New Jersey Corruption UPDATE

Want an apartment in New Jersey? It will be costlier than it should be because of politicians who hold up promising developments to help their cronies.
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I first covered the hold-up about 3 years ago, after I confronted Edgewater, New Jersey mayor Michael McPartland.
"Are you on the take?" I asked at a town council meeting, after he'd ignored interview requests.
He never answered.
McPartland was accused of corruptly blocking an exciting new development of hundreds of waterfront apartments -- all to protect his powerful developer friend Fred Daibes.
He and other city council members lived in one of Daibes' buildings.
A lawsuit alleged that nearly 2,000 competing apartments were blocked by Daibes and the town council.
The mayor and council got aggressive, even at one point attempting to seize the competing developer's land using eminent domain. That was stopped in court.
Since my first reporting, a few things have changed. After the developer sued, claiming corruption, McPartland and the city council switched sides. The corruption suit was dropped, and the politicians agreed to approve most of the developer's proposed construction.
Sadly, the exciting development still remains unbuilt. That's because now a spa - with close connections to Daibes, according to the developer - has sued Edgewater, saying the council was not allowed to approve the development under duress of a corruption lawsuit.
Thanks to politicians, lawyers, and their cronies, beautiful waterfront property remains... a dump. Taxpayers, and renters, lose.

[@ThioJoe]

Disgusting, classic politicians. Glad you bring stuff like this to light

[@ADCC-qp2gk]

Unfortunately people don't care or pay attention to this all they do is flee the problem instead of trying to fight back against the problem

[@JOkERBIDEN]

He brings this stuff to light and what? Nothing happens, so what is he really accomplishing other than getting views?

[@musek5048]

but these NEW politicians saying things we like to hear are gonna be different! we promise!

[@lolxd69lol]

Love you ThioJoe ❤️

[@PeterNjeim]

Never thought I'd see ThioJoe on a Stossel video

[@bnbwhitezombie]

Instead of going legit, the mob just gets into politics.

[@gverhoeff39]

They learned it from the politicians !

[@freeto9139]

Dirty money is bi-directional ... You can't serve two masters; clearly, these politicians do not serve the good folks of their community!!

[@lukekelly9070]

You be supprised what you might see in certain suburbs

[@Trumptrain2024FJB]

Our Government is the new Mob!!!! Look at our cities every city ran by Democrats is a war zone!!!! Obama and Clinton's are worse than John Gotti and Capone put together!!!! Why isn't Hunter Biden in prison????? Ain't no way Biden won that dam election!!!!!!!! Trump 2024 drain the swamp

[@Foolish188]

@@Trumptrain2024FJB Our Government was run by the Mob!!! Why aren't Trump and his Grifter Children in Prison???

[@powercomm]

These are real criminals who should be in jail.

[@jackipark9659]

In the US, criminals roam around freely these days. No law can catch up with them. Thats why this country is in this mess. Not even in a 3rd world country corruption is this bad.

[@MindlessTube]

You realize everyone at the top is a criminal right? Only reason they there is because they the best at getting away with it.

[@prodigygalaxy9226]

Yes, a lot of corruption politicians needs to be held accountable

[@sigmund3413]

Too many bad people IN NJ. I have 1000 Chewbacca’s I will unleash to fight corruption in the Towns and cities.

[@isher__]

Jail? How about an address in the middle of the Hudson river instead.

[@stevewill3572]

They have a lawyer present at a simple council meeting, yeah they're totally innocent

[@Boogbama123]

These are criminal jerks no doubt but it is common that the city attorney is at every town meeting. The same goes for the county attorney at county commissioners meetings. Standard practice.

[@j.scottanderson4417]

Yes, the situation is disgusting but not for the reason you are suggesting. You will find the city/county legal counsel in just about every public meeting-for good reason. By itself, it does not indicate corruption. I am curious, however, when the counsel for the city pipes up to protect the mayor’s personal business and potentially act against the best interest of the city that hired him as counsel.

[@zool3904]

@@Boogbama123 I think that if it's common to have an attorney present at city council meetings, than it's common they are all corrupt

[@ZapDash]

@@zool3904 This is the most logical conclusion. I went to law school; the system has been coopted by the corrupt and many lawyers are only too happy to be complicit for a buck.

[@kennethalbert4653]

When the mayor's lawyer, at a public hearing, tells him not to answer a question..... GUILTY !

[@VideoArchiveGuy]

That's because if he answered yes, he would be admitting guilt. If he answered no, he would be perjuring himself on video.

[@thegrim418]

@@VideoArchiveGuy Sounds to me like the answer was yes then. The developer should have kept the lawsuit rolling and bankrupted him.

[@Animus7]

Without a doubt

[@utrak]

that was shady AF, it was like something out of a bad movie. Guilty!

[@josmeid4402]

@@VideoArchiveGuy I don't think it would be perjury. Politicians at these council meetings aren't usually under oath.

[@JeffreyBue_imtxsmoke]

Corruption in politics really isn't new. I just find it funny how they react when you confront these crooks to their face. They act like "you're" the asshole.

[@zrider100z]

He's the asshole because he doesn't let them make shady deals in the dark. Running their nice lives

[@neetpride5919]

The most egregious example of this phenomenon is definitely Nancy Pelosi

[@kylerjordan138]

@@neetpride5919 politicians in California in general. Or New York, they have corrupt politicians too

[@mikenkfalls]

I think you hit the nail on the head with that statement.

