Reader Comments
Issue 124 - January 21, 2009

Editor: Oh, my! As a former prosecutor of 25 years experience, my immediate reaction was that the Fitzgerald move as outlined in “Why Did Fitzgerald Act?” was twofold: #1 to protect Obama, and #2 to protect his job. Obviously, Obama is (I hope) not stupid nor naive enough to fire him before this case has been concluded. You can imagine how rewarding it is to me that someone as politically astute as Donald Devine came to the exact same conclusion as I did. Thank you for ConservativeBattleline. I read it religiously and enjoy it thoroughly. We're in for a rough patch in the next couple of years-once we give the majority of people the nipple of the government, there is no going back. Thanks, again. Sherry Tourino, Nipomo, CA

Editor: “Why Did Fitzgerald Act?” is the best issue I have read since you "found me" again. Glad to see you understand how corrupt the entire Federal prosecutorial system has become. Martha Stewart may have been one of the better known victims, but the landscape is littered with the corpses of those whose lives have been ruined by the likes of Patrick Fitzgerald. There is nothing more dangerous than a 20 something attorney working for the FTC, SEC, IRS, or a dozen other like agencies, armed with subpoena power, an unlimited budget and an agenda. Dan Sawyer

Editor: Well said and I couldn't agree with “Why Did Fitzgerald Act?” more. As a former military law enforcement officer, that is the first thing that came to my mind, and undoubtedly, to other law enforcement professionals. Why did Fitzgerald act? To me, the answer was obvious. a) He wanted to preclude catching the incoming President-elect in an unfortunate scandal and b) job security. He is now untouchable with the new administration. The lust for power is truly intoxicating for the very ambitious. God help our country! Sincerely, Art Cardenas, Tampa, FL

Editor: Your editorial "Why Did Fitzgerald Act" was fascinating and captivating. I could not put it down until I finished reading it even though I was pressed for time. It mirrored my own thinking about why a prosecutor would have blown his cover before actually catching a crime in the act - it must have been to protect the president-elect from being caught up in a crime. I for one would have liked corruption to be vetted out, even and especially if it involved our president-elect. Veronica Fitzsimmons, a true believer in ethics and morality, Andover, NJ

Editor: My compliments on a most thought-provoking and timely article, “Why Did Fitzgerald Act?! George R. Flynn

Editor: It is a conservative problem generally that they apply a conservative view of government to organizations like Fannie, Freddie, Dept of Education, etc., but fail to recognize that it applies to all government bureaucracies (the uniformed military is an exception to a significant degree, I think, for a variety of reasons, including that repeated failure in war is unacceptable and can't be swept under the rug). The FBI/federal law enforcement more generally often get the same kid-gloves treatment. Your editorial “Why Did Fitzgerald Act?”, however, made the key point that a lot of people fail to understand about federal conspiracy law: “once it is allowed it is shooting fish in a barrel to convict on ‘conspiracy’ alone without an underlying crime.” Laurie Mylroie

Editor: “Why Did Fitzgerald Act?” As the old adage goes, "It takes one to know one." It is sad to know that in our country that the crooks are all over. Yes, lawyers we all know but it has now reached the common ordinary man. When I read Fitzgerald is in charge, he is not one to be trusted. All these supposedly Republicans, they are really not so. Obama is involved. Blogo a Chicago politician as is our incoming president, who has lied from the beginning. Sad country. Anne Hanlon

Editor: Just a note to say, your article “Why Did Fitzgerald Act?” was very well written and right on-point. The questions posed should be vigorously pursued. Thanks, Brad Alexander

Editor: Regarding “Why Did Fitzgerald Act?” and the Scooter Libby matter, how is it that Mr. Libby went to jail but the person who actually "leaked" the information did not? And, actually, no crime had been committed since Ms. Plame had not acted as an undercover operative for some time and the law on this subject is very narrow. Nina Van Sweden, Petaluma, CA

Editor: Good article on "Why Did Fitzgerald Act?" I have another conspiracy theory. Bank of America forced the hand of Fitzgerald. Why? Just a few weeks before this announcement, the Governor had declared that the state of Illinois would no longer do business with BOA because they would not give credit to one of the closed manufacturing facilities. Do you remember the press that the Governor got for that? David Rohm

