Every single person associated with this fraud should be FIRED. Tomorrow.

But from the democratic "leadership"... crickets...

Oh, and First.

While those responsible should be fired, they'll likely be promoted and perhaps even honored by the dictator-in-charge.

Bush will take care of who ever is responsible the same way he "took care of" Scooter Libby.

Schieffer:

As part of a massive new PR campaign, you might even consider taking the PR staff from behind their desks and sending them out to deliver food and water to fire victims.

Excellent advice. I have heard word that the Dem congresscritters are preparing to start a new PR campaign to convince the public that the Dem congress has done a great job...rather than actually doing a great job...or even a mediocre job. Politicians must really think all Americans are gullible stupid people. But who knows, maybe they are right.

This is essentially what I wrote here a couple of days ago: stop blaming the entity called "FEMA" and show us the faces of the PEOPLE who made this happen.

Without them, FEMA is just an acronym.

It isn't "government" bringing us down; it's real people who carry out the wishes of corrupt bosses. These people don't blink an eye over what they do; they use "it's my job" as an excuse for being unethical, immoral, lying skunks.

They don't deserve their high-paying, secure jobs. Yes: Fire them all.

Bob Schieffer has always struck me as a fair-minded no-nonsense kind of guy, so those words should not be too surprising. My advice to him would be to continue calling him out on all the nonsense. He will be listened to.

Another website has reported that while one of those FEMA staffers has resigned (John Philbin), he has been accepted by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence to head up their public affairs dept. I guess fake news conferences are admired by this organization. It is obvious that this government has such sneering contempt for its citizenry that I don't think democracy can survive.

Otay @ 8:

Schieffer:

As part of a massive new PR campaign, you might even consider taking the PR staff from behind their desks and sending them out to deliver food and water to fire victims.

Excellent advice. I have heard word that the Dem congresscritters are preparing to start a new PR campaign to convince the public that the Dem congress has done a great job...rather than actually doing a great job...or even a mediocre job. Politicians must really think all Americans are gullible stupid people. But who knows, maybe they are right.

What the Dems really need to do is just expose the level of obstructionism the whiney losers GOP have been exercising. Just watch assholes like Shay turn hearings into partisan hack sessions and Repukes blowing assholes like Gonzo on the stand. Ill admit ,the Dems are spineless and unwilling to exploit the errors and hypocrisies of the GOP.
Seems the DEms are playing it too safe in the hope they will get ironclad majorities everywhere next year. I dont agree with that strategy either. They should have Bush and Cheney so tied up with impeachment hearings that they wont have the time to keep consolidating Neo power and further driving US into the abyss. I think Bush must have threatened to send Dems some MORE anthrax letters if they dont bend over. Has to be some middle ground between power grabbing, arrogant assholes and pussified wimps.

Rush to War @ 11:

The war on terrorism is fake to, we have all the facts we need ww1 2 vietnam, korea, afganistan and Iraq. They were all set ups so Generals and the Pentagon can have their fun, and the message is going out! We will not be silenced.

decidedly so!

The repugnacans don't believe in providing disaster relief, they think everyone should take care of themselves, so just fire these idiots and let people see what life is like in the reugnacan world.

Apple @ 14:

Another website has reported that while one of those FEMA staffers has resigned (John Philbin), he has been accepted by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence to head up their public affairs dept. I guess fake news conferences are admired by this organization. It is obvious that this government has such sneering contempt for its citizenry that I don't think democracy can survive.

the loss of one traitor is no reason for any joy as you say thier are four more traitors willing to take any of thems place!

propoganda american style, control the media,control what what an how we think.can any one say new world order.

PHONY REPORTERS!

wait 'till Rush

hears about THIS!

heh...

you know, with this, and that whole embarrassing Jeff Gannon thing... you kind of have to wonder, is this the first administration to "wag the dog" so to speak?

we live in a networked information age where its pretty easy to check up on facts, spotlight BS, and send that information to a lot of people, really quickly.

how many other administrations have had a PR department that implanted phony reporters to put a bright spin on a problem, this blatantly, that we never knew about? are phony reporters the reason nobody was impeached over Iran/Contra? are phony reporters the reason we didn't pull out of Vietnam sooner? are phony reporters the reason why Americans were "ok" with one-off WW2 battles/suicide missions like Iwo Jima and Normandy beach where hundreds or even thousands of American soldiers died in just one day?

government shouldn't be allowed to have a PR department. dammit, thats MY tax money paying these various offices! the last thing I want to do is elect some jerk then PAY THE SALARY of some other jerk whose primary job description is to lie to me about what a great job his crappy boss is doing.

