The Washington Post speaks for the CIA, IC and DNI. The New York Times and Politico speak for the FBI, DOJ-NSD and DHS concerns, while CNN is the representative voice of the U.S. State Dept. These are the constants in the ever-changing world of narrative engineering. Never forget them.
As a direct result of the concerns expressed within a New York Times article, it’s abundantly clear the FBI and DOJ-NSD are worried about the new House Subcommittee on Federal Weaponization of Government. Specifically, the concern of the DOJ/FBI is the potential for the committee to start looking behind the curtain at the activity and intents of the special counsel operation.
(New York Times) – […] The resolution appears to give him authority to subpoena the Justice Department for information about the special counsel inquiry into Mr. Trump’s attempts to overturn the 2020 election and his handling of classified documents, along with other politically charged matters like an open tax investigation into President Biden’s son, Hunter Biden.
The text of the resolution would also grant Mr. Jordan’s panel the power to receive the same highly classified information that intelligence agencies make available to their oversight committee, the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence.
Intelligence Committee members have access to some of the most sensitive secrets in the government, including information about covert actions, which are not shared with other lawmakers. Traditionally, House leaders tend to place on the intelligence panel members of their party they think are especially trustworthy not to disclose classified information.
While Mr. Jordan’s investigative unit will be housed within the Judiciary Committee, its 13 members — eight of whom would be Republicans — will not be limited to lawmakers on that panel. (read more)
It would appear the FBI and DOJ are concerned that congressional oversight is a risk to their activity. The advanced PR firm for the conduct therein is always Politico and/or the New York Times. This subcommittee has them collectively and understandably triggered.
If the House actually uses the power they have, they could begin to finally counteract the years of corruption and politicization of the agencies they are expected to conduct oversight upon. However, using that power requires the full-throated support of the House Speaker, and that’s where things get tenuous.
An entirely new approach is going to be needed if the intent of the subcommittee is going to be successful as expressed. Part of that new approach is going to require a much more adversarial approach and new rules therein.
Breaking through the silo issue is not as difficult as it seems, but it requires outside the box use of communications and strategy. We should know by the end of this week whether or not this subcommittee will be up to the task. If they are, they will have my support.
Either way, I will not pull punches for readers on what we should expect or not expect. There are many approaches the subcommittee could take in order to use the known history of the weaponization to tell the story. The question is whether they have the will to do it.
CTH knows the methods used by the deepest part of the administrative state to retain their power system and corrupt activity. We also know the ways to defeat the system that has been created. If the subcommittee wants help, I will organize support.
And as always, I will keep watching closely – predicting and calling out what to expect.
Have been, and continue to, be praying the committee members are open, receptive, to Sundance’s offer.
Yes. Sunfare beats Lawfare
Nice.
Excellent comment, and so true. However, in reality and IMESHO, there will be the need for a serious amount of LAWFARE! That is why a strong, MAGA chairperson at the RNC is so important, and why ronna needs to be replaced soon.
Yes, thank you Sundance, for outstanding, indepth reporting.
Truth does not matter. It’s all about the narrative.
There is no resolution.
Jordan never made a statement to that effect.
and guys like this amplify the lie
It past time for Tribe to be held accountable for all of his lies. There has never been a bigger cheer-leader for protecting the corrupt.
You’ve got that right…
tribe is merely signaling the narrative that the biden administration will refuse the subpoenas and will just say ‘make me’. They will hide the really bad stuff, due to the ‘sensitivity of the matter’, even if ordered by a rogue judge.
Laurence Tribe the “legal expert” has obviously never heard of nor does he care for Congressional OVERSIGHT……F-B-I as an EXTRA constitutional department created entirely by the Executive branch most definitely falls under the oversight and budget restraints that Congress chooses to place upon it
the House can’t limit the DOJ/FBI budget without chuck schumer’s senate.
And the grossly corrupt funding was already passed with the approval of mcconnell, who prevented appointment of an unbiased DOJ AG and FBI Director
The House CAN, but they have to be ready to go Scorched Earth. All budgets must originate in the House, When the Senate sees that the new budget is 85% smaller than last year’s, they’re going to want to come to an agreement, and they’re going to want to come to an agreement VERY SOON. All manner of things are possible when the subject is money.