Editor: Can I republish your excellent article, "Why Did Fitzgerald Act?" I would like to post it with back links to www.exposeobama.com, Floyd Brown

Editor: Regarding "Why Did Fitzgerald Act?" I wrote a letter to the Department of Justice regarding Patrick Fitzgerald making many of the same points. In my opinion, Fitzgerald should be held on "conspiracy" himself for obstruction of justice, or nominated for an Academy Award for his performance in this "Bogus Blago Bust". I'm from Chicago....I know. Gail Dahlstrom, Mechanicsville, VA

Editor: David Keene’s “Paul Weyrich, RIP” was a very nice tribute to the late, great Paul Weyrich. "We" have lost a giant! Thomas Haggerty

Editor: Regarding Paul Weyrich’s “Jumping To Foreign Conclusions” and the lack of intelligence in the Russia-Georgia conflict, who's at the helm? It's George Bush. He was an unmitigated disaster in anything but Iraq/Afghanistan/Homeland security. Are we going to make the same mistake again, or get real leaders in the White House and Congress? The "moderates" have compromised and marginalized the Republican Party down the political drain. We have to rid ourselves of them in leadership and be sure they never again ascend within this party or assume positions of influence. They have no passion, no principles and no fight, assuming
instead a simple custodianship of their own fortunes and an unspoken doctrine of "not rocking the boat" in the interest of the latter. They are skilled at appearing to be otherwise while they are totally about themselves. J. Dover, Scottsdale AZ

Editor: Regarding Paul Weyrich’s “Jumping To Foreign Conclusions,” I suspect we will never hear the truth about Russia's bad behavior especially in a Russian documentary. I would not be surprised at all to find out that Russia had a plan to draw Georgians across the border using "civilians" or operatives at least dressed as civilians justifying this incursion. Russia would never admit to this and we would never see a Russian documentary exposing this kind of behavior to the world. Of course, a documentary disclosing bad behavior by Georgia, Israel, or the USA is not a problem. Not only is not a problem ... it seems to be encouraged. The word documentary" has a very loose translation these days and these so called documentaries often opt not to cloud the issues with too many facts. I wonder if the investigation shows that Russia was the aggressor will everyone that is so upset with Georgia now be just as upset with Russia. I think you would most likely see the EU exit stage left and all would be quiet on the Western front. The bottom line is that I don't put much stock in this article I just read. Thanks for listening, Steve Gagne

Editor: I agree 100% with Mark Henderson’s article “TARP Will Fail.” The taxpayer is getting the royal scr--wing on this deal. Perfect example PNC Bank, based in Pittsburgh, Pa., a perfectly healthy bank not involved with the mortgage mess, received $7 billion their share of the TARP. They go out and buy National City bank for $5.8 Billion, and get to write off all of National City's bad mortgage debt, adding millions in tax savings, helping their bottom line. Now, how does the tax payer benefit from this deal???? What's the return on our investment? The taxpayer gets scr-wed twice in the deal, PNC saves millions in tax payments to the IRS, and the tax payer will never see a dime on the 7 billion. This is just one example, there are many more. Rick Primo

Editor: Regarding “TARP Will Fail,” is there any way we can infuse Dr. Mark Hendrickson's knowledge into the socialist-lovers in Congress who seem insistent upon destroying America by emasculating the free-market economy? Rose

Editor: I just finished reading "TARP Will Fail by Mark Hendrickson. I also live
in Grove city, Pa. There needs to be a conservative movement in this country now to defend our god-given freedoms and liberties. Liberalism and Socialism are robbing both of these from our great country. Both are leading us to moral and social failure at an alarming rate. We need community leaders to plan and organize in the effort to let people know that they are not alone in not agreeing with the Media and Government. We need to get people together and show that we are proud to be Americans and Proud of what our Heritage stands for. Our community and national leaders are cowering in the face of a few activists. We need real men and women to stand up now and force the issue of" enough is enough". There needs to be a plan of action. It is time to physically organize and let this socialist government know that we will not tolerate this agenda of “worldism". We need to remember that freedom and liberty given to us by our maker is what formed this country and what sets us apart from the rest of the world. We need to continue to be the light of the world. Not conform to its failures. Is there a plan of action to physically organize, stand together, and possibly create the greatest movement towards freedom, liberty and truth ever witnessed? We will regain our respect in the world if we protect these attributes in force. Please inform me of any efforts to gather together and make something happen. We need community and national organizers to right this country. I have watched the socialists do this for the last 40 years with no counterbalance from freedom loving Americans. We need to stand up now and be heard in numbers. We can't stand by idle anymore. I want to be part of this movement as do hundreds of millions in this country. Money helps, but we need much more. It needs to be done with our voices as well as our physical beings. People standing together and shouting will create the presence of what formed this country. Washington, as well as a lot of our communities, has corrupt politicians that only fill their pockets with activists’ cash. Government needs a clean sweep from this corruption. People need to know that there is an alternate to this corruption. Career and Corrupt politicians need to beware of this movement because they will be replaced by true freedom-loving Americans that will keep this country as our founding fathers envisioned. There is no place for these career politicians anymore. We need a Government of the people. Plan, organize, and lead now!! How can I help? Sincerely, Mark Kohan