[@matthewschwartz6607]

Almost all of them are Republicans.

[@uncletaylorify]

New Jersey and corruption? That's like asking if the sky is blue.

[@HrHaakon]

I don't think it is in NJ, but you have a point... XD

[@classicpinball9873]

@@HrHaakon Edgewater, NJ. Definitely not in NJ

[@KevinP32270]

BOOM! lolol. reminds me of an episode of the SOPRANO'S lol.

[@abnoco]

I grew up in NJ and it was generally understood that nearly everything in the state had some level of corruption. Now that I’m older I realize it’s not just in NJ.

[@dustintacohands1107]

And sadly it’s gotten way worse lately I believe

[@robertsalasko3221]

Try Colorado, Hawaii, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, South Dakota, North Dakota, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Texas, Nevada, Alaska,... I am from New Jersey, born & raised, but unlike most from New Jersey I have lived out of the state for the last 30 years. No, NJ does not have a monopoly on corruption, but it does have a significantly greater level of corruption, more so than any other state (excluding California). This Mayor substantiates my assessment.

[@larrybethune3909]

Canada, India (British Raj), Europe It's everywhere. That's what power does to all but the very best of us.

[@jediknight38]

There's corruption in every state, amigo.

[@EattheApple666]

@@robertsalasko3221 They all think they are Tony Soprano.

[@SoloRenegade]

Stossel: "are you on the take?" politician: "your done." Me: " so that's a Yes."

[@karozans]

In the valley where I grew, the big farmers and local government got together and implemented water rights laws, which keeps smaller farmers from being able to expand their farms. You cannot put water on land that has never had it before. However, we all know the big farmers who implemented it, always expand their lands and my dad knows that they never had water rights before since he lived in the valley for about 65 years. Anytime a farmer expands his lands and puts water on land that has never had it before, no one ever tries to take him to court to make him stop. A couple years ago, another valley close by tried to do the same thing. One of the biggest farmers fought against it because he knew it would harm the smaller farmers. Since he went against it, no one else tried to push for it. Anyway, in the video Stossel says that after his report came out, the city planners push through all the other projects. In New Jersey, just like in the valley where I grew up, they are likely doing things that are highly illegal. Once Stossel's report came out, they allowed the projects through in order to keep the federal government from digging into their illegal activities. In the valley where I grew up, it is highly likely that the laws the implemented are unConstitutional, but no one around there is saying much of anything when they are broken, because it might open up a federal investigation and some politicians might go to jail for it.

[@barryallenflash1]

I've always found it interesting that when you "catch" someone doing something they're not supposed to be doing, ya know like criminal activities. They tend to NOT want to discuss those in public! They'd rather "talk about it somewhere in a wharehouse with their ARMED buddies." Ya know, "talk about it" (wink, wink, nudge, nudge). These are the stereotypical politicians that everyone thinks about when you say-DemoRat! Yep, it's THESE guys!!

[@user-nh3gu1ge3d]

EXACTLY

[@jimkolfaz7581]

Depends on your meaning of the word "take".

[@sumvs5992]

I'd understand if stossel had got it wrong and he got angry and started ridiculing stossel, but when you just go "well I don't have to answer it so shut up", yeah that's a bit (as my generation would say) "sus"

[@82394forrest]

Mafia never left jersey. They just got into politics.

[@barryallenflash1]

Honestly, they've BEEN in politics for years...who do you think pays for ALL their stuff, aside from tax payers of course...the mafia!!

[@Saratogan]

Tony Soprano would be proud.

[@bangryman100]

The Infographics Show on youtube has a Explanation of how the Mob is still around. I thi k it's called what happened to the mafia, or where are they now? Pretty much, they are still running things.

[@danman7903]

Sounds like Ontario

[@BabyCharlotteschannel]

Yep, now instead of being called the mafia, they're called politicians and paid on the book for a little bit of what they're stealing from US Good American People!

[@MFMP007]

They need to be held accountable for their corruption.

[@Hithere-ek4qt]

Dream on, Trump and his cronies have proved you can get away with anything. Money and power rule, the US is nothing but a banana republic, controlled by the super rich who keep the right and left fighting while they ransack the nation.

[@zachdillenger5468]

@@Hithere-ek4qt Now now don't forget to give Hillary and Joe their credit for showing corruption is perfectly fine.

[@dustintacohands1107]

@@Hithere-ek4qt you mean like Biden selling out to China??

[@jedishinobi9399]

Government wouldn't work with accountability... Country runs n survives on bull shit

[@williamjohn2910]

"he doesn't pay below market rent" that's right, he doesn't pay any rent!

[@markaveryjr7463]

It probably smells like a toxic waste dump

[@KevinP32270]

that's what I thought lol

[@inlettwister]

John, this has been New Jersey’s major problem with development for decades!! It’s all political!

[@UltraInstinctGoku69]

So are all the companies who are all progressive left wing hellholes. Capitalism doesn't work without regulation. Imagine what's happening today with this capitalistic indoctrination of children. But double it.

[@f__kyoudegenerates]

When the voter gets a say in your land it's not your land. It's socialism. It means it's publicly owned. The Collective.

[@dougmoore4653]

NY city is the same way.