Once again, more evidence that this administration; A) will do anything to control the message, and B) cannot be trusted.

good for bob schieffer. earlier in the week newsreader katie couric – along with jefff greenfield – treated it like a joke.

Who says Republicans don't recycle?

UPDATE: From Think Progress -

Ahhh ... that update just made my day. You can't make that shit up. Beautiful. The Bush administration gives the ol' "Fuck you, America!" yet again. Classic. These guys are consistent if nothing else. I love it. Thank you, sir. May I have another?

Bob Schieffer is one of the old smoothies that BushCo depends on to spin their utter corruption into an "oopsie" with a smile and a wink.

Honest journalist? Hardly. Schieffer is one of Dick Cheney's oldest buddies, and it shows in his perpetual soft-balling of real criminals. They're not really crooks; they're just those clumsy but lovable Keystone Cops.

Propaganda at its worst.

I'm surprised that Chertoff is so upset about this. I would think that this administration would love this idea. Especially Bush.

swarmofkillermonkeys @ 39:

Wow! The "UPDATE" is the real story:

He has instead landed an “amazing opportunity” to head public affairs at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence.

In other words, he wasn't fired he was promoted?!

There was a time when I thought those claiming that this was a "banana republic" were just exaggerating for dramatic effect... now I'm really not so sure. The cast remains the same, they are merely shuffled every so often to appease the lazy and ignorant public.

This shit just defies fiction, y'know?

I read that story on Think Progress on Friday. I'm telling you, someone somewhere in the White House, is going "man I wish I had thought of that". Maybe National Intelligence needs a few fake news conferences. I can hear it now. "Yes, Mickey, from the mail room, you had a question?"

Rush to War @ 37:

There is so much evidence out there, why aren't we arresting Nancy Pelosi for starters. We demand the power to the people for which the Constitution was written. Citizens arrest time.

I went to YouTube hoping to find the clip of Barney Fife running down the street shouting, "Citizens Arrest!" Couldn't find it. But this one is good too. Here Barney does his best Dick Cheney impersonation.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBuPQgV8yBM

I just want to thank Bob Schieffer for this commentary and its small contribution to pointing out FEMA, Chertoff, and Bush and their Kenneth Lay managing skills.

Responsible adults in positions of critical authority? Hardly.

Cronyism over qualified more like it. This is corporate Americas and the Multi-National corporations difficulty. Our President in his Fascist corporate style of government has provided American tax payers with this.

Has anyone investigated the cost of FEMA's cartoon production?????????

You know all involved were paid to perform and produce it....!

Well, it was Bush's mission to make California fires the "anti-Katrina." And LIES LIES LIES are the only way they know how.
suprise suprise surprise!

Philbin isn't a "lowly staffer", he has a Ph. D. He could have his accreditation put up for review. What is someone like this thinking, that there would be no consequences? Someone can have their creditials revoked if they use those credentials to advance an alleged fraud.

Rob M @ 35:

This has been an ongoing act of deception perpetrated by the Bush administration. Paying "pundits" like Armstrong Williams, staged "town hall" meetings with scripted questions, altered photographs with our troops, etc. Although these actions have been documented it hasn't stopped the Bush administration from carrying them out. Last week on Bill Maher he had Gary Kasparov on as a guest. Maher asked Kasparov about the high approval rating Putin enjoyed as the Russian leader. Kasparov was quick to point out that these numbers are easily fudged in a totalitarian society by simple manipulation. The only difference between Putin and Bush is that our Russian counterparts are more competent in this endeavor than our government is.

But they're learning.

sailmaker @ 53:

I would like/need an I.D.:

Is John "Pat" Philbin of FEMA the same Pat Philbin of Comey's midnight ride to the hospital to see Ashcroft? Goldsmith does not refer to Philbin as 'John' only 'Pat' so it might not be the same guy.

I know 'a' Philbin's career got sidelined as a result of going up against Addington/Gonzales/Cheney - but FEMA, jeez. Then downgraded to public affairs at National Intelligence, ouch. Next stop RNC???

