ATF Director: Holder Obstructing ‘Fast and Furious’ Probe

"If his account is accurate, then ATF leadership appears to have been effectively muzzled while the DOJ sent over false denials and buried its head in the sand," Rep. Darrell Issa, chairman of the Oversight and Government Reform Committee, said in a letter Tuesday to Attorney General Eric Holder. "That approach distorted the truth and obstructed our investigation."

July 7, 2011 at 1:22 am - Fox News
Dateline: Washington DC
BloodyStool   July 7th, 2011 - 1:37 am

The new Presidential seal should say To Deny, Obstruct, and uh uh uh…uh…Blame.

LizardLips   July 7th, 2011 - 1:37 am

"O, what a tangled web we weave when at first we learn to deceive……' Simply delicious.

Jamesb   July 7th, 2011 - 2:01 am

Justice in the United States of America WILL NEVER BE SERVED until the FBI corners Eric "the Red" Holder in his office – reads him his Miranda Rights, cuffs him, and takes him into custody for his complicity in "Operation Fast and Furious." Period.

LOSING 2000 AK-47's / AR-15's – IN MEXICO – resulting in the deaths of scores of people – INCLUDING AMERICAN AGENT Brian Terry along the Mexican border should land this sorry bastard in PRISON for the rest of his worthless life.

Holder exemplifies EVERYTHING that is wrong with our Justice system, our Federal government, and the rogue Obama Regime.

Holder ignores CRIMES committed by thugs he calls "my people" and assists Mexican drug cartels in murdering innocents and American law enforcement agents. Does that sound like a "man" who should be the Nation's Attorney General? Really?

Outrageous.

syvyn11   July 7th, 2011 - 2:09 am

It's time to enact a special prosecutor to charge Holder with major crimes.

HURRICANEPAUL   July 7th, 2011 - 2:38 am

I'm surprised that Team Clinton hasn't 'taken out' Team Obama yet….I mean….really…

rckmom   July 7th, 2011 - 2:58 am

Obama and his hit man, Holder, should be tried for treason, on so many things!!!

DonutJustice   July 7th, 2011 - 3:00 am

You will see the paper trail right to the top and Obama. Let's lay out the plan to control guns that the tyrants in our government have developed:

The gun shops in America brought up the issue of selling guns to "questionable" characters to the ATF, the ATF told them to sell said guns (for tracking purposes), guns are brought to Mexico where they possibly will be used against American Border Patrol Agents, which then would give Obama and our government the opportunity to attack the Gun Shops for selling these guns and finally give him the political leverage for stricter gun control laws.

This wasn't just a really crappy plan to "track" guns this is a political move to gain support for the UN mandated Gun Control in America. It wasn't coincidence that the UN brought up gun control recently. It's time we think for ourselves and connect the dots.

BlinkTwice   July 7th, 2011 - 3:04 am

Cuff 'em. And let's hear a big Amen from MY people.

SavetheRepublic   July 7th, 2011 - 3:05 am

Is it possible that Issa is going to be the first Republican to take the fight to the Democrats?
I'm not holding my breath. But I sure would like to see it.

claspur   July 7th, 2011 - 3:09 am

Just now found this-new…(FBI involved)
Now, who posted the FBI, and what motivated the FEDs to look at the ATF guys, or did ATF just fall into the FBI's lap by mishappenstance?

Sounds like Holder's stirring-up a dust cloud of confusion to deflect and then defray accountablity to his attempt to deny 2nd ammendment rights to citizens?

claspur   July 7th, 2011 - 3:11 am

This is turning into a 'Humdinger', ain't it? lol

trapper1960   July 7th, 2011 - 3:16 am

lets HOPE theres still some patriots in the loop that can make copies of the paper trail and we nail these scumbags

joymc   July 7th, 2011 - 3:19 am

This scandal makes Watergate look like small potatoes. Where is the drive by media? Answer: UP BARRY'S BUTT.

mickrussom   July 7th, 2011 - 3:22 am

Obama and Holder need to end up in PRISON for their crimes in this case.

Bullonay   July 7th, 2011 - 3:24 am

One wonders just how many Americans have lost their lives because of this kangaroo "Just us" Department…this should be a public and transparent investigation of the least transparent regime in history……

USSBuford   July 7th, 2011 - 3:32 am

Remember "the most transparent administration in history"? That's it over on the scrap heap with all the other failed policies and broken promises of The Incredible Shrinking President…

ottffss   July 7th, 2011 - 3:38 am

It is quite obvious obama and holder knew of this… and probably initiated it.