And what will happen as a result of the stash of “classified documents” found in a private office of FJB’s? Will these be considered part of an ongoing investigation or is this the start of Joebama’s exit from the WH?
https://citizenfreepress.com/breaking/breaking-classified-documents-from-vp-era-found-in-bidens-private-office/
Hot take:
The outcome in the House caught the DS by surprise.
Given they can’t complain about documents raids or subpoenas after MAL, they realized Biden’s stash of all his dirty deeds stuff was at risk of being grabbed.
So they had the FBI grab it first.
The documents will be stored in the same cave as the MK Ultra Papers, the Weiner laptop, and the ark of the Covenant.
“the same highly classified information that intelligence agencies make available to their oversight committee, the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence.” (From the article)
We should know by the end of this week whether or not this subcommittee will be up to the task. ~ [The article by TheConservativeTreehouse.[
Oversight?
Nope, not allowed.
If the IG can’t have access, nobody can.
Let’s stop using narrative. Narrative is Fiction. So let’s just call it Fiction. A Fictional Story is a Lie.
It would seem the narrative they will be pushing is that this select committee is all about obstructing the Trump investigations, period.
In truth, Jordan is more concerned about the parents being put on watch lists and the whole social media censorship thing.
I seriously doubt many House members want to get wrapped up in the Trump stuff
Seems to me that Tribe and other prominent members of the Deep State are a bit worried that they’re gonna get busted and might have to answer a question or two. Would love to see him and many, many others have to take a one-way trip to Gitmo.
Your comment about the significance of the “narrative” is so important. The maroons in the media have been pushing the scripts handed to them by those subverting the facts, and those that are contrary to the benefit of the Republic. Apparently the declining viewing audiences are recognizing the garbage being promulgated by those same morons are seeking alternate sources. Do the sponsors recognize that?
Convert acton against America Citizens!
My thought also.
Thank you Sundance for stepping up to the plate with a team of patriots.
With you help, this will happen. Without your help, I am less confident.
It is a sad day for the Uniparty. Dan Crenshaw lost his bid for the chairmanship of the Homeland Security committee.
Rejoice. The nation is a safer place.
https://redstate.com/nick-arama/2023/01/09/crenshaw-finds-out-slamming-his-colleagues-may-not-work-out-well-for-his-ambitions-n685892?bcid=f65cb02709c85bdcdf711734792ae812212228a41762230352e936e25c81cb28
Sad Trombone.
Followed by an all day Mariachi Band!
The only thing left to do is kick all the Democrats out of the committees the same way they did the Republicans last year. When the Democrats start feeling the pain that they do to others maybe they will change.
Not a snowballs chance in hell.
McCarthy owes Jordan for that nomination speech in gave supporting him. Jordan now has the job he wanted….what does it mean the committee is not limited to lawmakers, ie could SD be on it?
The other people eligible to be seated on the subcommittee are the delegates from the US territories and the resident commissioner from Puerto Rico.
they can be seated but they CANNOT vote
Delegates and the resident commissioner cannot vote on legislation, but they can vote in committees.
he meant it is not limited to those with a JD….a congressional committee is definitely limited to an ELECTED representative….the only way for someone NOT elected to have a voice there would be as a staffer to help with the grunt work behind the scenes
Like Kash Patel and Ezra Watnick-Cowen, as investigators.
And Ross Vought is apparently involved
Sure would be fun if SD were to be a staffer to JJ!!!!! Jus’ say’in.
He most assuredly would be their most astute and valued counselor, but I don’t want him traveling to DC.
You never know what they might put in those envelopes stuffed under hotel room doors . . .
I remember a story about an FBI operation at night in a crooked Chicago politician’s office. While they were there collecting evidence, someone slipped an envelope with $3,000? cash under the door…
I remember a story about our intrepid host venturing to DC to look under the rocks and getting an invitation slipped under his door.
Our Feebs are too practiced with powdered weapons for me to be comfortable with that approach.
Are they worried? They should be.
Yes they are rightfully worried, see yesterday’s post regarding George Snuffalupogous asking Scott Perry if he would recuse himself. 😂.
That bit reminded me of AL Franken going at Possum Sessions.
Weaponization of the Government agencies aimed at American Citizens is treason against the constitution of the United States.
