President Fernandez speaking last night.
Santo Domingo. - President Leonel Fernandez last night again pledged zero tolerance against government corruption, proposed yet another entity to fight it, and warned administration officials and employees that there’s no “godfather” to protect them from prosecution. “This message must be spread, because from now on our slogan is zero tolerance on corruption.”
He said in Dominican Republic, as in almost all countries, there’s corruption, and admitted that different forms are committed in government, “from retaining files to demand money from taxpayers to embezzling money from the Budget.”
However, Fernandez said from now on there’ll be no godfather, nor anybody who can interfere or hold off the prosecution against any person with proven acts of government corruption. “No matter their name, or called what they are called, they will be punished according to law.”
The chief executive spoke before numerous government officials and private sector guests who attended the launching of the new Strategic Transparent Plan Republic Dominican, Ethics and Corruption Prevention 2009-2012.”
Fernandez complained that some corruption cases were uncovered by people outside of government, and not by the ethics commissions whose task is to fight corruption in the different government agencies.
He suggested that the National Ethics Commission create an intelligence organism in each institution “to prevent and effectively prosecute government corruption,” despite the existence of the Justice Ministry’s Anti-Corruption Agency (DPCA), whose previous director, Octavio Lister, left the post after complaining of a lack of government support of his efforts.
From: United States
Liar. period.
How many times does a Dominican have to say it before something is done?
Dominicans are transparently corrupt and they believe they are entitled to anything their little minds think of.
They wear corruption as a badge of honor, pathetic. Grow up and stop the macho bullshit.
Written by: Juango, 1 May 2009 9:10 AM
From: United States, far S. Florida (formerly Santo Domingo)
Now, now men. Tell us how you really feel about this Clown (LF) and his Court of Jesters (Exec. Cabinet Members). It is all a BIG SHOW. His audience, the Dominican under-educated and uneducated citizens, who love to hear this joker speak. I hope the US State Dept. can see through his Illusions and gives him a COLD Sholder of disapproval. Cut off his aid Sec. Clinton. He is only raping his country for his own benefit.... Amazing.
Written by: Cacique, 1 May 2009 9:21 AM
From: Dominican Republic
Miller, dont you have nothing better to do than just rant, dominicans dont have a patent on corruption even though i agree that fernandez is full of crap.
From: Dominican Republic, la Romana
I do not agree with the first three messages ..Today there is much less corruption than before although still too much but yes there are horrible cases where officials and politicians accept bribes or try to use their position to extort a bribe.The Presidential pardons and the acceptance of money by the senior police and security forces is deplorable but I have noticed that in normal day to day living there appears to be less corruption.
But using that expression that a fish rots from the head .the corruption will not finish until it stops at the higher levels.
i do take exception to Leonels comment that there is corruption in every country because that is not true and I wish he would engage a totally independent anti corruption commission with non dominicans
From: United States, New York City
“No matter their name, or called what they are called, they will be punished according to law.”
Unless, of course, if they can feign illness after being prosecuted. Then they can recieve a presidential pardon and proceed to the hair salon from their hospital bed.
Written by: juanb, 1 May 2009 9:49 AM
From: Dominican Republic
b.s.
From: Dominican Republic, Dando pela en las 5 esquinas
"Dominicans are transparently corrupt and they believe they are entitled to anything their little minds think of."
If we are so corrupt why don't you get your pale culo out of the island, and take your dominican giggolo with you.
pajaro
Written by: Benstein, 1 May 2009 9:52 AM
From: Israel
Quote: Fernandez "complained" that some corruption cases were uncovered by people outside of government, and not by the ethics commissions whose task is to fight corruption in the different government agencies.
Now, what does that have to do with the 'price of tea in China'? It should not matter who discloses corruption in order to take remedial action under the law... The fact is that the former head of anti-corruption quit because not only did he not get the Prez LF support BUT the president castrated the department of its power.
