Comments on: State Dept. IG Retaliates Against Whistleblowers, Threatens ‘Their Jobs And Careers’ http://thinkprogress.org/2007/09/28/krongard-retaliates/ Fri, 27 Nov 2009 05:34:36 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: CheGuevara http://thinkprogress.org/2007/09/28/krongard-retaliates/comment-page-1/#comment-4098568 CheGuevara Mon, 01 Oct 2007 14:17:55 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/09/28/krongard-retaliates/#comment-4098568 Chocolate Jesus: I suggest that you learn how to spell "license" before representing anyone. Chocolate Jesus:
I suggest that you learn how to spell “license” before representing anyone.

]]> By: Chocolate Jesus http://thinkprogress.org/2007/09/28/krongard-retaliates/comment-page-1/#comment-4096791 Chocolate Jesus Sat, 29 Sep 2007 13:11:45 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/09/28/krongard-retaliates/#comment-4096791 >Do you know of any watchdog group >that could provide legal counsel to >the whistleblowers? this is why i can't wait to get my liscense to practice law..less than one year..god willing.. >Do you know of any watchdog group
>that could provide legal counsel to
>the whistleblowers?

this is why i can’t wait to get my liscense to practice law..less than one year..god willing..

]]> By: Biggie http://thinkprogress.org/2007/09/28/krongard-retaliates/comment-page-1/#comment-4096786 Biggie Sat, 29 Sep 2007 12:45:40 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/09/28/krongard-retaliates/#comment-4096786 I hope the "Cookie" crumbles. SP Biloxi - Do you know of any watchdog group that could provide legal counsel to the whistleblowers? These agents are class acts and they are going to need counsel when Uncle Howie comes for them. He's sued his own son for over a $100,000. I hope the “Cookie” crumbles.

SP Biloxi – Do you know of any watchdog group that could provide legal counsel to the whistleblowers? These agents are class acts and they are going to need counsel when Uncle Howie comes for them. He’s sued his own son for over a $100,000.

]]> By: Arne Langsetmo http://thinkprogress.org/2007/09/28/krongard-retaliates/comment-page-1/#comment-4095839 Arne Langsetmo Fri, 28 Sep 2007 20:03:14 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/09/28/krongard-retaliates/#comment-4095839 The <i>IG's</i> office? "The fox." "The chicken-coop." <*bleaaauuuughhh!!!*> Cheers, The IG’s office? “The fox.” “The chicken-coop.” <*bleaaauuuughhh!!!*>

Cheers,

]]> By: SP Biloxi http://thinkprogress.org/2007/09/28/krongard-retaliates/comment-page-1/#comment-4095476 SP Biloxi Fri, 28 Sep 2007 17:30:43 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/09/28/krongard-retaliates/#comment-4095476 This is certainly a violation 23 U.S.C. § 2302 and a creation of hostile environment in the workforce by the State IG. I look for lawsuits by the whistleblowers in the future. 23 U.S.C. § 2302 states: ("Any employee who has the authority to take, direct others to take, recommend, or approve any personnel action, shall not, with respect to such authority. . . take or fail to take, or threaten to take or fail to take, a personnel action with respect to any employee or applicant for employment because of a disclosure of information by an employee or applicant which the employee or applicant reasonably believes evidences a violation of any law, rule, or regulation, or gross mismanagement, a gross waste of funds, an abuse of authority, or a substantial and specific danger to public health or safety"). This is certainly a violation 23 U.S.C. § 2302 and a creation of hostile environment in the workforce by the State IG. I look for lawsuits by the whistleblowers in the future. 23 U.S.C. § 2302 states:

(”Any employee who has the authority to take, direct others to take, recommend, or approve any personnel action, shall not, with respect to such authority. . . take or fail to take, or threaten to take or fail to take, a personnel action with respect to any employee or applicant for employment because of a disclosure of information by an employee or applicant which the employee or applicant reasonably believes evidences a violation of any law, rule, or regulation, or gross mismanagement, a gross waste of funds, an abuse of authority, or a substantial and specific danger to public health or safety”).

]]> By: Doc Rock http://thinkprogress.org/2007/09/28/krongard-retaliates/comment-page-1/#comment-4095453 Doc Rock Fri, 28 Sep 2007 17:22:34 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/09/28/krongard-retaliates/#comment-4095453 And how will Waxman enforce his injunction? Cut off funds? I don't think so. Barking dogs seldom bite. But I hope they start! And how will Waxman enforce his injunction? Cut off funds? I don’t think so. Barking dogs seldom bite. But I hope they start!

