Even Political Foes Cheer on Fired AmeriCorps Inspector General Walpin

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Another sad day for our country as our new king disposes someone who dares to fight corruption. This administration continues to provide disappointment on almost a daily basis. Yes change is certain. Progress is not.

Bob of CA 11:51AM July 01, 2009

Media Ignore Further Questions Over Obama-Fired Inspector Gen Walpin
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StewartIII of MD 8:46PM June 29, 2009

I am a physician and know Jerry Walpin. He is bright, honest and just the type of person we need to be looking out for the interests of the American people.
He wants a Congressional hearing during which he will testify under oath and those who fired him would be required to do so as well. The people can judge for themselves his mental status.
Write and or call your Senators and Representative and demand that Mr. Walpin get his hearing.

CHK of NC 10:01AM June 28, 2009

It's just like the Dems. to shut something down or someone up when the truth is coming out on something important the public has a right to know about. ACORN is about the worst (whatever they claim to be)....they were so scared they changed their name.....they should have changed it to "Chickens".

Jo G of GA 9:52AM June 26, 2009

Mr. Walpin was fired by the Obama administration for one simple reason. He was doing his job as Inspector General, noticed a misuse of funds by an Obama buddy, and was going to pursue an investigation into his activities. Obama saw this as a threat to pushing his agenda through and repaying of political favors for support that go him elected, and thus fired Mr. Walpin, removing opposition.
This is not the first time that President Obama has failed to obey the law, for just look at what he has done in his bailouts of the finacial industry, bailouts of the car companies, and even his bankruptcy of GM. Secured bondholders should have been the first to be paid by law, but he had favors to repay for the UAW.. He is able to disregard these things for he is the President, and it's his discretion. Let's not forget that the law about the IG was promoted and pased thanks to him.

Keir of DE 9:37AM June 26, 2009

I am so disgusted. This is not going to be corrected because there doesn't seem to be an organized fight against this INJUSTICE. How in the **** can so many laywers be in one place and not protect the laws. I am so sick of feeling helpless;like I am just watching a scene unfold that I can't do anything about. Walpin should not have to fight this on his own! We must start to look at situations like this and organize specific campaigns for those that stand up and need supporters. We must wrap our heads around the fact that we are all for one and one for all. Parties aside the action against Walpin is the defining question every AMERICAN should ask, should a President and a Government answer to the people for their actions?

ubabaddoggie of GA 6:25AM June 26, 2009

I am very happy that Mr Walpin has so many good and loyal friends to support him in clearing up his name; and then have those that persecuted him pay for their crimes.

annie of CA 10:58PM June 25, 2009

Since Mr. Walpin was not provided with 30 day notice and adequate reasons, why is this not illegal? The Justice Dept. should hold an inquiry on this matter...Oh, I forgot, it's Eric Holder as AG...nothing to see here, people, move right along..

sandy of NH 8:52PM June 25, 2009

If you rub shoulders with the buma and his wife, it's okay to cheat and steal taxpayer money. If you do your job honestly and you're not in the loop, you're booted.
Just who in the **** does he think he is?!? He is not the king of the land to make up laws as he goes along. Thank god Walpin is fighting back. For a while it seemed like no one would. They would just do as he says and back off into the shadows.
Think about it---great thought---buma finding out Walpin didn't take his phone call like a puppet. He said """NO""" and what a blow that must have been. I laugh thinking about it, for once someone spoke up to him and he must have been in shock. His little secret phone call (improper procedure) was being plasterd all over the media. Fit to be tied I'm sure. I still grin when I think of his reaction.
You go Walpin! More people should, perhaps then, someone will finally file impeachment papers for one of the many reasons he's already guilty of. Keep fighting back! Stand up for our rights!

Tom of NJ 8:47PM June 25, 2009