Not only did U.S. officials approve, allow and assist in the sale of more than 2,000 guns to the Sinaloa cartel — the federal government used taxpayer money to buy semi-automatic weapons, sold them to criminals and then watched as the guns disappeared.
This disclosure, revealed in documents obtained by Fox News, could undermine the Department of Justice’s previous defense that Operation Fast and Furious was a “botched” operation where agents simply “lost track” of weapons as they were transferred from one illegal buyer to another. Instead, it heightens the culpability of the federal government as Mexico, according to sources, has opened two criminal investigations into the operation that flooded their country with illegal weapons.
Operation Fast and Furious began in October 2009. In it, federal agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives encouraged gun stores to sell weapons to an arms smuggling gang, then watched as the guns crossed the border and were used in crimes. Each month, the agency allowed hundreds of guns to go South, despite opposition from some agents.
All told, the gang spent more than $1.25 million for the illegal guns.
In June 2010, however, the ATF dramatically upped the ante, making the U.S. government the actual “seller” of guns.
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DA WHERE DO YOU THINK THE GOVERNMENT GETS ITS MONEY TO DO THING LIKE THIS. THE BATEF MUST GET THE APPROVAL FROM THE PIE HOLES LIKE OBAMANATION WHO RUN THE SHIP. TAXPAYER MONEY AND THESE PIE HOLES USE OUR MONEY TO SELL THERE AGENDA TO DIFFERENT BRANCHES OF THE GOV'T.
Obozo, our Liar in Chief had stated that he was working under the radar, to force gun control upon us, so he knew of the operation for sure!! His problem is, that they can't make an armed people slaves, so they MUST take away our guns!! It is going to happen!! but let's hold it off as long as posssible!! We willo be free as long as we can own guns…the New World Order will be the most tightly controlled police state ever imagined!! Even now your "smart" meters are spying on you and relaying info to the company!!
How long is it going to take for us to realize that the Democrats will do anything under the sun in an attempt to gain a few lousy votes! Have we finally seen enough of this totally corrupt and incompetent dishonest bunch called Democrats? We had better wise up and give every last one of them the Boot in 2012! Our continuation as a viable nation demands that we get these people out of our government!
It is pass time that the ones that were in on this fast and furious deal be set out on the street. Why they are getting away with this makes Obama's goverment look very bad. The way that Mr. Holder has done has showed us the evil side of our goverment.
If some heads don't roll on this operation soon, then we will know all were privy to this operation. That is how Washington work, if the top is guilty and the lemming know, then nobody says anything. The Left still use the Watergate crap, which was the breaking into a Democrat campaign office and lying about. This Administration sold guns to Drug Cartels and Barry didn't, Know? Really? Eric the Great Holder didn't know? Really? Give me a break, they all knew and have armed Drug lords with very powerful weapons.
Barry and Eric Lied and Americans Died.
Bet they know about the 20,000 missing armed SAMs in Libya too.
Barry and Eric lied and more people will die!
No doubt Gary, My question of the day is. Has anyone been paying attention to the Middle East? Egypt is going radical Islam, Libya is going to end up with Radical Islam and has weapons leaving for parts unknown., Pakistan is burning the effigy's of Barry and released the body guard of UBL today, Afghanistan is going to go back to Sharia law as soon as we leave. Iran is building a Nuclear Bomb and sending ship to hang out off our coast. The Turkey delegation at the UN got into a fight with security, Syria is killing its own people, Palestinian leaders are asking UN for a state without recognizing Israel. Yemen is losing control of it country to Radical Islamist. See the pattern here, no one is afraid of President Barry and he is watching the Arab Spring turn into the middle East going nuts.
The only safe place in the middle east is Iraq, oh ya that was President Bush's fault. Think about it President Bush started a Democratic country in Iraq and Barry has turn the rest of the middle east into Terrorist. Yep President Bush did it.
Barry is a liar and the middle east is not his admirer. I love to rime stuff about Barry the soon to be Lame Duck President, if not already Lame Duck.
President Bush did it. Wow it all comes to light after time. So yes I blame President Bush for stabilizing Iraq.
That is just precious isn't it?
If I were running for President This would be the first thing said out of my mouth "Bush did it and Barry lied about it."
Gary we got a new chant;
Bush did it and Barry lied about it.
This administration and the DOJ are playing fast and loose with the constitution, the law and our taxes. Stay informed and stay vocal.
Republicans and investigators should be focusing on far more serious crime here than the obvious lying from the "Just-us" Dept. If it were an ordinary American we would already be locked up with no possibility for bail, be charged with accessory to murder (or most likely for terrorism). Republican Rep. Paul Gosar of Arizona told The Daily Caller on Wednesday that Obama administration officials responsible for Operation Fast and Furious might be accessories to murder.
