Clearing the Browser Tabs – Fast and Furious Update Wednesday Edition
I’ve collected a few more stories about the still-growing Operation Fast and Furious scandal that you might not have seen because, save for a couple reporters like Sharyl Atkisson at CBS News, few outlets seems interested in the story beyond the obvious “Why do Republicans hate President Obama so” spin. That said, this is the kind of story that could make a young investigative reporter’s career, mich in the way that Watergate made the careers of Woodward and Bernstein. I find it unbelievable that there is no potential “Deep Throat” inside the administration.
So, here are some new developments.
First, we’ve learned that not only was the BATFE neck-deep in Fast and Furious, so much that its acting attaché in Mexico ripped the operation in front of a Congressional committee, but so was the DEA and the Justice Department. Meanwhile, the BATFE has promoted all the supervisors involved in the operation to positions of greater responsibility (via memeorandum). All three men are now working in Washington, DC and my well-honed cynicism tells me that the administration just might want them very close to home as the Congressional investigation heats up.
And speaking of my cynical nature, I don’t think that this blatant hit piece about Congressman Issa by the New York Times, just happened. There is only one reason Issa is newsworthy — his committee is the one digging into Fast and Furious. I know a ham-handed attempt to poison an investigation when I see it.
Last night’s show was…interesting. We did try to do the full podcast and live show as planned, but my internet connection just wasn’t up to it. We did get a podcast done, and it’s unlike anything you’ve heard from The Delivery before. With luck, I’ll get my phone lines repaired before next week’s show or we may have to do the same thing again. I don’t want that any more than you do, so let’s keep our fingers crossed and send many prayers Heavenward.
And now, links!
- Rick Perry’s job-creation numbers look awfully good to me. I know that his opponents, in both parties, are going to have to poke a few holes in his record, but it’s going to be tough for them to do and not look like they’re nitpicking.
- I’m pretty sure if George Bush had appointed a major donor to a panel responsible for handing out billions of dollars to an industry in which she still had a considerable financial interest, we would have seen a few stories about it in the MSM.
- This week in the world of public sector unions.
- Nothing is Barack Obama’s fault. Ever. Just ask him.
- Do you want to save the economy? It’s time to take a big honking axe to the nightmare of regulations that punish our business owners for even trying to be in business.
- Private flights to the International Space Station? Well, it’s not exactly a manned flight, but it’s an awfully good start (via Instapundit).
Other Posts of Interest:
- Clearing the Browser Tabs – Running the Gunwalkers to Ground Sunday Edition
- Clearing the Browser Tabs – All About the Shipping Sunday Edition
- Clearing the Browser Tabs – I Bet John Henry Could Have Beaten an ATM Wednesday Edition
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[...] these posts from some of the best writers around the internet.And now, links!Remember when I called the New York Times story on Rep. Darrell Issa a “hit piece”. Well, it was certainly that. What’s more, it was packed full of [...]
WH is now saying that the BATFE supervisors were not promoted because there was not an increase in their pay. But keeping them close to Washington sure makes sense.