Open Thread: Rev. Al Sharpton in the Red?
The New York Post reported over the weekend that Rev. Al Sharpton's nonprofit company held $1.6 million in debt, and Sharpton's entire empire, which also includes the National Action Network and two for-profit companies, held a combined debt of $5.3 million. The National Action Network's debt stemmed mostly from nearly $1 million in unpaid federal payroll taxes, interest, penalties, and settlements for the unpaid bills. Sharpton himself, who earned a $241,732 salary from his nonprofit, reportedly owes the IRS $2.6 million in income taxes and almost $900,000 in state taxes.
Earlier this year, Sharpton advocated raising taxes on the rich to reach a debt ceiling deal. Do you think the media will pick up on Sharpton's taxation hypocrisy?
The Post went on to break down precisely how much money Sharpton owes to the state and federal government, in addition to private organizations:
The defunct Rev-Al Communications Inc. owes the state almost $176,000, and Bo-Spanky is $3,500 behind on state-tax liens.
Sharpton has said he is on a repayment plan with state and federal-tax authorities.
NAN last year took in more than $3 million in donations, which allowed it to chip away at its tax burden.
This year, its board of directors voted to resolve the tax issues and paid all back state taxes, said Executive Director Tamika Mallory The civil-rights group is also addressing the $883,503 it owes in federal payroll taxes, she added.
And it is close to finished repaying the Peabody Hotel in Memphis $106,981 owed since 2008, when NAN skipped out on its bill after its annual convention, according to its 2010 audited financial statements.
Do you think a conservative pundit in Sharpton's situation would receive the same media pass?
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That's a rhetorical question, right?
Submitted by motherbelt on Wed, 12/14/2011 - 8:25am.
That's why he's supporting OWS. He wants his mess added to the list of debts to be forgiven.
Another "shovel-ready" project for the media.
Where did all the money go?
Submitted by vrwc13 on Thu, 12/15/2011 - 10:17am.
...maybe along with this: MF Global execs (Jon Corzine et al)don't know where $1.2B went.
Maybe Al and Jon and others contributed too much to the Won's PACs?
UPDATE: Regulators know where MF GLOBAL funds went... it will be interesting to see what they found out.
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The burden of life is from ourselves, its lightness from the grace of Christ and the love of God. - William Bernard Ullanthorne
I was thinking similarly when I read . . .
Submitted by Galvanic on Wed, 12/14/2011 - 10:08am.
. . . of Rev Al's plight, but I was thinking of his endorsement of the extension of the payroll tax cuts, which would alleviate his outfit of some obligation.
What can we say about a guy who curses the "Top 1%" for not paying their 'fair share' of taxes, when he himself hasn't paid them?
Look at prominent Democrats who were in arrears when Obama took office. Geithner still got the Treasury job. Daschle backed out of the HHS nomination, and Sebilius had to pay back taxes to accept it. They practically had to wrestle Rangel away from his Chairmanship of the House Ways & Means Committee after his tax cheating was certified, and he had the gall to ask Pelosi to give him the job back.
It's not that they don't get it. It's that they don't care what we really think of them.
Yup.
Submitted by FearMonger on Wed, 12/14/2011 - 10:35am.
Plus they know that they are going to get the most flattering portrait possible... painted by partisans who are perfectly pleased to promote the prominent by propagating puffery... provided they have a (D) after their names.
Look for pardons when Obama leaves
Submitted by Galvanic on Wed, 12/14/2011 - 5:34pm.
Sharpton will particularly be lobbying for one, because a Republican President is likely to audit his butt.
Everyong with a job!
Submitted by Cool Arrow on Wed, 12/14/2011 - 8:27am.
Everyone who still has a job, please take a step forward. NOT SO FAST THERE, CHRISTIANNE AMANPOOR
⇒ Sharpton beats out Christianne
Submitted by Cool Arrow on Wed, 12/14/2011 - 8:33am.
Poor Krusty Ann. Even her newly developed "Sarah Palin Look" couldn't keep her job at "This Week". Congratulations to George Stephanopolous, replacing Krusty Ann as the most revered Obama high priest.