I pray the Lord Almighty guides this committee in their endeavors to bring sunlight on the government working against we the people.
It is time these treasonous snakes have their come to Jesus moment.
I hope Jim Jordan blunts their little game by making a statement, If anyone tries to stymie the work of the committee, they will be referred to State AG officials for obstruction of justice and interfering with an investigation. They have committed crimes against citizens in all 50 states.
Treason has been redefined to apply only to constitutional conservatives.
It is time these treasonous snakes have their come to Jesus moment.
The soon the better! 🤣🤣🤣
It would be awesome if they really would “come to Jesus”!
You cannot have a Republic when the Gestapo and Roland Freisler control the so-called Department of Justice.
I know it’s a pipe dream but I have a dream. My dream is that all these three letter agencies and all these unelected unaccountable bureaucrats just go away. We have a department of education which does not educate. We have a department of energy which deprives us of the use of the energy which is massively abundant in this country. We have so called intelligence agencies and a national police force which have decided that average Americans are the enemy and intentionally ignore real threats by criminals. And on and on and on. These agencies don’t do one bit if good and all I see is the harm they cause. They cost us billions of dollars and they suck the life out if this country. They are all unconstitutional and I want them gone
Well said! It’s truly sad that we have to say that.
Kabuki theater.
They know they are not worried. Nobody will go to jail. Nobody will lose a job. Nobody will even take a pay cut.
merely investigating Hatch Act violations would generate evidence of violation of civil rights under color of law, as well.
https://osc.gov/Documents/Outreach%20and%20Training/Handouts/A%20Guide%20to%20the%20Hatch%20Act%20for%20Federal%20Employees.pdf
https://www.justice.gov/jmd/political-activities
“The rules governing political activity apply at all times, including when using social media (e.g., Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, etc.). In fact, violations of the Hatch Act committed on social media often have heightened visibility, so any employee using social media must be familiar with the rules on political activity. Violations of the Hatch Act have consequences, including fines and suspensions. Even an employee’s appearance of violating the Hatch Act, while not damaging to the employee, can cause public distrust of the government.
In order to avoid Hatch Act violations in using social media, please review the specific, detailed guidance on use of social media in connection with political activities, which is available on the Department’s website. https://www.justice.gov/jmd/political-activities. The Office of Special Counsel also has issued social-media specific Hatch Act guidance, which can be found at https://osc.gov/. ”
Actively violating the First Amendment rights under color of law by FBI/DOJ censorship pressure on social and other media, is a clear violation of 18 USC
https://www.justice.gov/crt/deprivation-rights-under-color-law
18 USC 241 and 242 make it a crime for any person acting under color of law, statute, ordinance, regulation, or custom to willfully deprive or cause to be deprived from any person those rights, privileges, or immunities secured or protected by the Constitution and laws of the U.S. Such as censorship in violation of the First Amendment.
Congress certainly should be able to investigate deprivation of Constitutional rights by ‘rogue’ FBI agents under color of law.
IMESHO, your comments have considerable merit. Generally the Hatch Act is interpreted to prevent campaign activities during official work hours. IMESHO, the “intent” is to prevent political activity of any kind while at work. I love the inclusion of the term “appearance”, which is similarly used in the Federal Ethics Code. How well is that being observed???? IMESHO, it would seem that a well financed PAC could deveop a number of valid lawsuits as a consequence of the abuses. Is the RNC still in existence? Does it have any leadership???
Interesting times indeed.
Usually it’s the fascist Democrats who ignore separation of powers.
I think Congress should offer Deep State actors complete immunity to talk about their communications with Twitter.
The whole objective should be to stop Government from suppressing speech.
E-mail and phone communications to private companies aren’t top secret stuff, anyway. So, interviews should be public so the public knows what the government did. We need to stop the government from doing this again.
When government limits speech they violate the constitution. It’s really that simple.
The ring of the first bell for the first round has sounded…
I pray that you get that phone call from the subcommittee…
Yes…the House Judiciary committee will be up against the monster…but I fully trust Jim Jordan. I believe he is the one guy that has the stuff to do this! That’s why In was so meet against him being speaker…it would’ve limited him. But now….time to pull the curtain back and expose all there is to see! Time to shock the normies!