Posted on 09/15/2011 10:36:31 AM PDT by bronxville
The Obama pay-for-play word of the day: LightSquared.
Pass it on.
“Via Dan Isett, heres a press release highlighting how Obama FCC chairman Julius Genachowski went to bat for LightSquared.
Genachowski is refusing to attend a House hearing today on how and why the FCC fast-tracked the matter. Most transparent administration ever:
Lawmakers such as Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) have questioned the process that led to what is seen as a fast-tracking of the FCCs initial approval of LightSquared to operate as a commercial wireless venture, even amid complaints of dangerous GPS interference.”
Julius Genachowski. Yes! Hopefully they’ll also get his ex-boss Diller.
And as a special no-extra-charge benefit - their transmissions mess up aviation GPS receivers. Not to worry. I’m sure those nasty old corporate jets won’t REALLY crash into each other or the ground when their GPS sets randomly blank out. /s/
AOPA is trying to educate Congress on the matter. I’m not sure where the commercial air carriers are on the subject.
A Chicago politician corrupt? Next thing you know they’ll be demonizing Satan.
I sense that there are about to be a lot of “-gates”.... I think we just need to call them all - “Obama-gate”
Holy cow. Solyndra > LightSquared > who’s next?
These are most likely just the tip of the iceberg. Still, leaning on a General to lie in order to facilitate interfering with military GPS on behalf of a donor is insane.
Not just aviation - EVERY GPS receiver.
Farmers reap their crops using GPS.
Engineers map our building projects using GPS.
Cropdusters spray fields using GPS (OK - aviation).
Auto navigation use GPS.
Ocean-going shipping navigate using GPS.
The point is, every precision GPS receiver will likely be affected.
Well that's simple. His FY12 budget loses $115M for every day he fails to appear. That gives him 3 days to show up before the FCC ceases to exist.
(in best Jeopardy answer voice) Who is Tesla?
When are we going to start hearing the word "bribary" being used?
When are we going to start hearing that the Obama administration was seeking fundraising cash in exchange for government contracts, with clear evidence of quid pro quo?
These stories are starting to show a pattern of behavior from the Obama White House that's making me rethink Obama's involvement in the Blago Senate seat scandal.
-PJ
Loral Corp. redux. Trading national security for profits.
And kickbacks, of course. How else can barry and the queen of bitches retire as billionaires?
Gangster government in operation, as it has been since Obama was sworn in. It’s very disturbing that a general would cave in to the pressure.
USAF General Shelton, U.S. Space Command, testified that (a) LightSquared broadcasts will affect US aircraft, and (b) he has been pressured by the White House to change his testimony.
” Holy cow. Solyndra > LightSquared > whos next? “
Ethanol > Curly Tail Lightbulbs > Wind Turbines > etc;..
It's not clear from the article that the general did cave in.
How about a National “Right to Work” Law.. (Act)..?.
About ANY federal project.. or federally funded project?..
The stink of the Unions is everywhere.. the Unions are rotting.. decomposing..
They are toxic... the corruption is politically disease ridden..
The Unions have become criminal.. and seditious.. maybe traitorous..
...great point - if an administration is willing to do something this corrupt, reckless, treacherous and stupid, I think the sky's the limit as to what other crimes they have committed.
Not only insane, but an impeachable offense, IMO.
If he did, he didn't stay 'caved' very long.
My memory of my Air Force days is that the officer corps was pretty much of a 'go along to get ahead' outfit, so it wouldn't surprise me too much if he did cave, or even volunteered to change his testimony to please the White House.
My inner cynic inclines me to believe that if he's speaking out now, it's because he can see the handwriting on the wall for the Obama administration and doesn't want to be caught in the crash.
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