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Impeach Eric Holder Now
Townhall.com ^ | July 21, 2014 | Jeff Crouere

Posted on 07/21/2014 9:08:09 AM PDT by Kaslin

I n a recent interview with ABC News, Attorney General Eric Holder spewed more racist nonsense. He claimed that some of his critics and the President's critics were motivated by "racial animus."

According to Holder, "There’s a certain level of vehemence, it seems to me, that’s directed at me [and] directed at the president. You know, people talking about taking their country back. … There’s a certain racial component to this for some people."

Using the race card is the last refuge for liberals who do not want to be held accountable for their poor performance.

Holder is a specialist at using the race card. He is constantly claiming that Republicans are trying to suppress minority votes with voter identification initiatives. Instead of being worried about voter fraud, he is more interested in filing lawsuits directed at states for taking action to protect the integrity of their voting process.

Back in 2009, Holder famously said that we are a "nation of cowards" on the race issue. He claimed Americans do not honestly and openly discuss racism. Thus, Holder has taken it upon himself to talk about the issue endlessly.

Instead of acknowledging legitimate disagreements on the issues, he cries racism. It is a tactic of a political scoundrel who always attempts to limit serious debate while de-legitimizing his opposition.

While Holder is a specialist at crying racism, he is completely negligent in doing his real job, leading the Department of Justice. Holder was AWOL during the investigation into the Black Panthers intimidating voters in Pennsylvania. No charges were filed in that case, even though there was shocking video evidence.

In contrast, Holder has been very aggressive in targeting Arizona and other states who are trying to deal with the massive influx of illegal immigrants. According to Holder, these states cannot take action and must submit to this invasion and be held hostage to the federal government's inaction on the crisis.

He has refused to cooperate with Congress in the investigation into the "Fast and Furious" gun running operation. He ignored their subpoenas for documents that Congress needed to complete their investigation. As a result, Congress voted by an overwhelming margin to hold the Attorney General in contempt. Holder became the first Attorney General in history to be held in Contempt of Congress. Of course, Holder probably believes that Congress is filled with racists.

Holder uses the race issue to distract Americans from the job he is doing and the important things he is not doing. In recent weeks, the IRS scandal has intensified as Lois Lerner has refused to testify about her activities in targeting Tea Party groups. Congress learned that the computer hard drives of seven IRS employees supposedly crashed and were "recycled," rendering key email records lost forever.

This unlikely development screams for an investigation by a Special Prosecutor who is independent and can examine this case to determine whether there has been any criminal wrongdoing. Not surprisingly, Holder has ignored calls for the appointment of a Special Prosecutor.

The House of Representatives has voted to hold Lerner in contempt. The next vote they schedule should be to impeach Eric Holder.

He has been derelict in his duty as Attorney General. Sadly, he has truly harmed the black community in this nation by his rhetoric about race. By constantly claiming racism, he dilutes the appropriate outrage that is needed when real racism is discovered.

Clearly, Eric Holder has also placed his relationship with Barack Obama ahead of his responsibility to the American people.

It is time for the worst Attorney General in our history to be removed from office. The only way that can occur is for Congress to act and act now.


TOPICS: Business/Economy; Crime/Corruption; Editorial; Government
KEYWORDS: injusticedept

1 posted on 07/21/2014 9:08:09 AM PDT by Kaslin
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To: Kaslin
What is one to expect from the AG of the Department of Injustice
2 posted on 07/21/2014 9:13:02 AM PDT by topher (Traditional values -- especially family values -- which have been proven over time.)
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To: Kaslin
Impeach! Incarcerate, Imprison.
3 posted on 07/21/2014 9:13:10 AM PDT by SandRat (Duty - Honor - Country! What else needs said?)
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To: Kaslin

Yep, it’s gettin’ bad- it’s at least two percent of the venom the left spewed at Bush!


4 posted on 07/21/2014 9:15:31 AM PDT by JimRed (Excise the cancer before it kills us; feed & water the Tree of Liberty! TERM LIMITS NOW & FOREVER!)
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To: Kaslin

Frankly, I’d rather see Holder impeached than Obama. Holder is far more dangerous. But if we can do a “twofer” and impeach them both, I’d be ecstatic!


5 posted on 07/21/2014 9:16:07 AM PDT by Lucky2 (BO stinks)
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To: Kaslin

Eric Holder should only be the first of MANY in the Current Regime who should be subject to the rule of law. And impeachment should be only the beginning.

Indictment, trial and conviction for criminal activity that is absolutely NOT covered in anybody’s job description should be the guiding principle here. No hateful messages, no vitriol, no bombast, just the presentation of the facts to an unbiased court.

If such is still to be found in the territory once known as “the United States of America”.


6 posted on 07/21/2014 9:16:39 AM PDT by alloysteel (Most people become who they promised they would never be.)
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To: Kaslin

Impeaching Holder is doable.


7 posted on 07/21/2014 9:17:04 AM PDT by Mamzelle
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To: Kaslin
Holder should also get five years in prison for lying under oath.
8 posted on 07/21/2014 9:20:28 AM PDT by grundle
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To: Kaslin

IMPEACH?

Holder has been held in contempt of congress for his role in covering up Fast and Furious.

What exactly is the punishment for being held in contempt of congress?

Why is he not in jail?

Like our immigration laws, being held in contempt apparently means nothing at all.


9 posted on 07/21/2014 9:30:56 AM PDT by SeekAndFind (If at first you don't succeed, put it out for beta test.)
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To: Kaslin

First charge from 2009.

Illegally firing the investigator and stopping the investigation of Obama campaign supporter Kevin Johnson, mayor of Sacramento.


10 posted on 07/21/2014 9:32:47 AM PDT by morphing libertarian (Advanced technological development.)
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To: Kaslin

I wish congress would stop talking about impeachment and just DO IT already!


11 posted on 07/21/2014 9:45:04 AM PDT by rfreedom4u (Your feelings don't trump my free speech!)
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To: All

Eric Holder a criminal in the office which is supposed to fight crime. He should be removed and eat the book.


12 posted on 07/21/2014 10:32:52 AM PDT by veracious
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To: lsucat; Roux; Pikachu_Dad; WFTR; chemicalman; abb; Liberty911; CajunConservative; LSUfan; ...

Pelican State ping


13 posted on 07/21/2014 12:00:18 PM PDT by Ebenezer (Strength and Honor!)
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To: Kaslin
More like his backers are motivated by racial animus!

Just because he has dark skin they think he's black! He's NOT!

14 posted on 07/21/2014 3:50:27 PM PDT by rawcatslyentist (Jeremiah 50:32 "The arrogant one will stumble and fall ; / ?)
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