Quote:The Republican-led Committee on the Judiciary and its Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government issued an interim report Tuesday on the Department of Justice’s aggressive actions and investigations into parents who dared to voice concerns about local school boards.

The committee made no bones about its conclusions, headlining the document in hold and all caps:

A “‘MANUFACTURED” ISSUE AND “MISAPPLIED” PRIORITIES: SUBPOENAED DOCUMENTS SHOW NO LEGITIMATE BASIS FOR THE ATTORNEY GENERAL’S ANTI-PARENT MEMO

The committee began its investigation in October 2021 after members learned of the issuance “of a memorandum from Attorney General Merrick Garland directing the Federal Bureau of Investigation and all U.S. Attorney’s Offices—among other Department components—to examine and address threats posed by parents at school board meetings.”

The FBI went on to routinely investigate parents who criticized school boards, including a father for simply opposing mask mandates and a mom deemed a threat for “owning guns” and belonging to a conservative parent group called “Moms for Liberty.”

Throughout the report, the committee describes the stonewalling and lack of response from Attorney General Merrick Garland and the Biden Administration. Nevertheless, members were able to glean enough information from whistleblowers, subpoenaed documents, and a report commissioned by the National School Boards Association (NSBA) which labeled parents as “domestic terrorists” to write the interim account:

From the initial set of material produced in response to the subpoenas, it is apparent that the Biden Administration misused federal law-enforcement and counterterrorism resources for political purposes. The Justice Department’s own documents demonstrate that there was no compelling nationwide law-enforcement justification for the Attorney General’s directive or the Department components’ execution thereof.

The document then describes how regional FBI offices and local law enforcement often were not pleased with the DOJ’s interference and thought the entire effort was “misapplied.” In one instance the Southern District of Alabama reported to DOJ headquarters about a shooting at a school board member’s house—although the shooting had nothing to do with the school board and was the result of random gun violence.

So if there were few real threats from parents to local school boards, why did the FBI respond in this ham-handed fashion? The committee concludes that it was all political:

It appears, from these documents and the information received previously, that the Administration’s actions were a political offensive meant to quell swelling discord over controversial education curricula and unpopular school board decisions. [Emphasis mine.]

They even imply—but don’t come right out and say it—that the DOJ’s overreach could have been an attempt to influence an important election:

The Attorney General’s directive came just weeks before a pivotal gubernatorial election in Virginia, in which education policies were hotly debated and a local school board’s actions were under intense scrutiny. The inference from the initial tranche of subpoenaed documents is that the Justice Department’s actions were a reaction to these political circumstances rather than a legitimate law-enforcement response to any serious, nationwide threat.

The report rips the Justice Department in its final paragraph:

The use of these resources chills protected First Amendment activity as parents rightfully fear that their passionate advocacy for their children could result in a visit from federal law enforcement.

It’s a powerful report, though much of what is described was already known. The problem with reports like this is that we read them and think, “Oh my God! These people should be arrested!” But then nothing happens. Merrick Garland certainly isn’t going to read it, and Joe Biden’s handlers could give a rip, so life goes on.

Nevertheless, I applaud the Republicans for at least exposing the DOJ’s and the FBI’s malfeasance. If people get mad enough and wake up to what’s really going on in this country—the complete weaponization of our justice system—perhaps change will eventually come.

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They're exposing what we all knew...

Do not mess with democrat's indoctrination of the nation's children.

(03-22-2023 12:04 PM)Bear Catlett Wrote:  They're exposing what we all knew...

Do not mess with democrat's indoctrination of the nation's children.

yepper … log that as another under the ‘no shite, lame ducks’ … it won’t mean dick on the nat’l scale…


@>270EVsBlueBakedInn(46) ... (AM)

Gym Jordan.

(03-22-2023 12:44 PM)Redwingtom Wrote:  Gym Jordan.

I take it that you are attempting to shoot the messenger because you cannot refute the message.

(03-22-2023 12:15 PM)stinkfist Wrote:  

(03-22-2023 12:04 PM)Bear Catlett Wrote:  They're exposing what we all knew...

Do not mess with democrat's indoctrination of the nation's children.

yepper … log that as another under the ‘no shite, lame ducks’ … it won’t mean dick on the nat’l scale…


@>270EVsBlueBakedInn(46) ... (AM)

FFS no lie.

It was a blistering report. Blistering I tell you.

Gee willickers

Stopped just sort of a strenuous condemnation

Tough bunch

(03-22-2023 01:03 PM)Owl 69/70/75 Wrote:  

(03-22-2023 12:44 PM)Redwingtom Wrote:  Gym Jordan.