Da Rev in da red?
Submitted by Newsbubba on Wed, 12/14/2011 - 8:33am.
Yo, do you mean "Da Rev IS a Red?"
Rev. Sharpyton and the Shakedown Crew
Submitted by CO2Maker on Wed, 12/14/2011 - 8:35am.
Beatles theme music in the background: "la la la la la ... Tawana Hold Your Check, Tawana Hold Your Che-eh-eh-eh-eck ..."
Did you catch the SNL spoof of Rev. Tawana Sharpyton's TV skills?
http://www.breitbart.tv/push-back-we-much-snl-skewers-al-sharpton/
Victorious Tebow would unleash Mosque-burning, gay bashing...
Submitted by motherbelt on Wed, 12/14/2011 - 8:51am.
I suppose it was inevitable....
My Tebow Problem
(all bolds are mine)
I want to root for the guy, but I’m afraid of what will happen if the hulky Denver Bronco quarterback continues to pull off what is fast becoming the Greatest Gridiron Story Ever Told.
It's really deplorable. He starts off by casting this weekend's Bronco's/Patriots game in terms of religion, and even anti-Semitism.
Next Sunday, the Broncos host the New England Patriots in a game coveted so much by the networks that NBC and CBS sparred in unprecedented fashion over who would get to broadcast it. And why not? While the Patriots are adored by their fans (myself included), to many nationwide they are regarded as the Sons of Darkness, with their perfectly coiffed Hollywood quarterback and their brilliant – one might say diabolical – hoodie-clad coach. And, oh yes, the most identifiably Jewish owner in sports. Tom Brady, Bill Belichick and Bob Kraft are all upstanding citizens, moral exemplars in their home communities, but in this Oberammergau of the Rockies, they are playing the role of Pilate.
But that's not the worst of it.
Money Quote:
If Tebow wins the Super Bowl, against all odds, it will buoy his faithful, and emboldened faithful can do insane things, like burning mosques, bashing gays and indiscriminately banishing immigrants.
I see a boogieman!
Submitted by DontFeedTheTrolls on Wed, 12/14/2011 - 9:05am.
The Christian haters must, MUST, compare Christians to the worst of the worst, i.e., radical Muslims, in order to say, 'See, they're just as bad!'
It makes them feel good about their hate.
He is afraid of Christians
Submitted by c5then on Wed, 12/14/2011 - 10:19am.
browsing to the original article, I read this toward the end of the piece:
Little of this insanity, mind you, has to do with Tebow himself. I admire much of what he stands for. His mom’s decision to risk her own life rather than abort her fetus flies against my own – and Judaism’s – values, but neither am I pro-choice in all cases. His story is so improbable that if he were to win it all, a part of me would be wondering whether there is a Purpose behind it, just as I saw a divine hand in the equally unbelievable Red Sox victory of 2004. And it makes me wonder whether other Jews, the ones who don’t happen to have advanced degrees in religion and a few decades of rabbinic experience, might be even more seduced by this unfolding drama. Will legions of Southern Baptist missionaries hit the college campuses the very next day, spreading this new gospel of Tim? Already there is a “Jews for Tebow” Facebook page.
Tebow used to wear eye black citing Ephesians 2:8-10, which states, “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith (in Jesus).” His avenue to salvation is not available to those Jews who wish to remain Jewish.
So... It seems that he is afraid that some Jews will be drawn to Christianity because of the example set by Tebow (Exactly what the Bible says should happen). He also seems to think that included in Judaism's values is that mothers should value their own lives above their children. This seems odd to me and is very different from my experiences with the Jewish faith. Then there is that last sentence... Speaking as a Christian, it seems to be an illogical statement. I could use the analogy of someone claiming that the path to freedom is not open to those slaves who wish to remain slaves.
He also left out 2/3 of the quote that says "it is a gift from GOD, not through any merit of actions, so none should boast before GOD. So the path is open to all. You can continue to toil in the fields and try to glean the leftovers and get enough to eat , or you can come up to the manor house and accept the open invitation from the first born son to sit at the table and eat with the other guests. Your choice.
