Quote of the Day - AG Holder Edition

"Think about that, when you compare what people endured in the South in the 60s to try to get the right to vote for African Americans, and to compare what people were subjected to there to what happened in Philadelphia—which was inappropriate, certainly that…to describe it in those terms I think does a great disservice to people who put their lives on the line, who risked all, for my people,"

AG Holder in response to questions on the DoJs handling of the Black Panther voter intimidation case. 

You see Eric, that is the very reason that you of all people should realize that when voter intimidation happens you should be first in line to prosecute.  No one in the United States of America should be denied their right to vote nor should they feel that they are in physical danger in order to do so.  By not putting the full weight of your office behind this you have used the same mentality that bigots did back in the day when "your people" were being denied and or intimidated. 

Holder's DOJ Day of Reckoning - NBPP Testimony Due on Friday

Chris Coates, a career civil rights attorney for the DOJ, will be testifying on Friday morning in front of the U.S. Civil Rights Commission.  Mr. Coates, formerly with the ACLU, is testifying at the risk of losing his job, as he has been ordered by the DOJ to ignore the subpoena that was served to him more than ten months ago. 

I don't understand for the life of me how the JUSTICE department in this country can ask it's employees to ignore a legal  subpoena.  Shortly after receiving this Mr. Coates was transferred to another office, which was considered a demotion of sorts. 

His testimony may be the corroboration of the testimony that given several months back by J. Christian Adams, which laid in detail how the DOJ has given instructions to it's civil rights division to ignore voting cases that are filed against any minority in general and to drop the charges against the NBPP specifically. 

The administration's response to Adams testimony had to been to call him a conservative (horror of horrors) who had a ideological agenda against the administration, as he had in the past given money to republican candidates.  They somehow forget to mention that he had also given money to democrats as well.  As if that makes any sort of difference.  He is an American citizen and as such has the right to give to any candidate that he so chooses.  They will have a much harder time painting Mr. Coates in this manner.  Not too many conservatives would do work with the ACLU.  We basically view them in lets just say a not so favorable light.  Mr. Coates was hired by President Clinton and during his tenure at justice has been promoted numerous times under both democrat and republican administrations.  He also in his forty year history as a civil rights attorney has only brought two cases against minority plaintiffs.  Not exactly a record that will be easy to attack.  I am sure that they will try if he does indeed confirm the testimony told by Mr. Adams. 

Get our your popcorn folks, this is going to be must see TV.

For some background on the case go here

I'm Not Quite That Good

Bob Schieffer interviewed Eric Holder last week on Face the Nation.  He had a full half hour interview and never asked the Attorney General about the Black Panther Case.  Here is his explanation:




And people wonder why conservatives don't trust the media. 

Finally, A Member of Congress Questioning DOJ on Black Panther Case

I have to admit, that many people in the Virginia Area Tea Parties were hoping that Frank Wolf would not win his primary battle.  I was one of those people.  Frank Wolf has been in Congress for what seems like forever and his record is middle of the road.  There is nothing extraordinary about his service.  He has also voted for tax increases over the years.  But, this is a very blue area of Virginia so I guess he does what he needs to do to stay in office. 

I may just have to rethink my opinion, at least for now.  Pajamas Media exclusively received a letter that he will be sending out tomorrow. 

Go Frank!!

July 14, 2010







Mr. Glenn Fine
Inspector General
U.S. Department of Justice
950 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington DC 20530


Dear Mr. Fine:


In light of the recent testimony of Mr. J. Christian Adams before the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights (USCCR), we urge you again to investigate the dismissal of U.S. v. New Black Panther Party. Over the last year, we have asked you on multiple occasions to investigate this matter to no avail. In light of the mounting evidence of improper activities in the department’s Civil Rights Division (CRD), we urge you again to immediately initiate an investigation into this matter.


There is something rotten happening at the department under your watch. Your continued refusal to investigate has been — and remains — inexcusable. One can only surmise that your failure to investigate stems from a fear of upsetting the department’s senior political leadership, some of whom could be directly tied to the dismissal of this case. However, as inspector general, you have a legal and moral obligation to go wherever truth takes you.


