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Leaking Fast and Furiously.
Author: Raine
Date: 07/02/2012 13:07:13
Ahh Fast and Furious. We have been hearing a lot about it lately. We've written of the subject a bit here at Four Freedoms. You will recall last week, BobR wrote of the fabricated Scandal that has been created by the GOP -- in particular, Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.). From his entry on June 28: A week before this entry amidst the hearing and the contempt vote for the Attorney General, we heard cries for a "special counsel" to address national security leaks within the administration. This idea was spearheaded by the soon to be former Senator, Joe Lieberman. I wrote of that situation, speculating the folllowing: All of this leads me to a very interesting story I read Sunday morning.
Darrell Issa Is leaking sensitive documents -- undisclosed documents - into the congressional record. That's right, he's leaking federally-sealed documents. From The Hill: Even though he has admitted he has no evidence, Issa has decided to leak federally-sealed documents. As noted above, he seems to have no problem doing this sort of thing. I wonder now, will the GOP call for a special investigation of Issa and his committee?
Not only has this been yet another attempt at trying to smear the administration, we are seeing mounting evidence that the actual lawbreaker may very well be Darrell Issa himself.
and 
Raine
The crux of it is that the ATF did not sell weapons - they monitored weapons sales, and then ran up against a brick wall of lax gun laws when they tried to get indictments. There was also infighting and backstabbing going on among the agents.
The big raison d'être for the start of the congressional investigation was the killing of a U.S. agent by guns supposedly sold by ATF agents to Mexican drug gangs. Except - that didn't actually happen:
I would like to see the Justice Department be able to do its job and find out how this information became public. I do have a sneaking suspicion that the GOP itself may not be as pleased with the results as they are with the ongoing witch hunt. Why? There are a number of people who think that it is quite possible that Darrell Issa may be behind these leaks. He's leaked information before, most recently, last month.WASHINGTON -- House Oversight Committee Chairman Darrell Issa (R-Calif.) has taken the unprecedented step of leaking a secret U.S. trade document, in hopes of pressuring President Barack Obama's administration into disclosing the details of a major trade deal with far-reaching implications on everything from "Buy American" contracting rules to prescription drug prices to internet freedom.
Darrell Issa Is leaking sensitive documents -- undisclosed documents - into the congressional record. That's right, he's leaking federally-sealed documents. From The Hill:
Issa entered the sensitive, and previously undisclosed, information into the Congressional Record on Thursday during the floor debate leading up to the passage of his resolution placing Attorney General Eric Holder in contempt of Congress.
The powerful Republican might be protected from what otherwise would be a criminal offense under Congress’s speech and debate clause because the remarks were written into the public record during chamber proceedings. (snip)
The applications, which are under a federal court’s seal, were given to Issa by a mole with access to the documents. Issa has claimed they reveal that top-level Justice Department officials signed off on the documents and knew about the controversial “gun-walking” tactics used in Fast and Furious. Issa has called his source a “whistleblower” and refused to disclose his or her identity. (snip)
In testimony before the House Rules Committee this week, Issa told lawmakers that he had no evidence that Holder was responsible for Fast and Furious. But on Thursday, the California Republican successfully passed civil and criminal resolutions placing Holder in contempt for not responding to a congressional subpoena for documents.
Not only has this been yet another attempt at trying to smear the administration, we are seeing mounting evidence that the actual lawbreaker may very well be Darrell Issa himself.
and Raine
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Comment by 
wickedpam on 07/02/2012 13:25:02
wickedpam on 07/02/2012 13:25:02
Morning 
Comment by 
Raine on 07/02/2012 13:26:26
Raine on 07/02/2012 13:26:26
Comment by Raine on 07/02/2012 13:27:04
good morning!
How are you doing today, Mala? Office have electric and the flaven?
Raine on 07/02/2012 13:27:04
good morning! How are you doing today, Mala? Office have electric and the flaven?