And for this, the messenger of the available choice is demonized and persecuted.
Madison and Jefferson and Franklin built a Republic - Roberts killed it!
Leftists all sound the same
Submitted by stratman on Wed, 12/14/2011 - 8:23pm.
Leftists all sound the same regardless of their religious affiliation. The Rabbi's education and vocation focus his irrationality into religious commentary, but the text essentially dissolves into usual unstable Leftist mantra's of insecurity and willful ignorance. Additionally, for a man who makes his living from the donations of others, the Rabbi's irrational diatribe may be calculated to maintain his well being as well as promote his importance within his group. Or, he could just be batshite paranoid and need to lay off the Manischewitz.
In NY State-
Submitted by JIMMY1660 on Wed, 12/14/2011 - 8:44am.
those who earn over $450,000.00 pay 40% of the City Income Taxes.
Those over $150,000.00 pay 70%
Rev-you point the finger and don't pay
you scum bag SOB
You need to be in jail and keep your mouth shut.
How do you earn $240+K a year explain what your duties are.
Brother Al
Submitted by OldNavyChief on Wed, 12/14/2011 - 8:47am.
This is sort of the pot calling the kettle black isn't it (no pun intended).
Riiiiiiiiiiiiight, Chief.
Submitted by Newsbubba on Wed, 12/14/2011 - 12:12pm.
!
Fareed Zakaria, CNN ...finally
Submitted by vrwc13 on Wed, 12/14/2011 - 8:47am.
... a story he is qualified to report on:
Zakaria: The 'Angry Birds' dress
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The burden of life is from ourselves, its lightness from the grace of Christ and the love of God. - William Bernard Ullanthorne
New TV programs in the planning stage
Submitted by CO2Maker on Wed, 12/14/2011 - 9:13am.
The Al-Chel Hour — Sharpyton and Miss Clinton
Joyed! — Joey Rebar and Ed "I hope my face doesn't freeze this way" Schlitz
Full of Spitz — Elliot Spitzer with a Randi woman! Wow!
O'Donnell's Farm — Rosie and Larry's daily mosh
Keith Away! — Not really a new program. Alternate working title: Where's Keith-o?
Rather Dowdy — 'Nuff said
Of course Al is in the red
Submitted by Dave. on Wed, 12/14/2011 - 9:17am.
He's a flaming commie, after all.
-Dave
Vote for the American in November
Well, he couldn't be 'in the
Submitted by killa37 on Wed, 12/14/2011 - 3:58pm.
Well, he couldn't be 'in the black', could he???
I'm shocked! Shocked!
Submitted by c5then on Wed, 12/14/2011 - 9:15am.
To hear that such a fine upstanding liberal and democrat, not to mention champion for the poor, runs "non-profit" organizations that owe $ millions in unpaid back taxes to the US and State treasuries, not to mention his own personal tax debt of around $3 million...
Now let me ask a question? Is he part of the 1% or the 99%?
Any regular citizen in the same situation would be in jail and their assets seized and auctioned off.
Madison and Jefferson and Franklin built a Republic - Roberts killed it!
Left wing oblivion...
Submitted by FearMonger on Wed, 12/14/2011 - 10:26am.
Wow. Hard to believe. Gotta hand it to him... he's gotta lotta nerve! The only reason pukes like Sharpton have The Audacity Of Hope to even TRY to get away with such stunning hypocrisy is that they know Snuffaluffagus and Co (aka 'JournOlists') will provide cover for them. After all, in modern journOlism, what IS and IS NOT 'news' is all in the eye of the broadcaster.
Anyway, they've got better things to do like Tweeting For NewtDirt and mowing Obowma's grass the same as they did yesterday (and the day before).
And isn't it conveeenient for them? Without fail, whenever I bring up a subject like this to a leftie, I get the ol' "I haven't heard that/ That can't be right" rope-a-dope which is always closely followed by some incarnation of "Bush did it too". The next thing you know they are claiming "The stimulus saved us from another Great Depression" and VOILA!... The Good Rev is below the fold.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmwqnqL3Hbg&feature=related
Non-Profit Sham
Submitted by BigAlSouth on Wed, 12/14/2011 - 10:53am.
