Tossed for the Truth? ATF Fires ‘Project Gunrunner’ Whistleblower
- Posted on June 28, 2011 at 11:47am by
Buck Sexton
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The ATF Agent who has been loudly criticizing the “Project Gunrunner” scandal has received his walking papers, and he says its a clear case of government retaliation against a whistleblower.
Agent Vince Cefalu, who has worked for the ATF for 24 years, was effectively terminated last week, pending appeal while he is on paid administrative leave. Here he is on Fox Business:
Cefalu has been in the news recently due to his criticism of the so-called “Project Gunrunner” fiasco — also known as “Fast and Furious” — and even appeared on Fox News channel to critique the faulty operation. (We at the Blaze covered the controversy in an earlier post here).
Apparently Fox News has been in contact with Cefalu for months, reporting that:
Cefalu first told FoxNews.com about the ATF’s embattled anti-gun smuggling operation in December, before the first reports on the story appeared in February. “Simply put, we knowingly let hundreds of guns and dozens of identified bad guys go across the border,” Cefalu said at the time.
Since then, Cefalu’s claims have been vindicated, as a number of agents with first-hand knowledge of the case came forward. The scandal over Project Gunrunner led to congressional hearings, a presidential reprimand – Obama called the operation “a serious mistake” – and speculation that ATF chief Ken Melson will resign.
Fox News also makes the case that the ATF lately has made a habit of going after whistleblowers:
Cefalu’s dismissal follows a string of allegations that the ATF retaliates against whistleblowers. When the Project Gunrunner scandal broke, Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, wrote the ATF that an agent who had been giving his staff members information about the scandal had been “allegedly accused… of misconduct” by the agent’s boss for talking with Grassley’s staffers.
And two days before Cefalu was served with termination papers, Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., chairman of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, sent a letter to the ATF warning officials not to retaliate against whistleblowers.
The ATF is claiming Cefalu was fired because he leaked documents on a website, along with a string of other allegations of unprofessional conduct.
Agent Cefalu counters that explanation, pointing to good performance evaluations, 18 years without a disciplinary action and, of course, the politically convenient timing of his firing.
“I think it’s obvious why they’re doing this,” Cefalu said, ”it was my willingness to expose and support other people to come forward.”
Additional Note: This one year old video of Cefalu, reported on by CNN, shows him discussing how he is paid $150,000 a year to do nothing in response to his ATF criticisms.
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Comments (185)
georgeisn6
Posted on June 28, 2011 at 12:41pmNo americans allowed in the ATF
Report Post »RightPolitically
Posted on June 28, 2011 at 12:33pmBig Government’s answer: BURY MISTAKES!
Report Post »RightPolitically
Posted on June 28, 2011 at 12:35pmAnd if a few bodies have to go into the hole along with those mistakes, so be it! Remember the old adage folks……POWER CORRUPTS!
Report Post »Viet Vet
Posted on June 28, 2011 at 7:37pmPower corrupts, and absolute power corrups absolutely.
Report Post »Shasta
Posted on June 28, 2011 at 12:28pmThey decided to remove their masks and stop pretending to be moral. They are now getting in our faces and telling us there is nothing we can do about it. Well unless there is marshall law, we will do something about it in the 2012 election I pray.
Report Post »Thighmaster
Posted on June 28, 2011 at 12:27pmAllen West, step up to the microphone. So far you’re the best voice we have in My opinion…
Report Post »RightUnite
Posted on June 28, 2011 at 12:26pmWow!! So much for that old whistle blower law!! Hehehe!
Report Post »Thighmaster
Posted on June 28, 2011 at 12:24pmButt wait! Doesn’t our government encourage whistle blowers when in front of the tele prompter/American people. What ever happened to draining the swamp? Where did all those officials go that we put into office because they were going to clean up government?
Report Post »GodsPuppet
Posted on June 28, 2011 at 12:21pmThe time to come forward with this information was before the guns were distributed. When it was in the planning stage. Not after. Whistle blower, not really. This appears to be a cover your bu.. move. and tell as many people so if you disappear, they know where to start looking. God Bless America
Report Post »His Lamb is Satanic
Posted on June 28, 2011 at 12:19pmSCREW the ATF! They are Communists! Traitors! Nazi’s!
