Does this piece, courtesy of Drudge, make you stop and think?
Why I Am Leaving the F.B.I.
By JOSH CAMPBELLFEB. 2, 2018
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An F.B.I. agent going door to door in Missouri. Credit Eric Thayer for The New York Times
One of the greatest honors of my life was walking across the stage at the F.B.I. Academy and receiving my special agent badge from the director at the time, Robert Mueller. After 21 weeks of intensive training, my class swore an oath and became federal agents entrusted with the solemn duty of protecting Americans and upholding the Constitution.
After more than a decade of service, which included investigating terrorism, working to rescue kidnapping victims overseas and being special assistant to the director, I am reluctantly turning in my badge and leaving an organization I love. Why? So I can join the growing chorus of people who believe that the relentless attacks on the bureau undermine not just America’s premier law enforcement agency but also the nation’s security. My resignation is painful, but the alternative of remaining quiet while the bureau is tarnished for political gain is impossible.
A small number of my current and retired colleagues have said that we should simply keep our heads down until the storm passes. I say this with the greatest respect: They are wrong. If those who know the agency best remain silent, it will be defined by those with partisan agendas.
F.B.I. agents are dogged people who do not care about the direction of political winds. But to succeed in their work, they need public backing. Scorched-earth attacks from politicians with partisan goals now threaten that support, raising corrosive doubts about the integrity of the F.B.I. that could last for generations.
When the F.B.I. knocks on someone’s door or appeals to the public for assistance in solving crime, the willingness of people to help is directly correlated to their opinion of the agency. When an agent working to stop a terrorist plot attempts to recruit an informant, the agent’s success in gathering critical intelligence depends on the informant’s belief that the agent is credible and trustworthy. And, as the former director, James Comey, would frequently say in underscoring the importance of high standards, whether a jury believes an agent’s testimony depends on whether it has faith in the bureau’s honesty and independence. To be effective, the F.B.I. must be believed and must maintain the support of the public it serves.
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Do F.B.I. agents make mistakes? You bet. They are human beings. Because they are not infallible, the bureau is subject to a robust system of checks and balances, including its internal affairs division, the Department of Justice inspector general, congressional committees and the courts. These watchdogs ensure that personal opinions regarding politics, causes and candidates do not affect investigations. The system also provides an outlet for any investigator who suspects malfeasance on the part of the agency’s leadership to make those concerns known.
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Mixilplix 1 hour ago
And you can thank a Russian-compromised Republican President voted in by your fsmily snd neighbors for showing you the door out.
Rbg 1 hour ago
stay and fight
Tim Davis 1 hour ago
Mr. Campbell, good riddance. Where were you when your fellow agents were in sniper position pointing weapons at the citizens of this…
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What, then, are we to make of the recent allegations of political bias at the F.B.I., particularly those involving two employees whose cringe-worthy text messages continue to threaten the agency’s reputation? While it would be disingenuous to claim that those two are not at least guilty of exercising incredibly poor judgment, it would be equally disingenuous for anyone who really knows the modern-day bureau to insinuate that the organization is plotting from within.
Furthermore, a congressional memo released on Friday accuses the F.B.I. and the Justice Department of abusing their surveillance powers to spy on a former Trump campaign adviser. But every statement of fact included in an affidavit for foreign intelligence collection must withstand the scrutiny of at least 10 people in the Department of Justice hierarchy before it is reviewed by an independent court.
There is, however, a difference between oversight by those in charge of holding the F.B.I. accountable and criticism by politicians seeking partisan gain. Political operatives are weaponizing their disagreement with a particular investigation in a bid to undermine the credibility of the entire institution. “The system is rigged” is their slogan, and they are now politicizing the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act process used to collect critical intelligence about our adversaries.
The assumption among confused and dismayed F.B.I. employees is that the attacks are meant to soften the blow should the investigation by Mr. Mueller, the special counsel, lead to additional charges. However, these kinds of attacks by powerful people go beyond mere criticism — they could destroy the institution. Although those critics’ revisionist supporters claim their ire is reserved for institutional leadership and not the rank and file, it is the F.B.I. agent on the street who will be most severely affected as public support for federal law enforcement is sacrificed for partisan gain.