[@Lightonahill25]

you mean it's all corrupt

[@swampypolitics9574]

All these companies and governments are In lockstep. They called trump the facist.. ha these places have been democrat ran for decades . When the corporations and government work together FOR THE STATE that's facism as coined by Mussolini. Its rampant corruption. This is what the left misses. They think ita racial when its really class. If your not in the political or corporate establishment class your fucked. Regardless of race

[@AlienRelics]

"...not with that objectionable tone..." Who knew politicians were so sensitive?

[@Trulywittatooly]

😂😂 thought the same thing

[@spaulding304]

It's sad to see as I age that the older adults seem more and more like children.

[@woodsrdr]

The "Objectionable tone" comment was used to project their own narrative in the written transcript. The only problem is there is video and audio evidence. Bill Burr has a great riff about a woman saying "No, stop it" during an intimate encounter and the context completely changing as her comments are read in court as opposed to the way she actually said them. It's akin to cops that always say things like "Stop resisting" when the video evidence clearly shows no resistance. It reminds me of the South Park "Oh my god! It's coming right for us" episode.

[@spaulding304]

@@woodsrdr precisely why social media is so horrendous! Communication is 90% body language and vocal tone and thats what is missing when you talk to someone through text. It's halfway near impossible to catch sarcasm and jokes. And people avoid the consequences of talking shit to someone's face. Video evidence is the best source of evidence but, testimonies without hard evidence will sometimes be accepted and taken as the truth as well. Ridiculous crumbling justice system.

[@AlienRelics]

@@woodsrdr Agreed. It is just a manipulation.

[@northernfoxtraveler9646]

It's just guilt, he doesn't want this brought out in the open, anyone who has his lawyer at council meetings is underhanded

[@noraarico1313]

John Stossel is wonderful reporting news that many fear to cover. He's doing it again and I thank him. We don't want to lose your patience, persistence, and perseverance, John.

[@Purfinex]

It's funny how upset they get when getting called out for being sellouts.

[@guyb6665]

It's probably because they know it's so rife they feel they're the one in a thousand that have to even attempt to explain themselves.

[@SC0UNDRE1]

More like part of the mob

[@canadianfirst8326]

That’s when you know you have them dead to rights

[@SirReptitious]

Selling out is 100% legal and can be ethical. As John bluntly asked them, this is about bribery which is illegal and unethical.

[@steverogers7601]

They’ll soon learn how to twist it up on you to avoid getting mad. When folks call Joe Rogan a liar, his fans use another defense to avoid seeming angry or defensive. They say: “well who wouldn’t sellout if they were offered $150 million dollars” or “wouldn’t you take that kind of money?!” I’m sure people like this mayor will soon start putting it on you for why they are the way they are.

[@RonRay]

This is the "John Stossel" that I remember. BTW, I'm 72 years old and remember _true journalism._

[@jeffeverhart8464]

20 20 😊

[@KM-pp4je]

It's very rare nowadays. Independent media outlets and journalists are by far the most honest. In 2014 the Smith Mundt Act was amended which resulted in propaganda being allowed to be used against US citizens.

[@comicbookninja5268]

Did ABC fire John Stossel back in the day?

[@Afurthyclays]

@@comicbookninja5268 Probably. I'm guessing they got real tired of John not wanting to tow their line of the usual garbage. You think you'd ever see an investigative piece like this on nbc, cbs, abc, cnn, etc. etc. etc?

[@bobjohn2000]

He still does this type of thing, you've been missing out!

[@hg2.]

"Nobody builds here but me." Thank you, Mr. Stossel.

[@johnecker4217]

Thank you John Stossel for being one of the few real investigating reporters that still asks real questions that make these politicians uncomfortable. It refreshing and enjoyable to watch you work. Thank you again 👍

[@mustang607]

"Are you on the take?" Most truly honest people would simply answer, "No." This politician consulted his lawyer.

[@tannerrich2388]

lol

[@anthonyluisi7096]

Touché 😂👍🏻

[@nrf2009]

Also, who brings their lawyer to city council meetings?

[@ghoulinthegraveyard399]

Or his lawyer is on the council, that would be rich.

[@barryallenflash1]

"are you on the take?" Oh, crap this guy's good! He's an informant and is gonna snitch on us! Now what?

[@-The-Stranger-]

This is the kind of thing that should be on nation news. Not the back and forth bickering nonsense we have.

[@MyIDIsNotAvailable]

Exactly!

[@SuperAWaC]

Things like this used to be on national news back when Stossel was on 20/20

[@thoughtsfromathenasreality]

Right! All the news is usually gossip about President Trump or covering up for Bidens blunders and political double talk that makes no sense!

[@freddykrueger8759]

Where is trump when you need him?2024😉🇺🇸

[@Notfound-pz2xu]

Then fund Stossel

[@Jacdoc2002]

I left Jersey 15 years ago. I’ve never been happier.

[@joshcx7]

Dabies is giving these politicians more money than other developers.

[@JasonSpitzMI50]

You mean possibly what they're making on their salary 🤔?

[@agnichatian]

Don't euphamize this by saying it's "political" - it's "Criminal" and should be treated as such.

[@kkww7707]

That's two words (Political and Criminal) seem the same to me

[@DJVARAO]

No politician is able to fully explain the true origin of his wealth.

[@neopabo]

@@DJVARAO Its basically legal insider trading. They don't even need to use corruption

[@insightdesignusa]

Where is CNN, MSNBC, Fox? Thank you John for being a great and honest reporter!

[@Catch22699]

They are to busy being race hustlers and fanning the flames of fear. Pathetic opinions NOT balanced “journalism”. A complete fiasco.