]]> By: bilbobaggins http://thinkprogress.org/2007/09/28/krongard-retaliates/comment-page-1/#comment-4095414 bilbobaggins Fri, 28 Sep 2007 17:10:38 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/09/28/krongard-retaliates/#comment-4095414 Write Henry Waxman an e-mail and demand that he take action and stop writing letters. You will have to use this zip code to get past his filters: 90048-4163 (you need the four digit number at the end) http://www.house.gov/waxman/contact.htm I just entered the address of his Los Angeles office plus the complete zip code with the ending four digits. Write Henry Waxman an e-mail and demand that he take action and stop writing letters. You will have to use this zip code to get past his filters:

90048-4163 (you need the four digit number at the end)

http://www.house.gov/waxman/contact.htm

I just entered the address of his Los Angeles office plus the complete zip code with the ending four digits.

]]> By: bluestatedon http://thinkprogress.org/2007/09/28/krongard-retaliates/comment-page-1/#comment-4095359 bluestatedon Fri, 28 Sep 2007 16:51:43 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/09/28/krongard-retaliates/#comment-4095359 Just you wait: soon Waxman will send a letter telling the Bushies that he's "seriously miffed" and he'll underline it five times in pink highlighter. That'll get them to toe the line. Just you wait: soon Waxman will send a letter telling the Bushies that he’s “seriously miffed” and he’ll underline it five times in pink highlighter. That’ll get them to toe the line.

]]> By: bilbobaggins http://thinkprogress.org/2007/09/28/krongard-retaliates/comment-page-1/#comment-4095347 bilbobaggins Fri, 28 Sep 2007 16:49:08 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/09/28/krongard-retaliates/#comment-4095347 And the sad thing about this is that the rest of the people in the US won't know anything about this because it won't be covered in the MSM. I just did a Google News search on "Inspector General Krongard" and find that this IS not being reported in the MSM. The first hit was TP. And the sad thing about this is that the rest of the people in the US won’t know anything about this because it won’t be covered in the MSM. I just did a Google News search on “Inspector General Krongard” and find that this IS not being reported in the MSM. The first hit was TP.

]]> By: upside99 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/09/28/krongard-retaliates/comment-page-1/#comment-4095328 upside99 Fri, 28 Sep 2007 16:43:52 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/09/28/krongard-retaliates/#comment-4095328 <em>Why can’t Condi manage her department? Comment by tombaker — September 28, 2007 @ 12:14 pm</em> Maybe because when the going gets tough .... she goes shoe shopping! Why can’t Condi manage her department?

Comment by tombaker — September 28, 2007 @ 12:14 pm

Maybe because when the going gets tough …. she goes shoe shopping!

]]> By: Serenity Now http://thinkprogress.org/2007/09/28/krongard-retaliates/comment-page-1/#comment-4095327 Serenity Now Fri, 28 Sep 2007 16:43:28 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/09/28/krongard-retaliates/#comment-4095327 Waxman, like most of the Dem's is a pussy. All talk and no action. He's making an absolute fool of himself and of Congress (along with a slew of other members). I am sure the people in the Bush Admin. are living in fear of getting a letter from Waxman. More likely they are rolling on the floor laughing. He is like the kid that draws a line in the dirt and says if you step over that line he's going to fight you. Of course the Admin. keeps stepping over the line and all Waxman can do is stand there in shock and then draw a new line. What a looser. Waxman, like most of the Dem’s is a pussy. All talk and no action. He’s making an absolute fool of himself and of Congress (along with a slew of other members).

I am sure the people in the Bush Admin. are living in fear of getting a letter from Waxman. More likely they are rolling on the floor laughing.

He is like the kid that draws a line in the dirt and says if you step over that line he’s going to fight you. Of course the Admin. keeps stepping over the line and all Waxman can do is stand there in shock and then draw a new line. What a looser.

]]> By: ScrewBush http://thinkprogress.org/2007/09/28/krongard-retaliates/comment-page-1/#comment-4095308 ScrewBush Fri, 28 Sep 2007 16:39:42 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/09/28/krongard-retaliates/#comment-4095308 TheToonGuy, you are 100% correct. By the time Bush leaves office Waxman will have an incredible history on the crimes of the Bush administration. Perhaps he'll turn it into a movie or something, but impeach anyone... I don't think so. This past year has proven to me that Repugs and Dems work for the same master. In fact, i'd have to hand it to Repugs that they are much more honest about it. As long at our political system is ruled money, those who have money will rule our politicians. Period! If you want to end the war, have a real energy policy, or just do anything about anything, the money has to be removed from the system. Unfortunately, due to perhaps a terrible twist of fate, those currently benefiting from this system are the ones who have to change it. TheToonGuy, you are 100% correct. By the time Bush leaves office Waxman will have an incredible history on the crimes of the Bush administration. Perhaps he’ll turn it into a movie or something, but impeach anyone… I don’t think so.

