Unbelievable case of a Democrat mayor accused of bribery and corruption who has now been arrested by the FBI.

Trips to Vietnam, Thailand part of the story.

https://www.nbcnews.com/now/video/oakland-mayor-thao-s-home-raided-by-fbi-and-other-federal-agencies-213388357814

https://oaklandside.org/2026/07/28/blackmail-bribes-oakland-corruption-trial-sheng-thao-duong/

The Federal Bureau of Investigation, along with agents from the Internal Revenue Service and United States Postal Inspection Service, raided Thao's home on June 20, 2024 as part of a corruption investigation.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheng_Thao

Thao is not a Republican name.

25 minutes ago, JerryM said:

The Federal Bureau of Investigation, along with agents from the Internal Revenue Service and United States Postal Inspection Service, raided Thao's home on June 20, 2024 as part of a corruption investigation.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheng_Thao

It appears there have been a number of arrests of Democrat politicians and activists:

Heidi Byrick and the SPLC (1:15 - 4:19): Former head of the Southern Poverty Law Center's intelligence project, Heidi Byrick, was arrested for an alleged scheme involving funneling donor money through shell companies to various extremist groups, including those linked to the Charlottesville rally.

Sylvia Luke and Hawaii Officials (4:20 - 6:26): Hawaii's Lieutenant Governor Sylvia Luke and four other officials were indicted on 12 felony counts, including bribery and conspiracy related to COVID-19 relief funds involving businessman Toby Solidum.

Sheng Thao in Oakland (6:27 - 8:10): Former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao is facing federal bribery, conspiracy, and fraud charges. Prosecutors allege a "pay-to-play" scheme involving recycling contracts and no-show jobs for her partner.

https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4391660/posts

Former mayor. She's not mayor anymore. Hasn't been mayor for two years.

Because in Democrat run cities they root corruption out.

Unlike in Washington DC where Republicans look the other way for Donnie's pay to play schemes, like getting "donations" to his various charity ballroom funds for the orphanage.

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Just now, SiSePuede419 said:

Because in Democrat run cities they root corruption out.

Well, no. It was the FBI, so federal agencies that rooted out this Democrat corruption.

25 minutes ago, NanLaew said:

Thao is not a Republican name.

Of course not, the chances of coming across a republican in Oakland is near null.

It strikes me as being both odd and ridiculous for a Trump supporter to discuss corruption on any level, as it pertains to any politician, anywhere.

Trump is the most corrupt president in American history by a hundredfold, and yet you choose to ignore that even though he's transparent about his transactional nature, and willingness to skirt any and all ethical boundaries to enrich himself and his family.

20 minutes ago, novacova said:

Of course not, the chances of coming across a republican in Oakland is near null.

That's affirmative. What you're witnessing is the civic intellectual knowledge of the international left.

3 minutes ago, spidermike007 said:

It strikes me as being both odd and ridiculous for a Trump supporter to discuss corruption on any level, as it pertains to any politician, anywhere.

Trump is the most corrupt president in American history by a hundredfold, and yet you choose to ignore that even though he's transparent about his transactional nature, and willingness to skirt any and all ethical boundaries to enrich himself and his family.

Agree......the irony is breathtaking.

49 minutes ago, Cameroni said:

It appears there have been a number of arrests of Democrat politicians and activists:

Heidi Byrick and the SPLC (1:15 - 4:19): Former head of the Southern Poverty Law Center's intelligence project, Heidi Byrick, was arrested for an alleged scheme involving funneling donor money through shell companies to various extremist groups, including those linked to the Charlottesville rally.

Sylvia Luke and Hawaii Officials (4:20 - 6:26): Hawaii's Lieutenant Governor Sylvia Luke and four other officials were indicted on 12 felony counts, including bribery and conspiracy related to COVID-19 relief funds involving businessman Toby Solidum.

Sheng Thao in Oakland (6:27 - 8:10): Former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao is facing federal bribery, conspiracy, and fraud charges. Prosecutors allege a "pay-to-play" scheme involving recycling contracts and no-show jobs for her partner.

https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4391660/posts

Todd Blanche has got a monumental task at hand. Convicting Dem corruption so optically obvious in a Dem jurisdiction.