[@jaycalif8240]

I agree with your comment. Where is CNN MSNBC, & Fox ?

[@BLW777]

New Jersey is run by Democrats. The mainstream media runs defense for the Democrats, so you won't hear the truth from them.

[@ellohyou1859]

Thank you for this rare example of actual investigative journalism.. Keep pushing forward and continue exposing these disgusting, corrupt politicians....

[@jmbarr7424]

It’s disgusting how those in power have the control/power that they have to make subjective decisions to their benefit!!!

[@Wildcock23]

“Corruption?” “New Jersey?” NEVER 🙄

[@STho205]

Next well find it in New Orleans... Shocking.

[@estabblushed07]

Lol they only have a class in certain colleges across the country called "Hudson County and corruption".

[@VegetoStevieD]

I almost commented this, till I saw yours.

[@973newarkavelli9]

😂😂 look at the Newark mayors Before cory they where all corrupt

[@JackC5]

I love to see real journalism, it is very rare nowadays

[@cathyburkart9395]

Today's mainstream media is editorial. Very seldom the news is merely presented

[@just_a_turtle_chad]

This channel is libertarian Propaganda to brainwash people.

[@marlenetrainor8086]

@@just_a_turtle_chad dude you are the one troll I'll feed today. You seem to be everywhere! If you put that much energy into a REAL job you might get some self respect. Smh. Don't bother to reply, you got your 50 cent hit for the day

[@RAREFORMDESIGNS]

Project Veritas too.........

[@Afurthyclays]

@@just_a_turtle_chad You just can't stand it when people object to the democrat totalitarianism you hold in such high regard. Get bent, cultist. Go project somewhere else.

[@ninakosi7979]

Thank you Mr. Stossel for looking out for the small fry. God bless you.

[@Carey86]

Greedy businessmen and greedy, power hungry politicians are what’s wrong with the world today!! Glad to see SOME in the media still have the integrity to call them out!

[@webuser5950]

The mayor having legal counsel there should pretty much sum it up

[@showmemo3686]

Nah. It's common practice for legal counsel to be present at these meetings. That's not the nefarious part in this.

[@photog1529]

No...its normal for city council meetings to have an attorney present.

[@renkol123]

@@photog1529 Must only be in big cities. None of the places I've lived have legal counsel present unless that person is specifically there for something because you have to pay them to be present. Sounds like you guys live in corrupt places too......

[@photog1529]

@@renkol123 Nope. I'm on the city council in a town in Texas...there's always an attorney to ensure that statutes are followed correctly and to provide guidance/advice...not present for the personal interests of any council member or mayor.

[@cathyburkart9395]

Well said!

[@SabbathSOG]

This is what happens to a country before it dies. The corruption is everywhere.

[@jondrew55]

Right. Corruption in the US just started recently.

[@godfather7339]

remove cash, remove corruption.

[@neovenom9833]

@@jondrew55 "before it dies", usually takes 50-100 years.

[@WayneLynch69]

'ZACTLY!!' ALL of these $6 trillion federal programs this congress will pass through the hands of the "Hunter Bidens" of the government to enrich themselves/families/cronies. IT'S WHY they pass. 50 years of their inner-city constituents violent, uneducated socially handicapped, because their "programs" were NEVER intended to help them.

[@hrithikmta491]

@@godfather7339 if you remove cash you remove privacy, Cash is the only thing that is untraceable and can give you privacy, Technically an economy the size of the US is pretty good on the level of corruption when you compare it to countries like China, Russia, India etc But with the economy size of USA it can never be corruption free !

[@CommanderRiker0]

Finally an actual journalist. Please keep up the good work.

[@MichaelBrooksmsb400]

This is what real Journalism should be like! Excellent job exposing corruptions!

[@jennyk9748]

When I watch this I realize how little this type of journalism is done anymore. Thank you for continuing to fight the good fight, John.

[@skaye19]

I'm surprised they haven't arrested him like they do to Snowdon and Assange. You go against the powerful and they either put you in jail or you might get "in a car accident".

[@jirieskelinen5607]

@@skaye19 You do need a pretenese for arresting someone even if they actually have not done anything wrong.

[@ML-vj1vk]

It’s due to people getting news online and not buying subscriptions to local newspapers - cuts budget, less reporting and unable to report on local issues

[@StephenZ827]

@@ML-vj1vk not at all the news online is supported by advertisers same as before. Only now I can watch Stossel, anytime I want, pause, stop, rewind, and even share. The issue is the media is now owned by the likes of Google, KZbin, twitter, FB...etc...and they dictate what is and what can be. When you have media deciding a President can't have a platform or climate change is a fact and no longer a debatable subject, or did you have your second shot ....Age old problem, those at the top rule the rest

[@jirieskelinen5607]

@John Dunham that's crazy

[@sdanbewa]

When the mayor at a council meeting has to consult with his attorney before answering, that’s not a good sign

[@emriesq3096]

I'm a NJ lawyer and was involved in a lawsuit in Edgewater. My client bought an apartment in a building and the building was built very poorly. Guess who owned the building?

[@davidpreston3562]

Keep exposing the corrupt John!!! Great job!!!

[@jodaso]

That looks very bad. They didn’t even appear to have any shame. Worse, they seemed overly prepared to avoid accountability. Thank you for the update.