“We’re talking about consequences of criminal activity, where we actually allowed guns to walk into the hands of criminals, where our livelihoods are at risk,” Gosar said in a phone interview. “When you facilitate that and a murder or a felony occurs, you’re called an accessory. That means that there’s criminal activity.” Link here:
http://dailycaller.com/2011/10/05/congressman-oba…
Here’s a thought that should be considered for the protection of this country concerning the southern border and many other aspects of the American way of life of the ‘United States of America’ and it’s “Natural Born Citizens”.
I understand that the border to the south of this country is a long one. But some parts are different than others. Let’s start with the more easily accessible areas where the problems of illegals seem to concentrate. I submit that if the Armed forces were to set up small bases at intervals along that line that will in all practicality overlap each other a bit. These bases will be comprised of the different branches of the armed services to enhance that entity. Army: infantry, tank divisions, Air corps, Special Forces. Air force: Air combat. Navy/ Marines. These bases can be set up and manned by the soldiers as training zones and act as protection of this country at the same time. Even at the Gulf of Mexico and Pacific Ocean can be secured by the navy and marines. Other section can be used for training mobilized divisions as well as training zones for the air force with reconnaissance flights and bombing practice. These bases will be great areas to teach these protectors of our country with a trade they can use when they are relieved of their commitment to the country. Of course the rules of engagement will be very strict. The border will be clearly defined and on the northern side of the line will be the DEAD ZONE for 1 mile where shoot first and don’t ask questions later will occur. Land mines, explosives of all makes and models will be set. The training will begin with the building of the bases by the soldiers. Plumbing, Electrical, Masonry, Roofing, and every aspect of construction trades will be taught by civilian professional of those trades. New equipment can be tested in those harsh environments. Nothing but USA made everything will be used during this period. The border will be completely and utterly defended against any and all invaders. The word will get around real fast that the Mex/ American border is now closed. The soldiers will be awarded points for kills and bonuses will be given accordingly. There must be an incentive involved in the protection of their country. Other parts of the border can/ could be protected by ‘Bikers for Freedom’ and camps can be set up for them as well. Any other patriotic citizen groups can sign up for a duty call at the border. Of course all illegals in the country will be given 24 hours to go back south or they will be rounded up and used as target practice for the new troops. Any and all non-Americans will be given a choice, Get out or die. Any politicians that don’t like this idea will be convicted of Treason sent to prison for life without the possibility of parole because if they don’t ‘Get it’ now they never will. Any and all foreign corporations will be given a week to get out of this country. Any and all religions, muslims especially, other than true Christians will be given a choice, get out in 24 hours or you will be rounded up and used by the troops as targets. It’s really better to use live targets than wasting paper targets. Save the trees. The birds and all animals of these areas will have a feast for a while. The flood will stop real fast. This country needs to get back to the way it was in the 50’s. All immigrants that have not been here for 25 years and if you cannot speak American English will be given a choice, Get out in 24 hours or you will be rounded up and used as targets. It will be very easy to find illegals that can’t speak American English. All their assets will be forfeited to the general fund to help Natural Born Citizens that are in need of anything that they need to live the American way of life. The Hard Line needs to be handed out. This country, because of the crooked politicians, has become a cesspool of all the degenerates of the world. All democratic politicians for the last 25 years will be asked to give up all their possessions or they will be confiscated and put in a trust to help the handicapped and in-need Natural Born Citizens of the United States. The Idea here is to get rid of all immigrants that are sucking on the taxpayer’s tit. No more welfare or food stamps or housing or any entitlements to anyone other than Natural Born Citizens of the United States of America. I personally don’t care how it’s done anywhere else in the world. No More funds to leave this country for any reason. United Nations will be asked to get out of the USA in 24 hours and all ambassadors will be rounded up and used as targets. If people want to come and visit and spend their money then they can go thru the Visa process, strictly enforced by checking in at regular interval, and do just that, visit, spend money then get the hell outa here. When they come they better know how to speak the American English language. Or they can bring a translator with them or hire a translator and create a job for a Natural Born Citizen of the USA. Any and all USA Politicians that even think of challenging the US Constitution will be charged with treason and executed as soon as possible. Their assets will be forfeited to the general fund to help the Natural Born Citizens of the United States of America. Their wives and children will be sent to prison for life without the possibility of parole. That will change the way those crooks think. Term limits 1 term and no pension, no benefits of any kind what so ever. No Lawyers will be allowed to run for any office. Business people should run this country. If they get caught breaking the law they will be sent to prison for life without the possibility of parole. Their wives and kids will be sent to prison for life without the possibility of parole. All their assets will be forfeited to the general fund to help the Natural Born Citizens of the United States of America. I could go on and on but I think, or at best, you should be able to get the picture.