9/11 commissioner: 'I've received threats'

CNN ^ | 04/17/2004 | Unattributed

[Glenn]

WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Jamie Gorelick, a member of the commission investigating the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, said Saturday that she received death threats this week after a number of conservatives alleged that her former work in the Justice Department may have contributed to failures leading to the attacks.

In the mid-1990s, Gorelick served as deputy attorney general of the United States. During that time, she wrote a memorandum establishing distinctions between intelligence that could be used for law-enforcement purposes and intelligence that could be used for national security purposes.

That separation was originally required as a safeguard against abuse of citizens' rights by government investigative agencies. But passage of the Patriot Act in the wake of the attacks eliminated the requirement.

The so-called "wall" governing intelligence uses has been a key subject at hearings of the commission. It has been blamed for being a main obstacle to better sharing of information in connection with the September 11 attacks.

"I can confirm that I've received threats at my office and my home," she told CNN on Saturday. "I did get a bomb threat to my home."

She added, "I have gotten a lot of very vile e-mails. The bomb threat was by phone."

ABC News first reported the story Saturday.

[Glenn]

Now she is a "victim" the same as Hillarity.

Gotta love it.

[Paul Atreides]

Is it any wonder why she was in the Clinton administration?

[arjay]

I despise Gorelick as much as anybody, but there is absolutely NO excuse for making death threats to her.

I applaud anyone who uses verbal argument against her and her ilk, but I deplore physical threats. It should be beneath us. It puts those who make threats on the level of the DUers.

[speedy]

Maybe this will be her excuse to drop off the committee. There is no more elevated status than victimhood. I didn't see Rumsfeld whining about the ad that had him as target practice, though.

[Texas Eagle]

I'll bet she's received threats alright. She's probably been receiving anonymous post cards from Ft. Marcy Park.

[stylin_geek]

If she has received specific death threats, then I concur.

However, this kind of thing has been used in the past by Clinton people to gin up sympathy, and therefore avoid the real issue at hand.

[reed_inthe_wind]

Which one was she. Was she the red haired, middle aged lady who wore that big fake smile on her face the whole time Condi was testifying? What was she: an ex beauty contestant with left over vaseline on her lips?

[Glenn]

but I deplore physical threats

You are quick to jump to the conclusion that the drama queen isn't expounding on reality.

[little jeremiah]

Oh, the bomb thread was by phone, and she didn't record it. Not very quick thinking of her, was it?

And what were the exact nature of the threats? Can we read them?

[isthisnickcool]

I have a buddy that was on Rummy's security detail. If they want to get Rummy they better have a lot of firepower.

My buddy's job? Simple in essence. If someone shoots at Rummy he takes the bullet.

[MNJohnnie]

Real simple solution Jamie. RESIGN. You ARE cuplable, YOU ARE in conflict of intrest and you MUST resign.

Send an Email TODAY demanding her resignation

Washington Office*
Tel: (202) 331-4060
Fax: (202) 296-5545 info@9-11Commission.gov

New York Office
Tel: (212) 264-1505
Fax: (212) 264-1595
info@9-11Commission.gov

Family Liason Office
Tel: (212) 264-1505
Toll-Free: 1-866-862-0556
Fax: (212) 264-1595
familyliaison@9-11Commission.gov

[.cnI redruM]

We should be just as diligent about acting on those threats as she was after the bombing of The Kybar Towers.

[Texas Eagle]

It puts those who make threats on the level of the DUers.

Ahhhhhh....you may be on to something. Assuming she has received threats, how do we know they didn't come from DUmmies pretending to be FReepers?

You know, as Rush might call them, seminar death threats.

[Mr Rogers]

Do you really believe conservatives have offered her threats? That is be behaviour of liberals...democrat blowhards. I think she is lying to get sympathy.

[thoughtomator]

Here goes the victim dance, again, and ooooooh aren't we fooled!

[feedback doctor]

"I can confirm that I've received threats at my office and my home," she told CNN on Saturday. "I did get a bomb threat to my home."

She continued ". . .of course investigators are not permitted to share information with appropriate authorities that could protect me."

[Two-Bits]

If this woman received any death threats, trust me it was probably from the DNC (Clintons) to keep her mouth shut.

[Starve The Beast]

Never mind the lame attempts at diversion. When are you going to resign?

[mabelkitty]

Promises, promises.
People never follow through on their word any more.

[PISANO]

Victim........

The counter-offensive has begun. The first tactic; BLAME RIGHT-WING Conservatives and become a VICTIM of their insane rage. The second tactic; HEROICALLY state that despite death threats you will DO YOUR DUTY. The media/press will eat it up and back you 100%.

