone before Congress acted. Unfortunately, these warnings went unheeded, as the President's repeated attempts to reform the supervision of these entities were thwarted by the legislative maneuvering of those who emphatically denied there were problems. The White House released this list of attempts by President Bush to reform Freddie Mae and Freddie Mac since he took office in 2001. Unfortunately, Congress did not act on the president's warnings: ** 2001 April: The Administration's FY02 budget declares that the size of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac is "a potential problem," because "financial trouble of a large GSE could cause strong repercussions in financial markets, affecting Federally insured entities and economic activity." ** 2002 May: The President calls for the disclosure and corporate governance principles contained in his 10-point plan for corporate responsibility to apply to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. (OMB Prompt Letter to OFHEO, 5/29/02) ** 2003 January: Freddie Mac announces it has to restate financial results for the previous three years. February: The Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight (OFHEO) releases a report explaining that "although investors perceive an implicit Federal guarantee of [GSE] obligations," "the government has provided no explicit legal backing for them." As a consequence, unexpected problems at a GSE could immediately spread into financial sectors beyond the housing market. ("Systemic Risk: Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and the Role of OFHEO," OFHEO Report, 2/4/03) September: Fannie Mae discloses SEC investigation and acknowledges OFHEO's review found earnings manipulations. September: Treasury Secretary John Snow testifies before the House Financial Services Committee to recommend that Congress enact "legislation to create a new Federal agency to regulate and supervise the financial activities of our housing-related government sponsored enterprises" and set prudent and appropriate minimum capital adequacy requirements. October: Fannie Mae discloses $1.2 billion accounting error. November: Council of the Economic Advisers (CEA) Chairman Greg Mankiw explains that any "legislation to reform GSE regulation should empower the new regulator with sufficient strength and credibility to reduce systemic risk." To reduce the potential for systemic instability, the regulator would have "broad authority to set both risk-based and minimum capital standards" and "receivership powers necessary to wind down the affairs of a troubled GSE." (N. Gregory Mankiw, Remarks At The Conference Of State Bank Supervisors State Banking Summit And Leadership, 11/6/03) ** 2004 February: The President's FY05 Budget again highlights the risk posed by the explosive growth of the GSEs and their low levels of required capital, and called for creation of a new, world-class regulator: "The Administration has determined that the safety and soundness regulators of the housing GSEs lack sufficient power and stature to meet their responsibilities, and therefore...should be replaced with a new strengthened regulator." (2005 Budget Analytic Perspectives, pg. 83) February: CEA Chairman Mankiw cautions Congress to "not take [the financial market's] strength for granted." Again, the call from the Administration was to reduce this risk by "ensuring that the housing GSEs are overseen by an effective regulator." (N. Gregory Mankiw, Op-Ed, "Keeping Fannie And Freddie's House In Order," Financial Times, 2/24/04) June: Deputy Secretary of Treasury Samuel Bodman spotlights the risk posed by the GSEs and called for reform, saying "We do not have a world-class system of supervision of the housing government sponsored enterprises (GSEs), even though the importance of the housing financial system that the GSEs serve demands the best in supervision to ensure the long-term vitality of that system. Therefore, the Administration has called for a new, first class, regulatory supervisor for the three housing GSEs: Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the Federal Home Loan Banking System." (Samuel Bodman, House Financial Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Testimony, 6/16/04) ** 2005 April: Treasury Secretary John Snow repeats his call for GSE reform, saying "Events that have transpired since I testified before this Committee in 2003 reinforce concerns over the systemic risks posed by the GSEs and further highlight the need for real GSE reform to ensure that our housing finance system remains a strong and vibrant source of funding for expanding homeownership opportunities in America... Half-measures will only exacerbate the risks to our financial system." (Secretary John W. Snow, "Testimony Before The U.S. House Financial Services Committee," 4/13/05) ** 2007 July: Two Bear Stearns hedge funds invested in mortgage securities collapse. August: President Bush emphatically calls on Congress to pass a reform package for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, saying "first things first when it comes to those two institutions. Congress needs to get them reformed, get them streamlined, get them focused, and then I will consider other options." (President George W. Bush, Press Conference, The White House, 8/9/07) September: RealtyTrac announces foreclosure filings up 243,000 in August up 115 percent from the year before. September: Single-family existing home sales decreases 7.5 percent from the previous month the lowest level in nine years. Median sale price of existing homes fell six percent from the year before. December: President Bush again warns Congress of the need to pass legislation reforming GSEs, saying "These institutions provide liquidity in the mortgage market that benefits millions of homeowners, and it is vital they operate safely and operate soundly. So I've called on Congress to pass legislation that strengthens independent regulation of the GSEs and ensures they focus on their important housing mission. The GSE reform bill passed by the House earlier this year is a good start. But the Senate has not acted. And the United States Senate needs to pass this legislation soon." (President George W. Bush, Discusses Housing, The White House, 12/6/07) ** 2008 January: Bank of America announces it will buy Countrywide. January: Citigroup announces mortgage portfolio lost $18.1 billion in value. February: Assistant Secretary David Nason reiterates the urgency of reforms, says "A new regulatory structure for the housing GSEs is essential if these entities are to continue to perform their public mission successfully." (David Nason, Testimony On Reforming GSE Regulation, Senate Committee On Banking, Housing And Urban Affairs, 2/7/08) March: Bear Stearns announces it will sell itself to JPMorgan Chase. March: President Bush calls on Congress to take action and "move forward with reforms on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. They need to continue to modernize the FHA, as well as allow State housing agencies to issue tax-free bonds to homeowners to refinance their mortgages." (President George W. Bush, Remarks To The Economic Club Of New York, New York, NY, 3/14/08) April: President Bush urges Congress to pass the much needed legislation and "modernize Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. [There are] constructive things Congress can do that will encourage the housing market to correct quickly by ... helping people stay in their homes." (President George W. Bush, Meeting With Cabinet, the White House, 4/14/08) May: President Bush issues several pleas to Congress to pass legislation reforming Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac before the situation deteriorates further. "Americans are concerned about making their mortgage payments and keeping their homes. Yet Congress has failed to pass legislation I have repeatedly requested to modernize the Federal Housing Administration that will help more families stay in their homes, reform Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to ensure they focus on their housing mission, and allow State housing agencies to issue tax-free bonds to refinance sub-prime loans." (President George W. Bush, Radio Address, 5/3/08) "[T]he government ought to be helping creditworthy people stay in their homes. And one way we can do that and Congress is making progress on this is the reform of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. That reform will come with a strong, independent regulator." (President George W. Bush, Meeting With The Secretary Of The Treasury, the White House, 5/19/08) "Congress needs to pass legislation to modernize the Federal Housing Administration, reform Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to ensure they focus on their housing mission, and allow State housing agencies to issue tax-free bonds to refinance subprime loans." (President George W. Bush, Radio Address, 5/31/08) June: As foreclosure rates continued to rise in the first quarter, the President once again asks Congress to take the necessary measures to address this challenge, saying "we need to pass legislation to reform Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac." (President George W. Bush, Remarks At Swearing In Ceremony For Secretary Of Housing And Urban Development, Washington, D.C., 6/6/08) July: Congress heeds the President's call for action and passes reform of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac as it becomes clear that the institutions are failing. In 2005-- Senator John McCain partnered with three other Senate Republicans to reform the government's involvement in lending. Democrats blocked this reform, too. More... Not only did democrats not act on these warnings but Barack Obama put one of the major Sub-Prime Slime players on his campaign as finance chairperson. ]]>