Sharpton and other race hustlers use their non-profits to fund a lavish lifestyle and then have the nerve to refuse to pay federal income taxes on their salary.
Sharpton is perfect for MSNBC, which parent company doesn't pay corporate income taxes either.
That's why they're called
Submitted by killa37 on Wed, 12/14/2011 - 4:04pm.
That's why they're called 'non-profits'.................ya gots to SPEND all of dat money, yo...............'less the gub'mint try to subtract, extract, and retract yo' scrilla!!!!
Plus, ol' Natso gots a lifestyle to keep up.............sharp suits, processed hair, traveling, hustling, signifyin' and testifyin'!!!!!
He only owes taxes on the money that he's reported on!
Submitted by iamsaved on Wed, 12/14/2011 - 11:39am.
Isn't that a racist term - "in the red"? Aren't the indians up in arms? I'm surprised our race baiter in sitting hasn't made the claim yet. I guess "in the black" wouldn't do either.
I wonder how much he'd owe if he reported all the money he's extorted from businesses that was given under the table?
Anyone Else Having Hyper-Link Issues Lately?
Submitted by Blonde on Wed, 12/14/2011 - 11:51am.
I've been experiencing a lock up on NB page when I try to hyper-link text, it's happened four times or so.
I'm running FireFox w/ad block plus, on a dual core laptop w/more memory than I should have.
Before I start complaining, I thought I'd check and see if anyone else was having issues as well.
Handy Reference Guide to Obama's Gaffes and Goofs ~ Currently Numbering 200 (and Counting)
Blonde?*
Submitted by cajun2 on Wed, 12/14/2011 - 12:09pm.
Dont know what is a hyper-link but I am also having problems. Every time I change pages or try to post a comment, I get kicked out and have to log in again.
And where is Newsbusted? Where is Jodi Miller hiding?
You're right....Jodi's gone missing
Submitted by Blonde on Wed, 12/14/2011 - 12:13pm.
Hyper link is when you type text, then add a link to it, rather than just pasting a link. See my tag below, that's a hyper-link to my blog, rather than just copy/pasting the link like this: http://blondephotos.org/BlondeGator/?p=2332
See the difference?
Handy Reference Guide to Obama's Gaffes and Goofs ~ Currently Numbering 200 (and Counting)
J, I have the same FF with ad-blocker, got the varnish page.
Submitted by upcountrywater on Wed, 12/14/2011 - 3:44pm.
add this to your goof list... “Punch above your weight.”
The good thing the video is less than a minute.
You Didn't Build That.
Not sure that's a gaffe as much as it suicidal
Submitted by RESTLESS 1 on Thu, 12/15/2011 - 12:21am.
Have you seen the arms on that chick?
NewsBusted is still going
Submitted by Matthew Sheffield on Wed, 12/14/2011 - 10:32pm.
Youtube is having some problems. They just made some changes to their site and it's not quite working the way we had it set up before.
You can still watch new episodes at http://youtube.com/newsbusted
Working on a fix which should be ready tomorrow.
I haven't had any problems
Submitted by RESTLESS 1 on Wed, 12/14/2011 - 3:56pm.
But I'm only running No Script on FF. Haven't tried the ad-blocker yet.
Using FF with Adblock and
Submitted by stratman on Wed, 12/14/2011 - 8:32pm.
Using FF with Adblock and NoScript. Also running the NewsBusters Style that Ken Sheppard (?) posted in the forums months ago to help with the appearance of the site while using FF.
No problems currently with making or posting hyperlinks, but I have long had a problem with losing the blinking cursor after hyperlinking (seems to be intermittent since whatever NewsBusters did yesterday with the website. Also, never had spellcheck in Rich Text editor mode.
Kinda fun typing without a cursor, like 'puters with no screens
Submitted by upcountrywater on Wed, 12/14/2011 - 9:47pm.
I'm all over Adblock.... never used NoScript... the spell checker is better in RT mode, well more choices anyways... Hummm does noscript,, kill the spell checker in RT?