Comment by wickedpam on 07/02/2012 13:35:57
All is good - we have power, phone and internet! Ya!
wickedpam on 07/02/2012 13:35:57
Quote by Raine:
How are you doing today, Mala? Office have electric and the flaven?
All is good - we have power, phone and internet! Ya!
Comment by 
Mondobubba on 07/02/2012 13:43:37
Mondobubba on 07/02/2012 13:43:37
Morning. Everybody in the DC wing has power again?
I saw a picture on Facebook from a friend who lives in Great Fall of what used to be his Subaru.
I saw a picture on Facebook from a friend who lives in Great Fall of what used to be his Subaru.
Comment by Mondobubba on 07/02/2012 13:51:03
Mondobubba on 07/02/2012 13:51:03
Headline from Alternet today: "Are Mega-Corporations and Wall Street Killing Electronic Dance Music?" my reaction, who the fuck cares? Really Alternet? Really?
Comment by Raine on 07/02/2012 13:52:13
We never really lost power. Shane, however, moved into his new place -- without power. That is all kinds of suckitude.
Raine on 07/02/2012 13:52:13
Quote by Mondobubba:
Morning. Everybody in the DC wing has power again?
I saw a picture on Facebook from a friend who lives in Great Fall of what used to be his Subaru.
Comment by wickedpam on 07/02/2012 13:56:57
It surprises me you guys didn't lose power. That does suck to move into a new place and have no power
wickedpam on 07/02/2012 13:56:57
Quote by Raine:We never really lost power. Shane, however, moved into his new place -- without power. That is all kinds of suckitude.Quote by Mondobubba:
Morning. Everybody in the DC wing has power again?
I saw a picture on Facebook from a friend who lives in Great Fall of what used to be his Subaru.
It surprises me you guys didn't lose power. That does suck to move into a new place and have no power
Comment by wickedpam on 07/02/2012 13:58:54
just remember - we can dance when we want to
wickedpam on 07/02/2012 13:58:54
Quote by Mondobubba:
Headline from Alternet today: "Are Mega-Corporations and Wall Street Killing Electronic Dance Music?" my reaction, who the fuck cares? Really Alternet? Really?
just remember - we can dance when we want to
Comment by Raine on 07/02/2012 14:00:10
WE got really lucky this time around.
Raine on 07/02/2012 14:00:10
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:We never really lost power. Shane, however, moved into his new place -- without power. That is all kinds of suckitude.Quote by Mondobubba:
Morning. Everybody in the DC wing has power again?
I saw a picture on Facebook from a friend who lives in Great Fall of what used to be his Subaru.
It surprises me you guys didn't lose power. That does suck to move into a new place and have no power
Comment by Mondobubba on 07/02/2012 14:02:49
That doth suck massive prong of the hooved ungulate
(blows goats)
Mondobubba on 07/02/2012 14:02:49
Quote by Raine:We never really lost power. Shane, however, moved into his new place -- without power. That is all kinds of suckitude.Quote by Mondobubba:
Morning. Everybody in the DC wing has power again?
I saw a picture on Facebook from a friend who lives in Great Fall of what used to be his Subaru.
That doth suck massive prong of the hooved ungulate
(blows goats)
Comment by Mondobubba on 07/02/2012 14:04:46
Mondobubba on 07/02/2012 14:04:46
Tri should be getting out of the hospital today. 
Comment by Raine on 07/02/2012 14:14:48
Raine on 07/02/2012 14:14:48
Hmm... does the blog entry time read 01:07:13 AM for anyone else?
Comment by wickedpam on 07/02/2012 14:17:02
read 5:07:13am for me
wickedpam on 07/02/2012 14:17:02
Quote by Raine:
Hmm... does the blog entry time read 01:07:13 AM for anyone else?
read 5:07:13am for me
Comment by wickedpam on 07/02/2012 14:17:30
check that just changed to 1:07:13 - weird
wickedpam on 07/02/2012 14:17:30
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:
Hmm... does the blog entry time read 01:07:13 AM for anyone else?
read 5:07:13am for me
check that just changed to 1:07:13 - weird
Comment by wickedpam on 07/02/2012 14:18:19
wickedpam on 07/02/2012 14:18:19
now its 9:07:13 - is the blog secretly a blue police box?