<![CDATA[Where the hell do you come up with the completely false premise that that banks are run by Democrats? Are you Insane? Pardon, that was a rhetorical question, of course you are. I have yet to meet a Democrat banker or Insurance man for that matter. You will post any bullshit, won't you!]]>

<![CDATA[<a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1090656/Three-engines-turn-rescue-Santas-hat-impossible-climb-university-spire-student-prank.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1090656/Three-engines-turn-rescue-Santas-hat-impossible-climb-university-spire-student-prank.html</a>]]>

<![CDATA[...It was meant to be a parody... A parody is based upon an original act by the person and or persons and not on the actions of different person. An example would be the Saturday Night Live skits about "Bill and Monica". That being the case, you are still implying that President Elect Obama is a philanderer at best and an adulterer at worst. Since you have no real basis to connect your pointless links with American politicd, they must be considered a joke, as you, yourself claim. In such context one is obliged to treat them as the tabloid nonsense they appear to be. That, however, does not change the fact that you are obviously a sore loser and are obsessed over the fact that the predominately white good ol' boys political club is finally seeing its last days, which is a blessing, regardless of what country you live in. ]]>

<![CDATA[ Mahoney(D-Fla) confirmed that he had hired one of his mistresses on staff and had an affair with a Martin County official who asked for help in securing a FEMA grant. Patricia Allen, the former staff member, received $121,000 from Mahoney after she sent him a letter threatening to sue. The letter, among other things, claimed gross misconduct and stalking. Specifically, ABCNews.com quotes the letter accusing Mahoney of: "a) Calling Allen late in the evenings and demanding "phone sex;" b) Demanding that Allen answer his calls or face termination; c) Demanding that Allen attend fundraisers and "tease c-ck" to bring in more donations from the male members of the public; d) Demanding that Allen engage in sexual conduct with another woman for his enjoyment." Mahoney was scheduled to debate Republican challenger Tom Rooney today at a Forum Club of the Palm Beaches lunch in West Palm Beach. But Rooney appeared alongside an empty chair. <a href="http://www.palmbeachpost.com/localnews/content/local_news/epaper/2008/10/24/1024mahoney.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.palmbeachpost.com/localnews/content/local_news/epaper/2008/10/24/1024mahoney.html</a> Tim Mahoney's political career appears to be over, with the revelation of his multiple affairs he was having while campaigning to bring "a world that is safer, more moral." (OP is ROLFAO!) Apparently one of his mistresses found out about his other mistresses (he's married.) This is the audio tape of Soon-to-be-former Rep. Mahoney firing her. <a href="http://abcnews.go.com/Blotter/story?id=5997043&page=1" rel="nofollow">http://abcnews.go.com/Blotter/story?id=5997043&page=1</a>]]>

