Bigger than Watergate?
Jun 22nd
Project Gunwalker is not getting any better for this administration. The facts are damning and Darryl Issa’s investigation continues. The real issue is how long the lamestream media can ignore the story and provide cover for Holder and the President.
Project Gunwalker appears to have been an attempt by ATF, DOJ, and DHS to create a narrative that would make it easy to pass more gun control. The administration and Hillary Clinton have long contended that the overflowing violence in Mexico is a result of gun sales in the US. The administration alleged that 90% of all guns in Mexico came from the US. Armed with this information, the President proposed a ban on assault weapons. It was later determined that the actual number was slightly less than 8%.
After this lie blew up any opportunity to enact a gun ban, the administration, DOJ, DHS and ATF shifted gears and announced its plan to stop guns and drug trafficking across the border. Once again they blamed gun dealers for the problem. In April the administration undertook a “federal blitz,” and announced they were going to step up efforts to stop gun and drug trafficking across the border — portraying American gun dealers as a key part of the problem.
Bob Owens at PJM has been all over this:
In August, Acting ATF Director Ken Melson signed an agreement with the Mexican government to interdict gun smugglers moving weapons from the United States into Mexico. We now know that that feigned agreement was a farce, as a little more than a month later Operation Fast and Furious was forcing U.S. law enforcement agents to deceive Mexican authorities about their interdiction efforts. The administration allowed roughly 2,000 firearms to walk across the border beginning in October of 2009.
We know now that those firearms, resulted in the death of at least one US border agent and a US police officer, as well as more than 150 Mexicans.
The “project” could not have gone forward without the ATF, DOJ and Homeland Security involved in it. The question becomes who gave Eric Holder, Janet Napolitano and acting ATF Director Ken Melson the go ahead on this program.
Given the timing of the operation and the administration’s stated goal to work on gun control “under the radar” President Obama needs to inform us, and Congress of his role in this matter.
Watch for this story to get so big that the media can no longer ignore it.
Sturbridge Tornado – lots left to do
Jun 19th
Nearly 3 weeks after the tornado smashed into central Ma, there is still tons of work to do. Lots of organized efforts happen every day, which are, of course, very disorganized. Yesterday I delivered lunch to volunteers who were clearing trees in Southbridge. Tree removal is not covered by insurance, unless it lands on a structure. So most of the volunteering going on has to do with chainsaws, axes, chippers and lugging and hauling massive amounts of wood.
From what I’ve seen, the volunteers work all day long for free with a smile on their faces. I know I feel privileged to be part of the effort, and I think that feeling is universal. Volunteers just show up from all over the state. Many are high school kids, and many are not. It is very inspiring.
The food was donated by various vendors including Boston Market that hauled about 80 sandwiches and cornbread down from Worcester. People are simply incredible.
Last night was Tornado Relief Night at the Worcester Tornado’s our local minor league baseball team. It was also Sturbridge Softball Team Night at the ballpark. Amy’s kids, Megan and Hailey, were invited to throw out the first pitch. They did great! Later they stood on the field holding their hats during the singing of the national anthem. Finally, they were interviewed for a documentary being made about the tornado. My only issue with the event is they were introduced as “victims”. They are survivors.
