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Oh boy - can I jump up and down and say goodie goodie LOL. I would love to see this guy exposed for what he is - a crook.
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Oh boy - can I jump up and down and say goodie goodie LOL. I would love to see this guy exposed for what he is - a crook.
In the course of looking up an earlier post, I found what I wanted:
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NJ Spotlight.com: “It seemed crazy to me to do what they did,” Robert Del Tufo, a former New Jersey...and U.S. Attorney, said of Christie’s...internal investigation. “They spent over a million dollars of taxpayer money. It’s unusual in an internal investigation not to take down transcripts of what people said, and presumably they just summarized things so they could put a slant on what people said."

...Del Tufo...believed the interview memos “implicitly would be public information paid for with public funds, and I think investigators could get the memos with a subpoena.”
But when I clicked on the article's link to the Gibson Dunn/Bridge(t)Gate Mastro report at GDCreport.com, this is what came up:
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Well, I hope all you haters are happy -- maybe now you'll face the truth instead of believing all this nonsense about Gibson Dunn getting 7 million dollars of taxpayer money from Christie (minus what was "donated" to his Republican Governors Association). Apparently, the law firm of Gibson Dunn is actually so broke they can't even afford keep their web URL names renewed. But what are we supposed to do now? The entire Mastro Report is GONE! The cover letter explaining it all -- GONE! The executive summary -- GONE! The interview summaries of 75 of Christie's best friends -- GONE! All 360 pages of the report itself -- GONE GONE GONE!

While there was absolutely no reason to believe that the reports might unceremoniously disappear from online one day, all we can do is hope that someone had the foresight to download them first...and a place for uploading them, too!
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Remember her?
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NJ.com: Christina Genovese-Renna...(who) resigned...(as an) aide to...Bridget Kelly...is married to a top executive of a company that tried to build a controversial gas pipeline through the environmentally sensitive Pinelands region — a plan the governor's office unsuccessfully sought to get approved...

Genovese-Renna...is married to Michael J. Renna, president and chief operating officer of South Jersey Industries, the parent company of South Jersey Gas, which wanted to build the pipeline...The relationship has drawn fire from environmentalists who call it a conflict of interest...(They)...accused Christie administration officials of trying to strong-arm opponents...
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Christie Loyalist To Run Ethics Panel That Would Get Bridge(t)-Gate Complaints

The state Ethics Commission, which would rule on any ethics complaints against state officials in Bridge(t)-Gate or other Christie administration scandals, yesterday approved Gov. Chris Christie’s recommendation for its new executive director -- Susana Espasa-Guerrero...who served in the governor's office with all nine Christie aides subpoenaed in Bridge(t)-Gate...

(T)he...former...vice chairman of the commission...(said), “...The commission is supposed to choose the executive director, not the governor...The commission has to have total independence...”

Well, their paths crossed this week, and you'll be delighted to know that Espasa-Guerrero showed neither partisanship, sentiment nor mercy when she slammed down the feather of justice upon the humbly bowed head of Renna-Genovese:
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USA Today: A former aide to Gov. Chris Christie violated conflict of interest laws by sharing unauthorized information with her husband, a top executive for the company developing the controversial Pinelands pipeline, a state ethics panel has ruled.

Christina Genovese-Renna agreed to a $500 fine after acknowledging "the contents of some of the emails she sent to her family members contained information that was not generally available to members of the public," according to the new consent order from the New Jersey Ethics Commission...
While they are no doubt scrambling to re-finance their mortgage in order to pay the fine, you can bet that the Genovese-Rennas will think long and hard before they dare to acknowledge non-public information in some emails they share ever again!
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It wasn't a question of IF Governor Soprano would use the Charleston South Carolina racial shooting to his political advantage -- it was only a question of HOW badly he'd screw it up.

Here's what he had to say to a predominately white conservative religious audience:
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Daily Caller: Speaking to religious voters...at the Faith & Freedom Coalition’s Road to Majority conference...Christie said “This type of conduct is something that...(l)aws can’t change...Only the goodwill and the love of the American people can let those folks know that that act was unacceptable, disgraceful and that we need to do more to show that we love each other...That’s what leadership is about, everybody.”
And here's what he had to say to a predominately black liberal religious one:
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NJ.com: Gov. Chris Christie said the shootings last week in Charleston, S.C. were the result of hate rooted in racism.

