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    “Do as I say …”

    Posted on May 1, 2008 | Filed Under In My Opinion... 

    “…Not as I do”, the old saying goes. I’m not sure where it came from originally, but one could posit that someone like Will Rogers first applied it to an observation of our “elected representatives.” Makes sense to me. After all - have we not been hearing incessant warnings that we should “downsize” our cars for the sake of “energy conservation”? We don’t really NEED those big SUV’s, we hear. They waste gas, they put a burden on our roads because they weight too much, and … Al Gore doesn’t like them!!

    So in a classic case of the above saying, CBS News has filed a story on, well… just that … on the part of our esteemed elected Representatives. It is not at all surprising that every single one of the politicians mentioned in the expose are … wait for it! …. yes - Democrats. The very same asshats who complain most about you and me driving a “comfortable” vehicle that “meets our needs.” And WHO, you may reasonably ask, has the most to say about the bruhaha? Why, none other than the Mouth that Roared, Charlie Rangel! Dare I mention that the ones leasing - on our dome - the most expensive wheels are …. black? Well I guess I did, so tough shit. Fuckers.

    On YOUR Dime: Congressmen Lease Luxury Cars

    Little-Known But Exploited Loophole Allows Politicians To Drive, Maintain Expensive Cars, SUVs On Taxpayer Money

    Rep. Charles Rangel: ‘My Constituents Appreciate It’

    Pablo Guzman
    NEW YORK (CBS)

    You may not realize it, but members of the House of Representatives can lease a car and have it paid for by you — the taxpayer. And it’s not just the car, but gas, registration, insurance … the works.

    And as CBS 2 HD found out, there’s no limit on how much they can spend.

    Congressman Charles Rangel (black)was recently seen getting out of his Cadillac DeVille, which he leases for $774 per month. Then there was Congressman Jose Serrano, getting out of his Buick LaCrosse, which he leases for $317 per month. And how about this one: Congressman Gregory Meeks (black) was recently seen waiting for Congressman John Conyers (black) to step out of Meeks’ Lexus LS460, which Meeks leases for $998 per month.

    All those leases are picked up by taxpayers through a little-known program available only to members of the House of Representatives.

    You can probably just imagine the kind of reaction CBS 2 HD got from everyday citizens outside Meeks’ Jamaica, Queens office.

    “They should all drive cheaper cars, why not?” Richard Candelario said. “I mean, you know, they’re making the money. I mean, we shouldn’t pay for their cars.”

    Members of the House who choose to lease through the program have had a great deal of leeway. Congressman Anthony Weiner (NOT black) of Brooklyn, for example, leases a 2008 Chevy impala for $219/month. Congressman Ed Towns (black) of Brooklyn used to lease a Lincoln for $845 per month, but switched to a 2008 mini-SUV made by Lincoln, the MKX, which costs $715 per month.

    Rangel spoke to CBS 2 HD by phone about the seemingly extravagant expenses being racked up on the taxpayers’ dime:

    CBS 2 HD: “How would you answer those people who say, ‘Well, but it’s taxpayer money. Instead of $700 a month, could you find something for, say, $300 a month?’”

    Rangel: “I could probably find something for … one of those red cars and then I think my constituents would say, ‘With all the money that he gets, this is the respect he shows us?’”

    Earlier, Rangel released a statement, further addressing the issue.

    “When I’m in New York, my car is my office. I use it to conduct Congressional business. It really pleases me that (my constituents) appreciate driving in a comfortable car, especially the senior citizens,” Rangel said.

    “The car isn’t just a vehicle for getting around; it’s an important part of doing my job and my constituents appreciate it.”

    Taxpayers CBS 2 HD spoke with were not buying that rationale.

    “I drive a Toyota RAV and I feel that he could drive a Toyota RAV and probably lease it for $200,” taxpayer Cathy Kraut said.

    Of the 42 Congressmen in New Jersey and New York about a dozen participate in the leasing program.

    The U.S. Senate does not permit its members to lease cars with public money.

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