Report Post »nomodimcrats
Posted on June 28, 2011 at 12:13pmEric Holder and Obama are sooooooooooo dirty on this issue which has been proven to not only have killed Americans but is killing Mexicans everyday and will be proved to kill more Americans in future!!!
It was basically murder commited by Holder and Obama to indirectly try and get public approval for their desired disarming of legal law abiding citizens! It backfired and is NOW KILLING PEOPLE!
Report Post »Thighmaster
Posted on June 28, 2011 at 12:31pmEven the devil himself has followers and so it is with Obama….
Report Post »Ironeagle
Posted on June 28, 2011 at 12:10pmIts the Chicago way. Corrupt DOJ…bastards!
Report Post »nomodimcrats
Posted on June 28, 2011 at 12:09pmour government needs to be changed to a govt where the people can eliminate “corrupt regimes” before the next election in 4 long years!!!
everyday is another day that has to be corrected once Obama and his ppl are gone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
In businesss real life he would have been gone after his first mistake, which was his first decision ;))))
Report Post »FREDD The WILSON
Posted on June 28, 2011 at 12:08pmThis administration is more corrupt than Nixon‘s and borders along the lines of Grant and Harding’s administrations for appointing people who are dishonested and then sticking with them.
Report Post »FREDD The WILSON
Posted on June 28, 2011 at 12:15pmAlthough Encinomoron and JRook would make excellent Czars for Obama. Anyone have ideas what positions in the administration they could fullfill?
Report Post »Viet Vet
Posted on June 28, 2011 at 7:32pmGrant, Harding and Nixon were pro-Americans.
Report Post »Texas woman56
Posted on June 28, 2011 at 12:07pmWe have to do something about this.
Report Post »Gonzo
Posted on June 28, 2011 at 12:16pmI would say he’ll be fine. This guy will get a lawyer and a well deserved payday for this.
Report Post »UlyssesP
Posted on June 28, 2011 at 12:03pmI have first hand personal experience from the 80′s of how corrupt the ATF really are.
Report Post »Does anyone remember the ATF Good Ole Boy parties? Look it up.
FEARLESSLEADER
Posted on June 28, 2011 at 12:02pmThis agent is better off sitting at a desk doing nothing, LESS chance of taking a bullet. We are going to need this guy IF we can get an investigation. But then whats the chance we get the truth out of Holder/ Obama ????
Report Post »The Constitution
Posted on June 28, 2011 at 12:01pmObama and Holder must be bigger idiots than I thought if they think the Mexican Drug Cartel gets their guns from the USA. They have unlimited money and they control large sections of Mexico. They can have International gun dealers fly cargo planes and sail cargo ships right into Mexico full of as many guns as they want at rock bottom prices. Why would they deal with U.S. governments restrictive gun purchasing regulations and then crossing the border with a car/truck load at a time? The prices of guns in the USA are 10 times higher than what they would get from Russian, Chinese, Middle Eastern arms dealers. Obama/Holder were only doing this so they could fabricate a USA to Mexico gun deal myth. Instead, they’ve put thousands of American lives at risk.
Report Post »let us prey
Posted on June 28, 2011 at 12:08pmYes, they put the myth out there and accused us of the very same thing they did.
Report Post »Hypocrites
Mil Mom
Posted on June 28, 2011 at 4:17pm@let us prey
Report Post »Posted on June 28, 2011 at 12:08pm
Yes, they put the myth out there and accused us of the very same thing they did.
Hypocrites
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SOP for dems, libs, prog frogs for at least 30 yrs. Anytime someone wants to know what their up to, check out their many accusations against others.
Viet Vet
Posted on June 28, 2011 at 7:28pmYes Mil Mom, Freud coined the term, ‘Projection’, and the communists have been using it for a long time. Accuse your enemy of the exact thing YOU are actually doing. It’s on the first page of the democrap playbook.