<![CDATA[Surely this was an earmark scam, so it gets the obama nod: <a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2008/nov/30/idcards-civilliberties" rel="nofollow">http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2008/nov/30/idcards-civilliberties</a>]]>

<![CDATA[It was meant as a parody and not meant to be taken seriously. Lighten up... OP wrote: ..Gordon Ramsey...? Please be kind enough to explain how a British citizen having affairs connects to American politics. You imply that President Elect Obama condones adultry so you must have proof or else the comment would be bordering on slander of a public official. If this is simply a matter of your own supposition, then please post the information as to how you came to this conclusion. If you have no response, obviously your comments are pure falsification and posted with an attempt to impune the character of the President Elect. That being the case it proves you are just another tacky, tiresome person of ill repute whose diet consists mainly of"sour grapes". ]]>

<![CDATA[ Yeah I don't get it either. Honestly though, I've seen the nanny state poster try to write his own posts and it's not pretty. It's like arguing with an inhibriated slovakian who can't speak much less write English. That's probably why he won't try to answer your reasonable questions. OP asked: This is perhaps the most confused post from the Nanny Poster to date. Are the Mosques the Nanny State, is the UK the Nanny state? Are you angry because there is a Nanny state? Your post suggests that the reason for your concern is that the Nanny State somehow did not perform as you expected. Do you want a more intrusive Nanny State, or none at all? Are you suggesting we have no Nanny State and therefore just let the terrorists have their way, or that the Nanny state get more busy and attempt to stop the terrorists? The Nanny state in this country and in Great Britain has actually been pretty successful at stopping terrorist attacks on our shore, should they stop? Please dude, get back on your meds, you are becoming more and more detached from the real world! ]]>

<![CDATA[ Congress was controlled by the Republicans during that period. I think it's funny you don't know shit, but you felt the need to tell me in so many words privately in email. Billy wrote to me: sad thing is you print somthing you know nothing about, bush did attempt to tell congress in 2000 and 2001 of serious problem but they didnt want to hear it you need to do your home work and study economy much better, you will see no improvment wait and see ]]>

<![CDATA[..Gordon Ramsey...? Please be kind enough to explain how a British citizen having affairs connects to American politics. You imply that President Elect Obama condones adultry so you must have proof or else the comment would be bordering on slander of a public official. If this is simply a matter of your own supposition, then please post the information as to how you came to this conclusion. If you have no response, obviously your comments are pure falsification and posted with an attempt to impune the character of the President Elect. That being the case it proves you are just another tacky, tiresome person of ill repute whose diet consists mainly of"sour grapes".]]>

<![CDATA[Back in 2005 banking regulators made proposals that would have stopped the mortgage mess: "-Regulators told bankers exotic mortgages were often inappropriate for buyers with bad credit. -Banks would have been required to increase efforts to verify that buyers actually had jobs and could afford houses. -Regulators proposed a cap on risky mortgages so a string of defaults wouldn't be crippling. -Banks that bundled and sold mortgages were told to be sure investors knew exactly what they were buying. -Regulators urged banks to help buyers make responsible decisions and clearly advise them that interest rates might skyrocket and huge payments might be due sooner than expected. Those proposals all were stripped from the final rules. None required congressional approval or the president's signature." <a href="http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/M/MELTDOWN_IGNORED_WARNINGS?SITE=MAFIT&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT" rel="nofollow">http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/M/MELTDOWN_IGNORED_WARNINGS?SITE=MAFIT&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT</a> If you believe Bush was so concerned before about the financial doom around the corner, why the Hell didn't he institute these basic and necessary changes? After all, he didn't even need the Republican congress of 2005. ]]>

<![CDATA[ <a href="http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/news/88809/Celebrity-chef-Gordon-Ramsay-revealed-to-mistress-Sarah-Symonds-that-he-had-TWO-other-lovers.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/news/88809/Celebrity-chef-Gordon-Ramsay-revealed-to-mistress-Sarah-Symonds-that-he-had-TWO-other-lovers.html</a> ]]>

<![CDATA[Dear friends, I thank you for your support, and the amusing commentary on our resentful liberal friend. Isn't it funny how those who loudly claim to be tolerant are the very ones who rant, delete posts, and make various hilarious attempts at online bullying when they're disagreed with? And actually think they'll get away with it. Again, thank you for your continued encouragement and support. NP ]]>

<![CDATA[Thanks! You, like, not only totally took the bait, but you clearly do not understand how IP addresses work. Sucker. So this "group" turns out to be just sad, angry little you. Awwwww! :(..... In any case, your sandbox has now been commandeered by the Nanny Poster Fan Club no matter how many fake posters you make up. Yessss! ]]>

<![CDATA[Let me get this straight: Those failed banks that sank our economy were run by democrats, which means the Nanny Staters crashed the economy, voted for ginormous bailouts for the failed banks they ran, and now try to point the finger at Bush for not stopping them. And you still voted to give these same nanny staters MORE control over the economy. BWAAAAAHAAAAHAAAhaaahaaaaahaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (wiping eyes) Geez, didn't they teach reading comprehension at your public school? You badly need a refresher course when your attempts at refute wind up supporting the original premise: The democrats sank the economy like a stone, and their lapdogs can't bring themselves to question them. Thanks for the laugh, though :)]]>

