The IRS and Benghazi

 

 

"Absolute power corrupts absolutely"

Every week I try to learn something. Either I learn something new, or something I already know has been confirmed. This past week was no exception.

First the IRS. For years now, many of us have not trusted the IRS. Way too much power, way too much authority. They have the ability to ruin one's life. As if they did not enough authority, President Obama entrusted the IRS with "enforcement powers" for the new Affordable Care Act. Why the IRS will be involved with health care is a mystery to most, including myself.

What was disclosed this past week concerning the IRS was like taking a trip back in time. During the Nixon Administration, certain people could wind up on a "enemies list". Although never proven, people on this "enemies list" could find their lives become very difficult. Today, we have the IRS going after organizations that contain words like patriot, tea party, or freedom. Subversive words all. So far, not a word or explanation or apology from the Administration. I can't wait to hear what Jay Carnival has to say at today's press briefing. Should be a doozy.

Meanwhile, back on the farm, the Benghazi mess gets messier. The Sunday news shows all had the Benghazi story as the lead. The lazy MSM is finally waking up. Rumors are flying there are more whistle blowers ready to come forward. Most of us know what happened - it is now getting the Administration to admit it. The main question is this - at what price will the "machine" pay to protect Hillary. If she knew the real story about the attack and did not disclose it, she is dirty. If she did not know what happened in her organization, she is incompetent.

So where does this leave us in the middle of May. We have an Administration who made up a whopper of a story about the deaths of four Americans because they felt if they told the truth, it would profile terrorists. On the other hand, they have no problem in using the IRS to profile patriotic Americans whose only sin is the distrust of large government. We have gone from reality to Alice in Wonderland in less than five years.

To sum it up, I will once again say that elections have consequences. It is time to wake up and smell the coffee. If we lose the House in 2014 and have single rule for the last two years of this term, we will be screwed, blued and tattooed. God help us...