These political attacks on the bureau must stop. If those critics of the agency persuade the public that the F.B.I. cannot be trusted, they will also have succeeded in making our nation less safe.
I have to admit, Professor, the idea of a “full blown revolution” does bother me. I will be putting up a piece shortly that I think might be the start of an answer..
A full-blown revolution would scare the heck out of me.
It would be a reason for me to move……but where to? And would it be possible?
Soo GOD will give them over ! It will be ugly !
“I’m not sure the real issue here is the Clinton corruption or that Obama abused the power of his office. I think the really dangerous issue is the degree to which the FBI, NSA and DOJ broke the law and have fought tooth and nail to keep that from being obvious to the American people.”
I thought Bob made a good point here.
Ive read articles about the dangers of calling the police for help as well.
A very sad commentary, b!
society is breaking down, nobody will believe it as long as we have hollywood awards on tv. lol
Maybe its not breaking down, and just changing to more fascism.
Its a step by step process I hear.
B:
I just hate it when criminals whine. The FBI has been compromised for 70 years. It was run by a crossdressing gay for many years who partied with Mafia Dons and then insisted there was no Mafia. With friends like the FBI you don’t need enemies.
The FBI broke the law. The memo says it and the 1000 page report from the FISA court said it weeks ago.
Bob, please give a source of the “partying with Maifia Dons”
Might be Hoover Bobs talkin about, not too sure.
As far as Im concerned, the grip around the throat of the nation happened in 1913.
1913 marks the point the nation began serving the zionists above all else.
Al:
I’m not sure I’m up to all the work it would take to justify my comments. It took me all of 30 seconds on google. Look up Hoover and Mafia don and you can do it yourself.
There are lots more.
http://articles.latimes.com/1993-02-06/news/mn-1078_1_j-edgar-hoover
Bob, Al is a nice guy, but not the sharpest tack in the box. DT
Bob M. is right about J.Edgar Hoover. He went to horse races with mafia dons and never denied the mafia existed. He lived next door to LBJ and RFK hated both. As AG RFK was going to make Hoover retire at 65 and send LBJ to prison for corruption. So when LBJ, to keep from going to jail, had JFK removed, Hoover helped in the cover up in return for being allowed to keep working when he reached 65.
Read BLOOD, MONEY, POWER, by Barr McClennan who was a lawyer at the law firm that handled LBJ’s affairs. McClennan’s wife was mayor of Austin.
I meant to say Hoover denied the mafia existed. Remove “never” from my post.
from the article: “corrosive doubts about the integrity of the F.B.I. that could last for generations.”
For anyone who pays attention, those corrosive doubts occurred generations ago.
I’m sure there are plenty of good agents, but ultimately the FBI serves evil. Duh. Look at all the things they look the other way on–the Oklahoma City Bombing and 9/11 among them. Or Waco and Ruby Ridge. Co-Intelpro. Pedophile rings. Etc.
I don’t believe that it has ever been proven that The FBI looked the other way in reference to 9/11. Also how about the Oklahoma City bombing.
I just answered my own question, GH.
I have read quite about about the 9/11 situation and I am still not convinced that it was not investigated pretty thoroughly.
Big Al, exactly what is your explanation for the collapse of building 7?
How do you explain the location of the damage at the Pentagon?
Chance?
How do you explain the missing frames in the surveillance tapes of the Pentagon?
(which I think would have shown a missile, not a plane)
its possible Al knows full well what we are told concerning 911 is BS.
His thinking might be on those sites that have been shut down for spreading truth about dif topics.
I have read that both google and facebook now hire people to search for specific sentiment.
A fascist world is scary.
I have questions about everything, b!
I already posted a comment but I have to add “yes it is” but I would not use the world fascist I would use the word “totalitarian”
Building 7 was likely imploded at the owner’s request because it was more beneficial to file an insurance claim for a completely destroyed building than for a damaged building.
Simple as that. Not everything is a conspiracy! Just a financial decision.
PF, there is a lot of truth in what you are saying. But then again, who will ever know!
PF, what you just described is a conspiracy to commit insurance fraud. As for the way the world works, you need to wake up.
My goodness PF, that is an astounding statement you make here.