<![CDATA[It would appear that the regulations in place in the Nanny state would have been sufficient to stop the current economic crisis had they been utilized and not ultimately weakened and ignored by the Bush Administration. <a href="http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081201/ap_on_bi_ge/meltdown_ignored_warnings" rel="nofollow">http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081201/ap_on_bi_ge/meltdown_ignored_warnings</a>]]>

<![CDATA[Oh I don't know, Jerry always gives people the opportunity to make asses out of themselves on nationwide tv. White supremacists never disappoint. This is not the only place they show up, local and national news, in print, other more mainstream news magazines....personal interaction....what a bunch of inbred morons, laughable even if sad examples of evolution from the shallow end of the gene pool. Not even good sport in an argument, inferior on every axis! Usually ugly as sin as well from the inbreeding. Not that they have any choice, the pickins are slim when you gotta fuck another white supremacist.]]>

<![CDATA[Don't believe everything you see on Jerry Springer. <a href="http://podblanc.com/race-war-2" rel="nofollow">http://podblanc.com/race-war-2</a>]]>

<![CDATA[Its the New York Post ya dummy, what do you expect. Rupert Murdoch owns it! It is widely known for its hyper-conservative slant! Notice forinstance that they only discuss the Democratic members who attended, not the Republicans. Stupid deluded Nanny Poster. BTW what the fuck has this article to do with the Nanny State created by your soon to be ex-president GWB? (Largest govt spending and deficits yet!)]]>

<![CDATA[Nanny poster pretends to be himself and a fan, clearly the same guy, but transference ( a symptom of mental illness) makes him claim that Others are pretending to be multiple personalities. Nanny poster claims to be able to see peoples IP addresses from Craigslist and that all those from Anti Nanny posters are the same? Bullshit, first, you cannot track IP addresses, second I personally have posted from different accounts due to where I am at a given point in time, and I know for a fact that there is at least one anti nanny poster since there are a number of posts I did not write. Therefore, I, at least, know you are lying. Nanny poster attempts to intimidate by claiming to be able to track IP addresses. Bullshit, Nanny poster and his split personality, Nannyposter fan are full of it, and mentally unbalanced. By the way, seeing connections between things when there is no connection is a sign of stupidity or insanity, which applies to you? Seeing that there is no connection is a sign of both intelligence and sanity. Finally, I don't see what the size of one's dick has to do with anything, unless all your brains are in your dick, like Nannyfan. By the way your latest posts are hilarious and more and more evidence that you really need your meds. P.S. You should thank God for the Nanny State, they have a nice facility waiting for you and your split personality down on Arsenal Street. You will be very comfortable there. ]]>

<![CDATA[Nanny poster, I love your intelligence and wit, and it bewilders me how anyone can be so resentful of your merely showing the fallacies of having a large government, and can avoid the reality of how corrosive it is to true human freedom. Yes, I agree with you that this is one person and he is in denial. I hope he can put aside his pride and realize there is no shame in doing what you think is right. everyone has probably voted the wrong thing once or twice because it seemd good at the time. But once its shown to be harmful, or at least extremely questionable, to refuse to examine because you might have to admit you were mistaken or misled is cause for shame indeed. Because then you're sacrificing the common good on the altar of your ego and false pride. A truly proud person can admit honest mistakes without it affecting his pride, because an honest character is always something to be proud of. ]]>

