Chief Of The Border Patrol Resigns, Same Day Sen. Lieberman Joins F&F Inquiry

[twyacht]

The Monty Python Defense.



http://sipseystreetirregulars.blogspot.com/2011/12/monty-python-defense-my-goodness-joltin.html

Thursday, December 22, 2011

The Monty Python defense. My goodness. Joltin' Joe Lieberman announces a Senate Homeland Security investigation on F&F "inter-ageny miscommunication" and the head of Border Patrol runs away the very same day.

Folks, just received this statement by email:

        Statement from Alan D. Bersin, Commissioner, U.S. Customs and Border Protection

        Earlier today, I notified the President of my intent to resign as Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection effective Dec. 30. I have expressed my deep gratitude and appreciation to President Obama and Secretary Napolitano for the opportunity to have led such an exceptional organization and for the confidence they have shown in me.

        My service as Commissioner has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my public life. I am immensely proud of the significant and meaningful achievements we have made on our borders and at our nation’s ports of entry over nearly two years. Through innovative solutions and strengthened partnerships, we have measurably strengthened border security, enhanced our ability to prevent potential terror threats, streamlined the entry process for lawful trade, and expanded our trusted traveler programs.

        These extraordinary accomplishments are the result of the unstinting dedication, professionalism and sacrifice of the men and women of CBP. It has been my honor to serve with them and I depart with full confidence that they will continue to secure our borders and foster the lawful exchange of people and goods with vigilance, service and integrity.

    Well, I'm sure that has nothing to do with Joltin' Joe Lieberman's new investigation into inter-agency miscommunication in Fast and Furious. Naw. Musta been one of them killer rabbits.

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Hmm.....kinda ironic,....IMHO, 2012 should involve some criminal indictments into F&F, and go all the way to the top.

[crusader rabbit]

Musta been one of them killer rabbits.

Now you just leave MY family outta this mess.  We gots nutthin to do wit it. An' we thinks Joe is a fairly okay guy.

Crusader Rabbit

[fightingquaker13]

I don't want indictments. I'll just hope for a change. Gone is good enough for me.
FQ13

[r_w]

Gone is NOT good enough.  This was TREASONOUS!

[fightingquaker13]

Gone is NOT good enough.  This was TREASONOUS!

So was Iran Contra and outing Valerie Plame. What came of those two? Convictions that fizzled and a waste of money and lot of bitternes on both sides. There is also the fact that while FF was utterly boneheaded, its not something that I would want the government to be absolutely prohibited from doing in say, a counter terrorism capacity. This was a particulary galling case because not only was it run by Maxwell Smart with a supporting cast of the Keystone cops, but they are trying to take our guns while giving them away to the cartels. The hypocrisy is sickening.  It would be satisfying to see Holder in jail. But we both know that he'd serve as much time as North or Libby, and if it made the legal department at the CIA afraid to use a similar tactic in a competant manner, I'm not sure it would be worth the cost.
FQ13

[Sponsor]

[Pecos Bill]

Gone is NOT good enough.  This was TREASONOUS!

Treasonous? I don't know. This was and is a case of disobeying a federal law. If one of us were to do that we would be prosecuted and convicted of a felony. All that has happened so far is a trumped up Congressional "investigation" and a couple people lost their jobs. That Ladies and Gentlemen not treason but a TRAVISTY. I want that felony conviction.

Pecos

[Chipmunk6]

I want that felony conviction.

+1

Chipmunk6

[santahog]

I think the guy realized that he was set up to take the fall..

[tombogan03884]

Gone is NOT good enough.  This was TREASONOUS!

 

So was Iran Contra and outing Valerie Plame. What came of those two? Convictions that fizzled and a waste of money and lot of bitternes on both sides. There is also the fact that while FF was utterly boneheaded, its not something that I would want the government to be absolutely prohibited from doing in say, a counter terrorism capacity. This was a particulary galling case because not only was it run by Maxwell Smart with a supporting cast of the Keystone cops, but they are trying to take our guns while giving them away to the cartels. The hypocrisy is sickening.  It would be satisfying to see Holder in jail. But we both know that he'd serve as much time as North or Libby, and if it made the legal department at the CIA afraid to use a similar tactic in a competant manner, I'm not sure it would be worth the cost.
FQ13

You are both wrong.
From FQ it's no surprise.

http://www.usconstitution.net/const.html#A3Sec3

Section 3 - Treason Note

Treason against the United States, shall consist only in levying War against them, or in adhering to their Enemies, giving them Aid and Comfort. No Person shall be convicted of Treason unless on the Testimony of two Witnesses to the same overt Act, or on Confession in open Court.

[r_w]

Running guns to someone that then invaded us and killed a border guard doesn't count?