Report Post »momprayn
Posted on June 28, 2011 at 12:01pmPlease join me to pray earnestly that more whistleblowers will be “raised up”, protected and encouraged to do the right thing even if it costs them their jobs & threats – like this one. We desperately need them in the White House, probably all Government agencies, etc. – everywhere!!!! I am dumbfounded by how much corruption has been infiltrated successfully – thank God they are being exposed but keep praying for much more!!! We have nothing but criminals in our government and in the highest offices. That deal with Blagovich in Chicago & others in the recent past are nothing compared to what’s been going on….much, much worse – treason. JUSTICE AND TRUTH – please prevail !!!!!!
Report Post »Volsense
Posted on June 28, 2011 at 12:00pmThis removes all doubt of the corruption and deception of the Obama administration. It is if we have been overtaken by an un-American force that has declared war on the American people. It only gets worse.
Report Post »BetterDays
Posted on June 28, 2011 at 11:59amI never though this day would come when I would despise the government of my own nation so intensely.
Report Post »The righteous get slander and defamed and the frauds, like Obama ride roughshod over our freedoms and inalienable rights. When they can’t do it with law, they back door us with rules, regulations, and statutes and felonious actions, yet WE have no remedy !
I feel no alliegence to this government, I feel no authority they presume to take is theirs to have, and although I‘m a peaceful and GOD fearing man I’m losing my patience with these evil ones.
I keep praying for them, it’s all I can do, but I feel like binding their sins to them so that even should they seek forgiveness none will be found. Even so Lord Jesus come!
MONICNE
Posted on June 28, 2011 at 12:07pmIts too bad you cannot inspire young folks to join the Navy. You are so negative because you sailed a desk and chewed the fat long enough to retire with miserably inadequate benefits, and now that you are a website hero you wish you had actually done something cool with your former career. If you hate life so much, Mr. patriot Vet, head for Mexico. Oh, and thanks for your service. Just sayin.
Report Post »CatB
Posted on June 28, 2011 at 12:34pm@MONIDIOT
You have any idea how many of the conservatives on this site are ex-military??? … be afraid be very afraid. You little progressive tw it.
Report Post »vennoye
Posted on June 28, 2011 at 12:42pm@Moncine…..please don’t be so clueless, it doesn’t become you.
Report Post »Betterdays…….when the children of GOD get fed up enough with this, that we believe the authority we have been given……and start praying the Psalms of David over this–Psalms 30-39, etc, things will change. Until then, things will just go downhill. We are taught to pray for our enemies….pray that they get caught on their own trap……that is what David’s Psalms are about. This is our battle to fight….I’m going to quit sitting around and whining and start praying whatever they plan for us falls upon them………..just like the Bible says it does!!!
MONICNE
Posted on June 28, 2011 at 1:08pmCat-B – Thanks for the scary lecture, you must have been an officer! LOL! If you are claiming to be a Vet you then must admit there are (in addition to the Conservatives) tons of progressive souls in the Military. The US Military is the biggest team-mission success story because it as the 100% socialist melting pot with the most talented mix of diverse minorities in the world. Nobody in a platoon cares about “wealth” – we care about the mission and each other.
Vanoyee – thanks for helping BetterDays, I admit I should have been more gentle and scripture is his thing. I was trying the Gunnery Sergeant shuffle to motivate him back to his old vibrant, upbeat and inspirational self again! I hate seeing him depressed.
Report Post »BetterDays
Posted on June 28, 2011 at 1:48pm@Vennoye
Report Post »Indeed, prayer does work.
I’m fully aware that America has become Sodom and Gamoraha, we get what the majority earn us spiritually. Yet GOD saved many nations for the sake of the steadfast few, I know this as well.
God is so much greater than the scope of our national transgressions.
I also pray that should we take back what the socialist liberals have stolen, that we don’t over react and bring about revelations 13-11-18, but that IS America in Phrophecy. I suppose better now than later, I’d not pray these times on those to follow.
God is both the author and the finisher of our faith KB, His arm is not short that He can’t reach us.
As for the trolls, I’m praying for them ( SLEAZYHIPPO ) but I’m no longer wasting my breath speaking to them.
MONICNE
Posted on June 28, 2011 at 2:07pmBetterdays, what exactly is a Troll? Less human that you, or just something you cannot understand?