So, for you, it makes sense that WTC7 was wired for demolition, with the motive of insurance fraud, but NIST covered it up with their investigation, and somehow that ‘financial decision’ has no bearing on the other events of 9/11??
That’s an interesting reality you have there….
PF clearly doesn’t understand that the preparation of a building that size for demolition had to be done in advance. The decision could not have been made that day. This is the problem with most people and lefties in particular, they’ve got the mentality and gullibility of a ten year old.
You’re hopelessly indoctrinated, PF.
Think.
‘Hasn’t been proven.’
‘still not convinced that it was not investigated pretty thoroughly.’
You and I are looking at very different information, or something, Al. It’s almost mind-boggling.
WTC7 is all the proof anyone should need to know that we have been lied to. The list of facts that don’t fit the official story is HUGE Al. Molten metal for weeks? Where were the holes from the jet engines that sould have hit the Pentagon? Why were so many of the top brass incommunicado that morning? How about the coincidence of the announcement of the missing $2.3 T on Sept 10, and the fact the offices for investigating this at the Pentagon were destroyed the next day? These just scratch the surface.
Are you confining yourself to official sources?? I can’t really think of any other explanation.
Here’s one for you on the OKC building:
This report on the bombing of the Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City was prepared by Brigadier General Benton K. Partin, USAF (Ret.) and dated July 30, 1995.
http://www.whatreallyhappened.com/RANCHO/POLITICS/OK/PARTIN/okm.htm
Gen. Partin’s resumé:
“Thirty one years active duty in the Air Force. Progressively responsible executive, scientific and technical assignments directing organizations engaged in research, development, testing, analysis, requirements generation and acquisition management of weapons systems. Assignments from laboratory to the Office of the Secretary of Defense.
Personal contributions made in the fields of research and development management, weapon system concepts, guided weapons technology, target acquisition aids, focused energy weapons, operations research and joint service harmonization of requirements. Retired as a Brigadier General. ”
Partin’s conclusion: “The Murrah Federal Building was not destroyed by one sole truck bomb. The major factor in its destruction appears to have been detonation of explosives carefully placed at four critical junctures on supporting columns within the building. ”
From documentaries on the topic, I understand that very early on the scene were FBI agents who busied themselves with gathering ALL papers. Was this the real purpose of the bombing–to destroy records compromising of the Clintons or some other power player?
One of the very first on the scene was a police officer who in subsequent days told people that ‘it wasn’t what it seems’. He quickly died.
Its sad isnt it?
Why did family members have to spend a whole year demanding an investigation before the 9/11 commission was formed?
Why do even commission members say it was set up to fail?
Why was all the structural metal immediately removed from the site and sold for scrap, before a proper investigation could be done? This is bald-faced destruction of evidence at a crime scene.
Why were the bin Ladens all allowed to return to SA, if we were so gung-ho to get Osama? We’ll murder millions of innocents to get at him and al Qaeda, but to hold his family crossed some kind of line?
And on and on.
Being ignorant is not so much a shame, as being unwilling to learn ..
Its all been available to anyone that wants to look for iduno about 2011
Architects and Engineers for 9/11 Truth
http://www.ae911truth.org/
Remember my guest George Gundy. I read his book and I know that Bob M. spent about 45 minutes on the phone with him. I researched some of his claims and could not find any validity to any of them.
Sorry, I dont remember an interview with him, I googled him and saw he wrote a book.
I dont see him associated with the architects and engineers.
How could a guy write a book claiming …? and have nothing to support the claims?
I think you being unable to verify anything speaks to his credibility.
Try looking at http://www.ae911truth.org/
Okay, I will admit that I am confused on these issues.
Wasn’t Mueller head of the FBI….during that time period….?
sorry…GH….we posted at the same time.
Sorry Professor, I am unable to open this.
And the relevance is?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IG61YMUfKzo
is a commentary by tracy Beanz which examines piece by piece (line by line) statements made in the Nunes memo and backs them up by MSM statements, documenting sources, thereby demonstrating (to borrow from X files) the truth is out there. i.e. if one knew where to look the memo is fully supported.
Incidentally it also shows that Obama knew what was going on; something the memo does not state.
I don’t know why ut does not open, except I did send patreon money to support her efforts.