Impeach obama for yet another breach of oath and several other items like DOMA, etc.
The DOJ and DHS need to stand trial in a court of law, preferably the Supreme Court.

This administration is the most corrupt and US destructive, I have ever even heard of… in US history.

Jamesb   July 7th, 2011 - 4:00 am

AMEN!

ATO86VTL   July 7th, 2011 - 4:03 am

Kid -n- Play, party on my Bruthas.

EffinOutraged   July 7th, 2011 - 4:21 am

Perp-walk Holder and Obama and sell it to pay-per-view; the National Debt will melt away … those guys have their fingers in your eyes and you can't see it …

Nobama in 2012 … and then restore history books to teach the truth that the liberal progressive agenda (socialism) has failed once again, and we have finally learned our lesson.

pnipni   July 7th, 2011 - 4:22 am

Investigate and prosecute Holder to the fullest extent of the law. It's long overdue! When he goes down, Obama's cover will be blown and he will be impeached! Let's go Special Prosecutors. America is waiting. Even we can see the crimes from here for the last 2 1/2 years!

scovellj   July 7th, 2011 - 4:34 am

This is a huge story and the media, besides Fox, isn't reporting on it at all. "Mr. President… what did you know and when did you know it?"

palidin 911   July 7th, 2011 - 4:39 am

I believe Obama wants out of control gun violence in Mexico with as many US purchased guns as possible in order to severely restrict American's ability to buy guns
I believe Obama wants for violence in this country in order to expand the Federal police powers.
I believe Obama wants an economic collapse in America, in order to bring about a socialist "utopian state"

I believe Obama wants a leftist police state in which people of the right are marginalized and repressed, as enemies of the state.

WSChurchill   July 7th, 2011 - 4:43 am

There will be a "suicide" soon that will "shock" the administration,

FormerUSMC   July 7th, 2011 - 4:44 am

Why are not (my) spineless republicans demanding a congressional investigation of this matter?

None of the agencies or the superiors of the agencies involved in planning and gunrunning weapons into a foreign nation would have done so without the input and direct approval of Holder and Obama. To not involve Holder and Obama would assure that members/superiors of the law enforcement agencies that created and caused this debacle and violated the law would be serving long sentences in a federal prison….and still may.

LizardLips   July 7th, 2011 - 4:47 am

Wonder how MMfA is going to spin this one. —

LizardLips   July 7th, 2011 - 4:50 am

Fry Holder's ASS!!!

LizardLips   July 7th, 2011 - 4:52 am

I've just contacted my congressman(R) and my senators(D) and demanded they call for a congressional investigation.

A_pen   July 7th, 2011 - 4:57 am

Outlawing thought crime just wasn't good enough.

yourmamma1   July 7th, 2011 - 5:03 am

And I wonder when we'll see Holder held accountable for his own obstruction of justice.

claspur   July 7th, 2011 - 5:08 am

Yeah.. seeing-how they've blown it off so-far anyway…. like Soetoro's 'proven to be' bogus birth certificate.

ret_cpo   July 7th, 2011 - 5:19 am

My thoughts are who is going to investigate this. If congress doesn't, nobody will. The entire administration is so corrupt that they will always cover for one another.

pilgrim_shadow   July 7th, 2011 - 5:24 am

As Gomer Pyle used to say….Surprise, surprise.

escomments   July 7th, 2011 - 5:25 am

What the hell are we doing??? Why aren't impeachment proceedings started already??

jdg614   July 7th, 2011 - 5:38 am

The entire reason for "Fast and Furious" is to allow Obama to enact Draconian gun control methods. Obama has admitted that his gun control efforts are taking place "behind the scenes".
Obama wants to be able to show that gun trafficking is out of control and is in need of "extra-consititutional" methods to combat the problem. He intends to control guns through regulation rather than law. Who needs laws when you have regulations? The EPA don't need no stinkin' law, and the ATF is soon to follow.

HDThoreau   July 7th, 2011 - 5:44 am

Eric. Holder.

claspur   July 7th, 2011 - 5:50 am

An idea just popped into *me noggin, it did…

The way Mel Gibson could get back on The Horse again, is to start a project of making a movie about Barry Soetoro's time-in, usurping the office of POTUS. Release it November1st, 2012. (Blockbuster!)

claspur   July 7th, 2011 - 6:00 am

Just found this in American Thinker. Yiperzz-Criperzz!!! Holder's in a whurld of chit.
http://www.americanthinker.com/2011/07/batf_head_...