"If we're going to try to understand it, we have to talk about it, and we have to talk honestly about it," Christie told audience packing the pews at St. Matthew African Methodist Episcopal Church in Orange New Jersey. "This hate didn't come from nowhere. This hate didn't just appear out of the sky. This hate comes from an awful place -- and this hate is born of racism. We must say that out loud."
If only Christie had told the white audience that not looking racism in the eye is the root the problem, and the black audience that adhering to their love and faith was at the root of the solution. He seems to be confused as to who the real victims were, but as a Republican, he's not alone.

There has been a lot of Republican reluctance to entertain even the possibility that the victims were targeted for racial reasons, as explained here. Most of them have declared the attack as one on Christianity since it happened in a church. Not even a manifesto written by the domestic terrorist himself has deterred them:
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...I chose Charleston because it is most historic city in my state, and at one time had the highest ratio of blacks to Whites in the country. We have no skinheads, no real KKK, no one doing anything but talking on the Internet. Well, someone has to have the bravery to take it to the real world, and I guess that has to be me...
Christie's not confused as to the real victims were, but he's not enough of a leader to point out to white people that racist hate by white people does exist, and most important, actually involves white people. Instead, his answer is love, love, love, not laws that will make it harder for people to get guns, discriminate and avoid accountability. Love plus faith equals peace -- groovy and far out, man!

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Did you know that Southern New Jersey was devastated by Sandy-like storms and damage on June 23rd?
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NJ.com: The threat of severe weather was known for several days across New Jersey, prompting concern from forecasters who warned the state would become a pressure cooker for dangerous conditions...

While...North Jersey residents woke up to the hum of air-conditioners and cooled homes...much of the southern half of the state awoke to stuffy, dark houses. A commuter in Morristown might check the traffic report, while another in Deptford may be wondering how to get their overturned car out of the mall parking lot.

Hundreds of thousands lost power. Massive trees were uprooted and brought down on homes and across roads. Lawn furniture was tossed like feathers, and parts of buildings were ripped apart and strewn into streets and parking lots...(D)amage to the property and power grid could rival the derecho of 2012, which devastated the southern half of the state months before Hurricane Sandy...
Well, don't feel too bad -- apparently Chris Christie didn't, know, either:
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NJ.com: Gov. Chris Christie said (June 26) that at least 90 percent of...the several hundreds of thousands of people whose lights went dark earlier this week...during New Jersey's recent storms should have their lights on by Friday night. Christie also explained why he hasn't declared an emergency for areas of South Jersey hit hard by the weather.

"Right now what's happening is FEMA is on the ground with the Office of Emergency Management of the State Police and they are assessing the damage level. You don't need a state of emergency declaration in order to get federal funds if you need a certain threshold and if there's anything that a state of emergency declaration would do to enhance our ability to get more help more quickly, I'd be happy to do that," Christie said...
And if you're planning to announce your run for president and will be traveling heavily afterwards, the last thing you want is a state of emergency declaration, as it would probably interfere with your getting the national headlines you're looking for!
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The (June 24) news cycle made a couple things pretty clear to anyone who was paying attention: Gov. Chris Christie plans to officially announce he's running for president next week...The news day started with a local media outlet breaking news of Christie's upcoming announcement, scheduled for (June 30) at Livingston High School...Spokespeople for the governor's office and those tied to his 2016 political action committee refused to provide comment (and) maintained their silence throughout the day (June 25).
Well, that was the right thing to do: as of June 25, Christie had something more important to worry about -- nearly half a million affected by a storm in South Jersey! But later that day...
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NJ.com: The governor showed up to a 101.5FM's studio for his monthly Ask the Governor radio show. While working inside the building, Christie brushes off reporters about the day's news..."There's been absolutely no final decision made by me."

...(O)nce on the air...Christie said..."I haven't made a decision. Let's everybody remain calm." (But) NJ Advance Media reported (that) the interim superintendent of the school district (where) Christie plans to make the announcement...spoke with...the governor's brother on (June 24), and (also said) an advance crew has already been to the school to pick out locations. Livingston school officials say they were told to be ready...for Christie to be at the high school on (June 30). "They asked us not to say anything,"...said (the superintendent)...

