Melson refuses to throw himself under the bus. An [expletive] moment for the White House.(gunwalker)

sipseystreetirregulars ^ | 21 June, 2011 | Mike Vanderboegh

[marktwain]

First, from FOX: "ATF Director Getting the Boot?"

Meanwhile, Pravda reporters Jerry Markon and Sari Horwitz, assisted by Anne E. Kornblut and Darth Breuer's favorite lap-dog journalist James V. Grimaldi write this evening: "Obama’s nominee for ATF chief to meet with Justice Department officials."

President Obama’s nominee to head the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is scheduled to meet with senior Justice Department officials Tuesday amid growing pressure on the agency’s leadership over a controversial gun-trafficking operation.

Andrew Traver, who runs the ATF’s Chicago office, is arriving in Washington as political fallout is continuing from the agency’s “Fast and Furious” operation, which targeted Mexican gun traffickers but has been linked to the killing of a U.S. law enforcement officer. Republicans in Congress have criticized the ATF’s handling of the investigation.

One U.S. official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss internal deliberations, said Traver may be offered the ATF’s top job on an acting basis at a meeting Tuesday with Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. CNN reported Monday that the current acting director, Kenneth E. Melson, is expected to resign under pressure.

But law enforcement and other sources said Melson has told associates that he believes he has done nothing wrong. Officials said the White House is watching the situation warily and is concerned about the ATF but has not asked for Melson’s resignation. (Emphasis supplied, MBV)

OK, folks, the remarkable thing about this story is that it is in Pravda on the Potomac. This represents a huge "Oh, shit!" moment for the White House. Melson has been selected as the goat. Melson refuses to be the goat, and says he "has done nothing wrong." More likely what he's saying is, "I did everything you anal sphincters ordered me to and

[marktwain]

I believe that "Pravda" refers to the Washington Post.

[Paladin2]

“There is no Truth in the News and no News in he Truth.”

[Interesting Times]

I believe that "Pravda" refers to the Washington Post.

That's a bit confusing.

They should use the full title, "Pravda on the Potomac" to avoid ambiguity.

[Jeff Vader]

melson soon to commit “suicide” by 2 shots to the back of the head.

[2harddrive]

Government abuses like THIS are another reason why all Americans must now put our 2nd Amendment FIRST!!

[Blood of Tyrants]

Melson is holding out for a deal of some sort because he has the goods on Holder of Obama.

[subterfuge]

If you take a job under the obama regime, it’s understood that you may have to submit to being thrown under the bus. I’m pretty sure applicants sign off in blood too.

[ZX12R]

Will he be taking a one way trip to a nearby park soon?

[muawiyah]

Watch what the WarshPost says very carefully. They ran the first propaganda pieces for ATF concerning this project. They have people on the staff who are complicit.

All you need to do to find out who at the WarshPost may be a criminal co-conspirator is go back to the original stories and take a look at the bylines, as well as the people they claim to have interviewed.

I think that institutionally the WarshPost may well be on the hook ~ and could be totally destroyed as a corporate interest by this story.

I think you are also getting a gander at WHY the WarshPost allowed so many of its staffers to start what became known as JOURNOLIST! That gave them first order intelligence regarding anyone anywhere getting wise to their gameplan with ATF and the Narcotrafficantes.

[Sir Napsalot]

Melson serves at the president’s pleasure. He will be outed.

The interesting thing is - Are we to hear non-stop front page coverage of disgruntled ex-Bush (strike that) ex-Obama official spilling the beans?

short answer - no.

[Jonty30]

Or, quite literally, get in an accident and go under the bus.

[Still Thinking]

Melson refuses to throw himself under the bus. An [expletive] moment for the White House.

Sounds like he's about to have a fatal but unforseen accident or commit suicide by shooting himself 13 times.

[Jedidah]

Obama administration officials refusing to take the blame, perhaps willing to speak?

Hmmm...

Having lived through Watergate, I sniff a whiff of

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_McCord

or even

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saturday_Night_Massacre

Pray for Issa. It took 2 years for the malfeasance of the Nixon White House to become clear. May this road be traveled faster and smoother to its end.

[Oldpuppymax]

There is MUCH more to this story. It will be very interesting to follow to its conclusion.

[MHGinTN]

Anticipate a ‘Starbucks’ moment or a ‘carjacking gone wrong’ episode, to silence the man in typical chicago thuggery style.

[Jacquerie]

How about a John Dean to blabber all summer long on the “cancer” that consumes La Casa Blanca?

Sweet!

[2ndDivisionVet]

What Good Can a Handgun Do Against An Army?
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-backroom/2312894/posts

[Dan(9698)]

Will he be taking a one way trip to a nearby park soon?

Actually it is a two way trip.

The return ticket is used later with the Coroner.

[nina0113]

I think that institutionally the WarshPost may well be on the hook ~ and could be totally destroyed as a corporate interest by this story.

Teasing isn't nice.

[Ratman83]

Only if they find him.