[mabelkitty]

Why do you believe this?
She is a known and proven liar.

[auboy]

I don't believe Gorelick. She's a Clinton stooge and we've all seen this "play" before. Their entire act is a shell game.

VRWC, my butt!

[Rome2000]

"I can confirm that I've received threats at my office and my home," she told CNN on Saturday. "I did get a bomb threat to my home."

Puhleeezzzzzz.

She's small potatoes.

[samadams2000]

Time to curl up in Hilary's arms...again.

[lawdog]

However, this kind of thing has been used in the past by Clinton people to gin up sympathy, and therefore avoid the real issue at hand.

Exactly. The Clintonites know how to play the "victim card"...aided of course by their lap dogs in the press.

[monkeywrench]

I guess she doesn't appreciate how we are all threatened by her terror enabling policies.

[syriacus]

Does this publicized allegation of hers mean that she thinks she is losing the PR war?

[oldironsides]

I do not believe the threats. I do not believe her. What does she know about old Craig Livingston? Her old law firm helped him out a bit.

[BibChr]

It's quite a shift.

In our parents'/grandparents' day, the goal was to distinguish oneself by accomplishment.

Today, it is to achieve victim status.

I think all our external enemies need to do is play billiards and poker, and wait for our internal enemies to complete the job.

Dan

[Enterprise]

Did the caller have an Arkansas accent?

[sruleoflaw]

I think she's faking on the death threats. Just like a Clinton-type -- lie, lie, lie.

[Texas Eagle]

How 'bout some evidence Ms. Gorelicker. Kinda like the following:

[sruleoflaw]

I think she's faking on the death threats. Just like a Clinton-type -- lie, lie, lie.

[monkeywrench]

You're right. She probably found the arkcancide list on her desk.

[Paul Atreides]

This is just like Bubba trying to blame Rush on the McVeigh bombing. You cannot criticize these people without it being a hate crime.

However, notice that the Kill Rumsfeld ad came a couple of weeks after the premiere of Hot Air America.

[Kozak]

I despise Gorelick as much as anybody, but there is absolutely NO excuse for making death threats to her.

And I have my doubts about the veracity of her statements. Show us some proof, an email a letter a tape of a phone threat. It's just too too convienient.

[spoiler2]

"Maybe this will be her excuse to drop off the committee"

She can't just drop off the committee by her own decision. If she does that, she loses her protected status, of not having to testify.

Hopefully, she'll be FORCED off the committee, then be FORCED to testify, though it's doubful that you'd get any more truth than was gottten from Clarke's 'testimony'.

[OldFriend]

Frankly, I don't believe for a moment that she received a telephoned threat.

She is the poster child for the corrupt administration she served and ought to be forced to testify before the commission rather than be part of the investigation.

[syriacus]

She continued ". . .of course investigators are not permitted to share information with appropriate authorities that could protect me."

Trapped in a web of her own making.:-)

[gov_bean_ counter]

Didn't Dasshole try this one about a year and a half ago?

[Paul Atreides]

I think so. In fact, I think they all claim at some port or another.

[evad]

..but there is absolutely NO excuse for making death threats to her.

Cheer up, there probably weren't.

[speedy]

Props to your friend. And he is sure earning his pay.

[shield]

Yep....this is so typical of this crowd. CNN is the only one reporting this; wonder why. Glad Ashcroft cooked her goose. She never in a million yrs expected Ashcroft to declassify this document. She needs to be very worried about what else will be declassified. I think this is just the tip of the iceberg.

[Paul Atreides]

In fact, I think they all claim at some port or another.

That should say "I think they all claim it at some point or another."

[vikingchick]

I'm no police investigator, but can't they check the phone records to see who called in this "bomb threat" to her?

[Mr. Buzzcut]

The woman is obviously lying.

[Texas Eagle]

Quick, Ms. Gorelicker. Date and times please. Quick, quick, quick. While the info is still fresh in your mind.

[speedy]

"Hopefully, she'll be FORCED off the committee, then be FORCED to testify, though it's doubful that you'd get any more truth than was gottten from Clarke's 'testimony'."

I'd love to see her on the receiving end. Of course, she would do what comes naturally and lie through her teeth, but maybe we could at least get her to sweat a little bit.

[Balding_Eagle]

You don't believe her do you? She's already lied on one of the most important things she's doing now. She DIDN'T report on her own memo.

NOW you believe her? Give me a break, you've been here a long time, too long to jump to the conclusion you did.