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AG Sessions fires former FBI Deputy Director McCabe and McCabe fires back
American Thinker ^ | 03/17/2018 | Howard J. Warner

Posted on 03/17/2018 7:07:00 AM PDT by SeekAndFind

Washington insiders must be wondering what will happen next after the last-minute decision by AG Jeff Sessions to terminate former Deputy Director of the FBI Andrew McCabe only hours before his retirement would have been effective.  This action will surely give partisans plenty to fight over during the coming days and months.

We must remember how this came about.  This action demonstrates the danger in draining the Washington swamp and the resistance within the establishment to President Trump and his administration.  The McCabe pension was reported to be worth up to $1.8 million, as he is 50 years old and could easily receive 30 years of pension for 20 years of work.   This loss certainly could make an enemy of the former Acting FBI Director. 

McCabe (a lawyer) issued a public statement that is a political response and an argument for a defamatory claim against the President. 

I have been an FBI Special Agent for over 21 years. I spent half of that time investigating Russian Organized Crime as a street agent and Supervisor in New York City. I have spent the second half of my career focusing on national security issues and protecting this country from terrorism. I served in some of the most challenging, demanding investigative and leadership roles in the FBI. And I was privileged to serve as Deputy Director during a particularly tough time.

For the last year and a half, my family and I have been the targets of an unrelenting assault on our reputation and my service to this country. Articles too numerous to count have leveled every sort of false, defamatory and degrading allegation against us.


(Excerpt) Read more at americanthinker.com ...


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Culture/Society; Government; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: andrewmccabe; fbi; jeffsessions; mccabefired; mccabestatement; rerun
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To: SeekAndFind

“He will likely file a law suit to gain his pension.”

... which is likely why it took a while to fire him so they could get everything in order. Usual administrative stuff has to be done.


81 posted on 03/17/2018 10:57:25 AM PDT by plain talk
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To: truth_seeker

The OPR is a level above Wray. OPR procedures are such that McCabe and Wray must have known quite a while ago what was going down, as procedures call for lengthy notifications, reviewing, and commenting on the findings by Wray and MacCabe and likely by McCabe’s attorneys. The Merit Systems Protection Board may also be involved.

The OPR might also be notifying state bar associations.


82 posted on 03/17/2018 11:08:54 AM PDT by jjotto ("Ya could look it up!")
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To: Sacajaweau

That is why we have such a national debt, no one ever thinks about what they are spending money on, or when we should stop. Some agencies were loaded with excess employees.

Pensions can last 40-50 years when someone retires young. Twenty-one years to a person, who became a government employee at 23 or 24 means by 45...we are taking care of them for rest of their lives.

Thanks for info.


83 posted on 03/17/2018 12:25:36 PM PDT by Ambrosia (Southern born... NC, and have lived in PA, NY,WV,SC, NM, FL, NC....Love USA!)
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To: leftcoaster
I think he was not cooperating like the white hats were demanding of him. That is why it went down to the deadline. “Make a deal with us, Andy, or we fire your ass and you get no pension, plus you get to face prosecution as well.”

Andy didn’t make a good-faith offer.

Clinton's made a different deal.

"Keep your mouth shut and we will take "care" of you at the other end, talk and you are DEAD MAN !"

84 posted on 03/17/2018 12:35:21 PM PDT by painter ( Isaiah: �Woe to those who call evil good and good evil,")
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To: poconopundit

Thanks PP.
Link came thru perfectly that time. So Savage purchased the sculpture. Did he see it as beautiful artwork, an investment, a piece of history? Did he mention why he purchased it? Well crafted, but did its craftsmanship beauty speak to him or was it only the subject matter talking. >smile< He becomes so outspoken and belligerent at times, you can understand why I ask.

Have heard that when purchasing artwork, that it should be able to speak to you, as an individual. There should be a connection. And if expensive it should be a very strong connection at best.

LOL art here is a floral painting of a country garden alive with flowering plants, wild things, and a water feature.

Thanks for sharing :)


85 posted on 03/17/2018 1:05:33 PM PDT by V K Lee (Anyone who thinks my story is anywhere near over is sadly mistaken. - Donald J. Trump)
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To: V K Lee

V K,

It was a highly interesting story he told. First of all, Savage gained an appreciation at a young age for sculptures because his Dad owned sort sort of art store in Brooklyn and it was Michael’s job to clean statues etc.

Sounds like Savage is quite an art lover. Apparently he buys many art works — at bargain prices. So there’s a good investment angle I think.

He likes heroic art, so this touched him in that way.