Now, Prez LF is talking from both sides of his mouth. There is no corruption is Saudi Arabia because if a police/Gov official exorts then the only asks which hand he took the money with! You all know what happens next.
Prez LF only has a small dose of religion after the US Sec Clinton visited him & despite Madam Secretary great efforts ... they will be wasted unless Prez LF is constantly monitored! Mrs. Clinton, the RD Gov can NOT be trusted.
Written by: josean, 1 May 2009 10:05 AM
From: United States
When you look up the word corruption in the dictionary a picture of Lie-onel Fernandez immediately pops up!
Written by: BASTA, 1 May 2009 10:07 AM
From: Dominican Republic, = Ghetto-SPM-Barrio Blanco
LOL to all above except Ricardolito,
Written by: josean, 1 May 2009 10:11 AM
From: United States
Lie-onel Fernandez why don’t you set the example against corruption and demand impeachment proceedings against Senator "Frequent Flyer" Williams?
Written by: Bailarin 
, 1 May 2009 10:16 AM
From: Dominican Republic
Bravo ! Either Leonel has been born again , or the pledge begins with him stepping down .
Written by: Bailarin , 1 May 2009 10:34 AM
From: Dominican Republic
Congratulations cocktail ! It was Probably the same one that marked many of mine ...? But im sure It couldnt have been any worst than the threat you made on my life yesterday, could it ? lol
Written by: brootto, 1 May 2009 10:51 AM
From: United States, South West Florida
Listen in the time of Balaguer there was corruption and also in other government, but only a few maybe the top 20, now is a joke even el cabo de la esquina esta enbolucrado. So ricardilo if you remember the time i do believe that there is corruption but now it is a rampage. When el presidente himself start to point out the corrupt them maybe we will believe his crap. for now bla bla bla bla
Written by: Johnnyc, 1 May 2009 11:41 AM
From: United States
Wow! Do you believe in miracles!!! I wonder if people will stop at Red Lights too LOL
Written by: DomVilla, 1 May 2009 11:58 AM
From: United States, Maryland
Generally speaking the corruption on the government happened but not everybody can participate there are clan or gang Inside of the Inner circle of power they control, they are invisible, remember the phrase from the master of corruption JB he used to said "the corruption stop at the door of my desk" the first 12 year on power he created 200 millionaire, Nivar Seija working at the head of police he declare intention to buy one of the factory sugar for 80 million dollar at this time, Leonel used the same scheme as Balaguer did, bunch stupid executive before they get on power everybody know they do not have a penny on his packet, they were secret millionaire none of them use the money to help the party to survive; other sell "vanguardia del pueblo" on the street to help the party to survive; they all living slavish style but everything in secret.
From: United States, Bella Vista,Santiago
Bailarin,threat on your life? ROTFL!!! what the hell are you talking about dude???I know better then to make empty threat's over the internet. all i said was that the same thing that happend to GC was ganna happend to you.In other words you were ganna get "banned" because you express yourself in the same manner as he did.All i did was use the "F" word in my comment to express my anger towards the BS that narcissist fernandez was saying and one of these kittys could'nt take it.
From: United States
Until Lionel shows through actions he wants to end corruption he could have said he is moving all Dominicans to the moon. Both statements are about as truthful.
Written by: Bailarin , 1 May 2009 2:02 PM
From: Dominican Republic
I Guess I can send the national guard home now and call off the angels ( not hells ) ? I thought you were referring to J.C ( Jesus Christ ) and my outspoken faith and you were implying that I was going to be crucified or tortured for my beliefs that you percieve to be ignorance..? But while we are at it , If you consider ignorance to be truth with a smile on its face , I have to question who is really the ignorant one ? It is the opinion of this court that the majority of people on this forum were nothing more than one time 3 day tourists who stayed at a 2 star all-inclusive in playa Dorada , never went any further than the hotel lobby and went home thinking thier ready for Samantha Browns spot on the travel Channel . As someone who has been living and travelling and working (through all parts of the D.R ) for over 2 years , I may not be the island authority but Im sure i speak the factual truth about island reality , even though I tell it with a sick and twisted humor .