@ Cameroni,Thanks for exposing the corruption that the MSM refuses to spend significant time on.

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1 hour ago, JerryM said:

The Federal Bureau of Investigation, along with agents from the Internal Revenue Service and United States Postal Inspection Service, raided Thao's home on June 20, 2024 as part of a corruption investigation.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheng_Thao

Jeez, Phuket girl must be with the old Austrian, because OP can't stop trolling

Yet another piece of corruption.

Wasn't there also some Democratic Senator(?) imprisoned for having gold bars in his closet related to him receiving bribes, or something?

Who was in charge of the FBI in 2024?

12 minutes ago, The Oracle said:

Yet another piece of corruption.

Wasn't there also some Democratic Senator(?) imprisoned for having gold bars in his closet related to him receiving bribes, or something?

Who was in charge of the FBI in 2024?

Yes, that was Bob Menendez, who was indeed caught with gold bars in his house. What a corruption in the American political landscape. Good to see Trump cleaning this up, these Democrats are shameless.

"Heidi Byrick and the SPLC (1:15 - 4:19): Former head of the Southern Poverty Law Center's intelligence project, Heidi Byrick, was arrested for an alleged scheme involving funneling donor money through shell companies to various extremist groups, including those linked to the Charlottesville rally"

Manufacturing a crisis. If ya can't find what your rooting out pay some people !

This is a perfect example of the Marxist activity when they say "by all means necessary"

3 minutes ago, riclag said:

"Heidi Byrick and the SPLC (1:15 - 4:19): Former head of the Southern Poverty Law Center's intelligence project, Heidi Byrick, was arrested for an alleged scheme involving funneling donor money through shell companies to various extremist groups, including those linked to the Charlottesville rally"

Manufacturing a crisis. If ya can't find what your rooting out pay some people !

This is a perfect example of the Marxist activity when they say "by all means necessary"

I think Beirich had an affair with someone who was sent to infiltrate some extremist groups, and funded him. To see her now go down for funding extremists groups is delicious beyond belief.

"The indictment alleges that between 2007 and 2023, more than $4 million in donated funds were secretly funneled to people who infiltrated or were associated with violent extremist groups. Prosecutors said some of the money was used for recruiting new members and purchasing Ku Klux Klan robes and materials for cross-burning ceremonies."

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/former-splc-official-charged-in-justice-departments-broader-criminal-case-against-group

She's still getting preferential treatment though, the prosecution declined to imprison her. Unbelievable.

"In ankle cuffs and wearing a red T-shirt, Beirich made her initial court appearance for a bond hearing in Riverside, California, Wednesday afternoon. She did not enter a plea and U.S. Magistrate Judge David T. Bristow ordered her to surrender her passport and appear in court in Alabama within two weeks.

The judge released Beirich on her own recognizance after prosecutors declined to file a request for detention."

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/former-splc-official-charged-in-justice-departments-broader-criminal-case-against-group

Where did Beirich, an academic, get 4 million USD from? Must be lucrative work to be a "hate-group expert".

Edited August 14Aug 14 by Cameroni

1 hour ago, SiSePuede419 said:

Because in Democrat run cities they root corruption out.

Thank you for the comedic relief.

46 minutes ago, spidermike007 said:

It strikes me as being both odd and ridiculous for a Trump supporter to discuss corruption on any level, as it pertains to any politician, anywhere.

Trump is the most corrupt president in American history by a hundredfold, and yet you choose to ignore that even though he's transparent about his transactional nature, and willingness to skirt any and all ethical boundaries to enrich himself and his family.

It's odd to me that you're upset about someone sharing a link regarding Democratic corruption. The Democratic Party has a long history of corruption, yet many, including you, seem to ignore it.

46 minutes ago, spidermike007 said:

It strikes me as being both odd and ridiculous for a Trump supporter to discuss corruption on any level, as it pertains to any politician, anywhere.

Trump is the most corrupt president in American history by a hundredfold, and yet you choose to ignore that even though he's transparent about his transactional nature, and willingness to skirt any and all ethical boundaries to enrich himself and his family.

