"Republican Family Values" We have another winner!

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The White House announced that President Bush is nominating California billionaire Roland E. Arnall to be ambassador to the Netherlands. Said White House spokeswoman Erin Healy: "The president . . . feels Mr. Arnall is well qualified for the position. He had a long career in the private sector and has contributed a great deal to his community."

You bet he is! What a sweet guy! A true Republican!

On the same day of the announcement, the company Roland controls, Ameriquest Mortgage Co., set aside $325 million for a possible settlement of allegations of predatory lending tactics in 30 states.
In depositions, Ameriquest customers have alleged that they were conned into high rates, their incomes were overstated, appraisers overvalued their homes, and that they learned after closing that they would be required to pay steep prepayment penalties if they sought to move to other lenders.

Said one victim of Ameriquest, "Does Bush realize what they are doing? I hope not. This guy is ripping off people, hardworking people."

Hey! Cut him some slack! Arnall and his wife and their companies have been the biggest political contributors to Bush for the last three years!

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