I hope it is not the same guy who had a career at OLC which can be a springboard for Supreme Court Justice.

According to his bio:

Prior to joining FEMA, Pat worked for Anteon/General Dynamics Information Technology as a Technical Director where served as a consultant in strategic communication to the Department of Defense's Business Transformation Agency directing and assisting in communication efforts to Capitol Hill, the Government Accountability Office, and the general public. Pat also served as the Senior Vice President of Government Relations and Communications for a private security firm.

Pat served for more than 21 years in the Coast Guard, retiring as Chief of Public Affairs in 2004. Other notable staff assignments include serving as the Deputy Chief of the Coast Guard's Strategic Analysis Staff, Press Assistant to the Commandant and Chief of Coast Guard Media Relations. Operational assignments include more than seven years of shipboard experience, including command of two Coast Guard cutters.

Pat holds a Doctorate in Communication from the University of Maryland, a Master of Science in Public Relations from Syracuse University, and a Bachelor of Science in Government from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. He also holds an Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) and is a member of the Public Relations Society of America.

Pat and his wife, Erin, have four children and reside in Northern Virginia.

Let's get this straight: He's going to work in the intelligence area, and was previously with General Dynamics. It appeares someone who grauted from a service academy has lied, misled the public, and they have a PhD in "communications." Is this the kind of leadership America has to offer the world? No integrity, and not relying on his actions.

Revoking Philbin's Professional Accreditations

Philbin, as a PhD, should know the Public Relations Society of America [PRSA] standards of conduct. He has allegedly violated these standards of conduct. Members of Congress in the Senate, responsible for reviewing funding for the intelligence community should review his role in alleged deceptions at FEMA. Philbin's accreditation before [PRSA] and his Ph. D. Credentials.

What You Can Do

Contact These people to see if there can be an investigation into Philbin's conduct; to see if his accreditation with PSRA to be revoked. Here are some other people at PSRA you can contact.

Backup

Look at this ethics information: PSRA opinion rules that deception in re blogs is not permissible. Cannot argue that this is wartime: That is not a defense. Deptive affiliation is improper conduct.

Wow @ 56:

sailmaker @ 53:

I would like/need an I.D.:

He also holds an Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) and is a member of the Public Relations Society of America.

Curious: Take a look at This: Their ethics standars.

HONESTY

We adhere to the highest standards of accuracy and truth in advancing the interests of those we represent and in communicating with the public.

EXPERTISE

We acquire and responsibly use specialized knowledge and experience. We advance the profession through continued professional development, research, and education. We build mutual understanding, credibility, and relationships among a wide array of institutions and audiences.

INDEPENDENCE

We provide objective counsel to those we represent. We are accountable for our actions.

LOYALTY

We are faithful to those we represent, while honoring our obligation to serve the public interest.

The above information is for "research" and falls into the "fair use exception" of the copyright law: it may be posted for research purposes.

DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION

Core Principle Open communication fosters informed decision making in a democratic society.

Intent To build trust with the public by revealing all information needed for responsible decision making.

Guidelines A member shall:

Be honest and accurate in all communications.

Act promptly to correct erroneous communications for which the member is responsible.

Investigate the truthfulness and accuracy of information released on behalf of those represented.

Reveal the sponsors for causes and interests represented.

Disclose financial interest (such as stock ownership) in a client's organization.

Avoid deceptive practices.

Examples of Improper Conduct Under this Provision:

Front groups: A member implements "grass roots" campaigns or letter-writing campaigns to legislators on behalf of undisclosed interest groups.

Lying by omission: A practitioner for a corporation knowingly fails to release financial information, giving a misleading impression of the corporation's performance.

A member discovers inaccurate information disseminated via a Web site or media kit and does not correct the information.

A member deceives the public by employing people to pose as volunteers to speak at public hearings and participate in "grass roots" campaigns.

Take a look at this:

PRSA Member Code of Ethics Pledge

I pledge:

To conduct myself professionally, with truth, accuracy, fairness, and responsibility to the public; To improve my individual competence and advance the knowledge and proficiency of the profession through continuing research and education; And to adhere to the articles of the Member Code of Ethics 2000 for the practice of public relations as adopted by the governing Assembly of the Public Relations Society of America.