The governor was asked about how he could be so adamant about not making up his mind when his brother was talking to school officials about details of an announcement when he left the New Jersey radio station..."I have absolutely no idea what the school superintendent is talking about," Christie said...
And what did he have to say about the storm and his response to it? Well, during June 25 Ask The Governor radio show, it took thirty minutes to even broach the subject: all he said was that he's in the process of filing the federal paperwork, and since the estimated amount of damages automatically qualified them for federal aid, there was no need to declare a state of emergency. He makes it sound like the lights went out for a couple hours in a couple of neighborhoods. He offered no info on shelters, who to call, how to apply for aid, how to make donations -- he didn't even invite anyone to call the station if they were still in dire straits. Has he even toured the area?


Imagine if he'd stated on the radio show that his presidential plans (such as they are) were off the table until both the budget AND the aftermath of the storm were under control, then enthusiastically explained how he was going to get 'em done. Being able refer to the great job he'd done after hurricane Sandy would have been helpful, of course. But the point is, it would have made him appear so much more -- well, presidential!
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Parts of southern Jersey were really devastated in that storm. There were several reports of tornadoes and waterspouts. People that have lived in some of these areas all their lives have said that they have never seen such damage.

These storms are getting worse and worse - far stronger than they used to be. I checked about the history of tornadoes in this state and it was as I expected. All the while I was growing up here there wasn't a single tonado.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_o...rsey_tornadoes

NO tornadoes at all from 1899 to 1973. Since 1973 there have been 6 of them. But no climate change right?

And you already know my opinion of this governer - he is a scumbag who only has his own interests at heart. He doesn't give a fcuk about the people of New Jersey.
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...If only Christie had told the white audience that not looking racism in the eye is the root the problem, and the black audience that adhering to their love and faith was at the root of the solution...

Christie's not confused as to the real victims were, but he's not enough of a leader to point out to white people that racist hate by white people does exist, and most important, actually involves white people...
While Governor Soprano barely mentioned the mini-superstorm that was happening in his own back yard while on a radio show, he did mention this:
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...I think that the way you go about trying to fix this problem is for the leaders in this country -- and not just elected leaders, religious leaders, community leaders -- need to start having these conversations on a regular basis in our communities. And we need to call out the people who are not conducting themselves in a way that is not respectful of others and in fact borders on being racist. We can't ignore it, we can't make excuses for it; we have to call it out...

I think the way to do this is for folks of all colors (to be) interacting with each other and standing up for the people who are the victims of this kind of conduct...I think what fuels the emotion on both sides is fear of violence...rejection...I think so much of this hate comes from fear...of the differences between us.
Well color me called out, if you'll pardon the expression: Bravo, Governor -- someone or something must have gotten through to him! Good job of telling ALL of New Jersey that discrimination is a two-way street, and that we all need to learn how to start walking in the same direction! It marks a major evolution in his thinking about fighting discrimination -- look at what he said three and a half years ago:
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The Grio.com: New Jersey Governor Chris Christie says the turmoil of the civil rights movement of the 1950s and 60s could have been avoided had states simply put African-Americans’ rights and integration to a vote. "People would have been happy to have referendum on civil rights rather than fighting and dying in the streets in the South," (he) said...

Christie was comparing the civil rights movement to the fight for same-sex marriage, calling for a referendum on gay marriage in New Jersey...(He) says he’ll veto a Democratic measure legalizing gay marriages, but a public vote on the matter would be fine with him.
He got barbecued over it, and deservedly so:
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New Jersey Newsroom: The comment that the civil rights movement of the 1960s could have been settled through a national or southern states voter referendum stunned Assembly Speaker Sheila Y. Oliver who became the first African-American woman to head the lower house in 2010. “Gov. Christie better sit down with some of New Jersey’s great teachers for a history lesson...It’s unfathomable to even suggest a referendum would have been the better course. Governor, people were fighting and dying in the streets of the South...because the majority refused to grant minorities equal rights by any method...The governor’s comment is an insult to those who had no choice but to fight and die in the streets..."

“It’s difficult to understand what the governor was thinking,” (said) Assemblywoman Bonnie Watson Coleman “...(C)an you imagine the outcome if civil rights in this country, during this very racially charged time in our history, had been left up to a vote?...If the governor was hoping to defend his reprehensible stance on marriage equality by suggesting that those who fought and died for civil rights...would have preferred a referendum -- that by all historical accounts would have been most likely defeated -- he failed miserably.”