[@toorimakun]

@strike4able That WOULD be ideal..... but with information being controlled by big tech.... it is unlikely you will be able to reach even 1/4 the population and most of them will believe the "experts" that will surly "debunk" this as a "conspiracy theory"

[@VideoArchiveGuy]

They know they are accountable to no one, so you and your little KZbin audience can go (I think know how to end that statement.)

[@kalin6149]

I means it's NJ is anyone really that surprised? When was the last time you heard about a NJ politician and or figurehead who wasn't marred by some form of scandal?

[@DJdext]

Most feel untouchable and for the most part they are but it will catch up with them.

[@VideoArchiveGuy]

@Zutronic com One recent high profile politician tried; you can see what happened to him.

[@RJRussoVids]

In Jersey when politicians say, “No” they usually mean the envelope is not thick enough.

[@billm2065]

The envelope didn’t drop far enough underneath the table. Wink wink!

[@jwscott0811]

It's a lot deeper that we have to get rid of and put new people in the people on the board stink too it's like the dead fish in the sea that Jesus left that's what they all smell like from the top down bunch of stinking dead fish some of them even look like it

[@fntime]

New Jersey is a Mafia State!

[@edwelndiobel1567]

lol oh man I wish this wasnt true but it is.

[@EdMcCornhole]

Well I read a story that if developer and construction bids don't get accepted 2 guys in masks with bats show up to your house at night.

[@bran780]

Appreciate true investigative journalism. Thank you for the story.

[@briancnc]

And now Daibes was indicted yesterday with senator Menedez, par for the course!

[@timtrainage]

"Objectionable tone" John was cool and collected. His "tone" was totally fine

[@Wolverican]

His tone was factual. That's what they did'nt like about it.

[@buixrule]

The only reason it's objectionable is because it's true.

[@brooksdamron4317]

Haha! Yes, when he said that, in my mind I thought, WHAT!?!?! Corrupt liars quickly become Gaslighters when called out for their corruption.

[@coatknight]

Like tone is a reason not to answer a question at a "public" meeting. So much for "public" meeting when no one else is allowed to attend or hear the questions.

[@bobbywilliams9203]

Childish diversion tactic (no one was fooled and facts don't care about feelings).

[@bryanb.386]

"New Jersey" and "corruption" in the same sentence is just redundant.

[@tomaszwida]

same goes for other 49 states.... the corruption is everywhere. as long as u have big businesses running ur country politicians are just a face u put on a corruption.... the master minds are behind that face

[@joego7924]

Where's Chris Christie?

[@matthewschwartz6607]

Bridgegate rings a few bells, too.

[@Jeff-vr8ov]

Wrong! NJ ranks only about in the middle of the pack for corruption among the states. Get an education.

[@alect5953]

@@Jeff-vr8ov New Jersey doesn't rank middle. NJ, NY, MD, MA, CA and OR are the most corrupt states in the nation.

[@TheCrazyBarn]

Thank you John!!! Dont ever stop!!! Keep up the good work exposing the corruption!!!

[@chanman201]

I live right next to Edgewater. I'm glad there are journalists putting pressure on people locally.

[@drjohnmaroy]

I gave up late last year on NJ, sold my house this spring, and moved to FL - my wife and I could not be happier.

[@tihspidtherekciltilc5469]

@z borg Same here. New Hampshire sucks.

[@hyacinth4368]

God bless you, best wishes.

[@bobe3250]

Why? Because FL doesn't have corrupt politicians?

[@tihspidtherekciltilc5469]

@@bobe3250 Not nearly as bad as NJ. Watch John Stossel's recent short video. He's lucky he's not in a barrel.

[@vernlochtefeld1626]

Just don’t go to FL and vote for “progressive” politicians especially democraps or FL will look like NJ in no time.

[@Axtrosity]

“Certainly not with that tone” WTF he asked politely. These politicians should be impeached ASAP

[@JennyEverywhere]

Yeah, that tone where he actually dares to speak, in English, at all, while breathing. Can't have a tone like THAT here. Dovresti essere uno stunod per non dirlo in italiano corretto. Non baciarmi, non baciarmi.

[@helmholtzthemulewatson4763]

Your suppose kneel and address them with proper honors. "My lords....

[@brucemeierbachtol9289]

These politicians should be prosecuted. There, I fixed it for you.

[@helmholtzthemulewatson4763]

@@brucemeierbachtol9289 The prosecutor is getting his cut and will use the story to push for a raise.

[@RickyGuterson]

Unfortunately that won't work. The whole system is corrupt af. I probably sound like a phycopath but the fact is that multiple 3'×6'×6' holes in the ground is the only way to end the corruption outright. The American Revolution isn't finished yet...

[@DarkSpaceMarine]

Politicians like them need to be discarded.

[@teesthoughts6717]

Thank you!!!

[@dustybrown1482]

“Politicians are for sale and someone always makes the purchase, but you and I can not afford it and our democracy is worthless” Tom M.

[@spaulding304]

Love it. Best today.

[@9HighFlyer9]

HOG for life

[@barryallenflash1]

If SOMEONE has a LOT of money, ANY politician can be bought. There is NO democracy in THIS town, it's the town board's way....or "get outta town way"!!

[@jaceebrynne49]

Love him! A true wordsmith.... one of my favorite of his lyrics "ou can't cancel me...I walked through hell in open sandals drinking gasoline."

