Was NOT paying his taxes one of the qualities Obama saw in Geitner when he chose him?

Question

The Senate Finance Committee revealed this week that Geithner failed to pay some $43,000 in federal self-employment taxes for four separate years – and only coughed up $26,000 of that debt when he was named Obama’s Treasury Secretary-designate in November. The brilliant and meticulous Geithner didn’t catch the lapses. The Internal Revenue Service and Team Obama’s vetters did.

Answer 1

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Barney Frank will give him a 'hand'.

Answer 2

But it's OK. Everybody does it. That's what Obama's media is telling us. Just wait until you go a year without paying your taxes though, what happens then?

Answer 3

I think the main thing Osama saw was a black man and didn't even look at his qualifications. Another indication this is going to be a long 4 years.

Answer 4

Isn't that all BHO hung out with foe 20 years thugs!

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Yes. B.O.'s all about abhorrent behavior

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Honesty certainly isn't one of them.

Answer 7

just another crook in the cabinet

Answer 8

yes and the ability to make..."simple" mistakes

Answer 9

And you never try to cheat yourself??