JoeDoakes101   July 7th, 2011 - 6:04 am

Congress should indict the head of the ATF and then flip him for Holder.

ManFromNowhere   July 7th, 2011 - 6:07 am

Fast and Furious is a major scandal second only to Watergate in terms of impact and the story is largely being buried by the press. I'm sure that the paper trail goes right back to Holder who needs to be held accountable. I think Issa should file impeachment charges against Holder, which he can do. Between this and Holder's failure to prosecute the New Black Panthers he has committed high crimes and misdemeanors.

Deusexmachina   July 7th, 2011 - 6:14 am

dream on…

Deusexmachina   July 7th, 2011 - 6:15 am

They should, but they won't…

Deusexmachina   July 7th, 2011 - 6:16 am

No, it is not…

xnobozos   July 7th, 2011 - 6:19 am

Does ANYBODY in this administration EVER admit that they made a MISTAKE?????

Deusexmachina   July 7th, 2011 - 6:20 am

Anyone with half a brain know this goes all the way to the top…

Unfortunately, the realist in me knows that Issa doesn't have the stones to go there…

Deusexmachina   July 7th, 2011 - 6:21 am

never…

Deusexmachina   July 7th, 2011 - 6:25 am

Wake the Hell up people!

Holder is untouchable, and Issa knows it….

claspur   July 7th, 2011 - 6:28 am

claspur<~~~ just upchucked a bit of my coffee at your mental imagery-there, joy.. thanks a lot. :o I lol

claspur   July 7th, 2011 - 6:32 am

He and Eric The Red, along with all Barry's other marxist buddies need to get put on a slow, half-fueled barge to the Middle East. (*half-fueled, because he hates Oil so much)

claspur   July 7th, 2011 - 6:36 am

No one is untouchable.

claspur   July 7th, 2011 - 6:38 am

Sounds like Melson's already flipped, Joe?

A_pen   July 7th, 2011 - 6:39 am

He already rolled over on Holder by testifying July 4th without any DoJ "lawyers" interfering.

JoeDoakes101   July 7th, 2011 - 6:41 am

I think that was an attempt at CYA.

A_pen   July 7th, 2011 - 6:42 am

It isn't just ATF that's been compromised, ICE has been hog tied by Holder as well. http://www.rightsidenews.com/2011070613994/editor...
Now who thinks Obama doesn't back this stuff 100%? This is the Obama proxy government of tyranny by dictated policy.

claspur   July 7th, 2011 - 6:43 am

That question sounds like 'Crazy-Talk'? <Snort>

PaBowHunter   July 7th, 2011 - 6:45 am

Well said Sir. This is the most outrageous act of government corruption I've seen in my lifetime. Holder AND Obama should be jailed over this illegal operation. And onyone who believes that this operation was intended to snare Mexican drug lords is simply naive. This was intended to substantiate Obama's claims that American guns were killing Mexicans due to our supposed relaxed gun laws. Allowing Obama and the lefties a shot at some more gun control.
This was a clear conspiracy to circumvent our Constitution which is a direct violation of the oath's that both Holder and Obama took, therefore they should be impeached (OBama) and jailed (both).

Subsalior   July 7th, 2011 - 6:46 am

This could be Bay-ree's "Watergate"…..

Deusexmachina   July 7th, 2011 - 6:47 am

We'll see….

The first casualty of this administration was the rule of law, and don't expect the wussbags in the Republican party to do anything to restore it….

claspur   July 7th, 2011 - 6:49 am

Yep…. he didn't want to 'eat the bullet' for Holder and his mob, is what it is.

claspur   July 7th, 2011 - 6:52 am

All of this lays at Soetoro's feet…. every filthy thing he's done to this country, for the last 2 and a half years.

R_Plovis   July 7th, 2011 - 6:56 am

Doesnt Darrell Issa have the reigns on this. GET TO WORK DARRELL…… Darrell…LOLLLOLOLOL

hezaAZsmitty   July 7th, 2011 - 7:01 am

Mexican lawmakers are rattleing their sabers over this little incurssion across their border by our law enforcement agencies………..this incident isn't going away, the complicit lamestreet media can't put the lid on this too many people already know and the projected scape-goat ain't haveing anything to do with falling on the sword. We are talking accessory to the murder of a federal agent before the fact………..this is impeachment looking for a sponsor.