Assemblyman John Wisniewski, the state Democratic chairman, said, "Rosa Parks didn't get to the front of the bus through a ballot question, and Jim Crow laws weren't repealed by public referendum...To call for a public referendum on any civil right is the refuge of someone who refuses to lead...Governor Christie has an opportunity to leave a mark in history as a someone who, when the beacon of civil rights called his name, stood up to be counted among the leaders...My hope is that he finds the courage to take up the challenge and joins in the great American tradition of fighting to expand our civil rights and for justice."
Nearly two years later, when he decided to back off from challenging New Jersey's legalization of same-sex marriage, he decided it was better to burn out than fade away:
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Huffington Post: Gov. Chris Christie's administration...submitted a formal withdrawal (of) his appeal...of a judge's recent ruling in favor of gay marriage in New Jersey to the state Supreme Court...

Christie...says he strongly disagrees with the court substituting its judgment "for the constitutional process of the elected branches or a vote of the people." But he says the Supreme Court was clearly going to favor same-sex marriage and that he has a constitutional duty to enforce the law...
Well, that's all water under the bridge now (again, if you'll pardon the expression): equality via popularity contests and doling out civil rights for good behavior like Scooby snacks hasn't worked out properly since King Tut tried it. It's good to know that Christie has finally obtained at least a grasp of the true nature of discrimination (whether by race, religion, gender, or sexual orientation), and of why civil rights referendums are nothing short of con games pre-rigged in favor of the oppressors.

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Asbury Park Press, June 27, 2015: Gov. Chris Christie (is)...not happy with the Supreme Court ruling that makes same-sex marriage legal nationwide. (He) said he believes it was a matter for each state to decide, not the courts..."I don't agree with the way it was done...This is something that should be decided by the people..."
Well, it really was fun while it lasted...
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Great article - How can you tell when Christie is lying? His lips are moving.
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Great article - http://tablet.olivesoftware.com/Oliv...F28&id=Ar00802

How can you tell when Christie is lying? His lips are moving.
And the great articles just keep on coming!

Mayor calls out Gov. Christie for storm response
6ABC.com: Gov. Christie was quickly on the scene when Super Storm Sandy devastated the eastern Jersey coast. But last week, after tornadoes strength winds and downpours hit the western side of the state, leaders say the governor was nowhere to be seen. "As a fellow Republican, I have been good to him from day one. Our township has been good to him. The governor has repaid us by forgetting us in our time of need," said Mayor George Shivery, Greenwich Township.

Power was knocked out for hundreds of thousands of customers after Tuesday night's storm. And Saturday's weather caused an estimated 16,000 new outrages. It's estimated that about 5,000 customers still do not have electricity...

"Christie was out there, for us this was as bad as Sandy," said Megan Crowne...(She) and her neighbors in Gloucester Township just got power...after being without it for five days...Mayor Shivery is calling on Gov. Christie to do his part to come to his state's aid: "I haven't seen anyone from FEMA. Members of council are standing with me - they haven't seen anyone from FEMA. Communication has been terrible during the crisis and it is unacceptable...Twenty-five percent of the people in Greenwich are still without power..."

The mayor says if it was five years ago. he would have stood beside the governor as he announces his presidential bid. But now Mayor Shivery says he is going to standing right here helping his residents rebuild their lives.


10 Reasons Chris Christie Has No Business Announcing His Run From A New Jersey School
Reverb Press: New Jersey governor Chris Christie is widely perceived as corrupt to the core and only has a 30% approval rating among his own state’s voting public. Nevertheless, on Tuesday, June 30th, Christie plans to announce his run for the Presidency at the public high school from which he graduated...

Christie...was class president for three years and catcher on the baseball team...His return to his home town high school is likely meant as symbolic of his recent statements that there is too much federal meddling in education and that states, districts and towns ought to make their own decisions.

The greatest flaw in Christie’s new state by state approach to education policy is that there are people like Christie running many of our states in this country. Few politicians have been as consistently eager to attack teachers, slash budgets affecting public school children and impose dictatorial control on local districts. If Christie had treated cops the way he’s treated teachers and was announcing his presidential bid at a police precinct, hundreds of cops would be barricading the door and refusing to let him in...


YES YES YES YES YESSSSS!!!! A towel and a cigarette, please....
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I think that you and I are the only ones reading this shit LOL. It's nice to have someone to share with though
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