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brooklynite (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-11 05:30 PM Original message |
Judge orders Rep. Walsh to explain child support |
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frazzled (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-11 05:33 PM Response to Original message |
1. Yeah, read that earlier: the guy is really in trouble now |
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Warpy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-11 06:42 PM Response to Reply #1 |
16. I love it when a judge I voted for makes a rational call, too |
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CaliforniaPeggy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-11 05:33 PM Response to Original message |
2. Thank God for those damned activist judges! |
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HowHasItComeToThis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-15-11 09:29 AM Response to Reply #2 |
67. ARE THERE ANY HONEST REPUBS??????? |
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hue (571 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-15-11 05:02 PM Response to Reply #67 |
89. No n/t |
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Kennah (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-11 05:40 PM Response to Original message |
3. I know. Right. Seriously. |
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Faygo Kid (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-11 05:43 PM Response to Original message |
4. More "family values" from the GOP. Lots of that around today. |
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Hugabear (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-15-11 01:01 AM Response to Reply #4 |
50. More "personal responsibility" from the GOP. |
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Seedersandleechers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-11 05:44 PM Response to Original message |
5. 4 weeks ago I messaged Joe on facebook |
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rpannier (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-11 08:48 PM Response to Reply #5 |
31. He'll probably claim it's a gotcha question |
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dogfacedboy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-15-11 02:38 AM Response to Reply #5 |
53. I've been locked out of Shmoe Walsh's Facebook pages. |
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Bake (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-11 05:45 PM Response to Original message |
6. Walsh's lawyer is as big an idiot as Walsh is. |
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Booster (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-11 05:50 PM Response to Original message |
7. Nothing would make me happier than to see this total asshole |
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DesertFlower (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-11 06:16 PM Response to Reply #7 |
10. i agree. nt |
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Auntie Bush (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-11 07:01 PM Response to Reply #7 |
23. I'd tell you my opinion of him, but it's not very lady like! |
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Booster (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-11 09:01 PM Response to Reply #23 |
33. I always expect his tongue to flicker, like a snake's. I also think |
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Muskypundit (417 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-11 05:52 PM Response to Original message |
8. I really dont get how he has got away with this for that long |
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Thor_MN (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-11 07:19 PM Response to Reply #8 |
24. It's mind numbingly simple |
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russspeakeasy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-11 08:17 PM Response to Reply #24 |
28. My daughter is in a similar situation. and |
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uppityperson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-11 11:27 PM Response to Reply #24 |
42. #5, when your wages are finally garnished, complain that your ex has ruined your job reputation. |
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happyslug (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-15-11 10:56 AM Response to Reply #8 |
68. Constitutional Issue, The US Constitution FORBIDS arresting Congressmen while servinvg |
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louis-t (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-15-11 01:24 PM Response to Reply #8 |
82. I know a guy that was $1,000 behind in the '70s. |
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GentryDixon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-11 05:59 PM Response to Original message |
9. It is time for these scumbags to |
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KansDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-11 06:16 PM Response to Original message |
11. Judge: "Explain child support!" Walsh: "What's that?" |
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SoapBox (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-11 06:21 PM Response to Original message |
12. Dirt bag...scum ball...DEAD BEAT... |
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murielm99 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-11 06:28 PM Response to Original message |
13. Put him in jail. |
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BR_Parkway (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-15-11 02:36 AM Response to Reply #13 |
52. Isn't there that little piece in the Constitution about not being subject to arrest |
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polmaven (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-15-11 08:05 AM Response to Reply #52 |
62. Indeed there is... |
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murielm99 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-15-11 12:15 PM Response to Reply #62 |
77. I forgot about that. |
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polmaven (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-15-11 01:04 PM Response to Reply #77 |
79. And when he loses his seat - |
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notadmblnd (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-15-11 03:07 PM Response to Reply #62 |
87. Don't they adjourn daily? |
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polmaven (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-15-11 03:44 PM Response to Reply #87 |
88. They may adjourn, |
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Guilded Lilly (960 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-11 06:34 PM Response to Original message |
14. Marionette Mouth Joe...ANSWER the question, pal. Then go far far away. |
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cstanleytech (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-11 06:40 PM Response to Original message |
15. Walsh should resign, he is a disgrace as a father and a congressman. |
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rasputin1952 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-11 09:03 PM Response to Reply #15 |
34. He's also a disgrace to humanity...n/t |
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PatrynXX (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-11 09:27 PM Response to Reply #15 |
37. actually something worthy to resign over |
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Oldtimeralso (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-11 10:18 PM Response to Reply #37 |
38. GOP family values |
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beac (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-11 06:51 PM Response to Original message |
17. I'm sure Walsh just thinks his kids should |
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fascisthunter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-11 06:56 PM Response to Original message |
18. dirt bag |
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They_Live (244 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-11 06:57 PM Response to Original message |
19. Wouldn't that be |
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gateley (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-11 06:58 PM Response to Original message |
20. His attorney refers to Walsh as The Congressman, she refers |
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Swede Atlanta (906 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-11 07:00 PM Response to Original message |
21. Jail!!!!!! |
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Glimmer of Hope (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-11 07:00 PM Response to Original message |
22. Why is still in Congress? Please tell me he will be booted out |
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dogfacedboy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-15-11 03:06 AM Response to Reply #22 |
54. If not, he'll be gone soon enough. |
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CTyankee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-11 07:26 PM Response to Original message |
25. Effin' criminal...nuff said... |
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provis99 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-11 07:54 PM Response to Original message |
26. this is a delightful day for schadenfreude, indeed! |