<![CDATA[SHADY ISLAND 'HOUSE' PARTY POLS' TRIP TO CARIBBEAN SKIRTED RULES <a href="http://www.nypost.com/seven/11302008/news/regionalnews/shady_island_house_party_141513.htm?page=2" rel="nofollow">http://www.nypost.com/seven/11302008/news/regionalnews/shady_island_house_party_141513.htm?page=2</a> November 30, 2008 High-ranking members of Congress were flown to a lush Caribbean resort this month for a three-day conference planned and paid for by several of the country's most powerful corporations - a violation of federal ethics rules, critics say. Six members of the Congressional Black Caucus attended the 13th annual Caribbean Multi-National Business Conference in sun-drenched St. Maarten, including embattled Harlem Rep. Charles Rangel and New Jersey Rep. Donald Payne. Three New York City officials attended, including Comptroller William Thompson and Bronx Borough President Adolfo Carrion Jr., as well as Gov. Paterson, who was the keynote speaker at a luncheon on the second day of the gathering. The politicians were seen by The Post during the Nov. 6-9 conference, walking among the palm trees on the breezy grounds of the sprawling, terra cotta Sonesta Maho Beach Resort and Casino. Paterson's office said he'd paid for his own travel and lodging during his visit. But other legislators enjoyed free airfare, meals and hotel rooms covered by the trip's organizer - and paid for by donations from corporations such as IBM, AT&T, Verizon, Citigroup, Pfizer, Macy's and American Airlines, a Post investigation discovered. Officials with those companies were observed at the conference - sometimes acting as featured speakers at daily seminars and freely mingling among the pols at social events. Citigroup - which just last week received a massive bailout from the federal government - was one of the conference's biggest sponsors, ponying up $100,000 to help finance the event, according to one of the lobbyists at the gathering. A spokesman for Citigroup told The Post the company has financially supported the conference for several years, but would not reveal an amount. Phone giant Verizon gave $35,000, according to spokesman Brian Malina. The yearly event - always held in a Caribbean country - is a big draw for black politicians, as well as for community activists, lobbyists and special-interest groups looking to promote their agendas. According to conference organizers, the main goal is "promoting business relationships between some of America's largest firms and the Caribbean's most successful enterprises." But according to House ethics rules, members of Congress and their staffs cannot accept multiday trips from a corporation that "employs or retains a registered lobbyist. Included in this limitation are companies, firms, non-profit organizations (including charities), and other private entities that retain or employ a lobbyist." Though the conference's organizer is listed as New York City-based Carib News Foundation, that group pays for the event through donations from private, for-profit companies. Furthermore, according to House rules, members of Congress must seek prior written permission from the House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct to take free multiday trips. They must also file reports with the Clerk of the House of Representatives listing all financial sponsors within two weeks of each trip. The filings for the St. Maarten trip were due last Monday. But as of that date, only Rep. Payne's filings were available. A spokesman for Rangel said his disclosure forms were submitted last Monday - but by the end of the week his filing hadn't turned up in the database of the Clerk of the House. According to the filing submitted by Payne, a DEMOCRAT who represents northern New Jersey, his airfare, meals and lodging were paid for by Carib News, which spent up to $1,000 per participant. But Payne's disclosure didn't list any of the corporations that gave money to Carib News for the trip, even though their banners were prominently displayed behind a podium in the conference room of the hotel, listed on the glossy program and visible on items inside a Macy's gift bag distributed to participants. Payne checked the "No" box next to the question on whether the travel was being sponsored by "an entity that employs a lobbyist." If Payne had disclosed the corporate sponsors, the trip might not have been permitted by the House Ethics Committee. Kerry McKenney, a spokeswoman for Payne, told The Post: "It was our understanding that the trip was sponsored by the Carib News Foundation. We are unaware of any corporate sponsors." One DEMOCRATic Texas congresswoman who went to the conference, Sheila Jackson Lee, didn't file a disclosure because she had financed the trip out of her own budget, said a spokeswoman. DEMOCRATic Michigan Rep. Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick, who also chairs the Congressional Black Caucus, wrote in an e-mail, "My pre- and post-travel disclosure forms were submitted to the Clerk of the House within the specified time period." But no record of her filings has appeared yet in the Clerk of the House's database. DEMOCRATic Congressional Black Caucus members Bennie Thompson of Mississippi and Donna Christensen of the Virgin Islands also attended the conference, but have not yet filed disclosures, nor did they return repeated calls. Carib News officials said they did nothing wrong. Karl Rodney, the group's CEO, said the nonprofit is a charity and allowed to sponsor trips for elected officials. Carib News also publishes a newspaper covering the Caribbean community in New York. But Kevin McKeon, a spokesman for the IRS in New York, said Carib News is not listed as a charity. There are no publicly available tax filings for the group, and it is not listed with the New York attorney general as required for charities based in New York state. "I could find no record of a 501(c)(3) [the IRS code for a tax-exempt organization] by that name and address," McKeon said. Meanwhile, congressional ethics rules have become stricter in the past two years, banning free trips from any group - even charities - that receives money from any entity that employs lobbyists. When the new ethics rules were adopted in January 2007, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer said the House had adopted a zero-tolerance policy when it came to gifts from lobbyists. "Among other things, we will ban gifts, including meals and tickets, from lobbyists and the organizations that employ them, from financing travel for members or their staffs," he said. In its filings to the Ethics Committee for the St. Maarten trip, Carib News did not disclose the corporate sponsorships that were paying for the conference. Rodney, the Carib News CEO, filed a "Private Sponsor Travel Certification Form" in October, checking the box that says, "I represent that the trip sponsor(s) has not accepted from any other source funds earmarked directly or indirectly to finance any aspect of the trip." "The Carib News Foundation is the sole sponsor for the trip," said George Arzt, a spokesman for Rodney. "The corporations are contributors to the Foundation. Carib News Foundation pays for more than half of the symposium." Yet in his opening remarks in St. Maarten, Rodney, who has organized 13 annual conferences, thanked all of the corporate sponsors by name. He expressed gratitude to AT&T for its sponsorship at all prior conferences and SINGLED OUT CITIGROUP AS BEING THE BIGGEST CONFERENCE SPONSOR this year. "And so we want to say thanks to Citi," said Rodney. "It's a great team to have working, and great partners." Citigroup Vice President Michael Flanigan, who attended the St. Maarten event and is listed as a member of the conference planning committee, didn't try to hide his company's association with the event during a speech he gave to attendees. "This year was significant for Citi," Flanigan said, speaking to a half-full room. "For the first time we are the lead sponsor of this premier event." Pols also thanked the conference's corporate supporters in their speeches. "And to the sponsors, by the way, all of you, we couldn't do this without you," Kilpatrick said at the opening session of the St. Maarten conference. A national ethics watchdog group says the Caribbean conference ran afoul of Congress' new ethics rules. "This conference violated House rules, which strictly forbid corporations with lobbyists from sponsoring multiday Congressional trips," said Ken Boehm, chairman of the National Legal and Policy Center. "The congressmen and the organizers then covered up the sponsorship by not disclosing the corporate subsidies." It was unknown how much most of the corporate sponsors contributed to the conference, which also featured panel discussions on immigration, security and drug trafficking with former New York City mayor David Dinkins. A spokeswoman for American Airlines said the company "is pleased to be one of many sponsors to help in the success of the conference," although she would not say how much the airline had donated. She said that the company sent its contribution directly to the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, which is not listed as a sponsor of the St. Maarten event. Macy's, which has also been a sponsor of the event for several years, gave each attendee a large orange tote bag loaded with conference materials, a Citigroup leather-bound ledger and a Ralph Lauren golf shirt embossed with the Carib News logo on the sleeve. Several lobbyists were seen hanging out poolside with conference attendees at the resort, where premier rooms with balconies overlooking the azure waters of the Caribbean rent for up to $445 per night. Others rubbed elbows at a boozy happy hour in the hotel bar on the first night of the gathering. The organizers also arranged a gala dinner at a ritzy hotel on the other side of the island at Oyster Bay. Two luxury buses ferried the Carib News attendees to the opulent resort, where participants enjoyed a sumptuous, candlelit feast on the beach. gotis@nypost.com]]>