It is necessary to distinguish between individuals and the FBI as a whole.
Circumstantial evidence in so many instances is ignored or not investigated deeply.
The recent train wreck.
Oklahoma building.
911.
Waco.
…..
It only takes a few rotten apples strategically placed to destroy a whole basketful.
It is critical to distinguish between individuals and the entire organization.
I agree. Much of what we know is due to courageous people from within these institutions.
You mean JANET RENO……..she was such a great example……LOL
Leadership…….is the key…..people of corrupt minds as leaders spoil the entire punch
punch to bunch
The FBI under the bull dike Janet Reno murdered a large number of law abiding citizens called Branch Davidians in Waco. And don’t forget what the FBI did at Ruby Ridge. There are some fine people at the FBI as well as some very rotten eggs.
Exclusive poll: GOP turns on FBI
https://www.axios.com/gop-turns-on-fbi-survey-78c4f486-8755-4c9e-be99-a1567bd3a625.html
I totally distrust any surveys that do not both publish there exact questions AND indicate how the survey was made.
The Axios report is without validity……..i.e. not meaningful
WOW no good deed goes unpumnished . This mess is all of TRUMPETS making. Why did sane rational people vote for a wll known conman and expect any good result. We are not restricted to a 2 party government READ THE CONSTITUTION . Best of health and wealth to you all . S
Afternoon Russell,
Please explain why he feel that Trump is a well known conman.
I am as confused as the next person and I am looking very hard for answers.
Would you perhaps agree that DOJ overextend their bounds of legal authority in utilizing information that was paid for by an opposition party. Or perhaps is that okay. I would hope that it is not okay.
What I am saying is “does the end justify the means?” Some would probably say yes it does.
The real issue here should be is the paid for information correct?
Well russell has a bit of wisdom………….concerning the Constitution and parties……
I think it’s a bit much that Russell pretends to care about the constitution when he obviously has a much bigger problem with Trump than Clinton or Obama.
Notice I did not give him credit with his incorrect statement of,…”.This mess is all of TRUMPETS making”.
I wasn’t judging you, Jerry. I know where you’re coming from.
I know your were not judging……….Thanks for the follow up …..appreciate……OOTB
Because he was better that a total criminal from a known crime family of liars.
I believe the FBI and the CIA over years have operated out of the purview of the American people through their so-called representatives. In my opinion they operate too clandestinely and have formed a “shadow government” of their own. One of the simple ways they hide their illicit activities and incompetence is the large amount of information they label as “classified”. Then when you shine a light on them through something like the just released memo they fall back on that you’re going to compromise their effectiveness. When you have a cancer, you don’t ignore it but you cut it out in order to prevent a spread when that cancer is still isolated. This whole event should finally force a long overdue discussion on what the roles of these agencies should be and how the American people can expect them to finally be controlled and not to be the cowboys they’ve become. If there is found to be criminality in this recent sordid event, a little jail time would be a very just response for those responsible. We tend to have let the upper echelons in this society for too long engage in criminality in different spheres of influence and rewarded with either a slap on the wrist or a promotion for their deviousness. If people that tend to consciously bend the rules in areas of responsibility realized there are real consequences for their actions, I believe we would see less of this behavior that seems all too common today. What we’re seeing today is possibly the beginning of an attempt to at least remove some of the scum on the top of the swamp that is so prevalent in Washington. Draining the swamp is just a dream that will never reach reality no matter how hard one tries because as we can once again see, man is fallen and the vast majority of men/women will not take a stand that is buttressed by righteousness when their position is threatened by that stand. The common man as shown by history is more likely to do what is right as opposed to those in power positions that have gotten there through politicking, manipulation, conniving and going along with flow. The gentleman above may in his own eyes have done what he thought was honorable in his position but I believe he fails to have seen why we are where we are today with the “shadow government”. If you don’t hold those above you to a high standard then we have indeed become the third world government which we so easily label others derisively with.
Hear, hear. Doc.
plus two…………
“If you don’t hold those above you to a high standard then we have indeed become the third world government which we so easily label others derisively with.”
That hits the nail on the head.
Doc, I’m with you! The 7th floor of the FBI decided that the election was too important to be left to the American people and that they would pick the next president, HRC, or remove Trump if he somehow won.