Father_Campbell   July 7th, 2011 - 7:13 am

I'll never forget when this fraud Holder, along with Hillary Clinton, said the cause for Drug Cartel violence was that the cartels were getting assault & other firearms from the U.S. That was quickly proven untrue and that the majority of illegal weapons in Mexico were coming from overseas. So what did these criminals do? They intentionally sent assault weapons into Mexico! I wonder if they somehow thought they would use this as another attempt at banning assault weapons in the U.S.? This case stinks all the way to the Oval Office & Eric Holder should be placed under arrest before more damage is done to this country.

Father_Campbell   July 7th, 2011 - 7:14 am

I agree, scovellj! These Democrats protecting this fraud of a President and Attorney General is disgusting!

El_gato   July 7th, 2011 - 7:20 am

Holder is the most corrupt AG in history, but he's just doing the bidding of the most corrupt president in history. If this turd gets a second term, we may never recover from the damage he's done and doing. The GOP needs to find an appealing and qualified candidate…and that's not Romney!

Kevin Stowell   July 7th, 2011 - 7:28 am

This was probably just a ploy by the Traitor-in-Chief to abet the Mechistas in their reconquista of Aztlán.

SquidVicious   July 7th, 2011 - 7:40 am

Holder needs Prison Time.

burns1   July 7th, 2011 - 7:56 am

The real scandal is that the LSM will cover up HOLDERGATE and protect there boy in the White House at any cost.

FormerUSMC   July 7th, 2011 - 7:57 am

According to information now coming out, included in the thousands of high-power automatic weapons that the DEA, FBI, and ATF illegally allowed to be ran into Mexico are hundreds of Barrett .50 caliber sniper rifles.

With these rifles, Mexican criminals can lay off over a thousand yards inside Mexico and easily pick off any US border enforcement personnel…and citizens…. on American soil.

smellyfinger   July 7th, 2011 - 7:59 am

We know Obama
has his stink on every shady gun that made it's way to Mexico

Patriot2Opine   July 7th, 2011 - 8:10 am

Morning Kev, isn't it special to see law benders and breakers getting the pass while the law abiding citizen gets the shaft? Damn we are upside down.

mikegino   July 7th, 2011 - 8:14 am

Impeach Obama & Holder now!

Remove Kagan & Sotowhatsherface from the Supreme Court now!

Put Michelle on a yesterday!

mikegino   July 7th, 2011 - 8:14 am

Sorry: DIET!

LayerDepth   July 7th, 2011 - 8:17 am

Destroy and deflect.

LayerDepth   July 7th, 2011 - 8:21 am

Ladies and Gentlemen, sadly nothing will ever come of this despicable treasonous act. This is just another crime in a long list of crimes committed by this administration. With an unscrupulous media and an apathetic populace coupled with a Congress lacking in fortitude or even complicit, this is just a slight blemish for the One and his other racist co-hort Whole-derr.

FormerUSMC   July 7th, 2011 - 8:43 am

I don't know under what US Article the law is found, but undoubtedly the gunrunning was in violation of US and international laws.

If an investigation reveals that Obama's hands are dirty in this mess, the House, which has a republican majority, can bring impeachment charges against Obama for "high crimes and misdemeanors" and any other offenses the House decides are cause(s) for impeachment.

The Senate would try the case and if the democrats were to "white-wash" the case, the democrats would put their being reelected in dire jeopardy.

obbie_bs   July 7th, 2011 - 8:43 am

I second that, Eric the "RED" is a criminal

BalkanDeputy   July 7th, 2011 - 8:45 am

Lets see who was Holder's mentor……hmmmmm.. oh yeah…. Janet ( lets burn them out) Reno

clarityinla   July 7th, 2011 - 8:46 am

Fast and Furious II: Holder trying to cover his and the administration's tracks.

dswilli   July 7th, 2011 - 8:50 am

This is major, the MSM is hoping this will go away it won't.

antidoteco   July 7th, 2011 - 8:56 am

Shocker …NOT – I can't wait til Holder is in jail ! Yay !!!

Kevin Stowell   July 7th, 2011 - 9:00 am

Good morning, P. 'Sure would like to see all these guys "go avian." Jailbirds. This is just embarrassingly stupid.

amanuensis   July 7th, 2011 - 9:00 am

He is also bypassing Congress about terrorists we pick up on the battlefield.
We need to impeach this administration before they take over the entire government and make it impossible to hold another election.
IMPEACH NOW!

guest yank   July 7th, 2011 - 9:08 am

And sordid–check out the link "A pen" posted about ICE. This Administration is bent on our destruction and has Capital Hill in a head-lock.

Frisco1522   July 7th, 2011 - 9:08 am

Who knew? The worst AG in history who works for the worst POTUS in history. I'd like to see both of them doing a perp-walk.

