Head of Sept. 11 Probe Allegedly Obstructed Danforth's Waco Inquiry ( COVER UP )

Washington Post ^ | Saturday, June 22, 2002; Page A06 | By Richard Leiby and Dana Priest

[WakeUpChristian]

The official in charge of ferreting out information about the FBI for a joint congressional intelligence panel allegedly obstructed a Justice Department probe of the bureau two years ago.

As the FBI's deputy general counsel, Thomas A. Kelley was the bureau's point of contact for special counsel John C. Danforth's inquiry into the 1993 Waco debacle in which 75 Branch Davidians died in a fire after a 51-day standoff.

Kelley, who has since retired from the FBI, heads the intelligence panel's probe of the bureau's role in tracking terrorists before the Sept. 11 attacks.

[WakeUpChristian]

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[OXENinFLA]

Well Thanks for the 20%, it's enough to get me to read 100% of it.

[Kermit]

First of all, Danforth didn't need any help in coming up with a whitewash, thought having the FBI blocking doesn't hurt. Is there anyone in the top FBI leadership, who hasn't covered up? That's the question, not that one guy covered up, it's what the FBI does.

[ValerieUSA]

Danforth wasn't seriously investigating anything anyway. This was a show. They followed a script.

[concerned about politics]

Killing Christians to sure up his liberal base was just something Clinton felt he had to do. Kill the Christians, add a few gun stories, and presto! The demonic left hurries to get out the vote for Democrats.
At the time, the FBI worked for Beezelbulb. They had their marching orders and recieved their mark. I don't think they had a choice.

[LurkedLongEnough]

At the time, the FBI worked for Beezelbulb.

Don't you mean Beezelbubba?

[PoppingSmoke]

Danforth! Thats funny....

[drypowder]

My take: This country is and has been in a dilemma, probably before but most certainly since JFK was assasinated. Unfotunately coverups and corruption is the way the US Government operates. The powerful protect the powerful. It goes without saying that US government officials are above reproach and will NEVER be held accountable for putting themsleves as well as their superiors above the law. Can anyone who paid attention really argue that Bill Clinton was brazen in his manouvers to circumvent the law thus dismantle the Constution? Because of the 9-11 attack and the laws passed following necessary to combat terror on the home land and the Home Land Security Department (coming soon to your neighborhood) it is now more obvious than ever that the US Gov is like and kind to a dictitorial regime. If you think not, then pay only the amount of taxes you can honestly afford, carry a gun with you where ever you go, if you own property (including a car) free and clear, then don't pay the property taxes or license fees, commit purgery like Bill Clinton did, etc.... Do any of these things and see how free YOU really are. The Branch Dividians thought they were free, to commune, to worship God (Jesus)in their way and on there own property and to possess the guns THEY deemed necessary. If there is a peaceful avenue back to the freedoms for the common US citizen that our founders invisioned I'd like to hear it.

[holden]

Use of a retiring "old soldier," is a tried-and-true method among the corrupt to convert a normally-occurring, little-noticed transition into something far more valuable than a "gold watch opportunity."

Professionally, the old soldier is untouchable, as the required institutional will to punish such a one is largely deflected by those who find punishment of bureaucrats on their way out destestable, knowing full well they themselves will probably be in a similar spot X years down the road. They may well look forward to a separation bonus or cushy job after they're gone. Conspiracy here can run amok as the institutional cogs sense the ability to keep any individual from being held accountable.

Conversion of this set of circumstances to do someone a favor that might not otherwise get done because of its institutional difficulty or likelihood of casting a negative shadow across one's career all of a sudden "gets done." "Why not?," such an old soldier thinks to himself. Perhaps he's gotten a wink and a nod from someone whose cooperation would be needed to instigate possible repercussions onto the old soldier. Political favors, favors to old friends, cushy job with possible big fiancial incentive on the outside all lie in wait. Why not get more than some steenkin' gold watch? The old soldier won't be around to clean up any messes.

HF

[WakeUpChristian]

Conspiracy here can run amok as the institutional cogs sense the ability to keep any individual from being held accountable

RIGHT

[concerned about politics]

Don't you mean Beezelbubba?

It depends on whether you're saying it in jest, or stating facts. I was stating it as a personal opinion fact. This man is not done with his leadershipping yet. He has a big self promotion comming. In my opinion, someone has been protecting this lovely couple for a much bigger job ahead.

[goodieD]

Even if it were admitted tomorrow that Clinton, Reno, et al, were directly responsible for Waco and Ruby Ridge, nothing would happen to them. It's sick.

[LRS]

Beezelbubba...this time I really am *LMAO*...thanks, LurkedLongEnough, that's a good one...

[Donald Stone]

Bump !!!!!

[lawdog]

BTTT!

[lawdog]

"...The memo says Kelley should have been investigated for alleged "unprofessional conduct, poor judgment, conflict of interest, hostile work environment and retaliation/reprisal" related to his role in the Waco investigation. "

Sounds reasonable to me ,why hire outside "fixers" they can be just too damned expensive

Why take a chance ? Rig, rig and rig some more!

[Ragin1]

Why does Bush always get the pass on FR. Waco started with him and his picks.

[Bandolier]

Even if it were admitted tomorrow that Clinton, Reno, et al, were directly responsible for Waco and Ruby Ridge, nothing would happen to them. It's sick.

BINGO!!!!!

[carenot]

Even if it were admitted tomorrow that Clinton, Reno, et al, were directly responsible for Waco and Ruby Ridge, nothing would happen to them. It's sick.

The thing is that George the 1st was President when Ruby Ridge went down.

[goodieD]

fine then, if he's responsible let's bring him in on this too.. I am not a straight party liner, if someone is wrong I will call them wrong. But I imagine that Bill Clinton has done far more damage to this country than any Bush ever has or ever will.