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Frank_Norris_Lives

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9. What's your take on the IRS?

Thu May 23, 2013, 01:46 AM

May 2013

My view comes from the independent Treasury Inspector General's report available here: http://www.treasury.gov/tigta/auditreports/2013reports/201310053fr.pdf

Quote: The IRS used inappropriate criteria that identified for review Tea Party and other organizations applying for tax-exempt status based upon their names or policy positions instead of indications of potential political campaign intervention.

To me, an IG report always carries more weight that what officials say publicly, even under testimony. They've combed and analyzed the paper trail.

So, Bolo, you don't think it's a conspiracy? Perhaps you think it's just a GOP smear? That our side has a pure white vest? This is going to get worse before it gets better. Especially with Lerner refusing to testify. Heh, heh, take a knee for the team.

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Why Rational People Buy Into Conspiracy Theories [View all] zappaman May 2013 OP

I have read some crazy conspiracies from Alex Jones TxDemChem May 2013 #1

I thought it was Reagan, Koch Brothers, Bush EE, Oral Roberts etc, etc.. kickysnana May 2013 #2

Cuz.... Frank_Norris_Lives May 2013 #3

"IRS Targets Patriot/Tea Party Groups" Bolo Boffin May 2013 #5

Well..... Frank_Norris_Lives May 2013 #6

Huh. What's your opinion on Obama's birth certificate? n/t Bolo Boffin May 2013 #7

I think.... Frank_Norris_Lives May 2013 #8

What's your take on the IRS? Frank_Norris_Lives May 2013 #9

Amazing that you can link to the TIGTA report and still say conspiracy. Bolo Boffin May 2013 #10

Do you have any experience.... Frank_Norris_Lives May 2013 #11

"Reading between the lines, one can easily surmise..." equals Bolo Boffin May 2013 #12

+1 ConcernedCanuk Jun 2013 #15

I think it's because they were all abducted by aliens and brainwashed. gtar100 May 2013 #4

"Enjoy the ego-boost that comes with thinking of oneself as the only intelligent objector..." LanternWaste May 2013 #13

Russ Baker takes NY Times guest writer Koerth-Baker to the woodshed... Frank_Norris_Lives Jun 2013 #14

they put this crap out every few months-- boring and dumb NoMoreWarNow Jun 2013 #16

This has to be one of the most stupid things I've ever read. ocpagu Jun 2013 #17

That was a guest editorial by Condoleezza Rice cpwm17 Jun 2013 #18

Yes, it was a guest editorial by Condoleeza Rice. Thanks for pointings this out. ocpagu Jun 2013 #19