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russspeakeasy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-11 08:14 PM Response to Original message |
27. Best news of the day. |
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sarcasmo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-11 08:30 PM Response to Original message |
29. If MR. Walsh were in Michigan he would already be in jail . |
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plumbob (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-15-11 12:55 AM Response to Reply #29 |
47. He'd be in jail in Texas, too. |
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barbtries (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-15-11 07:33 AM Response to Reply #47 |
58. what i don't get about that |
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sarcasmo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-15-11 07:46 AM Response to Reply #58 |
60. The jail holds them for awhile, releases them and collects fines. |
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barbtries (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-15-11 09:09 AM Response to Reply #60 |
66. yeah, jail for a dick like walsh |
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plumbob (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-15-11 11:32 AM Response to Reply #58 |
73. Time to see how your credit is or how much your rich old uncle loves ya. |
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barbtries (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-15-11 01:16 PM Response to Reply #73 |
81. do you know that from personal experience? |
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plumbob (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-15-11 01:53 PM Response to Reply #81 |
83. My former boss, a school principal, was jailed for 6 months to make |
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happyslug (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-15-11 11:22 AM Response to Reply #29 |
70. He would NOT be in Jail, in any state, his arrest is FORBIDDEN by the US Constitution. |
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TexasProgresive (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-11 08:43 PM Response to Original message |
30. Judge Vega, send Illinois marshalls to DC to pick up Walsh and bring him in! |
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happyslug (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-15-11 11:20 AM Response to Reply #30 |
69. The Judge can NOT order the Congressmen's arrest, it is forbidden by the US Constitution. |
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TexasProgresive (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-15-11 01:11 PM Response to Reply #69 |
80. So as long as he's on the lam in DC he can thumb his nose at Vega |
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happyslug (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-15-11 02:15 PM Response to Reply #80 |
84. That is how Adam Clayton Powell Jr did it in the 1960s |
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armodem08 (186 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-11 08:56 PM Response to Original message |
32. Convenient he wasn't there... |
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Tx4obama (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-11 09:05 PM Response to Original message |
35. Here's a link to an article with additional info and a copy of the filing |
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salin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-11 09:08 PM Response to Original message |
36. Zero "personal responsibility" in this case. |
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Hubert Flottz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-11 10:24 PM Response to Original message |
39. Judge Vega must think that Walsh's kids don't just have a... |
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RoccoR5955 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-11 10:27 PM Response to Original message |
40. I'm expecting that Boner will pin a medal on him, |
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tropicanarose (218 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-11 11:21 PM Response to Original message |
41. That guy is such a repulsive joke. It will be wonderful to take back that seat. |
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dogfacedboy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-15-11 03:07 AM Response to Reply #41 |
55. Tammy Duckworth will be running against this deadbeat. |
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orbitalman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-15-11 12:01 AM Response to Original message |
43. Damned Activist Judges......... |
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EndElectoral (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-15-11 12:22 AM Response to Original message |
44. Not sure why his income isn't attached, a lien placed on assets,and his Driver license revoked |
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Deep13 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-15-11 12:29 AM Response to Reply #44 |
46. Can the state court attach Federal income? |
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plumbob (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-15-11 12:57 AM Response to Reply #46 |
48. Yep. My daughter's ex had his Marine wages garnished. |
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happyslug (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-15-11 11:34 AM Response to Reply #48 |
74. That has ONLY been permitted in the last 20 years, prior to that it was forbidden |
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EndElectoral (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-15-11 12:58 AM Response to Reply #46 |
49. Yes. They can even go after federal tax refunds, or freeze and seize accounts in some states.. |
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EndElectoral (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-15-11 01:11 AM Response to Reply #49 |
51. A little more info on this case from HuffPost |
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Deep13 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-15-11 12:27 AM Response to Original message |
45. personal responsibility nt |
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mercuryblues (163 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-15-11 06:46 AM Response to Original message |
56. he could quite |
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Sarah Ibarruri (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-15-11 06:50 AM Response to Original message |
57. SUCH a caring father! Wow. Tho I can't say I'm surprised. It IS a Republican after all nt |
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catbyte (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-15-11 07:36 AM Response to Original message |
59. Glad the judge was so underwhelmed by the "US Congressman" LOL |
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SammyWinstonJack (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-15-11 08:03 AM Response to Original message |
61. Anyone else would be behind bars, at least in this state, Texas, they would be. |
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happyslug (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-15-11 11:24 AM Response to Reply #61 |
71. He would NOT be in jail in ANY state, his arrest is FORBIDDEN by the US Constitution. |
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Bluenorthwest (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-15-11 08:12 AM Response to Original message |
63. Has the President or any of the other 'Marriage is a Sacrament' |
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Ikonoklast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-15-11 02:28 PM Response to Reply #63 |
85. What are you babbling about? |
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Hestia (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-15-11 08:48 AM Response to Original message |
64. Think they'll garnish his check like they do to/for the average dead beat dad? |
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auburngrad82 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-15-11 09:09 AM Response to Original message |
65. "Mr. Walsh is a U.S. congressman." |
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happyslug (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-15-11 11:25 AM Response to Reply #65 |
72. And using that position to stay out of Jail, as he would be if he was NOT a Congressman. |
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Ikonoklast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-15-11 02:30 PM Response to Reply #65 |
86. He can't use that dodge forever. |
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the_chinuk (240 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-15-11 11:42 AM Response to Original message |
75. "Because he's a US Congressman"? And they accuse liberals of being elitist? k/r n/t |
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RaleighNCDUer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-15-11 12:01 PM Response to Original message |
76. "Well, he's no different than anyone else," Vega is quoted as saying. WRONG |
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femrap (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-15-11 12:42 PM Response to Original message |
78. Put the asshole |
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