Report Post »Mil Mom
Posted on June 28, 2011 at 4:03pmre : The US Military is the biggest team-mission success story because it as the 100% socialist melting pot with the most talented mix of diverse minorities in the world.
Report Post »****
Ahoy Mon?? , Just borrowing the sailor term, my experience is family in Army, but you needs to get your telescope on the dictionary, Our military isn’t meant to be a “socialist” melting pot, BUT an “American ” melting pot, just like America.
America was set up so that, class, ethnic background, (Check out Glenn’s research on the Black Founders.) Religion, or lack thereof; our nation was set up so that each had a chance at achieving their dreams, and when the need for security meant that slavery must temporarily be endured the founders both wrote about and set up a way to right the wrong! Glenn’s nearly giving away “The Original Argument, read it from the library if necessary, you may be surprised that you actually agree with what this nations founders dreamt of for posteriety!
ps. America was the biggest team mission success story in the world, until the communists decided they couldn’t defeat it from without!
MONICNE
Posted on June 28, 2011 at 4:41pmMIL MOM – (ahoy ahoy as poop-deck pappy might say)
So are you still in the Army system or are you a civilian family now? Is there any difference between living on Post and living on the economy? Do military families that leave the service have to face any social or economic differences? Any adjustments to family income and property ownership?
BTW – Thanks for your sacrifice.
Report Post »Viet Vet
Posted on June 28, 2011 at 7:21pmWell, we know about how many gobs of socialists there are in the military, since the military votes in the 80th percentile for republicans, it must be about 20%. That’s why each election the democraps do whatever they can to discount and throw out military ballots.
Report Post »neverending
Posted on June 28, 2011 at 11:33pmAmen to that – you are not alone.
Report Post »JUSTANOTHEROPINION
Posted on June 28, 2011 at 11:59amThid defenately warrants an investigation. Just in appearance it looks improper. This adminastration just plain ignores the laws of the land and is not called on it. Is Obama the President of The United States Of America or the King?
Report Post »The Constitution
Posted on June 28, 2011 at 3:24pmThat’s easy. Ruler = one who exercises authority or control All of the accomplishments of the Obama administration have been exercises in increasing federal government authority and control.
Report Post »RepubliCorp
Posted on June 28, 2011 at 5:41pmObama planted US guns in Mexico so he could get his UN gun ban treaty. He crossed the Chicago thug……..
Report Post »1chancey1
Posted on June 28, 2011 at 11:57amI would expect nothing less from an Obama run government. It’s a shame we will never know how deep this operation ran but I’m sure Holder and Obama were well aware of what was going on.
Report Post »BetterDays
Posted on June 28, 2011 at 12:01pmAgreed, but no one holds criminals in Government accountable, they have usurped our nations laws and we are left with no real corrective remedies.
Report Post »MONICNE
Posted on June 28, 2011 at 12:21pmBitter Days – well said. The Government sukz and we are lost.
Report Post »Hiswill
Posted on June 28, 2011 at 12:56pmA warning to those patriots that are thinking of exposing the government in the future. You rat us out and we will fire you. Where is the justice!
Report Post »The Constitution
Posted on June 28, 2011 at 3:18pmHis firing is proof Obama/Holder authorized Project Gunrunner. The head of the ATF obviusly does not fear any retribution for his actions. It’s an unabashed cover up. The only way he could fire this agent is because he knows Obama/Holder will back him up on it. They likely told him to fire the agent. They know the MSM won’t do any serious reporting on this. So, with the Prez backing him up, the ATF director isn’t afraid of a couple GOP congressmen or a Congressional hearing.
Report Post »MONICNE
Posted on June 28, 2011 at 4:34pmWell it looks like firing did not shut the guy up, in fact he will be selling himself now for whatever bright barter he can earn! There would be a LOT less noise if he was still on the payroll, especially id he were promoted and given a Big Raise. That is how you “cover something up” not by Firing!
Report Post »kickagrandma
Posted on June 28, 2011 at 11:54amOf course they will. Find common ground, folks. It IS “us” against “them”.