<![CDATA[Dear anti nanny poster, Thank you for so consistently showing you can't put 2 and 2 together with every post--it makes exposing the stupidity of the big government you're in denial about & vote for much easier, as well as providing ample opportunity to mock your, like, total lack of self pride and refusal to, like, get a job instead of having government carry your useless, teat-sucking, posting-several-times-in-pathetic-attempt-to-make-it-look-like-you're-a-group-when-you've-already-been-exposed-as-a-fraud-because-they-all-have-the-same-IP-address ass :)]]>

<![CDATA[Yea folks our craigslist pervert prefers a faggot state over a nanny state, wonder why.]]>

<![CDATA[The puss removed my post this morning claiming I would rather live in a nanny state than a pervert state where repuke republicans like larry craig a repuke senator who solicited headjobs in a public restroom and pat foley a republican repuke congressman harassed young boys who were page's in the halls of congress. ]]>

<![CDATA[Have you ever seen some of these white supremacists interviewed on TV? Without doubt they are to a man, woman and child, of sub human intelligence. Every one an ignorant product of years of inbreeding. No more worthy of anything above contempt than Adolph Hitler (their hero, pretty much says it all)]]>

<![CDATA[Podblanc has been online just 18 months, and we are an increasing presence in the formative teaching of White Nationalism on the Worldwide Web. <a href="http://podblanc.com/category/tags/podblanc-top-500-vids-2007-2008" rel="nofollow">http://podblanc.com/category/tags/podblanc-top-500-vids-2007-2008</a>]]>

<![CDATA[This is perhaps the most confused post from the Nanny Poster to date. Are the Mosques the Nanny State, is the UK the Nanny state? Are you angry because there is a Nanny state? Your post suggests that the reason for your concern is that the Nanny State somehow did not perform as you expected. Do you want a more intrusive Nanny State, or none at all? Are you suggesting we have no Nanny State and therefore just let the terrorists have their way, or that the Nanny state get more busy and attempt to stop the terrorists? The Nanny state in this country and in Great Britain has actually been pretty successful at stopping terrorist attacks on our shore, should they stop? Please dude, get back on your meds, you are becoming more and more detached from the real world!]]>

<![CDATA[<a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1090565/Mumbai-terrorists-funded-cash-raised-UK-mosques.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1090565/Mumbai-terrorists-funded-cash-raised-UK-mosques.html</a>]]>

<![CDATA[Now if only democrat CL posters could figure out that voting for big government--aka a nanny statet--is the same as admitting you have no penis, or that your penis is so small even God has trouble finding it. ]]>

<![CDATA[Ever had a liberal sandwich ? What's the best white meat ? Come join us for lunch as we roast liberals' chestnuts over an open fire !! <a href="http://theblacksphere.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">http://theblacksphere.blogspot.com/</a> Don't forget to bring a friend for lunch ! ]]>

<![CDATA[since Obama started naming his Cabinet Members which consist Basically of Bill Clintons Officals from 8 years ago.]]>

<![CDATA[he will post anything to act as a smoke screen to divert the attention of others away from the actual facts.What do they call that bait and switch.]]>

<![CDATA[So you can't find anything to complain about here in the U.S., you have to look up stories about some other country for your posts? Just how lame are you, on a scale of 1 to 10? Reply to: comm-936570332@craigslist.org [?] Date: 2008-11-28, 4:56AM CST Ah, the perks of big government--for sex offenders, that is. ]]>

