By now, most of America is aware that Attorney General Holder gave a false statement to Congress. Holder testified about the "potential prosecution" of journalists for espionage in connection with leaks as follows: "This is not something I've ever been involved in, heard of, or would think would be wise policy."
Of course, just a few days later, we learned that Holder reviewed, discussed and approved a request for a subpoena submitted to various federal judges in which the Department of Justice claims that reporter James Rosen was an accomplice or co-conspirator in espionage for gaining certain information through leaks. This is directly contrary to what Holder told Congress under oath.
This testimony constitutes perjury if Holder was aware that it was false when he made the statement to Congress. The alternative is that Holder came to testify on the subject unprepared for the appearance and with a memory so poor that he could not remember his intensive involvement of a few years earlier.
Now we get to the White House and its reaction. Today, Jay Carney actually said that it was "self-evident" that Holder testified truthfully. According to Carney, Holder was speaking about prosecution and Rosen was never actually prosecuted. The problem, of course, is that Holder was speaking about "potential prosecution" not "prosecution", and there is no doubt that an affidavit submitted to a federal judge that says that Rosen may be prosecuted for violation of the Espionage Act is "potention prosecution."
What all this means is that the White House if following its usual game plan. It is trying to defend some action by the administration by lying about what happened. Carney is telling lies to cover up perjury. It is incredible. I use the word incredible because the lie is so clear. The White House press understand full well that Carney is telling lies. No less liberal a media outlet than CBS is reporting on Carney's lies. It is true that CBS is not leading with the lie, but they got it right out there in the story nevertheless. A few more whoppers coming from Carney, and he will have to join Holder when he leaves the Administration.
It is strange that the Obama White House cannot bring itself to just accept the truth here. Holder is going to be leaving, one way or the other. Obama ought to fire him now and try to look proactive. Nevertheless, it seems that it is not going to happen that way. Keeping Holder in office keeps the scandal alive longer. Nice move White House.
Of course, just a few days later, we learned that Holder reviewed, discussed and approved a request for a subpoena submitted to various federal judges in which the Department of Justice claims that reporter James Rosen was an accomplice or co-conspirator in espionage for gaining certain information through leaks. This is directly contrary to what Holder told Congress under oath.
This testimony constitutes perjury if Holder was aware that it was false when he made the statement to Congress. The alternative is that Holder came to testify on the subject unprepared for the appearance and with a memory so poor that he could not remember his intensive involvement of a few years earlier.
Now we get to the White House and its reaction. Today, Jay Carney actually said that it was "self-evident" that Holder testified truthfully. According to Carney, Holder was speaking about prosecution and Rosen was never actually prosecuted. The problem, of course, is that Holder was speaking about "potential prosecution" not "prosecution", and there is no doubt that an affidavit submitted to a federal judge that says that Rosen may be prosecuted for violation of the Espionage Act is "potention prosecution."
What all this means is that the White House if following its usual game plan. It is trying to defend some action by the administration by lying about what happened. Carney is telling lies to cover up perjury. It is incredible. I use the word incredible because the lie is so clear. The White House press understand full well that Carney is telling lies. No less liberal a media outlet than CBS is reporting on Carney's lies. It is true that CBS is not leading with the lie, but they got it right out there in the story nevertheless. A few more whoppers coming from Carney, and he will have to join Holder when he leaves the Administration.
It is strange that the Obama White House cannot bring itself to just accept the truth here. Holder is going to be leaving, one way or the other. Obama ought to fire him now and try to look proactive. Nevertheless, it seems that it is not going to happen that way. Keeping Holder in office keeps the scandal alive longer. Nice move White House.
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