Report Post »TRONINTHEMORNING
Posted on June 28, 2011 at 11:53amThis ain’t over to be sure.
Report Post »UPSETVET
Posted on June 28, 2011 at 3:42pmThe ATF is under the jurisdiction of the DOJ I believe and the head of the DOJ is Eric Holder the AG of the USA. So, nothing will be done concerning this scandle. The first head to roll should be the AG’s. Holder has placed himself above the law as has his boss Obama. US Government Agencies removing gun puchase restrictions so that Mexican drug cartels could get thousands of weapons into their hands. Why don’t aALL Americans see that this was wrong and against the law and speak out against this corruption. When are we going to find out WHO received the payoffs from the drug cartels. In things like this MONEY is always envolved. Like Watergate and the Iran-Contra Scandals, ” FOLLOW THE MONEY !
Report Post »turkey13
Posted on June 28, 2011 at 10:14pmJust saw on moveon.org where obama is to award the purple heart to this guy. In the same article it states that the ACLU is bringing a lawsuit in his behalf.
Report Post »ozchambers
Posted on June 28, 2011 at 11:52amThis is a crime on top of a crime! Project Gunrunner is a horrific murderous plot hatched in the highest places. They are showing their guilt with his firing.
Report Post »CatB
Posted on June 28, 2011 at 12:15pmTime to put the pressure on Congress to do something … Contact them!
Report Post »vennoye
Posted on June 28, 2011 at 12:21pmThe government thought it had come up with a perfect plot to assist with controlling gun rights……he foiled their plan and exposed them!! They do not like him for this!! This is just one more exposé of the corruption within our government…… I am thankful he did not go back out in the field and have an accident.
Report Post »MONICNE
Posted on June 28, 2011 at 12:25pmJust keep him as a witness! Thrilling CNN audiences by claiming your stupid bosses pay you “$150K to do nothing,” is equivalent to signing a resignation letter. He could have been doing something.
Report Post »Brad Wesselmann
Posted on June 28, 2011 at 1:08pmI see this type of operation being commonplace once the full breadth of Executive Order #13575, is fully realized. The structure is in place for our freedom to be destroyed “legally”, and Congress does nothing while the shadow of their own irrelevance casts upon their respective states’ freedom.
Report Post »walkwithme1966
Posted on June 28, 2011 at 1:27pmWhisleblower laws do apply to the government – so unless there is something else behind this guy’s firing, then he can file a case against the ATF. But proving it is very hard! http://wp.me/pYLB7-142
Report Post »Mil Mom
Posted on June 28, 2011 at 3:21pmre : Thrilling CNN audiences by claiming your stupid bosses pay you “$150K to do nothing,” is equivalent to signing a resignation letter. He could have been doing something.
Report Post »****
Right, didn’t they tell him where the buses to WI, MI , and OH were boarding?
Maybe he could have been making campaign posters before that to defeat all those repub tyrants, he deserves to be jobless if he’s not on board,OBVIOUSLY!
I.Gaspar
Posted on June 28, 2011 at 11:51amCefalu! You must follow ze orders of der furher!!!
Report Post »Mike Westfall No Hiding
Posted on June 28, 2011 at 12:01pmI guess the whistleblower act doesnt apply to the government? Bad, bad, bad times are coming.
Report Post »MONICNE
Posted on June 28, 2011 at 12:03pmWhy so Negative! Turn that frown upside down!
Report Post »Who are we to interfere and judge?
Maybe its a Right To Work action by his Ayn Rand-reading overlord.
Its a good thing there was no Union there to keep him employed with nothing to do!
Could it be that he was unhappy, not doing so well as a team player, and causing negativity?
Also keep in mind, this reduces Big Government.
Now he can write a tell all book with Andrew Brietbart that will be bigger than the Bush-era Black Panther Voter Intimidation scandal.
Locked
Posted on June 28, 2011 at 12:03pmWhistleblowing is always a fine-line. Where does “doing the right thing” stop and “having a chip on your shoulders” or “doing it for fame” begin? Comparing the efforts of say, Deep Throat in the Watergate scandal and Private Bradley Manning or Julian Assange of Wikileaks. One remained anonymous for years and years – the second had a chip on his shoulder – and the last did it for fame (and boy, how that backfired!).