Comment by 
BobR on 07/02/2012 15:06:55
There is javascript to change the time to your local timezone based on the info your browser provides. That's why it might seem to change after refreshing.
BobR on 07/02/2012 15:06:55
Quote by wickedpam:
now its 9:07:13 - is the blog secretly a blue police box?
There is javascript to change the time to your local timezone based on the info your browser provides. That's why it might seem to change after refreshing.
Comment by Mondobubba on 07/02/2012 15:14:58
Mondobubba on 07/02/2012 15:14:58
I need to go on ebay and find a Western Electric build AT&T phone from about 30 years ago from my parents who still haven't mastered pressing the end call button on their cordless phones. 
Comment by Mondobubba on 07/02/2012 15:15:40
Mondobubba on 07/02/2012 15:15:40
Yes, I find this very annoying.
Comment by wickedpam on 07/02/2012 15:17:19
javascript smavascript - I'm sticking with my tardis theory
wickedpam on 07/02/2012 15:17:19
Quote by BobR:Quote by wickedpam:
now its 9:07:13 - is the blog secretly a blue police box?
There is javascript to change the time to your local timezone based on the info your browser provides. That's why it might seem to change after refreshing.
javascript smavascript - I'm sticking with my tardis theory
Comment by Raine on 07/02/2012 15:29:25
Oh dear.
I understand.
Raine on 07/02/2012 15:29:25
Quote by Mondobubba:
Yes, I find this very annoying.
I understand.
Comment by 
Will in Chicago on 07/02/2012 16:02:48
This is indeed good news!! I will presume that I am doing an Ask the Vet blog for tomorrow unless I her otherwise in the evening.
Raine, as none of the officials from the Bush administration who were involved in this program were called to testify, this makes it very political.
So, I suggest a counter move. Let some read Darryl Issa's criminal record into the Congressional record.
Will in Chicago on 07/02/2012 16:02:48
Quote by Mondobubba:
Tri should be getting out of the hospital today.
This is indeed good news!! I will presume that I am doing an Ask the Vet blog for tomorrow unless I her otherwise in the evening.
Raine, as none of the officials from the Bush administration who were involved in this program were called to testify, this makes it very political.
So, I suggest a counter move. Let some read Darryl Issa's criminal record into the Congressional record.
Comment by Raine on 07/02/2012 16:13:10
I would like to see that, Will.
This is ridiculous. Issa has long had a criminal record, but this is contemptible.
Raine on 07/02/2012 16:13:10
Quote by Will in Chicago:Quote by Mondobubba:
Tri should be getting out of the hospital today.
This is indeed good news!! I will presume that I am doing an Ask the Vet blog for tomorrow unless I her otherwise in the evening.
Raine, as none of the officials from the Bush administration who were involved in this program were called to testify, this makes it very political.
So, I suggest a counter move. Let some read Darryl Issa's criminal record into the Congressional record.
This is ridiculous. Issa has long had a criminal record, but this is contemptible.
Comment by Raine on 07/02/2012 16:14:41
I would say yes, as of now. On of us will know for sure tonite. I get home from work after 7 but perhaps Mondo or Bobber can confirm during the afternoon.
Raine on 07/02/2012 16:14:41
Quote by Will in Chicago:Quote by Mondobubba:
Tri should be getting out of the hospital today.
This is indeed good news!! I will presume that I am doing an Ask the Vet blog for tomorrow unless I her otherwise in the evening.
Comment by Mondobubba on 07/02/2012 16:20:33
Even though I'm not a big Dr Who fan, I can get behind this concept.