<![CDATA[ I guess if Bush really thought this was a threat he shouldn't have issued a public veto threat back in May when Dems tried to fix this. <a href="http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/05/07/america/07bush.php" rel="nofollow">http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/05/07/america/07bush.php</a> Reality as usual doesn't seem to jive with Republicanlalaland and the Dems as usual will have to be the adults and clean up messes caused by Conservatives. OP wrote: President Bush publicly called for GSE reform 17 TIMES in 2008 alone before Congress acted. Unfortunately, these warnings went unheeded. BY THE DEMOCRATS. THE PEOPLE YOU VOTED FOR AGAIN WERE SO SOAKED IN HATRED FOR BUSH THEY COULDN'T EVEN LISTEN TO HIM WHEN HE WAS RIGHT, AND SANK OUR ENTIRE ECONOMY IN JUST TWO SHORT YEARS. Really, how many times and in how many ways do these same people have to fail you before you figure it out? It's ok, we know your ego is too wrapped up in your party for you to admit to any facts that show it in a less-than-attractive light. Besides, it's lots of fun for us to continuously point it out :) But the fact is your "change" guy hasn't even reached office yet and has already reneged on his entire campaign slogan and is putting in the very same boobs that got us here. Hope you have a tin cup ready for all that 'change' :))) <a href="http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/09/20080919-15.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/09/20080919-15.html</a> ]]>

<![CDATA[More evidence of the Nanny Poster's confused thinking. Nanny Poster cannot think clearly enough to decide if he thinks the Nanny State is wrong for attempting to help us in the first place, or wrong when it fails in the attempt. In the current article's case, Nanny Poster please tell us: Is the British Nanny State wrong for having a Social Services organization which interferes in our right to abuse our children? Or is the problem than the necessary "Nanny" department is not doing its job well enough, i.e. not being a big enough 'Nanny"? The second is the point your latest article makes, you know. So are you arguing for no Department of Social Services, or a more effective one? Being that you show obvious signs of mental illness, I don't expect a coherent logical answer, call my question rhetorical.]]>

<![CDATA[Ah, the perks of big government--for sex offenders, that is. Please, continue voting your money and freedoms away to the government. After all, they're the government and they're here to help. And this is the kind of help we can expect: <a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1089753/British-Fritzl-The-150-missed-chances-save-sisters-pregnant-19-times-father.html?ITO=1490" rel="nofollow">http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1089753/British-Fritzl-The-150-missed-chances-save-sisters-pregnant-19-times-father.html?ITO=1490</a>]]>

<![CDATA[multiple critics dumbass, and you the only moronic supporter. Here's yer tweezers and microscope, what a fucking idiot.]]>

<![CDATA[I think it is wonderful that the mentally retarded can learn to use computers, but do your mommy and daddy know your are using their 'puter lil fella?]]>

<![CDATA[Yep, we find out Muslims hate us and want Americans dead so what do we do? make em our president! Awesome choice! I also think MV is dying to suck Obama/Osama's Dick. HA HA Fag!!]]>

<![CDATA[The person that posted earlier as PC is NOT me. I haven't posted in awhile. to that person: if you want to stir shit, come up with your own name.]]>

<![CDATA[Okay Einstein, what exactly are you getting out of this imbecile's posts? Please illuminate us oh wise one, or is it just that there are a couple more people (you forinstance) with defective noggin's out there than just the "Nanny Poster". Tell us please, we are dying to find some intelligent, logical explanation of that which so far defies logic! C'mon, smart guy are you up to the task? Or are you just capable of making weak attacks on the intelligent responses to the Nanny poster's ridiculous attempts to link every possible thing he finds offensive in the entire world to the "Nanny State" and then somehow to Obama. We are waiting. ]]>

<![CDATA[out of your MISERY you sick Son of a Bitch your a perverted Sicko and that would be fine with me.I also thought I was going to be arrested this week still waiteing chickenshit, give that detective your name.Or was it that you thought you could block me from posting asshole then you would state I was in jail. Thats where you may be soon when you get out of the mental ward you creep. ]]>

<![CDATA[you know you're doing a good job when they can't let you post in peace. i wish they were as smart as you are, i bet they do too. Happy Thanksgiving]]>

<![CDATA[The drew case shows that you could be prosicuted for harassment you pervert and the drew legal fees would suffice as a great punishment for a Idiot that she is.Just on the 3 charges she was found guilty of she could face 3 years in PRISON. MV The Man]]>

<![CDATA[The asshole bush promoted his he thought achievement of more people buying homes. His repuke corrupt congress for 6 years didnt have any oversite on what was going on with these financial institutions.You should watch Cspan pervert instead of getting your info from repuke blog sites, when congress is in session and watch how business is done especially 2 years ago everytime a Democrat questioned something he was blocked from investigating it, NO OVERSITE repuke.]]>

<![CDATA[<a href="http://www.alleyinsider.com/2008/11/who-cares-about-our-obsessions-and-where-they-live-" rel="nofollow">http://www.alleyinsider.com/2008/11/who-cares-about-our-obsessions-and-where-they-live-</a>]]>

<![CDATA[After that, they look up 'mutiny': <a href="http://www.foxnews.com/politics/elections/2008/11/25/defense-secretary-gates-job-obama/" rel="nofollow">Robert Gates to Keep Job Under Obama</a>]]>

<![CDATA[<a href="http://www.foxnews.com/politics/elections/2008/11/21/automakers-ask-bailout-paying-workers-sit" rel="nofollow">In excruciating lapse of understanding of how economy works, automakers suck Nanny State teat.</a> Obama nods in approval]]>