86 posted on 03/17/2018 1:10:33 PM PDT by poconopundit (MAGA... Get the Spirit. Grow your community. Focus on your Life's Work. Empower the Young.)
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To: poconopundit

Ah so. really impressive. I mean how many young men today would know what to use or how to clean artwork done in any medium. Most haven’t a clue how to clean their room.

Thanks, curious as to his roots. He seemed to speak of his current life and wife more than earlier life. Don’t remember his ever mentioning anything earlier in life (though he might have done so) Both wife and he are really smart individuals, well educated and adjusted family.

It’s only at times he does come on a bit too strong. BUT, it’s all a matter of personal taste.


87 posted on 03/17/2018 1:45:26 PM PDT by V K Lee (Anyone who thinks my story is anywhere near over is sadly mistaken. - Donald J. Trump)
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To: shelterguy

https://twitter.com/mitchellreports/status/974831223817342977

One suggestion from a McCabe supporter: if a friendly member of Congress hired him for a week he could possibly qualify for pension benefits by extending his service the extra days

7:14 PM - 16 Mar 2018


88 posted on 03/17/2018 2:39:39 PM PDT by Engedi
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To: vette6387
Something is definitely wrong with the federal retirement system if this is correct

someone started running with that $60,000 figure which is off. McCabe would have qualified under FERS (Federal Employee Retirement System) as an LEO - (Law Enforcement Officer - 1811 category) To draw a pension at 50, he must have completed 20 years as a qualified LEO and been in the job on his 50th birthday. Sessions made sure that did not happen.

The percentage for the first 20 years is 1.7% of your high-3 average salary multiplied by your years of service which do not exceed 20, PLUS 1% of your high-3 average salary multiplied by your service exceeding 20 years.

Since his employment ended at age 49 he would be eligible for deferred retirement at a much later date.

He might appeal to OPM (unlikely) or file a law suit showing cause for illegal dismissal and request a court append his last day to his 50th birthday.

Since Sessions acted on a recommendation from Office of Professional Responsibility - OPR is the FBI's equal to Internal Affairs, Sessions is on good ground. McCabe might argue that Session acted with malice to grossly punish an agent who was stepping down anyway.

I don't care. The action against McCabe is a happy moment for SAs and SSAs that have watched these antics go on for far too long.

89 posted on 03/17/2018 3:05:31 PM PDT by Dustoff45 ( The secret to success - Love God, Israel and the unborn child.)
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To: Engedi

Nope


90 posted on 03/17/2018 3:19:16 PM PDT by shelterguy
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91 posted on 03/17/2018 3:53:39 PM PDT by demsux (The "Mockingbirds" have come home to roost.)
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To: V K Lee

Yeah, love to see Michael go off-topic and talk about other issues in life other than politics.

In a way that other radio announcers are not, Savage is a Dad for Americans who no longer have a Dad. Teach lessons, authoritative, and gets into some righteous anger every once in a while.

Yep, that’s good ol’ Dad, alright.


92 posted on 03/17/2018 4:29:49 PM PDT by poconopundit (MAGA... Get the Spirit. Grow your community. Focus on your Life's Work. Empower the Young.)
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To: Cen-Tejas

At least he will likely get free federally provided housing, three hots and a cot.


93 posted on 03/17/2018 4:33:17 PM PDT by angry elephant (My MAGA cap is from a rally in Washingon state in May 2016)
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To: Sacajaweau; Okeydoker; All

Have you’ all seen this article? I hope this is not going to work for McCabe, to scam around the firing. Of course, MSN will say anything.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/andrew-mccabe-was-just-offered-a-job-by-a-congressman-so-he-can-get-his-full-retirement-and-it-just-might-work/ar-BBKlTAR?li=BBmkt5R&ocid=spartandhp


94 posted on 03/17/2018 4:58:28 PM PDT by Ambrosia (Southern born... NC, and have lived in PA, NY,WV,SC, NM, FL, NC....Love USA!)
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To: Ambrosia
He had the 20 years...in fact 21. He couldn't take early retirement until he was 50....which was March 18th...today.

He actually set himself up...he was going to leave...and if he did so....he could have tacked.

But firing before age 50 comes with consequences.

They're just stirring the caldron.

95 posted on 03/17/2018 5:07:32 PM PDT by Sacajaweau
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To: Sacajaweau

Good to know... I saw that, and felt it would not make sense that he could go around the firing.


96 posted on 03/17/2018 5:32:47 PM PDT by Ambrosia (Southern born... NC, and have lived in PA, NY,WV,SC, NM, FL, NC....Love USA!)
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