Mondobubba on 07/02/2012 16:20:33
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by BobR:Quote by wickedpam:
now its 9:07:13 - is the blog secretly a blue police box?
There is javascript to change the time to your local timezone based on the info your browser provides. That's why it might seem to change after refreshing.
javascript smavascript - I'm sticking with my tardis theory
Even though I'm not a big Dr Who fan, I can get behind this concept.
Comment by Mondobubba on 07/02/2012 16:30:05
I could make that call or text. Smoke signal, telegraphic message whatever...
Mondobubba on 07/02/2012 16:30:05
Quote by Raine:I would say yes, as of now. On of us will know for sure tonite. I get home from work after 7 but perhaps Mondo or Bobber can confirm during the afternoon.Quote by Will in Chicago:Quote by Mondobubba:
Tri should be getting out of the hospital today.
This is indeed good news!! I will presume that I am doing an Ask the Vet blog for tomorrow unless I her otherwise in the evening.
I could make that call or text. Smoke signal, telegraphic message whatever...
Comment by BobR on 07/02/2012 16:34:08
Will - at this point assume you will be doing the blog unless you hear otherwise.
And Thanks!
BobR on 07/02/2012 16:34:08
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:I would say yes, as of now. On of us will know for sure tonite. I get home from work after 7 but perhaps Mondo or Bobber can confirm during the afternoon.Quote by Will in Chicago:Quote by Mondobubba:
Tri should be getting out of the hospital today.
This is indeed good news!! I will presume that I am doing an Ask the Vet blog for tomorrow unless I her otherwise in the evening.
I could make that call or text. Smoke signal, telegraphic message whatever...
Will - at this point assume you will be doing the blog unless you hear otherwise.
And Thanks!
Comment by Mondobubba on 07/02/2012 17:08:15
Mondobubba on 07/02/2012 17:08:15
Brief convo with herr TriSec. He will check in when he gets home. He says he will probably do "Ask A Vet" unless somebody else has something. It is Fleet Week and the Blue Angels just did a flyover.
Comment by Mondobubba on 07/02/2012 17:15:21
Mondobubba on 07/02/2012 17:15:21
Note the date, July 2nd. The whole country is locked into a searing heatwave. I have just doned a sweater I keep in my drawer when the ambient off temp dips below the usual 68 degrees. Yes I freezing my ass off at work.
Comment by Mondobubba on 07/02/2012 17:17:25
Mondobubba on 07/02/2012 17:17:25
Comment by 
livingonli on 07/02/2012 17:17:45
livingonli on 07/02/2012 17:17:45
Good day, everyone. Damn alarm on my phone is not working properly, so when I hit snooze it just turns itself off.
Comment by Mondobubba on 07/02/2012 17:25:51
Mondobubba on 07/02/2012 17:25:51
Comment by 
Scoopster on 07/02/2012 17:52:05
Scoopster on 07/02/2012 17:52:05
Afternoon all & Happy Mondee.. 
Just got back from lunch out with the office crew.. had a nice big plate of fried clams - oooff I'm stuffed!
Just got back from lunch out with the office crew.. had a nice big plate of fried clams - oooff I'm stuffed!
Comment by Raine on 07/02/2012 18:36:00
Raine on 07/02/2012 18:36:00
hello from the office!!
Comment by wickedpam on 07/02/2012 18:47:30
Hello! *waves*
wickedpam on 07/02/2012 18:47:30
Quote by Raine:
hello from the office!!
Hello! *waves*
Comment by livingonli on 07/02/2012 18:55:26
livingonli on 07/02/2012 18:55:26
I have to head to the office soon myself.
Comment by Mondobubba on 07/02/2012 18:58:45
Howdy from my office.
Mondobubba on 07/02/2012 18:58:45
Quote by Raine:
hello from the office!!
Howdy from my office.
