06-01-2009, 08:09 PM
Another excellent column; Smirking Chimp is smokin' today!
http://www.smirkingchimp.com/thread/19532
Blagojevich stripped of security clearance…Was Palin during ‘Trooper-gate’?
Government
by MaryMacElveen | January 4, 2009 - 12:43pm
In reading an article in the Chicago Sun Times where Homeland Security has stripped him of his security briefings since he was charged with allegedly selling a senate seat vacated by Pres.-elect Barack Obama, clearly a man who has not even been indicted is being punished.
According to the Sun Times, Amy Kudwa, spokeswoman for Homeland Security. She stated, "Being the subject of a criminal complaint, no matter who you are, is a disqualification," Note the operative word being complaint. There has not been an official indictment and U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald stated it could take three months to indict Gov. Blagojevich. To me, it signifies, justice delayed is justice denied.
One has to wonder if Governor Sarah Palin lost her Homeland Security briefings when a criminal complaint was filed against her in the ‘Trooper-gate Scandal’. I do not remember it being reported when she was Senator John McCain’s running mate in this past presidential election. Incidentally, she was cleared even before any indictment came as she ran for vice president. I find that suspicious. She more than Blagojevich should have been under a microscope since she could have been a heart-beat away from the presidency.
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The Sun Times also reported that, "Jay E. Stewart, executive director of the Better Government Association stated of Blagojevich would be “flying in the dark when it comes to security.” And went onto add, “If there is an issue in Illinois with a national security element, he will not be the first to know about it in the state,” As a duly elected official, Blagojevich has a duty and responsibility to protect his constituents. Dare I say that Homeland Security is putting their safety at risk?
In closing, it seems that a punishment is meted out before-hand where Governor Blagojevich has not even been indicted. Shouldn’t it be the other way around when actual charges can be proven before a grand jury? Some will say that I am supporting corruption, and that is far from the truth. What I am standing up for is the rule of law. Until such time that Governor Blagojevich is actually indicted, is removed from office through any impeachment process where corruption charges can be proven, he on behalf of his citizens should continue to receive those security briefings.
http://www.smirkingchimp.com/thread/19532
Blagojevich stripped of security clearance…Was Palin during ‘Trooper-gate’?
Government
by MaryMacElveen | January 4, 2009 - 12:43pm
In reading an article in the Chicago Sun Times where Homeland Security has stripped him of his security briefings since he was charged with allegedly selling a senate seat vacated by Pres.-elect Barack Obama, clearly a man who has not even been indicted is being punished.
According to the Sun Times, Amy Kudwa, spokeswoman for Homeland Security. She stated, "Being the subject of a criminal complaint, no matter who you are, is a disqualification," Note the operative word being complaint. There has not been an official indictment and U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald stated it could take three months to indict Gov. Blagojevich. To me, it signifies, justice delayed is justice denied.
One has to wonder if Governor Sarah Palin lost her Homeland Security briefings when a criminal complaint was filed against her in the ‘Trooper-gate Scandal’. I do not remember it being reported when she was Senator John McCain’s running mate in this past presidential election. Incidentally, she was cleared even before any indictment came as she ran for vice president. I find that suspicious. She more than Blagojevich should have been under a microscope since she could have been a heart-beat away from the presidency.
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The Sun Times also reported that, "Jay E. Stewart, executive director of the Better Government Association stated of Blagojevich would be “flying in the dark when it comes to security.” And went onto add, “If there is an issue in Illinois with a national security element, he will not be the first to know about it in the state,” As a duly elected official, Blagojevich has a duty and responsibility to protect his constituents. Dare I say that Homeland Security is putting their safety at risk?
In closing, it seems that a punishment is meted out before-hand where Governor Blagojevich has not even been indicted. Shouldn’t it be the other way around when actual charges can be proven before a grand jury? Some will say that I am supporting corruption, and that is far from the truth. What I am standing up for is the rule of law. Until such time that Governor Blagojevich is actually indicted, is removed from office through any impeachment process where corruption charges can be proven, he on behalf of his citizens should continue to receive those security briefings.