I take it that you are attempting to shoot the messenger because you cannot refute the message.

tom can refute anything because people like him don’t use facts and legit information on a given subject before formulating a statement. If it fits their agenda, they’re going with it regardless.

Did CRT peddler Garland lie under oath?

... blistering report.... and .. now what?

DO we see any firings? Any removals of agents?


All bark and no bite, yet again...

(03-22-2023 03:00 PM)DaSaintFan Wrote:  ... blistering report.... and .. now what?

DO we see any firings? Any removals of agents?


All bark and no bite, yet again...

Bark? Dude, it's a laugh. It's a Gym Jordan production. He's worthless. Been in congress for years and has yet to have even ONE piece of legislation signed. The ONLY thing he's done is turn the other way while students at O$U were abused.

(03-23-2023 05:50 AM)Redwingtom Wrote:  

(03-22-2023 03:00 PM)DaSaintFan Wrote:  ... blistering report.... and .. now what?

DO we see any firings? Any removals of agents?


All bark and no bite, yet again...

Bark? Dude, it's a laugh. It's a Gym Jordan production. He's worthless. Been in congress for years and has yet to have even ONE piece of legislation signed. The ONLY thing he's done is turn the other way while students at O$U were abused.

The current president has a similar background. What has Jordan been convicted of exactly and do you have evidence that he turned his back because there are differing stories regarding this not to mention the students were grown men. You certainly don't hold yourself to the same standards regarding accusations as you try to hold others to.

(03-22-2023 01:12 PM)450bench Wrote:  

(03-22-2023 01:03 PM)Owl 69/70/75 Wrote:  

(03-22-2023 12:44 PM)Redwingtom Wrote:  Gym Jordan.

I take it that you are attempting to shoot the messenger because you cannot refute the message.

tom can refute anything because people like him don’t use facts and legit information on a given subject before formulating a statement. If it fits their agenda, they’re going with it regardless.

RWT

(03-22-2023 01:03 PM)Owl 69/70/75 Wrote:  

(03-22-2023 12:44 PM)Redwingtom Wrote:  Gym Jordan.

I take it that you are attempting to shoot the messenger because you cannot refute the message.

As usual Leftwingtom's got nothing other than Smilie's to add. To his credit, he at least didn't shout out "racist", "conspiracy theorist", or some other liberal slogan they use when they know you are on target and want to get you to stop.

(03-23-2023 05:50 AM)Redwingtom Wrote:  He's worthless. Been in congress for years and has yet to have even ONE piece of legislation signed.

Same would have been said about Barack Obama

(03-23-2023 07:12 AM)bearcat65 Wrote:  

(03-23-2023 05:50 AM)Redwingtom Wrote:  

(03-22-2023 03:00 PM)DaSaintFan Wrote:  ... blistering report.... and .. now what?

DO we see any firings? Any removals of agents?


All bark and no bite, yet again...

Bark? Dude, it's a laugh. It's a Gym Jordan production. He's worthless. Been in congress for years and has yet to have even ONE piece of legislation signed. The ONLY thing he's done is turn the other way while students at O$U were abused.

The current president has a similar background. What has Jordan been convicted of exactly and do you have evidence that he turned his back because there are differing stories regarding this not to mention the students were grown men. You certainly don't hold yourself to the same standards regarding accusations as you try to hold others to.

I believe the students over a slimeball like Gym...you can believe Gym if you like.

Six former wrestlers say Rep. Jim Jordan knew about abusive OSU doctor

(03-23-2023 09:35 AM)Redwingtom Wrote:  

(03-23-2023 07:12 AM)bearcat65 Wrote:  

(03-23-2023 05:50 AM)Redwingtom Wrote:  

(03-22-2023 03:00 PM)DaSaintFan Wrote:  ... blistering report.... and .. now what?

DO we see any firings? Any removals of agents?


All bark and no bite, yet again...

Bark? Dude, it's a laugh. It's a Gym Jordan production. He's worthless. Been in congress for years and has yet to have even ONE piece of legislation signed. The ONLY thing he's done is turn the other way while students at O$U were abused.

The current president has a similar background. What has Jordan been convicted of exactly and do you have evidence that he turned his back because there are differing stories regarding this not to mention the students were grown men. You certainly don't hold yourself to the same standards regarding accusations as you try to hold others to.

I believe the students over a slimeball like Gym...you can believe Gym if you like.