Comment by wickedpam on 07/02/2012 19:40:19
wickedpam on 07/02/2012 19:40:19
Thank Thom for painting such a chipper pix of the future 
Comment by 
TriSec on 07/02/2012 19:55:05
TriSec on 07/02/2012 19:55:05
Hi all...TRISEC IS HOME!
So, what's been happening around here all week, anyway?
So, what's been happening around here all week, anyway?
Comment by wickedpam on 07/02/2012 19:58:33
Glad to hear your home
wickedpam on 07/02/2012 19:58:33
Quote by TriSec:
Hi all...TRISEC IS HOME!
So, what's been happening around here all week, anyway?
Glad to hear your home
Comment by livingonli on 07/02/2012 20:18:02
livingonli on 07/02/2012 20:18:02
Welcome back, TriSec. 
Right now, I am at work where we are running a replay of Saturday's Red Bulls @ Toronto FC game.
Mala, how are you managing the loss of AMC, We, and IFC on Dish?
Right now, I am at work where we are running a replay of Saturday's Red Bulls @ Toronto FC game.Mala, how are you managing the loss of AMC, We, and IFC on Dish?
Comment by wickedpam on 07/02/2012 20:27:44
I'm not happy
wickedpam on 07/02/2012 20:27:44
Quote by livingonli:
Welcome back, TriSec.
Mala, how are you managing the loss of AMC, We, and IFC on Dish?
I'm not happy
Comment by Mondobubba on 07/02/2012 20:34:53
Welcome home!
Mondobubba on 07/02/2012 20:34:53
Quote by TriSec:
Hi all...TRISEC IS HOME!
So, what's been happening around here all week, anyway?
Welcome home!
Comment by livingonli on 07/02/2012 20:44:55
Be prepared for a long wait since the lawsuit over the Voom HD channels which Dish dropped back in 2008. It did not help when it was discovered that Dish destroyed evidence in their argument that Rainbow (now AMC Networks) was not spending enough on the channels which Dish argued was Rainbow's breach of contract rather than Dish for dropping the channels in the first place.
livingonli on 07/02/2012 20:44:55
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by livingonli:
Welcome back, TriSec.
Mala, how are you managing the loss of AMC, We, and IFC on Dish?
I'm not happy
Be prepared for a long wait since the lawsuit over the Voom HD channels which Dish dropped back in 2008. It did not help when it was discovered that Dish destroyed evidence in their argument that Rainbow (now AMC Networks) was not spending enough on the channels which Dish argued was Rainbow's breach of contract rather than Dish for dropping the channels in the first place.
Comment by wickedpam on 07/02/2012 20:52:18
I'm trying to decide if I want to switch provider's - suck thing is I won't go to Direct (over priced) or Comcast (my sworn enemy). So that only leaves Fios and after this weekends phone fiasco I'm not so sure about that either. THis really kinda sucks
wickedpam on 07/02/2012 20:52:18
Quote by livingonli:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by livingonli:
Welcome back, TriSec.
Mala, how are you managing the loss of AMC, We, and IFC on Dish?
I'm not happy
Be prepared for a long wait since the lawsuit over the Voom HD channels which Dish dropped back in 2008. It did not help when it was discovered that Dish destroyed evidence in their argument that Rainbow (now AMC Networks) was not spending enough on the channels which Dish argued was Rainbow's breach of contract rather than Dish for dropping the channels in the first place.
I'm trying to decide if I want to switch provider's - suck thing is I won't go to Direct (over priced) or Comcast (my sworn enemy). So that only leaves Fios and after this weekends phone fiasco I'm not so sure about that either. THis really kinda sucks
Comment by Mondobubba on 07/02/2012 20:53:12
Comcast is your sworn enemy. I like that.
Mondobubba on 07/02/2012 20:53:12
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by livingonli:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by livingonli:
Welcome back, TriSec.
Mala, how are you managing the loss of AMC, We, and IFC on Dish?