I understand and accept that there is a consequence for misconduct, up to and including membership revocation.

And, I understand that those who have been or are sanctioned by a government agency or convicted in a court of law of an action that is in violation of this Code may be barred from membership or expelled from the Society.

Wow @ 58:

Philbin, as a PRSA member ][per FEMA bio] should know his conduct allegedly violates many standards of conduct. Take a look at the ethics resources like this and you'll see the deception falls below what his oath is.

Anyone up to <a href="http://www.prsa.org/aboutUs/staff.html"contact the PSRA staff to launch an investigation into Philbin's conduct which allegedly violates PRSA?

Wow @ 58:

Revoking Philbin's Professional Accreditations

Philbin, as a PhD, should know the Public Relations Society of America [PRSA] standards of conduct. He has allegedly violated these standards of conduct. Members of Congress in the Senate, responsible for reviewing funding for the intelligence community should review his role in alleged deceptions at FEMA. Philbin's accreditation before [PRSA] and his Ph. D. Credentials.

What You Can Do

Contact These people to see if there can be an investigation into Philbin's conduct; to see if his accreditation with PSRA to be revoked. Here are some other people at PSRA you can contact.

Backup

Look at this ethics information: PSRA opinion rules that deception in re blogs is not permissible. Cannot argue that this is wartime: That is not a defense. Deptive affiliation is improper conduct.

Wow @ 56:

sailmaker @ 53:

I would like/need an I.D.:

He also holds an Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) and is a member of the Public Relations Society of America.

Curious: Take a look at This: Their ethics standars.

HONESTY

We adhere to the highest standards of accuracy and truth in advancing the interests of those we represent and in communicating with the public.

EXPERTISE

We acquire and responsibly use specialized knowledge and experience. We advance the profession through continued professional development, research, and education. We build mutual understanding, credibility, and relationships among a wide array of institutions and audiences.

INDEPENDENCE

We provide objective counsel to those we represent. We are accountable for our actions.

LOYALTY

We are faithful to those we represent, while honoring our obligation to serve the public interest.

The above information is for "research" and falls into the "fair use exception" of the copyright law: it may be posted for research purposes.

DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION

Core Principle Open communication fosters informed decision making in a democratic society.

Intent To build trust with the public by revealing all information needed for responsible decision making.

Guidelines A member shall:

Be honest and accurate in all communications.

Act promptly to correct erroneous communications for which the member is responsible.

Investigate the truthfulness and accuracy of information released on behalf of those represented.

Reveal the sponsors for causes and interests represented.

Disclose financial interest (such as stock ownership) in a client's organization.

Avoid deceptive practices.

Examples of Improper Conduct Under this Provision:

Front groups: A member implements "grass roots" campaigns or letter-writing campaigns to legislators on behalf of undisclosed interest groups.

Lying by omission: A practitioner for a corporation knowingly fails to release financial information, giving a misleading impression of the corporation's performance.

A member discovers inaccurate information disseminated via a Web site or media kit and does not correct the information.

A member deceives the public by employing people to pose as volunteers to speak at public hearings and participate in "grass roots" campaigns.

Take a look at this:

PRSA Member Code of Ethics Pledge

I pledge:

To conduct myself professionally, with truth, accuracy, fairness, and responsibility to the public; To improve my individual competence and advance the knowledge and proficiency of the profession through continuing research and education; And to adhere to the articles of the Member Code of Ethics 2000 for the practice of public relations as adopted by the governing Assembly of the Public Relations Society of America.

I understand and accept that there is a consequence for misconduct, up to and including membership revocation.

And, I understand that those who have been or are sanctioned by a government agency or convicted in a court of law of an action that is in violation of this Code may be barred from membership or expelled from the Society.

Well that's just a bit of PR, isn't it?

All the White House pressers are fake...

Why should FEMA be different?

FEMA - The Secret Government:

http://sonic.net/sentinel/gvcon6.html

'PR ethics' is an oxymoron, no matter what bullshit PRSA prints

"But there may be others we want to bomb, not just in Iran" Kristol makes me sick.

Here is the key certification which Philbin appears to have ignored:

I understand that failure to adhere to the provisions in this agreement will result in losing my privilege of taking the Examination and/or revocation of the credential.

Does the National Intelligence leadership plan to ignore Philbin's potential loss of PA Certification?

