Rangel pays IRS, complains of 'guerrilla war'

Charlie is just P.O.'d that he got caught and as usual is trying to blame someone else for his own errors and wrongdoing. Typical of people drunk on power or the belief that they are more important than everyone else.

Do the right thing Mr. Rangel - resign.

Let's see - tax evasion on rental income, 4 rent-stabilized apartments, parked his car, for several years with a tarp on it, in a government building, which I helped pay for - "Guerilla War"? He must be sniffing something. There are only 2 choices - resignation or removal. That picture of him laying on his chaise lounge says it all - barf.

What a great defense - blame your lies, deception, and fraudulent behavior on the GOP. If Rangel's constituents fall for this and let him off, they are gutless and just as guilty of the dishonesty that Rangel has shown. His colleagues have already shown they are gutless and dishonest via their failure to remove him. Mind you, this wasn't just one year. It wasn't just one omission. For Rangel, who is in charge of the committee that writes the tax laws, to plead "I didn't know" and "It's no big deal" is hypocrisy and blatant perjury at its finest.

and to think I used to admire this sucker! I thought Rangel was Hillary's honourable friend. what a joke.

If he were a republican his fellow republicans would have him step down. The democrats will circle the wagons for this thief. Please voters - GET THESE CROOKS OUT OF OFFICE!!
And he shouldn't get his full retirement benefits either.

Rangel is a victim. He must be black. He is a crook only because he is black. I am planning on changing my color. So I do not have to report my income.

I cannot figure out just how the Republicans forced Rangel to not declare income on his tax return. They must be pretty persuasive. Maybe Charlie just forgot how many houses he owns and so did his accountants. Scratching my head over why those Republicans would force such a thing on Rangel.

Well, there you go again. You can get away with anything if you are on the right side of the fence. For politicians on the other side, they are cast out and the headlines are there on page 1 of all the liberal newspapers. Just goes to show, this is a one sided world. Rangel can't be trusted, but he gets a slap on the hand and he promises to be a good boy. This is why we are having a melt down in our financial world. Big payouts and people in politics at the right place to cover them to make sure they steal our money and get away with it. I hope this election brings about reform and Washington gets a good housecleaning. It is long overdue!! I am sick to my stomach every time I see Nancy Pelosi, Harry Reid, Barbara Boxer and the others. They are the ruin of our great nation.

Folks, leave party affiliation out of this discussion. Our laws are not written so as to apply to Rep or Dem, but to all equally......he broke the laws he helped create, and should be judged accordingly. The old saw about absolute power corupts absolutely applies here. Politicions of all parties have a well stocked history of not abiding by the rules they make, living above the mere mortals they reign over.

I say kick him to the curb.

Another Democrook that believes that he is above the law!

Interesting; even though I pay my taxes, I get penalized for not having enough withholding. He does not claim all his income, gets caught, and pays no penalty or interest.....how is that?

how can a man who writes tax laws not pay taxes back to 2004,2005,2006 etc,be in charge of tax laws-the apartments he has in so unfair and illegal-he's a corput criminal and using government papers to use for relection.he is scum and the people of harlem should vote his criminal assss out.a corupt congressman-he's cheat and a liar.he's part of the problem in washington.pure scum greasy headed trash.

Boy, I'm going to stop paying my taxes and if the IRS comes after me I'll just claim that I am being persecuted.

I think Charlie Rangel has shown himself to be just another politician who abuses the system. There are way too many Senators and Representatives who do the same. John McCain being one of them. As I recall he was delinquent on 4 years of taxes due on property he owned in La Jolla. Let's treat both men equally with contempt.

I don't believe this guy. He thinks we are going to buy this. Give me and America a break Rangel. If it was anyone else we would be locked up, but being your in the position you are in, your above the law I quess. Wake up Congress. This is the reason we are in the mess we are in NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!! Lets see some Change and it starts in Congress

More "hope" and "change" from the left. Charlie is just another race-baiting loser.

But I must give credit to the brilliant Republicans who somehow tricked Charlie into committing all these crimes.

Amazing what they can do. Must be some mind warp tax ray or chemical in his food.

I feel sorry for Charles Rangel--- he has had to work so hard to acquire his wealth --- if you watch C-SPAN, you will notice that he is one trusworthy, dedicated CAREER POLITICIAN.

I just read an article that Rangel made a statement that Governor Palin is disabled. He says he misspoked ment disadvantaged. I think he is lossing it, 78 years old. I'm just tired of politicans thinking they are above the law and putting one over on the American people.

I find it interesting that Barrack Obama is going to use taxpayer money to ensure that there are no children living in poverty---- worldwide---- has anyone heard that he has a brother living in poverty in a foreign country ---- if this is true, it speaks volumes about the "real" Barrack Obama.

OK gang, here is a blast from the past!! What would Ross Perot say or do to help out with the current financial crisis !!! ( we can probably rule out blaming the NAFTA trade agreement )

Why is it a governement official is exempt from paying the penalties, that just oisses me off. Is the IRS being selective on penalties?
I had to pay them when I left a company and in order to survive I had to cash out a 401k. The IRS was not forgiving of that and added the penalties along the way. I wonder if there is a lawsuit in this against the IRS.
Rangel saying he is being punished is a joke, not enough is being done to hold these officials accountible now.

Go McCain

Poor Little Old Charlie, the victim, it's such a shame you got caught doing exactly what you blamed the Republicans of doing. "Sorry Charlie", pay up and shut up. You broke the law and we all know that. Oh, by the way how much did you receive from Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae? We'll soon find out, huh?

Barack Obama's half brother, George (I believe) currently lives in Nairobi, studying to be a mechanic. I saw him interviewed on CNN, he said, he is not living in poverty - smiled when that was asked of him. He would like to return to Kenya after he learns his trade. Would you suggest Barrack support him, bring him to this country (he didn't say he wanted to come here) or allow him to live the life he chooses? Not really sure what this subject has to do with Rangel - perhaps just another slap at Barrack Obama!

This was a witch hunt pure and simple.