This past year has proven to me that Repugs and Dems work for the same master. In fact, i’d have to hand it to Repugs that they are much more honest about it. As long at our political system is ruled money, those who have money will rule our politicians. Period!

If you want to end the war, have a real energy policy, or just do anything about anything, the money has to be removed from the system. Unfortunately, due to perhaps a terrible twist of fate, those currently benefiting from this system are the ones who have to change it.

]]> By: NoOneYouKnow http://thinkprogress.org/2007/09/28/krongard-retaliates/comment-page-1/#comment-4095306 NoOneYouKnow Fri, 28 Sep 2007 16:39:16 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/09/28/krongard-retaliates/#comment-4095306 So, when will the Dems take off the gloves? Ever? So, when will the Dems take off the gloves? Ever?

]]> By: osage http://thinkprogress.org/2007/09/28/krongard-retaliates/comment-page-1/#comment-4095298 osage Fri, 28 Sep 2007 16:37:46 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/09/28/krongard-retaliates/#comment-4095298 If those who are willing to go on record are retaliated against or threatened again prior to the completion and or subsequent to the completion of their testimony, formal Congressional charges should be filed against Krongard and his relevant subordinate(s). Asking these people to stop has never worked before. I doubt it will work this time. The democrates need to stop "threatening" to do the right thing and start "doing" the right thing! Until they do, the stonewalling and cover-ups will continue. If those who are willing to go on record are retaliated against or threatened again prior to the completion and or subsequent to the completion of their testimony, formal Congressional charges should be filed against Krongard and his relevant subordinate(s). Asking these people to stop has never worked before. I doubt it will work this time. The democrates need to stop “threatening” to do the right thing and start “doing” the right thing! Until they do, the stonewalling and cover-ups will continue.

]]> By: bilbobaggins http://thinkprogress.org/2007/09/28/krongard-retaliates/comment-page-1/#comment-4095297 bilbobaggins Fri, 28 Sep 2007 16:37:13 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/09/28/krongard-retaliates/#comment-4095297 Gawd, when will this all end. We have an out of control President and an out of control Government and a Congress that won't take any direct action other than writing GD letters! No wonder the rest of the world thinks we are a bunch of whack jobs. Gawd, when will this all end. We have an out of control President and an out of control Government and a Congress that won’t take any direct action other than writing GD letters!

No wonder the rest of the world thinks we are a bunch of whack jobs.

]]> By: tombaker http://thinkprogress.org/2007/09/28/krongard-retaliates/comment-page-1/#comment-4095250 tombaker Fri, 28 Sep 2007 16:14:17 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/09/28/krongard-retaliates/#comment-4095250 Why can't Condi manage her department? Why can’t Condi manage her department?

]]> By: Peter C http://thinkprogress.org/2007/09/28/krongard-retaliates/comment-page-1/#comment-4095233 Peter C Fri, 28 Sep 2007 15:55:05 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/09/28/krongard-retaliates/#comment-4095233 GO Waxman GO! More documented impeachable offenses! GO Waxman GO!

More documented impeachable offenses!

]]> By: dim wit http://thinkprogress.org/2007/09/28/krongard-retaliates/comment-page-1/#comment-4095230 dim wit Fri, 28 Sep 2007 15:53:16 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/09/28/krongard-retaliates/#comment-4095230 Republicans are scumbags. The fact they promote themselves as "moralistic" is absurd. Republicans are scumbags.

The fact they promote themselves as “moralistic” is absurd.

]]> By: old_hack http://thinkprogress.org/2007/09/28/krongard-retaliates/comment-page-1/#comment-4095229 old_hack Fri, 28 Sep 2007 15:52:27 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/09/28/krongard-retaliates/#comment-4095229 robert byrd is doing more at 90 then you are http://youtube.com/watch?v=QU4cLu63xUY robert byrd is doing more at 90 then you are

http://youtube.com/watch?v=QU4cLu63xUY

]]> By: TheToonGuy http://thinkprogress.org/2007/09/28/krongard-retaliates/comment-page-1/#comment-4095226 TheToonGuy Fri, 28 Sep 2007 15:52:07 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/09/28/krongard-retaliates/#comment-4095226 I think Waxman is great, but when are we going to see some action on this? I guess he's got to follow protocol, but doesn't he have enough evidence to prosecute? I think Waxman is great, but when are we going to see some action on this? I guess he’s got to follow protocol, but doesn’t he have enough evidence to prosecute?

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