It makes me wonder which case this was. I want to say it’s to do the right thing, but the fact that he’s having interviews now makes me think fame might have played into it. If he has a book deal come out in the next few years, I think that would clinche the “I did it for the money” theory.
Either way, glad the ATF is taking heat. I sure wouldn’t want to stick around after this debacle!
Report Post »Dustyluv
Posted on June 28, 2011 at 12:06pmCould be worse…One of those guns could accidentily go off and shoot the whistle out of his head. The ATF needs to be defunded, along with the EPA, USDA and FDA…
Defund them and stop this nonsense!!
Report Post »VegasGuy
Posted on June 28, 2011 at 12:09pmA pretty shocking move by the ATF considering all the publicity this story is getting. I hope Grassley, Issa, et al have his back.
Report Post »Ironmaan
Posted on June 28, 2011 at 12:11pmNo good deed goes unpunished.
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CatB
Posted on June 28, 2011 at 12:14pmSo those “whistleblower laws” that the left were so keen on for businesses . don’t apply to the GOVERNMENT???? Typical but WRONG!
Report Post »tobywil2
Posted on June 28, 2011 at 12:15pmWhat is the advantage to being a dictator if you have to tolerate dissention? Has the IRS been mobilized too? Poor guy, the tyrant takes no prisoners! http://commonsense21c.com/
Report Post »hauschild
Posted on June 28, 2011 at 12:19pmWho cares?!?! The media certainly doesn’t, as well as half of Americans, including me because it’s basically just another government stiff holding job that was unnecessary in a department that is unnecessary.
Report Post »HKS
Posted on June 28, 2011 at 12:24pmOnly a liberal government would throw gas on this fire. S.F.B.
Report Post »fastfacts
Posted on June 28, 2011 at 12:25pmAUTOMATIC LOSS FOR THE ATF
This is an admission of trouble. They currently are under investigation and the retaliate against the prime witness in front of the judge. Wow that takes guts. GUILTY
Remember the retaliation of the DOJ against the Whistleblower in the Voter Laws Case. They raked him over the coals, while the media ignored him.
Report Post »V-MAN MACE
Posted on June 28, 2011 at 12:26pmThe man is prepared to testify before a grand jury. Alex Jones has been covering it for a month already.
We all already know Obama tried a sneak attack on the 2nd Amendment.
Report Post »SavingtheRepublic.com
Posted on June 28, 2011 at 12:33pm^____^____^
More like Emporer BHO….
The longer this gets dragged out and excuses flow from the regime (take note I will nolonger refer to them as the admin) the more obvious it is that this was part of a larger plan to go after the 2nd amendment. If they could have established a gun problem stemming from the US into Mexico there would be pressure to crack down on gun laws in the US. It was made clear not too long ago that the regime “is working under the radar” (http://tinyurl.com/3n2qf7l) on gun control.
Excuses are flowing no one knows who the order came from yea okay I believe that just like I believe BHO isnt a progressive socialist! The nation and the Constitution are under full blown silent attack from liberals.. they hate this nation, they hate conservatism, the Judeo Christian beliefs that est the nation and of course they HATE the Constitution!
Dont take my word for it look at countless vids and pictures from all liberal protests, rallies etc from any year you will see no mention of the Constitution and more than likely you won’t see a US flag flying. http://tinyurl.com/yhglscs
Report Post »IvanK
Posted on June 28, 2011 at 12:42pmGetting paid 150K for doing nothing? Holy Cr@p! This is liberal and union heaven!!!!!!!!
Report Post »Anonymous T. Irrelevant
Posted on June 28, 2011 at 12:43pmI am beginning to believe that this new Congress is going to do nothing. I am disappointed in their performance (or lack thereof) so far.
Report Post »Secret Squirrel
Posted on June 28, 2011 at 12:51pm.
Is anyone surprised?
You don’t mess with Chicago thugs and not get mugged.
I’m sure Eric Holder will make sure his rights are not violated……….snort, snort.
