New Allegations Of White House Threats Over Chrysler

businessinsider ^ | 5/5/9

[NativeNewYorker]

One participant in negotiations said that the administration's tactic was to present what one described as a "madman theory of the presidency" in which the President is someone to be feared because he was willing to do anything to get his way. The person said this threat was taken very seriously by his firm.

[classified]

Has any of these people heard of tape recorders? I mean can’t we get some of these corrupt politicians on tape?

[domenad]

Is it technically illegal? I’m absolutely sure that Obama or his office made some sort of threat, but is that illegal? “Go for the deal or I’ll rip you apart in the press” may be unethical, but not against the law.

[NativeNewYorker]

I am pretty sure credibly threatening to destroy someone’s business is a crime.

[RedCell]

These guys are probably stripped, blindfolded and shackled into chairs for these meetings.

[Frantzie]

I guess Germans went through this sort of intimidation in the 1930s.

[madinmadtown]

Why would anyone be surprised by this sort of behavior after Obama’s Senate race when he had divorce papers opened and then sensationalized all over the press?
There is a clear and consistent pattern of intimidation used by whomever wants Obama to be successful. There are stories to be discovered in Chicago that confirm this MO.

[Gabrial]

I will tell you one thing. It will be a cold day in hell before I buy a Government Motors (GM) product.

[cowtowney]

“Is it technically illegal?”

Judge Andrew Napolitano said it was obstruction of justice.

[jazminerose]

It’s the Chicago Way.

[mojito]

These people who have been threatened need to step forward and publicly defy this cretinous thug in chief.

A bully is only a bully until one of the victims decides to hit back.

[TYVets]

I am pretty sure credibly threatening to destroy someone’s business is a crime.

It is the Chicago MO.

No one is ever prosecuted

[TurtleUp]

Where is Obama’s Alexander Butterfield?

[classified]

Any many cases I bet that’s true! But for example, Blago could have taped for along time different ones calling him or meeting with him! I’m surprised he didn’t.

[domenad]

What law? Seriously, if an administration is threatening a private business, you have to cite a law to get something to stick. This isn’t going to go away, I hope. Or, is intimidation and threats from a president not a problem so long as it’s aimed at Wall Street rather than terrorists? I hope this issue has legs. It’s a real window into Obama’s psyche.

[Ben Hecks]

Has any of these people heard of tape recorders?

I suspect that all attendees were screened for electronic devices before being admitted to the meeting room.

[Diogenesis]

Is not the penalty for disobeying the White House crystal clear?.

[Tarpon]

Giving people's property to others is unconstitutional on it's face. You cannot TAKE 55% of a company and hand it over to the UAW and have it be Constitutional. It matters not how good are your intentions, it's still taking.

You wonder who will have the big ones and sue on Constitutional grounds.

[mosaicwolf]

Isn't this considered extortion?

[stevem]

Both were voters for Obama in the last election.

I guess they got what they requested, then.