<![CDATA[ <a href="http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/11/24/BA48121D36.DTL" rel="nofollow">http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/11/24/BA48121D36.DTL</a>]]>

<![CDATA[Um, I guess you aren't aware that liberal journalists were reprimanding Congress for ignoring Bush's numerous warnings which are documented all over the internet, as any simple google search will show. What a shock that you would be so lazy and uninformed. BWaaahahaaahaahaa! Sorry, I almost posted that with a straight face but couldn't make it :) Anyway, have fun with this at "the office" -- is that what you're calling your imaginary friends these days? Well, I'm sure it beats speaking in falsetto to your mother's desiccated corpse while waiting for your relief check. Don't worry, I won't mock your need. Another prime example of those savvy democrats in jobs they don't know how to perform: <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/11/nyregion/11rangel.html?ex=1378872000&en=6136973a88b5d49e&ei=5124&partner=facebook&exprod=facebooke" rel="nofollow">http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/11/nyregion/11rangel.html?ex=1378872000&en=6136973a88b5d49e&ei=5124&partner=facebook&exprod=facebooke</a> ]]>

<![CDATA[Give $1,000,000 to every household in America instead of the huge corporations?.....Be careful posting ideas like that, we are just supposed to be happy that the career politicians are looking out for us! ;) The only time every household in America will get factored into the big money discussion will be when its time to PAY for all of these bailouts and stimulus packages....and I think we can all agree that will be a pretty sure bet. There is one reason that regular folks (like us) don't have a voice in this matter, and I'll paraphrase the late comedian George Carlin who in 2006 said it best: "There is a big club that owns America and people like you and I aren't in the big club". <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMqJvhmD5Yg" rel="nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMqJvhmD5Yg</a> ***************************************************************************** OK, all that being said let me take this opportunity to say something thats really important, and sincerely wish EVERYONE who posts here a very-very Happy Thanksgiving.......peace to you and to your families. .........VL **************************************************************************** ]]>

<![CDATA[Our amazing government is already spending $700 BILLION on this fiasco they call a bail out. Why not give each legal U.S. household a $1,000,000 rebate? This would bail out 90% of most peoples debt, thus eliminating the mortgage crisis,the auto crisis, the credit card crisis and insurance crisis. It would put loads of money back in circulation. It would only cost the government say what? 200 million instead of $700 Billion. How would you like to be debt free? Thanks to the idiots running our government and corporations, I've lost 46% of my 401k. I'm 58 and would love to retire. Why not bail me out? I'd also like to know when the credit card companies are going to lower their interest rates since we now have to bail them out. We need a new tax system here and our leaders can't see that the Fair Tax would solve most of the problems put our money in our pockets, instead of the governments. ]]>

<![CDATA[Nanny poster, delusional again, I read the memo, of course consider the source, George Bush. Talk about your revisionist history. ROFLMAO]]>

<![CDATA[President Bush publicly called for GSE reform 17 TIMES in 2008 alone before Congress acted. Unfortunately, these warnings went unheeded. BY THE DEMOCRATS. THE PEOPLE YOU VOTED FOR AGAIN WERE SO SOAKED IN HATRED FOR BUSH THEY COULDN'T EVEN LISTEN TO HIM WHEN HE WAS RIGHT, AND SANK OUR ENTIRE ECONOMY IN JUST TWO SHORT YEARS. Really, how many times and in how many ways do these same people have to fail you before you figure it out? It's ok, we know your ego is too wrapped up in your party for you to admit to any facts that show it in a less-than-attractive light. Besides, it's lots of fun for us to continuously point it out :) But the fact is your "change" guy hasn't even reached office yet and has already reneged on his entire campaign slogan and is putting in the very same boobs that got us here. Hope you have a tin cup ready for all that 'change' :))) <a href="http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/09/20080919-15.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/09/20080919-15.html</a>]]>

<![CDATA[Everyone here in the office loves the "Nanny" he always gives us something to laugh about. Besides that, we all firmly believe that the mentally ill should be given every opportunity to interact with normal people.]]>

<![CDATA[Just would like to extend a sincere wish to everyone on the political board, also to several posters specifically, that i've come in contact w/in one way or another... > sarge, dealz, in the hood, bob a. from belleville, > 38th calv, the great state of missouri, the resolute irishmen, > mr. tripod, donald ~ minister man, libertarian & breckenridge ct. ( please forgive me, if i've overlooked anyone else.) Last, but certainly not least : a very special "Happy Thanksgiving" & warm wishes to > my dear friend ~ mv also to > paradise city Truly hope both of you enjoy the day spent w/family & loved ones. Peace to all. ~ lag]]>

<![CDATA[Tax cuts for the rich that didnt want those tax cuts.The oil industry given a free hand by chenney to Rip the American people off with no overshight from a repuke republican congress and Record oil profits.A war Based on Lies in Iraq that cost us 10 billion dollars a month and the lives of over 4500 of our young troops.This was the bush administrations formula to bankrupt America. ]]>

<![CDATA[garbage from those rite wing Wacko sites, get back on your meds you perverted asshole.]]>