As you are aware from our previous correspondence, which we have enclosed for your review, this case was inexplicably dismissed last year — over the ardent objections of the career attorneys overseeing the case as well as the division’s own appeal office. Despite repeated requests for information by members of Congress, the press, and the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, the department continues to stonewall efforts to obtain all information regarding the case’s abrupt dismissal. Recent events and information has compounded this troubling situation.


Mr. Adams was a career attorney with CRD before resigning last month in response to the department’s illegitimate instruction that he not comply with a USCCR subpoena. We are deeply concerned that the department, which is statutorily obliged to execute USCCR subpoenas, is in fact obstructing individuals from complying in this matter. We believe that this obstruction — aside from the many troubling actions surrounding the dismissal of the case — merits an investigation into the department’s enforcement of the commission’s statutory authority.


Additionally, we are concerned about revelations from Mr. Adams’ testimony that Deputy Assistant Attorney General Julie Fernandes, a political appointee, reportedly forbid CRD attorneys from bringing forward additional voting intimidation cases in which the defendant was a national minority. We believe that this allegation merits immediate investigation. There is no excuse for the selective application of federal law based on the whims of political appointees.


You should also be aware that Rep. Wolf has asked the Council of Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE) to review your failure to investigate this matter. It is our understanding that the CIGIE’s Integrity Committee will be discussing your actions at its July meeting. We appreciate the CIGIE’s prompt attention to this matter and look forward to its response.


We urge you again to investigate the myriad of troubling issues surrounding the dismissal of this case. With the commission obstructed from fully conducting its investigation and the congressional majority turning a blind eye, the inspector general must be willing to ensure the integrity of the department. We appeal to you to fulfill the duties of your office.






Sincerely,


Frank R. Wolf
Member of Congress

Megyn Kelly's Cat Fight with Kirsten Powers

Kirsten Powers still doesn't get what every person on left refuses to admit about this case.  Had the person standing outside a polling place was wearing a white sheet and hood the outcome would be completely different.  Kirsten Powers would be leading the charge to make the person was charged with a hate crime and voter intimidation.  If we are to be a colorblind society, the charges against the NBPP should not have been dropped.  She can say all she wants that isn't what happened, but the facts don't back up her statements. 

Now, you can decide for yourself if Megyn Kelly went too far or not, but I personally loved it. 

Go West - Allen West on the New Black Panther Party and the DOJ

Seriously, I just love this man.  He was interviewed today on the Hannity radio show in regards to an interview that he gave to The Hill.  In this interview he talks about how Obama is exploiting race and his disappointment in the lack of the prosecution of The New Black Panther Party. 

The thing that is being missed in all of this is the FACT that had it been a white man wearing a sheet in front of that polling station the charges would not have been dropped.  Nor should they be.  Racism is racism is racism.  If we are to reach the dream of Dr. King, it cannot matter what color the person is who is doing the discrimination.  But the liberal mantra is that only whites can be racist.  NBPP proves that is simply not the case.  Lets hope that LTC West gets into office and helps move this country towards a more colorblind society. 

A Question to Ponder

The New Black Panther Party is planning on joining me when I go to see Glenn Beck at the Lincoln Memorial next month.  I am thinking I might have to wear this instead of my usual flag garb when I attend tea party type events;

Let me know what you think

The NBPP Blames Fox News UPDATES

Hmm, this interview is with Glenn Beck, granted before he was on Fox, but interviewed by Beck all the same.




He is a lovely and tolerant man



Maybe this is the reason that this is a story:



These men voilated the law and the media is not talking about why they are not being prosecuted.  Had this been a white man wearing a sheet the story would be very different.  Whenever racism takes place it is a voilation of us all.  No one in this country should be made to feel that they can't vote, what color they are is of no matter.

They have clarified that they are not really interested in killing white babies, really just police.  That is much better!!

DOJ Whistler Blower with Megyn Kelly Part 2

This really is very stunning, but not at all surprising. Holder needs to be fired.

DOJ Whistler Blower with Megyn Kelly

I have blogged about this on numerous occassions.  Eric Holder should be fired.  The hypocrisy of Holder saying that we are cowards when it comes to race and for him to drop the charges against The New Black Panther Party when the evidence is clear that voter intimidation took place in Philadelphia is stunning.  Eric Holder Must Go!!!

See here, here, and here

This is long, but worth every minute.