Report Post »Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
Posted on June 28, 2011 at 1:06pm@Mike Westfall
Remember this administration will turn its full fury upon anyone who dares to criticize it, or expose any of their deepest and darkest of dealings into the light.
Report Post »sWampy
Posted on June 28, 2011 at 1:06pmdeepthroat had a chip on his shoulders also, it wasn’t about fame, it was revenge.
Report Post »Locked
Posted on June 28, 2011 at 1:23pm@Swampy
That’s why he remained anonymous for decades, right? I mean, if you find Deep Throat “wrong,“ I guess you find Private Manning ”right”?
Report Post »TomFerrari
Posted on June 28, 2011 at 1:29pmthank you for your continued input and assistance, moncine / encinom.
your knack for constructive input is uncanny.
How ever did we adults suvive before you blessed us with your brilliant insight?
Report Post »Ronko
Posted on June 28, 2011 at 1:33pmI wouldn’t worry if I was in his shoes, what he did was greater then whatever amount of money that he would’ve earned at that job. Congrats Cefalu hopefully we get more people like you in the future.
Report Post »101
Posted on June 28, 2011 at 1:41pmBeing used as an example so nobody else will come forward and testify against Holder’s knowledge of the gun running!
Report Post »chazman
Posted on June 28, 2011 at 1:42pmOK, here’s two million, plus your retirement package will be reinstated. Now go away …
Report Post »CultureWarriors
Posted on June 28, 2011 at 2:00pmHe’s proving the fact that the Democrats are a criminal organization. Repub’s in congress you better be all over this.We want people to do real jail time.
Report Post »mikem1969
Posted on June 28, 2011 at 2:03pmOnce again, those who tell the truth get punished. All the tentacles of the government are the same if you tell the truth they will punish you. This operation was about a lot more than just trying to catch gun runners, it was an attempt to make the US gun laws, aka the second ammendment look bad so the government could try and get rid of our guns. Good thing they got ratted out by one of their own.
Report Post »smithclar3nc3
Posted on June 28, 2011 at 2:06pmCIA,FBI,ATF,NSA how many effing agencies do we need….More over the ATF ARE THE BASTARDS THAT BURNED 52 TEXANS TO DEATH AND COVERED IT UP UNDER Jeno’s watch.
Report Post »Jediusetheforce
Posted on June 28, 2011 at 2:35pmI love American Workers…they all stab each other in the back whenever they get the chance..Enjoy the fall America.
Report Post »Mil Mom
Posted on June 28, 2011 at 2:56pm@Mike Westfall No Hiding
Posted on June 28, 2011 at 12:01pm
I guess the whistleblower act doesnt apply to the government? Bad, bad, bad times are coming.
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Report Post »Whistleblower act was enacted by a dem congress, therefore it obviously cannot be used by a dem administration, REMEMBER ?
#1 RULE OF POLITICS IN MODERN AMERICA :
LAWS , RULES, REGULATIONS, ONLY APPLY WHEN LIB, DEM, PROG’S SO DESIRE!
Mil Mom
Posted on June 28, 2011 at 3:08pm@Dustyluv
Posted on June 28, 2011 at 12:06pm
Could be worse…One of those guns could accidentily go off and shoot the whistle out of his head. The ATF needs to be defunded, along with the EPA, USDA and FDA…
Defund them and stop this nonsense!!
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Amen, Brother American! Let’s replace them with Local Law Enforcement, Sherrif Joe style! I’d send more money to those who do the best job of fighting lawlessness.(Not keeping their citizens in fear of them!)
ConsiderThis
Posted on June 28, 2011 at 3:14pmObama is one real sweet piece of work, isn’t he?
Report Post »Miguelito
Posted on June 28, 2011 at 4:10pmWe must choose now, do we want to be on the side of good or do we want to be on the side of evil?
Report Post »mils
Posted on June 28, 2011 at 4:24pmwho ever signed the “you gotta go ” order….needs to be questioned PUBLICALLY as to the whys and where fores…of this whole situation.
