Either that or perhaps we should consider a simpler explanation. Some very high up people at DOJ and State are directly working for one or more cartels.
The simplest answer is generally correct.
The simple answer is this: Fast and Furious, Gunwalker, Wide Receiver had NOT A DAMN THING to do with illegal guns, gun trafficing, Mexican drug cartels, etc.
The ATF operations, steered by the Dept. of "Just US" was and is an attempt to undermine the 2nd Amendment, restrict semi-automatic firearms, surplus military parts/equipment, and military curios (like the practice grenades) in order to ultimately disarm us.
Anyone whom does not see that this was a direct attack on individual liberties is a complete moron.
Campaign contributions from a loyal supporters?
Weren't there allegations that the Clinton's were knee deep in coke smuggling when he was still governor of Arkansas? I wouldn't put anything past those low life characters.
Regards,
GtG