Former Tucson DEA head: Holder either knew of gunwalking or was willfully unaware
And, contrary to the picture Holder has tried to paint during his congressional hearing appearances, Coulson said that “yeah, absolutely” law enforcement officials were widely aware the ATF was using gun-walking tactics in Arizona. Coulson went so far as to say he suspects Holder himself was aware of the tactic, or was willfully unaware — meaning he didn’t want to know and made sure he wasn’t informed of gun-walking.
“If someone brings something to your attention and not really all the facts are brought to your attention, yeah we’re sending guns into Mexico, if he [Holder] chooses not to ask the next question, and then makes a statement ‘I didn’t know about that then’ but did find out about it when it became a hot topic issue when he decided well, ‘I should ask that next question now: Are you really walking guns into Mexico?’” Coulson said. “That leads to the next question, which is: ‘Are the Mexicans seizing, recovering those weapons before they’re used in a crime?’ The answer is no.”
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Go to Jail. Go straight to Jail. Do not pass go. Do not collect $200.
The Rogue Tomato on February 7, 2012 at 1:45 PM
ya think?
Lost in Jersey on February 7, 2012 at 1:47 PM
Man, this fake scandal has the most awesomest name ever!
lorien1973 on February 7, 2012 at 1:49 PM
Holder had to know. He’s an accessory to murder and belongs in jail. As does his boss.
rbj on February 7, 2012 at 1:49 PM
This thing is going to drag on with bho, holder and team stalling giving information about F&F! holder will not get the bus unless Issa and Grassley does what they said they would, contempt to holder and if he fails to provide information haul him to jail!
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letget on February 7, 2012 at 1:50 PM
6,000 of 80,000 emails/documents released by DOJ to the Ethics committee that THE DOJ marked as having to do with Fast and Furious.
80,000 emails or other documents. I wonder how many of them are from Obama, Clinton or Big Sis asking DOJ, when they were traveling, if enough information on the violence south of the border was connected to US gun shop sales that they could start bring up ” the violence and evil US gunshops” in their press releases, on talk shows, etc.
journeyintothewhirlwind on February 7, 2012 at 1:53 PM
That is very disrespectful of a sitting Attorney General…
and racist.///
d1carter on February 7, 2012 at 1:55 PM
Should be yes, but since Darryl Issa is actually working to protect Holder and Obama it will never happen.
SWalker on February 7, 2012 at 1:58 PM
It’s almost as if the administration were packed solid with thugs, crooks, and general riff-raff.
Bishop on February 7, 2012 at 2:19 PM
What the hell are Romney/Santy/Newt/GOP/RNC waiting for???
It is possible for these folks to both compete within the party, while hammering the Obama Admin – namely Holder and F&F.
All optics and MEDIA EYEBALLS are on Republicans for the next 3-5 months – they just need to agree on the target – then provide the best solution to be decided by Republicans.
Since they bow down to CNN/MSNBC/NPR – what better way to get your point across – on their viewers and ad revenues dime. Every Q&A should be centered around hammering Obama – regardless of the lefty questioners “intent”.
Odie1941 on February 7, 2012 at 2:20 PM
Pace yourselves Issa and Grassley…let’s shove an October surprise where the sun don’t shine….
hillsoftx on February 7, 2012 at 2:21 PM
The head of the Downgrade Administration is ultimately responsible for what his administration has done.
Ask yourself – if this had been a Republican…
Chip on February 7, 2012 at 2:23 PM
Drip, drip, drip…
novaculus on February 7, 2012 at 2:42 PM
not one cartridge, not one shell casing, not one bolt, firing pin, stock, gunsight or sling traverses that border without the DEA/ATF/FBI/CIA knowing about it…..trafficking arms into Mexico has spilled Mexican and American blood. Eric Holder, and those who have full faith and confidence in him, are responsible. Whether then take that responsibility, or whether or not its foisted upon them, either way, it is the truth.
Justice may come slow, but it always comes.
ted c on February 7, 2012 at 3:00 PM
That’s a very good question – why aren’t they bringing this up along with Solyndra and all the other Downgrade Administration scandals?
Chip on February 7, 2012 at 3:27 PM
You know, someone should put in a Holder tip line, that basically a person calls in with the goods and if it bears fruition by being documented, they should offer a reward for bringing him and his boss down.
ConservativePartyNow on February 7, 2012 at 3:34 PM
Atttaaaccckkk Waaatttccchhhh!!!!
Odie1941 on February 7, 2012 at 4:30 PM