[@STANBUSH]

The elevated sense of self importance displayed by government officials on a regular basis is truly astounding

[@markh.6687]

There's a prosecuting attorney who tried to get the FCC to force the local media to stop reporting the truth about her recently, claiming there was no 1st Amendment right to do so. There was some small-town alderman/selectman who "ordered" the media to stop talking about him (that ended well). Chicago's black/female/lesbian mayor recently caused an uproar when she announced she would only talk to "journalists of color" on her 2nd year anniversary as mayor and her "achievements" (rampant crime, trashed budget, revolving door Mayor's Office staff, etc.). She's still trying to justify what she said.

[@Sugarsail1]

politics attracts the worst of the worst narcissists.

[@jasondashney]

@@Sugarsail1 Elections are literally a popularity contest where the winner gets money and power. It's full of corrupt narcissists? I'm shocked.

[@Afurthyclays]

Not that they care, but if only these politicians could catch a glimpse of what we TRULY thought of them..... That our nation would be far better off, if they were napping underground!

[@MustangWriter]

Thanks for the UPDATE Mr. Stossel. I remember when you first reported on this. Been a fan of yours for awhile now. Glad to see REAL journalism isn't completely gone and there's still hope.

[@gotthumbs2235]

The Mayor should be investigated for Not reporting the "Gift in kind" income he receives regarding the discounted rent. Just get the average rent in that building to see if it's on the same level as others. It's NJ...so not surprised really.

[@LRRPFco52]

One of the only journalists actually doing investigative pieces.

[@realfoodcures]

James O’Keefe and Andy Gno are also doing great work. Hence, they are attacked.

[@jkwfo]

thats why he's not in the MSM anymore

[@studdruppo]

Tucker Carlson?

[@LRRPFco52]

@@studdruppo Tucker Carlson isn’t allowed to do any investigative pieces against corporate sponsors, who are mainly big Pharma, auto, insurance, and the list of corporate donors who finance Congressrat campaigns. He’s excellent at agitating the audience in a cool and controlled manner, but it will never be against the top-tier manipulators of information in the US. Since Trump is the only President who went after prescription drug pricing, all the big Pharma corporate whore sugar daddies launched a daily assault on Trump’s Presidency, and you never heard a single story about how he was at least flattening drug prices with his HHS Directors every year. Every single corporate network is nothing but an ad agency for the sponsors. Create fear, sell products. That’s their jobs.

[@jamesmontgomery9464]

i'll never understand how it is that a journalist without the backing of a MSM corporation can break so many stories, while MSM with all their money and "sources" can't investigate possible news stories, instead use their time and resources revealing that a president likes McDonalds and ketchup on his steak.

[@TheWizardGamez]

The mayor not answering is worse than him simply saying no, especially for the rent question

[@Stryker218]

Should be illegal for a public offical to not answer a question, we vote them in to talk and represent us not to hide behind lawyers

[@NoOne-gk8go]

I was thinking the same especially his lawyer telling him not too.

[@heikkipalola6760]

His lawyer did the right thing cause hes a lawyer but the politician deinitely did not

[@johnbalogna803]

@@Stryker218 vote them out

[@RedShnow]

It might be perjury to say no

[@Thomas-gz9kt]

Keep up the fantastic work Mr. Stossel

[@ericnavarre4255]

Mr Stossel how does one go about removing corrupt politicians from office?

[@dr.vanhellsing]

This is corruption front and center, and of course they aren’t able to answer the question because they would face criminal charges.

[@johnnylira3312]

Nah. Stossel is just forcing right wing propaganda.

[@markfreeman4727]

they didn't even try to lie, they tried to get him to stop talking

[@WaspLife]

@@johnnylira3312 How is it propaganda?

[@scorafent]

@@johnnylira3312 lol. You call this propaganda? Stossel is also a libertarian, not a conservative.

[@johnnylira3312]

@@WaspLife He is using the problems occurring in NJ and redirecting it back to being pro business and tickie dickie down economics. Propaganda from Stossel in a nut shell.

[@seanr6102]

Stossel is the man. It’s sad that I get a nostalgic feeling when seeing investigative journalism as it’s no longer common place.

[@spaulding304]

Makes me feel like a child in the 90s again when I was too careless, watching journalism on TV briefly. Now, it's just too blatantly obvious that corruption is the #1 problem America faces. That's why we have race riots, hyper-inflation, a growing beast across the Pacific, taxation to hell, a media propaganda machine, censorship, involvement in foreign wars, and 1,000 more pages full bullshit stemming from corruption. The fact, even if it were a single percent of people, believe and trust that the government no matter the party is doing the right thing is moronic and has their eyes sewn shut.

[@pammiasmr9068]

I miss real journalism, unbiased.

[@boom78]

Stossel is amazing. Follow him on twitter too.

[@FRN2013]

Good investigative journalists like Project Veritas get hauled to court by the likes of Kamala Harris. She becomes Vice President, while PV stays mired in court battles. This is the USA in 2021.

[@mikeh3559]

Project veritas. James okeefe maybe the most hated man in america by Main Stream News because he exposes the truth. Even wikipedia entry is boldly stated lies not even spin but direct lies. Wiki is public entry. Wiki is "point of view".

[@roberw3370]

Bravo John, God Bless you!!!!

[@CassandraRidenhour]

I've never been to a city council meeting where the mayor brought his personal attorney? That speaks volumes right there.

[@t.b.a.r.r.o.]

When you can't even deny the question with a simple, "No."