GOOD thing the oil still flows, power up on the internet servers..
Life is Good
You Didn't Build That.
This is interesting*
Submitted by cajun2 on Wed, 12/14/2011 - 9:53pm.
On another thread, posters are discussing the number of languages they speak. And here you guys are talking in a language totally foreign to me....;-(
UCW: Hadn't thought about
Submitted by stratman on Wed, 12/14/2011 - 11:14pm.
UCW:
Hadn't thought about NoScript knocking out spellcheck in Rich Text Editing mode. Could also be the Style addon.
I'll check them out as possible causes.Thanks.EDIT -- It was the NoScript addon that prevented spellcheck in Rich Text Editing mode. Thank you very much for the hat tip.
Cajun2:
Now you know how I feel whenever your and cocodrie get together! ;-)
Whatever translation you need cajun2 I will be happy to relate.
Thank you strat*
Submitted by cajun2 on Wed, 12/14/2011 - 11:26pm.
See, cajun lacks the basics of computer speak since they were not a part of my education. To show you how behind I am in technology, this is my cell phone
In the spring, my husband has enrolled me in a computer class for senior dummies
I promise next time Coco, Boudin and I get carried away in cajun, I will try to remember to translate. Does spell check recognize cajun?....;-)
What A Hoot!
Submitted by stratman on Thu, 12/15/2011 - 1:04am.
Loved the cell phone. Made sure to send it to all my ooooold friends and family. :-)
I was anxious about computers before I took an intro class at the local community college. You're already great. A little more knowledge will only make you even greater!
Recently I was watching a program on language and there was a segment on Irish - that's what the Irish call their language. Didn't recognize a single word. Nothing remotely like English. At least Cajun has a stray word or two recognizable to me, I don't have to use a passport to get there to hear it, and the food is so much better it's ridiculous. ;-)
here ya' go strat*
Submitted by cajun2 on Thu, 12/15/2011 - 2:04am.
Cajun French is not even close to Parisian French but even tho we speak English it is barely recognizable. This is why I am grateful for the keyboard...LOL
Here is a bedtime story for you by a cajun
Hope you enjoy..;-)
That Was Fun, Cajun
Submitted by stratman on Thu, 12/15/2011 - 11:40am.
I even understood it, except for where the crawfish went. :-)
Alamagator. Hoo boy, dat funny.
I think Cajun French sounds similar to Quebec French, but with a Southern drawl and no ways near as snooty. ;-)
Cajun-2 Computers are machines, guys yapping about parts.
Submitted by upcountrywater on Thu, 12/15/2011 - 12:17am.
If you are up on cars, it may sound like this:
Have you ever had issues with excess valve back-lash. or
How about the difficulty in changing those muffler bearings.
:-0
You Didn't Build That.
hey ups*
Submitted by cajun2 on Thu, 12/15/2011 - 12:32am.
This is what I know about cars. Put the key in the ignition, turn the key. Dont forget to change the oil every 5k miles. When you see a red arrow on E, put gas in the car.
About the same level of knowledge I have about computers.
But I do like to study people, I especially like people with a sense of humor...;-)
Expecting Al Not-So-Sharptoon
Submitted by Beukeboom on Wed, 12/14/2011 - 2:38pm.
Expecting Al Not-So-Sharptoon to actually pay his debts is RAAAAACIST!!!!
"WE" as in king or what
Submitted by vrwc13 on Wed, 12/14/2011 - 3:53pm.
Obama: "Where Congress Is Not Willing To Act, We're Going To Go Ahead And Do It Ourselves"
I think like the little piggy, he needs to go 'we we we' all the way home...
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The burden of life is from ourselves, its lightness from the grace of Christ and the love of God. - William Bernard Ullanthorne
'We' - as in him, Soros, the
Submitted by killa37 on Wed, 12/14/2011 - 3:57pm.
'We' - as in him, Soros, the union thugs, the financiers, and his other behind-the-scenes handlers..................none of it has anything to do with the way our Founding Fathers set up our government.