Tag Archives: House Ethics Committee
Unethical Quote of the Week: Melanie Sloan, Executive Director of Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington
As”Ethics Bob” writes, “If you’re a Democrat and you want an ethics pass, go see Melanie Sloan.” Continue reading
Wisconsin Wars: The Democrats’ Unethical Ethics Complaint
Wisconsin Democrats have filed an ethics complaint against Governor Scott Walker.
It’s unethical. Really, really, really unethical. Here’s why. Continue reading
CREW’s Top Ten Scandals of 2010
Despite some strange lapses, it’s a pretty good list. Continue reading
Filed under Citizenship, Government & Politics, Journalism & Media
Rangel’s Corruption Continues, Whatever He Calls It
What we are increasingly seeing in our government are prominent figures who use the excuse of political bias and their own swollen sense of entitlement to avoid accountability for serious wrongdoing. Because they reject accepting the genuine shame they richly earn, they can often hold their status among supporters, often continuing to hold considerable influence and power. Continue reading
Filed under Ethics Quotes, Government & Politics, History, Journalism & Media, Leadership, U.S. Society
Be Thankful Tom DeLay Is Going To Jail
In the end, DeLay’s methods did not work. Though the contagion he helped spread is still with us in the leadership of both parties, a nice long jail sentence, which DeLay now faces, often has the effect of a good slap in the face. Tom DeLay is no longer a role model, but an example of what happens to unethical leaders. We should all be thankful for that. Continue reading
Ethics Quote of the Week: Rep. Greg Walden
At least Pelosi had the sense to say that ethics were important. Continue reading
Filed under Ethics Quotes, Government & Politics, Leadership
Congressional Ethics and Race: A Quiz
Six easy questions about whether Reps. Rangel and Waters are being targeted because of their race. Continue reading
Charlie Rangel’s Defense and Buster Olney’s Fallacy
Charlie Rangel’s defense and Buster Olney’s rationalization would make us all accept corruption because we cannot stop it, and would therefore corrupt us all. Continue reading
Ethics Dunces: Charlie Rangel’s Birthday Celebrants
If there ever was a year for Rep. Rangel to have a nice, quiet, private birthday dinner at home with a few friends, this is it. Continue reading