We can’t let them get away with this treason or we will be the banana republic that Obama wanted.
Doc:
Good points.
Trump either cuts out the cancer or he is part of the cancer.
Inside the FBI: Anger, worry, work — and fears of lasting damage
(from axios.com)
What’s new: “The bureau is under fire not from those on the left but rather conservatives who have long been the agency’s biggest supporters, as well as the president who handpicked the FBI’s leader.”
Why it matters: “Bureau officials say the accusations in the document produced by House Republicans are inaccurate and — more damaging in the long term — corrode the agency’s ability to remain independent and do its job.”
One law enforcement official: “There’s a lot of anger. The irony is it’s a conservative-leaning organization, and it’s being trashed by conservatives. At first it was just perplexing. Now there’s anger, because it’s not going away.”
He say,….they say…….Nope, Not going away…
Teaparty Knew……and the IRS…..pleaded GUILTY……….
AJ:
All we can do is hope there is permanent damage to the FBI and DOJ. Dozens of people have committed treason on behalf of Hillary Clinton and the DNC. They need jailing and it probably does lead to the very top. Now we know the Russians did play a part in the last election. On behalf of the DNC. The FBI knew, the DOJ knew and Trump was dead right.
Steve King’s Memo Warning: ‘Watch Closely for Barack Obama’s Fingerprints’
Way to go, Bob! Off with their heads!
The problem is, lefties care more about their team than they do about facts.
Of course Matthew, that is certainly possible.
Sounds like a bit of a simplistic statement, Matthew. But, actually it is quite astute! Thank you.
Here is your hard working FBI
https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2018-02-04/over-two-dozen-teen-gymnasts-molested-larry-nassar-while-fbi-sat-case
People are just dyin to go to the super bowl.
The below was posted on the Wall Street Journal Website comment section under the editorial titled: “Memo at High Nunes-It’s one small piece of the puzzle. Only disclosure can counter the leakfest.”, to wit:
The memo is a nothing burger if you support the POLITICAL WEAPONIZATION OF UNITED STATES LAW ENFORCEMENT AND INTELLIGENCE AGENCIES.
In Watergate political operatives were caught breaking into the DNC and photographing a few files – maybe even a black book ledger of call girls and frequent flyer customers thereof.
In OBAMA/HILLARYGATE we have political operatives not engaged in opposition research, but opposition fictional slander which is then converted into corrupting United States law enforcement, Intelligence agencies and our Court system all to affect the outcome of an election and overturn an election of which they were not happy in the result.THIS IS UNAMERICAN.
Rogue gun carrying politically weaponized United States law enforcement and United States Intelligence Agencies are far worse than what Watergate ever was. Plus, a far worse cover-up with vast amounts of deletions and evidence destruction far exceeding Nixon’s erased tapes. THIS IS NOT WHO WE ARE.
Not to mention journalists who have for years now either not checked the stories out or far worse were complicit in the cabal. Shame on so called reporters who contrived stories in this paper which were highly negative of Trump using unnamed sources.Sources who will now be fired and/or go to jail.A fate you may share.
SHAME OF THIS NEWAPAPER’S SO CALLED NEWS EDITOR
Nice article…..thanks for posting.
SHAME ON THIS NEWAPAPER’S SO CALLED NEWS EDITOR.
The king of grammar and typos herby corrects the closing line above.
SHAME ON THIS NEWSPAPER’S SO CALLED NEWS EDITOR
It is tough for a dyslexic to type. At least I am not A Russian bot.
Afternoon Dennis,
I just read and reread the op ed piece and I thought that the writer’s conclusion was valid.
Just another piece of this very complicated 50,000 piece jig saw puzzle.
Thank you for posting this.
This story is courtesy of Drudge????? This story was first published in the New York Times from their Opinion Page on February 2, 2018. Then Drudge took it off the NYT’s. Josh Campbell wrote it for the purpose of publishing it in the New York Times, and it was.
James Corbett has the answer:
https://youtu.be/Ov5g8_cGJVM
It is sad when a system is considered so corrupt that it seems impossible to correct it from within.
Will the U.S. need a full-blown revolution?