FormerUSMC   July 7th, 2011 - 9:12 am

Truth be known, the operation was never intended to track drug cartel members. In fact how would you do that, plant tracking devices in each weapon? And so what if they had? The satellite would simply indicate that someone with one of the weapons was in the Arizona desert.

No; the plan was to convince the American people that legal gun manufacturers and retailers were supplying Mexican criminals with weapons that were being used against American citizens, therefore, gun control…….prohibition of firearms…..was now necessary in order to protect the entire US nation.

A_pen   July 7th, 2011 - 9:14 am

OK, the Holder puzzle is missing just one piece, his confession. Holder has been involved with anti-US/ communist backed terrorists for far longer than you can imagine. Here is an FBI summary of terrorism in the US by several groups and how Holder fits into it all. http://www.usasurvival.org/docs/Holder_Must_Go.by...

syvyn11   July 7th, 2011 - 9:14 am

Yeah, but what a dream it is.

agreatsign   July 7th, 2011 - 9:21 am

Seems like just yesterday that the great one was promising a transparent administration.
I think it's way past time to ask our representatives why the House isn't drafting articles of impeachment and why Eric Holder isn't behind bars?

Deusexmachina   July 7th, 2011 - 9:21 am

My dream, as well…

Coolerking   July 7th, 2011 - 9:22 am

Holder, one of Clinton's goons who kidnapped Elian Gonzalez and sent him to Castro, is an example of the depravity of the Leftist dominated Democratic party. He will be protected by them until they judge there is more to be gained by throwing him under the bus. When they do, I hope it is a big bus and it circles the block a few times.

Patriot2Opine   July 7th, 2011 - 9:26 am

Yep, the statist tyrant is using executive powers to dictate. Hope and Change…what have we done?

Patriot2Opine   July 7th, 2011 - 9:29 am

I wonder just how many nations in the world are scratching their heads wondering what the hell happened to the United States? Also wondering if they can count on our demise or whether we make a come back. I remain hopeful on the come back.

whatitwas   July 7th, 2011 - 9:29 am

In his own words, Ken Melson, as acting head of BATF appointed by Obama: "We have committed, along with the administration, to stop the gun trafficking going south. And we're going to do whatever we have to do with our resources or with additional resources that we may be getting from Congress and the president to go ahead and stop this gun trafficking."

A conclusion that this is all about gun control for the US is quite possible. At best, trafficking guns to prove there's gun trafficking is rather idiotic.

A_pen   July 7th, 2011 - 9:34 am

Holder's treason goes well beyond this administration.
Richard S. Hahn, FBI 26 years, has this to say about Holder.
"The deeper one digs into the facts, the
clearer it becomes that Mr. Holder facilitated the release of the FALN and Macheteros….."
"He was instrumental in effecting the release from prison of a number of convicted
terrorists – not “activists” or mere “nationalists,” but real, violent terrorists who were part of a
conspiracy that engaged in intimidation and murder…" http://www.usasurvival.org/docs/Holder_Must_Go.by...

A_pen   July 7th, 2011 - 9:35 am

Richard S. Hahn, FBI 26 years, has this to say about Holder.
"The deeper one digs into the facts, the
clearer it becomes that Mr. Holder facilitated the release of the FALN and Macheteros….."
"He was instrumental in effecting the release from prison of a number of convicted
terrorists – not “activists” or mere “nationalists,” but real, violent terrorists who were part of a
conspiracy that engaged in intimidation and murder…" http://www.usasurvival.org/docs/Holder_Must_Go.by...

A_pen   July 7th, 2011 - 9:37 am

Indeed, Holder and the Clintons are connected. Here is the FBI view. http://www.usasurvival.org/docs/Holder_Must_Go.by...

A_pen   July 7th, 2011 - 9:48 am

ATF press release, read carefully.
http://www.atf.gov/press/releases/2009/06/062909-...

Looking4Sanity   July 7th, 2011 - 10:29 am

Hope springs eternal. I'm hoping for that as well…but I'm making my plans based on it NOT happening.

Looking4Sanity   July 7th, 2011 - 10:33 am

On a related note…it's really interesting to talk to actual FBI officers about all of this. They are predictably tight lipped. It seems all anyone is actually concerned about is keeping their heads down to protect their government retirement packages.

Where's the patriotism and the dedication to the principles of Law and Order? They just took a back seat to vested personal interest I think.

Or, as Capt. Ahab asked so eloquently in Moby Dick: "Who's to judge when the judge himself is dragged before the bar?"

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