But it won’t happenNO ONE ON THE RIGHT WILL STEP FORWARD, WIENERS
Report Post »Sound The Trumpet In Zion
Posted on June 28, 2011 at 4:40pmCefalu – You can hold your head up proudly because your reputation and good name is intact. That is better than working for people who are constantly working against all things good and worthy. As for losing your job, it is open knowledge that people who live with dishonesty, lies and deception are totally unable to live in the face of truth especially when they see that truth in front of them daily, so be proud – you’ve earned it!
Report Post »Parkeralan
Posted on June 28, 2011 at 4:44pmThis guy will be found with a“self inflicted” gunshot wound any day now…. Even money, Any takers?
Report Post »hifi74
Posted on June 28, 2011 at 5:13pmCATB
Posted on June 28, 2011 at 12:14pm
So those “whistleblower laws” that the left were so keen on for businesses . don’t apply to the GOVERNMENT???? Typical but WRONG!
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Oh no, they do apply. And from the sound of it he has a solid case for a class action suit. If he is sincere in his wanting to right this wrong then he should start contacting attorneys (there will likely be some who will do it pro-bono).
Report Post »Bruce_Almty
Posted on June 28, 2011 at 5:26pmAccording to Wall St. everything is right with the world. Up Up & Away; Full Speed Ahead. No Problems; No Worries.
Report Post »WeDontNeedNoStinkingBadges
Posted on June 28, 2011 at 6:09pmAgent Vince Cefalu … you have redeemed your soul. Bravo!
Now, America must walk back into that den of vipers and burn it out.
Report Post »Kafir
Posted on June 28, 2011 at 6:20pmRetaliation 100%, I served 16 years as a federal agent and when the Dept. of Homeland Security came out with a new policy INSTRUCTING us to violate civil rights, I filed formal charges against my agency with the U.S. Office of Special Counsel (Whistleblower Act). Two weeks later I was called into the office to discuss my “Mental Stability” and whether or not the agency needed to provide “Counselling”. (Hint, Hint…sit down, shut up or we will find you unfit for duty and fire you). I resigned last year.
Report Post »Meyvn
Posted on June 28, 2011 at 6:27pmEric Holder and/or Obama should go down for this blatant violation. Not the ATF agent!
Report Post »Viet Vet
Posted on June 28, 2011 at 7:07pmSwampy, I’m not exactly sure what revenge your thinking of, but I agree. What I’m talking about, not so much with ‘Deep Throat’, but with Woodward and Burnstein of the Washington Compost, was revenge for Nixon’s prosecution of commie Alger Hiss. I remember when I was in HS, not much interested in politics, I couldn’t help but notice how media types had such animosity for VP Nixon and admonished him for being an anti-communist. That’s what really puzzled me. Wasn’t til years later, when I became engaged in the Culture War, and began doing research that I learned where that animosity came from. The left hated NIxon long before Watergate ever happened. Watergate/Woodward & Burnstein was just the payback.
Report Post »Ruler4You
Posted on June 28, 2011 at 8:30pmJust as was predicted. Government has ‘whistle blower’ protections in place, but they NEVER hold up. Government is spiteful and demands you play their game. Like it or not, right or wrong.
Report Post »militiaman
Posted on June 29, 2011 at 8:52amThe BATF has been corrupt ever since its inception. Their plan this time was to confiscate the guns at some point after they reached cartel hands, pretending that cartel weapons come directly from the US, so, therefore, guns must be banned in this country for the sake of preventing the drug gangs from acquiring so much power they become a direct threat to the US. A matter of national security, you see?
Well, just like Waco, this debacle blew up in their faces. Too bad for Holder, because I’m pretty sure he was the moron behind the plan. You see if he takes away whitey’s guns, then “his people” won’t have to worry about being annihilated at some breaking point where they mob and decimate an entire white family.
Report Post »Nostraquedeo
Posted on June 29, 2011 at 9:02amA Nation of laws?
Report Post »If you are politicly protected yes.
If you upset the boat no.
mrdbcooper
Posted on July 7, 2011 at 10:58ammy supervisors tried to do this to me at the Census Bureau…I had to create my own job…ended up investigating them for stealing IT equipment…thankfully, I was able to retire before they could fire me…but others were not so lucky…
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