4 ms·

What a non story. The real story is that congress passes impossible to enforce legislation that cannot properly define which groups are political and which not

What a non story. The real story is that congress passes impossible to enforce legislation that cannot properly define which groups are political and which not. https://www.washingtonpost.com/powerpost/liberal-groups-got-irs-scrutiny-too-inspector-general-finds/2017/10/04/e9b6e3c4-a929-11e7-850e-2bdd1236be5d_story.html?utm_term=.286d1270a2fa https://www.washingtonpost.com/powerpost/liberal-groups-got-... > A federal watchdog has identified scores of cases in which the Internal Revenue Service may have targeted liberal-leaning groups for extra scrutiny based on their names or political leanings, a finding that could undermine claims that conservatives were unfairly targeted under President Barack Obama. This is the kind of scandal the right clings to -- gov't bureaucrats trying to do their job. "Classic tactic" for the gov't to target conservatives? You need to provide some real evidence or another example that pans out before making those kind of claims.

kbenson 9y ago
> "Classic tactic" for the gov't to target conservatives? You need to provide some real evidence or another example that pans out before making those kind of claims. In case you didn't notice, that was a repeat of the exact words used in the comment that was being responded to. Unless you're planning to call out the initial comment in the same way, since it actually provided no evidence, whether you think it worthwhile or not, perhaps you should consider why out of the two statements, you felt compelled to respond to the one that actually provided some backing. It's a little disturbing that I had to vouch for gowld since they were flagged and dead. I may not necessarily agree with them, but voting to oblivion and flagging them does not seem the appropriate response.
- chillwaves 9y ago
  People who make outrageous claims need to be prepared to defend them. There is enough disinfo out there already.
  - nunrandom 9y ago
    Then apply the same standard to all, including members of your own tribe.
    - chillwaves 9y ago
      You will need to post something of substance if you want a substantial response.

kbenson 9y ago

> "Classic tactic" for the gov't to target conservatives? You need to provide some real evidence or another example that pans out before making those kind of claims. In case you didn't notice, that was a repeat of the exact words used in the comment that was being responded to. Unless you're planning to call out the initial comment in the same way, since it actually provided no evidence, whether you think it worthwhile or not, perhaps you should consider why out of the two statements, you felt compelled to respond to the one that actually provided some backing. It's a little disturbing that I had to vouch for gowld since they were flagged and dead. I may not necessarily agree with them, but voting to oblivion and flagging them does not seem the appropriate response.

chillwaves 9y ago
People who make outrageous claims need to be prepared to defend them. There is enough disinfo out there already.
- nunrandom 9y ago
  Then apply the same standard to all, including members of your own tribe.
  - chillwaves 9y ago
    You will need to post something of substance if you want a substantial response.