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Head of Sept. 11 Probe Allegedly Obstructed Danforth's Waco Inquiry ( COVER UP )
Washington Post ^
| Saturday, June 22, 2002; Page A06
| By Richard Leiby and Dana Priest
Posted on 06/23/2002 11:13:49 AM PDT by WakeUpChristian
Edited on 09/03/2002 4:50:40 AM PDT by Jim Robinson.
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The official in charge of ferreting out information about the FBI for a joint congressional intelligence panel allegedly obstructed a Justice Department probe of the bureau two years ago.
As the FBI's deputy general counsel, Thomas A. Kelley was the bureau's point of contact for special counsel John C. Danforth's inquiry into the 1993 Waco debacle in which 75 Branch Davidians died in a fire after a 51-day standoff.
Kelley, who has since retired from the FBI, heads the intelligence panel's probe of the bureau's role in tracking terrorists before the Sept. 11 attacks.
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TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Crime/Corruption; Front Page News; Government; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: coverup; danforth; kelley; waco; wacoinquiry
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To: WakeUpChristian
Well Thanks for the 20%, it's enough to get me to read 100% of it.
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posted on
06/23/2002 11:18:31 AM PDT
by
OXENinFLA
To: WakeUpChristian
First of all, Danforth didn't need any help in coming up with a whitewash, thought having the FBI blocking doesn't hurt. Is there anyone in the top FBI leadership, who hasn't covered up? That's the question, not that one guy covered up, it's what the FBI does.
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posted on
06/23/2002 11:26:33 AM PDT
by
Kermit
To: WakeUpChristian
Danforth wasn't seriously investigating anything anyway. This was a show. They followed a script.
To: WakeUpChristian
Killing Christians to sure up his liberal base was just something Clinton felt he had to do. Kill the Christians, add a few gun stories, and presto! The demonic left hurries to get out the vote for Democrats.
At the time, the FBI worked for Beezelbulb. They had their marching orders and recieved their mark. I don't think they had a choice.
To: concerned about politics
At the time, the FBI worked for Beezelbulb. Don't you mean Beezelbubba?
To: WakeUpChristian
Danforth! Thats funny....
To: WakeUpChristian
My take: This country is and has been in a dilemma, probably before but most certainly since JFK was assasinated. Unfotunately coverups and corruption is the way the US Government operates. The powerful protect the powerful. It goes without saying that US government officials are above reproach and will NEVER be held accountable for putting themsleves as well as their superiors above the law. Can anyone who paid attention really argue that Bill Clinton was brazen in his manouvers to circumvent the law thus dismantle the Constution? Because of the 9-11 attack and the laws passed following necessary to combat terror on the home land and the Home Land Security Department (coming soon to your neighborhood) it is now more obvious than ever that the US Gov is like and kind to a dictitorial regime. If you think not, then pay only the amount of taxes you can honestly afford, carry a gun with you where ever you go, if you own property (including a car) free and clear, then don't pay the property taxes or license fees, commit purgery like Bill Clinton did, etc.... Do any of these things and see how free YOU really are. The Branch Dividians thought they were free, to commune, to worship God (Jesus)in their way and on there own property and to possess the guns THEY deemed necessary. If there is a peaceful avenue back to the freedoms for the common US citizen that our founders invisioned I'd like to hear it.
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posted on
06/23/2002 12:34:06 PM PDT
by
drypowder
To: WakeUpChristian
Use of a retiring "old soldier," is a tried-and-true method among the corrupt to convert a normally-occurring, little-noticed transition into something far more valuable than a "gold watch opportunity."
Professionally, the old soldier is untouchable, as the required institutional will to punish such a one is largely deflected by those who find punishment of bureaucrats on their way out destestable, knowing full well they themselves will probably be in a similar spot X years down the road. They may well look forward to a separation bonus or cushy job after they're gone. Conspiracy here can run amok as the institutional cogs sense the ability to keep any individual from being held accountable.
Conversion of this set of circumstances to do someone a favor that might not otherwise get done because of its institutional difficulty or likelihood of casting a negative shadow across one's career all of a sudden "gets done." "Why not?," such an old soldier thinks to himself. Perhaps he's gotten a wink and a nod from someone whose cooperation would be needed to instigate possible repercussions onto the old soldier. Political favors, favors to old friends, cushy job with possible big fiancial incentive on the outside all lie in wait. Why not get more than some steenkin' gold watch? The old soldier won't be around to clean up any messes.
HF
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posted on
06/23/2002 12:40:34 PM PDT
by
holden
To: holden
Conspiracy here can run amok as the institutional cogs sense the ability to keep any individual from being held accountable
RIGHT
To: LurkedLongEnough
Don't you mean Beezelbubba? It depends on whether you're saying it in jest, or stating facts. I was stating it as a personal opinion fact. This man is not done with his leadershipping yet. He has a big self promotion comming. In my opinion, someone has been protecting this lovely couple for a much bigger job ahead.
To: WakeUpChristian
Even if it were admitted tomorrow that Clinton, Reno, et al, were directly responsible for Waco and Ruby Ridge, nothing would happen to them. It's sick.
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posted on
06/23/2002 1:00:12 PM PDT
by
goodieD
To: LurkedLongEnough
Beezelbubba...this time I really am *LMAO*...thanks, LurkedLongEnough, that's a good one...
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posted on
06/23/2002 1:03:58 PM PDT
by
LRS
To: holden
Bump !!!!!
To: Donald Stone
BTTT!
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posted on
06/23/2002 3:45:08 PM PDT
by
lawdog
To: WakeUpChristian
"...The memo says Kelley should have been investigated for alleged "unprofessional conduct, poor judgment, conflict of interest, hostile work environment and retaliation/reprisal" related to his role in the Waco investigation. "
Sounds reasonable to me ,why hire outside "fixers" they can be just too damned expensive
Why take a chance ? Rig, rig and rig some more!
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posted on
06/23/2002 3:52:23 PM PDT
by
lawdog
To: WakeUpChristian
Why does Bush always get the pass on FR. Waco started with him and his picks.
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posted on
06/23/2002 4:59:54 PM PDT
by
Ragin1
To: goodieD
Even if it were admitted tomorrow that Clinton, Reno, et al, were directly responsible for Waco and Ruby Ridge, nothing would happen to them. It's sick.BINGO!!!!!
To: goodieD
Even if it were admitted tomorrow that Clinton, Reno, et al, were directly responsible for Waco and Ruby Ridge, nothing would happen to them. It's sick.The thing is that George the 1st was President when Ruby Ridge went down.
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posted on
06/23/2002 5:35:54 PM PDT
by
carenot
To: carenot
fine then, if he's responsible let's bring him in on this too.. I am not a straight party liner, if someone is wrong I will call them wrong. But I imagine that Bill Clinton has done far more damage to this country than any Bush ever has or ever will.
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posted on
06/23/2002 9:41:05 PM PDT
by
goodieD
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