I'm not happy
Be prepared for a long wait since the lawsuit over the Voom HD channels which Dish dropped back in 2008. It did not help when it was discovered that Dish destroyed evidence in their argument that Rainbow (now AMC Networks) was not spending enough on the channels which Dish argued was Rainbow's breach of contract rather than Dish for dropping the channels in the first place.
I'm trying to decide if I want to switch provider's - suck thing is I won't go to Direct (over priced) or Comcast (my sworn enemy). So that only leaves Fios and after this weekends phone fiasco I'm not so sure about that either. THis really kinda sucks
Comcast is your sworn enemy. I like that.
Comment by Will in Chicago on 07/02/2012 20:58:24
Will in Chicago on 07/02/2012 20:58:24
Welcome back, TriSec!
I will start working on the blog for tomorrow a little later. Let's say the sooner that I can move on from here and where I live, the better.
I will start working on the blog for tomorrow a little later. Let's say the sooner that I can move on from here and where I live, the better.
Comment by livingonli on 07/02/2012 20:59:38
Here the reactions on Fios are mixed between people who really love it and people who have had issues with it although the biggest complaint about them has been customer service. A few of my colleagues were looking to switch but were waiting until they finally get MSG HD (which Verizon had to sue to get). That was probably the problem you had with them was getting through and I'm sure the power failures contributed more to the crash of the network than anything since so many people in the DC area were without power (and remain without power) this past weekend. Strange to think that storm was going on while I was working the Orioles game where it was nice and sunny up in Baltimore while the Nats played in the 106-degree heat of Atlanta.
livingonli on 07/02/2012 20:59:38
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by livingonli:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by livingonli:
Welcome back, TriSec.
Mala, how are you managing the loss of AMC, We, and IFC on Dish?
I'm not happy
Be prepared for a long wait since the lawsuit over the Voom HD channels which Dish dropped back in 2008. It did not help when it was discovered that Dish destroyed evidence in their argument that Rainbow (now AMC Networks) was not spending enough on the channels which Dish argued was Rainbow's breach of contract rather than Dish for dropping the channels in the first place.
I'm trying to decide if I want to switch provider's - suck thing is I won't go to Direct (over priced) or Comcast (my sworn enemy). So that only leaves Fios and after this weekends phone fiasco I'm not so sure about that either. THis really kinda sucks
Here the reactions on Fios are mixed between people who really love it and people who have had issues with it although the biggest complaint about them has been customer service. A few of my colleagues were looking to switch but were waiting until they finally get MSG HD (which Verizon had to sue to get). That was probably the problem you had with them was getting through and I'm sure the power failures contributed more to the crash of the network than anything since so many people in the DC area were without power (and remain without power) this past weekend. Strange to think that storm was going on while I was working the Orioles game where it was nice and sunny up in Baltimore while the Nats played in the 106-degree heat of Atlanta.
Comment by Mondobubba on 07/02/2012 21:09:58
Mondobubba on 07/02/2012 21:09:58
About the FIOS thang, remember last weekend was something of freak happening.
Comment by wickedpam on 07/02/2012 21:12:51
THem and Julia Roberts
wickedpam on 07/02/2012 21:12:51
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by livingonli:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by livingonli:
Welcome back, TriSec.
Mala, how are you managing the loss of AMC, We, and IFC on Dish?
I'm not happy
Be prepared for a long wait since the lawsuit over the Voom HD channels which Dish dropped back in 2008. It did not help when it was discovered that Dish destroyed evidence in their argument that Rainbow (now AMC Networks) was not spending enough on the channels which Dish argued was Rainbow's breach of contract rather than Dish for dropping the channels in the first place.
I'm trying to decide if I want to switch provider's - suck thing is I won't go to Direct (over priced) or Comcast (my sworn enemy). So that only leaves Fios and after this weekends phone fiasco I'm not so sure about that either. THis really kinda sucks
Comcast is your sworn enemy. I like that.
THem and Julia Roberts