From: United States, Bella Vista,Santiago
bailarin Gouletcolonial aka GC was a poster on here that got banned 2 times.
Written by: Bailarin , 1 May 2009 3:25 PM
From: Dominican Republic
I hope he atleast told the truth ....I have no problem understanding how certain people ( and censorship wussys ) may find my manerisms somewhat offensive or unacceptable , but what I have no tolerance for are the cowards who accuse me of ignorance without backing up or explaining thier criticisms while anonymously pushing thier delete buttons as they hide behind thier pro-choice picket signs....
Written by: ABR23, 1 May 2009 11:04 PM
From: Puerto Rico
Yes there is corruption in all countries. Dom Rep is the only country that does nothing about it. Who is in jail for corruption. Even those that get convicted he lets go. LF is a deception not just to the country but to the people. I truly thought that he was better than he has proven to be. Be he has let his views and the hope of the people go by the wayside. What a terrible waste.
Written by: tejano, 2 May 2009 8:17 AM
From: United States
How can that man look at himself in the mirror? To stand up in front of the people he is suppose to protect, represent, help and say he is going to fight corruption when he is the number one problem?!! Wonder if he was shaking down the audiance as he was speaking. I wish he would define corruption. Senator Williams must not meet the standards or he would have a process against him. Multiple sub ministers of Sports must not meet the definition, peddling influence due to your position must not rate either or half his cabinet would be gone. So his speech is hollow, meaningless and another great scam against the Dominican people.
Written by: agibus , 2 May 2009 11:10 AM
From: United States
Bailarin
Don't give up.Those guys can't kill ignorancy.
Written by: tejano, 2 May 2009 11:35 AM
From: United States
if this wasn't so sad it would be laughable
From: United States
The problem is with the Judicial sysytem, it is incompotent, corrupt, and extremly soft on crime. Just look at the Vivian Lubero case. How can Leonel Fernandez say he has a zero tolerance for corruption when he pardons the biggest crook in the DR. I remembered reading last year that there was an attempt to bribe a judge with $500,000 USD right in front of the Palacio de Justicia. Why hasn't the Santo Domingo District Attorney arrested the person who tried to bribe the judge?
Why hasn't the DNI investigated this case.
Written by: Bailarin , 4 May 2009 8:24 AM
From: Dominican Republic
Agibus ,Obviously they cannot kill ignorance or you wouldnt still be making your senseless comments . lol ...
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How many times does a Dominican have to say it before something is done?
Dominicans are transparently corrupt and they believe they are entitled to anything their little minds think of.
They wear corruption as a badge of honor, pathetic. Grow up and stop the macho bullshit.
But using that expression that a fish rots from the head .the corruption will not finish until it stops at the higher levels.
i do take exception to Leonels comment that there is corruption in every country because that is not true and I wish he would engage a totally independent anti corruption commission with non dominicans
Unless, of course, if they can feign illness after being prosecuted. Then they can recieve a presidential pardon and proceed to the hair salon from their hospital bed.
"Dominicans are transparently corrupt and they believe they are entitled to anything their little minds think of."
If we are so corrupt why don't you get your pale culo out of the island, and take your dominican giggolo with you.
pajaro
Now, what does that have to do with the 'price of tea in China'? It should not matter who discloses corruption in order to take remedial action under the law... The fact is that the former head of anti-corruption quit because not only did he not get the Prez LF support BUT the president castrated the department of its power.
Now, Prez LF is talking from both sides of his mouth. There is no corruption is Saudi Arabia because if a police/Gov official exorts then the only asks which hand he took the money with! You all know what happens next.
Prez LF only has a small dose of religion after the US Sec Clinton visited him & despite Madam Secretary great efforts ... they will be wasted unless Prez LF is constantly monitored! Mrs. Clinton, the RD Gov can NOT be trusted.
Don't give up.Those guys can't kill ignorancy.
Why hasn't the DNI investigated this case.