You must not forget that Sheng Thao literally sold political favours for money. There is of course no evidence of Trump doing the same. So whatever corruption you think Trump engaged in, and feel free to post evidence, it is not comparable to what Sheng Thao did.

Sylvia Luke and Hawaii Officials (4:20 - 6:26): Hawaii's Lieutenant Governor Sylvia Luke and four other officials were indicted on 12 felony counts, including bribery and conspiracy related to COVID-19 relief funds involving businessman Toby Solidum.

That's spot on. The Dems are developing quite the reputation on this,where haven't we seen COVID relief funds being fraudulently used under single party rule,Minnesota.

3 minutes ago, Cameroni said:

You must not forget that Sheng Thao literally sold political favours for money. There is of course no evidence of Trump doing the same. So whatever corruption you think Trump engaged in, and feel free to post evidence, it is not comparable to what Sheng Thao did.

Hey mate, welcome back to the threads. Another international leftist brazenly inclined to deflect from the thread topic. You'll find this happening more often since you've been absent.

Edited August 14Aug 14 by riclag

14 minutes ago, temuFarang said:

It's odd to me that you're upset about someone sharing a link regarding Democratic corruption. The Democratic Party has a long history of corruption, yet many, including you, seem to ignore it.

Not at all I consider both parties to be absolutely sold out and morally corrupt. During the 20 years that Clinton, Obama, and Biden were president I never stopped criticizing their policies I see very few of that coming from Republicans these days and I guess that's my point.

1 hour ago, Cameroni said:

Well, no. It was the FBI, so federal agencies that rooted out this Democrat corruption.

So you admit that the Democratic mayor wasn't arrested by the FBI, it was the former mayor who is no longer the mayor, LOL.

Unlike Donald Trump, who is still President and the FBI is pretending there's none.

So, former mayor arrested in a second tier Democratic city and the President of a top tier country is allowed to grift unabated.

Yeah, that's probably why Republicans are going to lose this November. Because of people like you who suck up to criminals. 😀

1 hour ago, Cameroni said:

Well, no. It was the FBI, so federal agencies that rooted out this Democrat corruption.

Ahem, and who runs the Justice Dept? I'm not saying there's not good reason--how could I know--but the current admin will jump on Dems any chance it gets.

Face it. There's corruption on both sides.

20 minutes ago, unblocktheplanet said:

Face it. There's corruption on both sides.

I keep getting called a maga for saying this.

13 minutes ago, blaze master said:

I keep getting called a maga for saying this.

Well only a die-hard MAGA person will have a hard time admitting that, most of my Democrat friends will easily admit that both parties are morally bankrupt. It's a form of major denial if you can't at least go that far.

Oftentimes when somebody tries to engage me in political talk the first thing I will say is let me make something perfectly clear. I feel like every Democrat at the national level is a $35 hooker and every Republican at the national level is a $50 hooker. Okay Trump might be a $75 hooker. If we can both agree on that then we can have a discussion.

Edited August 14Aug 14 by spidermike007

3 minutes ago, spidermike007 said:

Well only a die-hard MAGA person will have a hard time admitting that, most of my Democrat friends will easily admit that both parties are morally bankrupt. It's a form of major denial if you can't at least go that far.

Oftentimes when somebody tries to engage me in political talk the first thing I will say is let me make something perfectly clear. I feel like every Democrat at the national level is a $35 hooker and every Republican at the national level is a $50 hooker. Okay Trump might be a $75 hooker. If we can both agree on that then we can have a discussion.

Ive said so many times on here they are all corrupt. The level is not important. The fact that they all are is the issue.

10 hours ago, Cameroni said:

Where did Beirich, an academic, get 4 million USD from? Must be lucrative work to be a "hate-group expert".

I don't know that anyone claims it was HER money.

The superseding indictment against Dr. Beirich is still under seal. She is likely the person referenced in the original indictment as Employee-2

Edited August 14Aug 14 by JerryM

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Republican corruption?

What corruption? 😀

39 minutes ago, SiSePuede419 said:

New White House ballroom renderings reveal gilded hall, droneport

Republican corruption?

What corruption? 😀

Might as well argue with a bag of hammers than trying to show a trump supporter how corrupt their dear Donald is lol 😂