[@EddyOver9000]

Pretty much shows the high possibility that they are corrupt

[@mjdamato]

Exactly! The fact that they don't answer with an emphatic "No" to questions to being corrupt says volumes.

[@barryallenflash1]

They were caught-hand in the cookie jar, pants down, gun in their hand, BLOOD on their hands, etc. When you CAN'T even answer the question!! smh

[@gregoryeverson741]

if he said NO, he can get in trouble for lying, cuz its on the record

[@mjdamato]

@@gregoryeverson741 To be honest, that really doesn't make sense. If he is actively engaged in corruption, then lying about it is not a concern. Sort of like putting up "gun free" zones thinking they will stop somebody intent on committing a crime with a firearm.

[@john90430]

These guys could be characters on The Sopranos.

[@JesusChrist2000BC]

They based characters off the Sopranos from people like these clowns.

[@brianmurphy6480]

They certainly appear to heavily indulge in pasta-based foods...

[@factsmatter4030]

@@JesusChrist2000BC EXACTLY

[@jkirk1626]

@@brianmurphy6480 More like kosher.

[@tonysoprano5580]

We all might as well be criminals at this point. It's all a big fucking joke as it is.

[@macioluko9484]

Simply great reporting!

[@ohfingers5194]

Thank you John for all you do, especially like this NJ report. I'm born and raised in NJ but have move out of state because it has become a terrible shadow of what it once was

[@jeremyfleming2164]

He's got some balls that John Strossel. Confronting basically the mofia to their face. the world needs more men like him.

[@jeremyfleming2164]

@Brad1156 100% 👍🏻

[@Nope145]

“ And the dump remains a dump.” - this message has been sponsored by the Edgewater New Jersey welcoming committee.

[@fp5495]

That Sojo spa though is off the charts.

[@octoberdays2434]

Pampered U.S politicians. They think they are untouchable

[@comment6864]

Sometimes better a dumb than a jungle

[@octoberdays2434]

@@comment6864 .. Sound's like a Joe Biden comment.

[@comment6864]

@@octoberdays2434 How do you figure that?? Biden is the one that wants to stick the most people onto every square acre of this country. I say you already have your city jungles with the high rises, let the small towns be. Stuffing more people in overwhelms schools and increases crime

[@garygarza9074]

A politician is a politician. Crooks at every level.

[@Chris-by1su]

Excellent background work figuring these details. I wish more people were like you and just presented information.

[@floobertuber]

"Shortly after that, the mayor and the councilmen did change their policy" Yeah... suddenly realizing there's even a slight chance that you're going to wind up in prison, can do that to your thought process.

[@MenCanNotBeWomen]

yerp cats outa of the bag so they are now covering their tracks.

[@cynthiatucker2147]

But the dump remains a dump. And the law suit by the other gentleman was dropped? 🤦‍♀️

[@nightshadowon]

Sometimes when the lawyers say "don't answer" it is because your questions are factual. Way to go John Stossel! They didn't answer but they squirmed.

[@keenanrice2612]

No answer is an answer.

[@YoYo-gt5iq]

Excellent reporting. You are truly doing a service to this town.

[@SpooxyCowboy1911]

It’s hard to pocket money that’s isn’t getting taxed. That’s why

[@fayegregg8199]

"A good lawyer never asks a question that he doesn't already know the answer". Right on John Stossel!

[@elmiguel6725]

Very true Faye 👍

[@t_c5266]

The fact that he needs legal council to answer that question means he's guilty. Plain and simple.

[@generalzod7959]

True dat.

[@proehm]

Or not very smart (or both...) "I'm running for this office on the platform of 'I refuse to answer on the grounds that I might incriminate myself'."

[@Micloren]

Lol no it doesn’t. It’s called don’t risk misspeaking or incriminating yourself in the slightest. That’s why most lawyers suggest you never respond to police questioning (of any degree).

[@WaspLife]

​@@Micloren As a public figure and elected official, you shouldn't have to hide behind an attorney when questioned about policies that directly affect your constituents. Sure, he has a right against self-incrimination, but if it *would* incriminate him, he should not even be in that position of power.

[@wannawatchu66]

legal *counsel*

[@chad_is_here]

Thank you for exposing these weasels John stossel🤴

[@chomper4x4]

God Bless you John Stossel !

[@swampypolitics9574]

He never should have dropped the lawsuit. That was a buy out

[@robertm.9515]

My guess is it became moot and therefore the courts couldn't rule on it.

[@cuddlemuffin.9545]

My guess would be that it would cost him too much since he's already lost enough money. He sent a message already

[@swampypolitics9574]

@@cuddlemuffin.9545 nah. It's called corruption. Things like this only keep going. Because the court is on the take. He took a deal most likely. You can build if you drop the suit otherwise wr will bleed you dry

[@cuddlemuffin.9545]

@@swampypolitics9574 yep, that's exactly what I meant. If he went on legal fees, lawyers and the court will bleed him out of his money

[@swampypolitics9574]

@@cuddlemuffin.9545 ah gotcha

[@McVaio]

"We don't like your tone" - well we don't like your corruption either.

[@Denza.]

Thank u for doing the Good Work!

[@jwboll]

Great job John. I love how you made them squirm. It was an epic "Oh crap, he knows!" moment.

