Brian Terry's family files suit over BATF's fast and furious

The family of murdered Border Patrol Agent Brian Terry filed a $25 million lawsuit against the government.  Terry was allegedly murdered by a weapon that BATF let get across the border untracked in it's infamous Operation Fast and Furious.  Perhaps some disinfecting light will be shown on this insane government program.  However, expect the government to stonewall, and it is always difficult to sue the feds.

Napolitano testified re BATF's Operation Fast and Furious

Congressional hearings are continuing on BATF's notorious Operation Fast and Furious.
Dept. of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano testified. She complains that DHS may have been mislead about the operation. Don't expect to see anything about this on NBC or ABC news. [Other than ideological compatibility, I still can't figure out why this woman, with no significant military, intelligence, or Law enforcement experience (other than as Arizona AG) got to be head of DHS. I guess ideological loyalty is more important to the Pres. than relevant background and experience.]

Some of you may remember DHS' infamous "threat assessment" report which listed gun rights activists and disgruntled veterans as likely targets for recruitment by domestic terrorist groups.

For a variety of reasons, I am beginning to believe that our current President is the most ideologically driven in at least recent history.

ABC and NBC ignore BATF's Operation Fast and Furious

Not surprisingly the two most left-leaning TV networks have ignored the BATF Fast and Furious scandal. Whoever says ideology and politics don't influence what the media covers and don't cover is terribly naive. (Another obvious offender is the New York Times) Media ethics and media professionalism are both oxymorons. Of course, Fox is often an example from the other side of political spectrum.

More CYA from House Democrats on BATF's Opn. Fast and Furious

Who would have thought that Democrats in the House would have studied BATF's outrageous Operation Fast and Furious and concluded that the DOJ and White House were clean? It's sort of like the court jesters investigating the king. This kind of transparent and desperate move by House Dems suggests that they are getting seriously concerned about the fallout.

The only solution for Mexico?

Some time ago I suggested that the only resolution to Mexico's drug cartel reign of terror was a Mexican government deal with the cartels. Now that it has become obvious that the U.S. is both the cause and an exacerbation (American illegal drug purchases, Operation Fast and Furious, laundering $ for the cartels, etc. see prior posts) this solution seems even more inevitable. In this very pessimistic article this writer agrees.
"It will get worse here in Mexico, unless the Mexicans themselves do something about it. They probably cannot. Vicente Fox (former president of Mexico, as Americans are all aware) favors legalization everywhere, but the cartels can easily buy any country's politicians to prevent this. The Mexican public more and more favors reaching an accommodation with the narcos: “You sell your drugs and we will turn a blind eye, but put an end to kidnappings, extortion, and the murder of the uninvolved.” This might work because it would be in the interest of the traficantes, who could discourage kidnappers by killing them unpleasantly. Nothing that isn't in the interest of the nacros will work, since they are too strong to coerce".

The real reason for Operation Gunwalker/Fast and Furious?

Thanks to Bennett Jones for the link. This is the only explanation I've heard so far that makes any sense. It has been my suspicion for a long time. Note this is from CBS, not Fox or the NRA. Stay tuned.

More covering up on Operation Fast and Furious?

Border Patrol Agent Brian Terry may have been murdered by a gun allowed to get into Mexico as part of BATF's Operation Fast and Furious. The criminal case against one his alleged murderers has been sealed. Even the docket is hidden from public view. One organization calls this an "extraordinary step" in which the "risks of abuse are very high." More CYA?

NRA's theory on BATF's Gunwaler/Fast and Furious Operation

One always has to take the NRA's claims with a grain of salt, but this one might be right. I have wracked my brain for a logical explanation for BATF's illogical and dangerous operation Gunrunner. The NRA's position makes more sense than anything I've been able to come up with.

Latest on BATF's Fast and Furious Scandal

The more the media digs into the trash mound, the smellier it gets. Latest on Operation "Gunwalker/Fast & Furious." Everyone involved is currently in the denial mode. How long will it be until a sacrificial lamb (e.g. Napolitano?) will be thrown under the bus/sacrificed? This is not Fox News or the NRA reporting, this is CBS!

10 AZ Sheriffs (Repub & Dem) Demand Independent Investigation of "Fast & Furious"

Bipartisan push for independent investigation of BATF's operation "fast and furious"/"Gunrunner. Sounds like a good idea. This is not the NRA talking, this is state law enforcement talking via CBS evening news. Good video!

AG Holder Lying about his knowledge of BATF's "Fast and Furious?"

The "Fast and Furious/Gunwalker" scandal just keeps getting hotter and hotter.

Latest on BATF's Fast and Furious Scandal

Obama defends AG Holder. Claims Holder did not know about BATF's operation fast and furious in which over 2000 firearms were permitted by BATF to pass illegally into Mexico. However, there is some evidence suggesting Holder knew about the operation. Will congressional investigation reveal a "smoking gun?" Will Obama be forced to jettison Holder? Stay tuned.

Latest on BATF's Fast and Furious Scandal

Much to the dismay of the Obama administration, the BATF Gunwalker/Fast and Furious scandal just won't go away. See the latest here from CBS News.

NRA & others call for AG Holder's Resignation

The outrage over Operation Fast and Furious and other "missteps" by the USDOJ has led to calls for Obama's Attorney General to resign. Not likely to happen with elections coming up next year. Resignation would be interpreted as a sign of culpability.

Video Honoring Slain Border Patrol Agent

New video honors slain Border Patrol Agent Brian Terry.

Hearings on BATF's "Fast and Furious Resume Today"

The second round of congressional hearings on BATF's outrageous operation fast and furious begin today. I love to see arrogant bureaucrats who are exposed squirm in the spotlights. Stay tuned.

More on BATF & Mexico

BATF's SNAFU's on Gunwalker and Fast and Furious continue to reverberate in Mexico. No wonder they don't trust the gringos.