DOJ Scandals Test Whether Eric Holder is a Quitter

Last night, Cerise and I attended a Ravel concert by the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center.  But before that, we had a dinner date at the Capitol Grille on Pennsylvania Avenue, where I awaited her arrival at a table for two.  Then, more or less out of nowhere, Hoffmann appeared.  He’s a successful… Continue reading DOJ Scandals Test Whether Eric Holder is a Quitter

Fast and Furious Firearms of Phoenix Found Fallacious

Early this week, Lemont from DOJ called and asked Gretchen to block out two fifteen minute blanks bracketing a consultation on Friday.  I have received similar requests on occasion in the past, but usually from foreign diplomats, highly secretive captains of industry, or members of the US intelligence community.  I bill them for the dead… Continue reading Fast and Furious Firearms of Phoenix Found Fallacious

Obama Finds His Voice on National Security Leaks

Last weekend, a Russian hacker cracked six and a half million Linkedin user passwords.  Monday, he posted them on the Internet.  Wednesday, Linkedin came out and admitted what had happened.  Thursday, all hell broke loose.  Friday afternoon, I had an appointment for a policy consultation with a Linkedin representative.  I had Gretchen reschedule her, however,… Continue reading Obama Finds His Voice on National Security Leaks

Anonymous Reveals STRATFOR’S Deep Seated Insecurities

Being booked solid on Friday from seven-thirty a.m. through well past six in the evening, I felt perfectly justified in setting aside an hour and fifteen minutes for lunch.  But I had to cancel my reservation and send out instead, because Mooney from STRATFOR had spent most of Thursday afternoon and Friday morning pestering Gretchen… Continue reading Anonymous Reveals STRATFOR’S Deep Seated Insecurities