[@mdorn6592]

The answer in the simplest form: Yes. Crooked, corrupt, on the take, compromised...take your pick...time to kick these crooks to the curb (or a jail cell). Keep shining a light on this corruption

[@RickyGuterson]

It's currupt all the way from cops to the courts. Only way is to off them all like the Russian people did to the royals 100 years ago.

[@DutchStar]

Meanwhile the FBI is chasing down someone’s grandparents that were near the capital on Jan 6th.

[@chrizzle6140]

Wanna end the investigation Just tell the fbi his grandparents are hiding in hunters laptop. Lol

[@charlesparent-spioneck9928]

People that were at the insurrection need to be held accountable, they tried to overthrow democracy. Stop it. Both groups need to get in jail

[@pnwghost]

@@charlesparent-spioneck9928 Propagandist sheep.

[@devydraper4166]

@@charlesparent-spioneck9928 And the people who stormed the Rotunda during the Kavanaugh hearings were doing what, exactly?

[@dkrink3]

@@charlesparent-spioneck9928 The people that tried to overthrow the government and succeeded are called demoncrats.

[@daverobinson1574]

Thank you John for kicking their tail! God bless you and your family John.

[@suzakukururugi6613]

Good job John, the power of true journalism

[@George-ph6qo]

Who says the Mafia isn't still active? The responses were straight out of the " Godfather " saga Hey Luigi, see if we got a spare horse.

[@Kunfucious577]

Exactly. All the government did was take up their rackets. The lotto and taxes are just numbers and extortion with smile.

[@kimiknows]

@@Kunfucious577 The lottery is a poor tax.

[@tallrobshortpants7190]

Does Stossel have a horse named “Khartoum”?

[@barryallenflash1]

I like how every time John asked a question they both had to whisper to each other before they'd respond. John-"are you on the take" 2 guys-"we gotta get rid a dis guy, he's asking too many questions." (said in a whisper) John-"is it true that you guys"......(gets cut off) 2 guys-"just a minute....(said in a whisper) let me call vinnie, they'll never find his body." "okay, you're done here. John-"you didn't answer any questions." 2 guys-"you can sit down, you're done!" (in a whisper)"vinnie's in the parking lot, he's gonna take care a dis guy."

[@illiniwood]

Oh, organized crime is very much alive in the U.S.! Just ask the drug cartel coming across the border. They know not to mess with the American mafia.

[@benalor1973]

Having read the chapter in Burton Folsom's book "New Deal or Raw Deal" about the IRS and corruption. This feels like a normal day in New Jersey.

[@just_a_turtle_chad]

This channel is just a bunch of Capitalist Propaganda

[@justinnolan966]

@@just_a_turtle_chad honest reporting = capitalism. Said with no sense of irony.

[@redram5150]

Jersey is a cesspit. We’d be better off if it slid under the ocean

[@Rex_Racer]

@@just_a_turtle_chad I don’t think you know what “propaganda” means. Truth isn’t propaganda.

[@San_Deep2501]

@@just_a_turtle_chad If exposing corruption is a "Capitalist propaganda", then let it be. If you don't like the content, you can just happily fuq off...

[@situated4]

Tony Soprano even thinks this is over the top.

[@americanfreedomgone9352]

Great job Stossel your a true report investigating the real stories that have major affects!!

[@YodaSmokes]

I would have been so mad at those people not answering my questions. That’s what makes stossel the professional I guess.

[@randomchannelname24]

yeah he is showing godlike professionalism

[@trixiemcfly8584]

They shouldn't have the option to dismiss questions from reporters or the general public, and they should be heavily criticized and scrutinized when they try to.

[@theripper121]

Sometimes silence speaks volumes

[@reedwright301]

Yeah, and they still had a problem with his “tone.”

[@Boosted98gsx]

That's what they count on, you getting irate so they can throw you out. That's how this racket works. Keeps them isolated and away from the people they're screwing over.

[@DonaldBlake287]

You’re lawyer telling you not to answer a question means answering the question will incriminate you....so sure as shit those council members are on the take.

[@gregoryeverson741]

how do politicians get away with this shit?

[@iwontreplybacklol7481]

@@gregoryeverson741 because WE the PEOPLE have let them. To become free from the tyrants, you first MUST be labeled a traitor.

[@gregoryeverson741]

@@iwontreplybacklol7481 the problem is "you get sacked if there are to few to resist, only when there are many can you rise" gregory s. everson 2021@

[@Artist-Songwriter]

Love you Stossel….keep it up bro

[@lukemelone2197]

The mayor is 1000% paying below market rate. I have a former coworker who worked at the Alexander who told me the EXACT RENT he is paying for his unit and market price for similar units at the time he purchased his and the date she told me that information

[@winginitwithjohn8451]

When you hit the target, this is how a corrupt politician reacts. Clearly you struck a nerve.

[@barryallenflash1]

He might as well have just come out and said-"aww man, you got us!" With the look and pause, he just admitted guilt!

[@dank2265]

Boy the behaviour at the meeting sure says a lot

[@freeto9139]

Creepy! Wormy political cronies doing their little worm dance ... Someone put them back in the bottle (mezcal), please 🐛

[@pamelapainter3195]

I was pretty confused. Was the guy on the council so corrupt that he has to have his lawyer sit beside him every where he goes or was he a member of the council too?

[@dank2265]

@@pamelapainter3195 it seems to be both.

[@maryperez6169]

Just keep being a thorn in their side! Bless you

[@marymccarthy2533]

Thanks for trying to get this corruption out to the public.