Editor: Regarding S.T. Karnick’s “Newspaper Death Spiral,” it couldn't happen to a more deserving bunch than those at the NYT. They are no longer a reliable news agency; they are simply an arm of the liberal agenda in this country - too bad. The NYT has bought up a lot of the local papers here on the West Coast with the result that many of us have cancelled our subscriptions to our local papers. Since they have helped the Obama group so much, perhaps the Obama administration will bail them out also. Nina Van Sweden, California

Editor: Good article by Dennis Avery, “Real Climate History.” As you know there is NO scientific data showing man is controlling climate. Ken Johnson Tremont, Illinois

Editor: Regarding Joseph Morris’ “Obama Natural Born?’ while I, a mere psychiatrist and student of human (mis)behavior, am nowhere near an expert on these matters I think that the American people deserve an explanation and proof that will put to rest this issue of Obama's country of birth, and citizenship. When one hires 3 law firms to deal with this and produce a copy of an incomplete, albeit possibly acceptable in Hawaii, birth certificate online with the registration number blacked out I become wary. The blog rumors abound. The Supreme Court denies "standing" to legitimate standers- i.e. American voters. Dr. Alan Keyes does have standing and is mired in Obamafuscation. Geez - I had to show a certified copy of my Bronx Birth Certificate to get married in NYS. It's no big deal or is it? When the Annenburg Foundation, purveyor of money for Obama and Ayers for Community activism, vouches for the legitimacy of the Hawaiian birth certificate, I become warier. I have been able to glean this facts from the net and folks: One: Hawaii can issue a Hawaiian birth certificate within one year to a child born of parents living in Hawaii. If true, then it becomes imperative to see the original as the born in Kenya theory might come into play. Hawaii refuses to show the original and never refers to it as anything other than that they have his "original" birth certificate. Two: If he was born in what is now Kenya, to a father carrying a British passport, he does not meet the standard for American citizenship nor Hawaiian birth. This might become a Constitutional issue as the state of Hawaii cannot grant American citizenship. And Kenya has been less than helpful in helping anyone obtain records. Three: Possible Indonesian Documents have been shown on the net show Obama was "adopted" by his Indonesian step-father and mother's husband, his citizenship, Indonesian and his religion, Muslim. If this document is true AND if, in order to gain Indonesian citizenship, Omaba lost his American citizenship, if he ever had it, if Indonesia at that time, nor the US, allowed dual citizenship, (and this can be easily verified), and there is no apparent record of Obama requesting naturalization or return of his American citizenship, then he is not an American Citizen. I just want the proof of the facts. Stephanie J. Samuels, MD

Editor: Thanks, for the articles in ConservativeBattleline.com They are great reading and even better information. Thanks again. Joe Young

Editor: I've just discovered ConservativeBattleline and am now making my way through my second issue. Thank you. What a wonderful collection of articles written by rational thinkers. I hesitate to mention one, since I devoured with delight a good 3/4's of them, but the article I just read, "TARP Will Fail" by Mark Hendrickson, was fabulous. PD Nitz

Editor: Like so many others, I too enjoy the articles in ConservativeBattleline.com. I am an Army retired television and radio broadcaster and newspaper writer. In doing my due logistical diligence, before I publish two websites I need sources of quality articles to publish in the websites. As time goes by, these articles will attract more and more readers. Naturally, I will credit each article, author and source of publication, and I will state who authorized me to publish it. May I, please, include some of your articles in my websites? Ed Mora