Six former wrestlers say Rep. Jim Jordan knew about abusive OSU doctor

There were also some of them that said he didn't. Either way it's a he said/he said and again they were grown men.

(03-23-2023 09:41 AM)bearcat65 Wrote:  

(03-23-2023 09:35 AM)Redwingtom Wrote:  

(03-23-2023 07:12 AM)bearcat65 Wrote:  

(03-23-2023 05:50 AM)Redwingtom Wrote:  

(03-22-2023 03:00 PM)DaSaintFan Wrote:  ... blistering report.... and .. now what?

DO we see any firings? Any removals of agents?


All bark and no bite, yet again...

Bark? Dude, it's a laugh. It's a Gym Jordan production. He's worthless. Been in congress for years and has yet to have even ONE piece of legislation signed. The ONLY thing he's done is turn the other way while students at O$U were abused.

The current president has a similar background. What has Jordan been convicted of exactly and do you have evidence that he turned his back because there are differing stories regarding this not to mention the students were grown men. You certainly don't hold yourself to the same standards regarding accusations as you try to hold others to.

I believe the students over a slimeball like Gym...you can believe Gym if you like.

Six former wrestlers say Rep. Jim Jordan knew about abusive OSU doctor

There were also some of them that said he didn't. Either way it's a he said/he said and again they were grown men.

With all due respect, their age doesn't mean jack ****.

(03-23-2023 05:50 AM)Redwingtom Wrote:  

(03-22-2023 03:00 PM)DaSaintFan Wrote:  ... blistering report.... and .. now what?

DO we see any firings? Any removals of agents?


All bark and no bite, yet again...

Bark? Dude, it's a laugh. It's a Gym Jordan production. He's worthless. Been in congress for years and has yet to have even ONE piece of legislation signed. The ONLY thing he's done is turn the other way while students at O$U were abused.

I think you're missing my point on this one, Tom..

I'm actually in agreement with you.. Yell, scream, make noise. Yeah, they're good at that.. BUt when it comes to actually DOING something about fixing the FBI and their current partisan game-manship...

The Republicans will do just like they always do.. just like the Democraps always do... NADA.. (basically this is again, all Bark and no Bite by Congress)

"Here's our report, now leave us alone, and send us campaign money"

(03-23-2023 09:49 AM)Redwingtom Wrote:  

(03-23-2023 09:41 AM)bearcat65 Wrote:  

(03-23-2023 09:35 AM)Redwingtom Wrote:  

(03-23-2023 07:12 AM)bearcat65 Wrote:  

(03-23-2023 05:50 AM)Redwingtom Wrote:  Bark? Dude, it's a laugh. It's a Gym Jordan production. He's worthless. Been in congress for years and has yet to have even ONE piece of legislation signed. The ONLY thing he's done is turn the other way while students at O$U were abused.

The current president has a similar background. What has Jordan been convicted of exactly and do you have evidence that he turned his back because there are differing stories regarding this not to mention the students were grown men. You certainly don't hold yourself to the same standards regarding accusations as you try to hold others to.

I believe the students over a slimeball like Gym...you can believe Gym if you like.

Six former wrestlers say Rep. Jim Jordan knew about abusive OSU doctor

There were also some of them that said he didn't. Either way it's a he said/he said and again they were grown men.

With all due respect, their age doesn't mean jack ****.

Actually it does Tom but as a leftists I wouldn't expect you to understand that.

(03-23-2023 09:59 AM)DaSaintFan Wrote:  

(03-23-2023 05:50 AM)Redwingtom Wrote:  

(03-22-2023 03:00 PM)DaSaintFan Wrote:  ... blistering report.... and .. now what?

DO we see any firings? Any removals of agents?


All bark and no bite, yet again...

Bark? Dude, it's a laugh. It's a Gym Jordan production. He's worthless. Been in congress for years and has yet to have even ONE piece of legislation signed. The ONLY thing he's done is turn the other way while students at O$U were abused.

I think you're missing my point on this one, Tom..

I'm actually in agreement with you.. Yell, scream, make noise. Yeah, they're good at that.. BUt when it comes to actually DOING something about fixing the FBI and their current partisan game-manship...

The Republicans will do just like they always do.. just like the Democraps always do... NADA.. (basically this is again, all Bark and no Bite by Congress)

"Here's our report, now leave us alone, and send us campaign money"

Oh, I know...apologies if I gave you a different opinion. I was merely saying I would call Gym all laugh and no bite.

And I'm all for making the FBI and every government agency better. The problem with most if it is that it will take a ****-TON of money...and the R's aren't going to want to spend it.