Despite his "accreditation", we're asked to believe that Philbin in the "best" qualified for the position; and everyone else is "less" qualified. Fine. What other violations of PSRA standards of conduct exist within National intelligence that have barred "less qualified" people from becoming leaders within the National Intelligence Public Affairs office?

You can't have it both ways. You cannot argue that "this doesn't matter," but then point to the rest of the office and say, "Nobody else can lead this." You've disparaged the rest of the Public Affairs personnel at the National Intelligence Office by promoting -- into a leadership position -- the person who allegedly shows contempt for the standards of conduct expected of public affairs "professionals."

This is the "model" of "leadership" which the American government want to "export" to Iraq; the "example" that America's youth is supposed to aspire when considering their employment options; the "inspiring standard" that the world is expected to grovel? How absurd. Is there nobody more qualified than Philbin -- a man who allegedly shows contempt, as a PhD, for simple standards of conduct? The Congress might as well shut down funding for the National intelligence Public Affairs office, and compel all public affairs personnel to appear -- under oath -- before Congress to make any public statement. But, given the unfavorable weather, and fact that Philbin allegedly does what Members of Congress do -- show contempt for an oath and standards of conduct -- why expect Members of Congress to hold anyone to a standard of conduct they refuse to hold themselves? No reason.

Geno in Ptown @ 13:

OUCH! What a bitch slap!

I've never heard of Bob Schieffer or his show, but I will be watching it from now on. Good job, sir.

Dude, you never heard of Bob Scheiffer. The guy was the best man at Moses' wedding.

Seriously, he is one of the last great newsmen on the planet. Welcome to the party

I agree with Mr. Schieffer, they should all be fired...and, they should not be offered another government job.

The whole FEMA and the entire white house needs to be cleaned out.

Wow, is right. To most rational people, the Peter Principal is a limiting factor to be avoided, to the Republican party under Bush it is an organizing principal. Why are we still surprised?

I have concluded, based on what I see of official behavior and what I see of Republicans I know - including family members, that Republicans are all liars to their last gasping breath. I am convinced that profound intellectual dishonesty and a desire to manipulate are unifying characteristics of Republicans/conservatives/neocons. They associate together because they share a common, twisted impulse.

I don't see all that much of Bob Scheiffer, but when I do , he seems to be pretty reality-based. Of those who frequently view him, is that an accurate perception?

The fact that FEMA has a PR wing is frightening to me.

such phony concern from a shill whose brother works for the neoCons.

JohnnyBravo @ 78:

The whole FEMA and the entire white house needs to be cleaned out.

And Congress, And the Senate....

Classic. Failing Upwards In The Bush Administration.

Turds, the lot of them.

Wow @ 92:

It's amusing to read of GOP/neocon's excuses, which contradict the White House:

"It is not a practice that we would employ here at the White House or that we -- we certainly don't condone it," said Perino.

Having established the talking points, and White House position -- that "they don't support it" -- why would anyone dare to surface and support, condone, or justify what the GOP talking points have distanced themselves? Take a look at the following:

waicool @ 85:

This story is like gasoline on the hot heads of the libtards. Watching the libtards go up in flames is somewhat amusing but the question no one is asking is WHERE? and WHO? are the approved "journalists" who's job it is to show up at these press briefings. If you are a no show, then there will be others to fill the time with their own questions. FEMA holds a press conference and there are no press people there to ask questions? wtf!!! If they didn't hold a press conference, the libtards would be bitchin' about that. get a life losers! the fires are contained, the rich bastards are now going to get liberal government assistance for building million dollar mansions in a fire prone environment caused by the greenfreaks. it is all comedy folks. smoke a dube and go see a show, tomorrow will bring another "catastrophe" for you to bitch about.

Notice the distraction from the issue of whether the conduct was or was not approved; to who approved the conduct. The White house makes no distinction and simply leaves the matter as something that cannot be condoned.

If FEMA, as we are led to believe, "didn't have reporters" at the Press conference, perhaps FEMA might have explored their communication problem: Did the Press not hear the call? Yet, we're asked to believe that FEMA could "only" conduct the press conference then, without explaining how the FEMA would have the time to organize the fake reporters. How can that be?

Let's run through this again: FEMA calls a Press conference; supposedly nobody shows up; FEMA decides "We cannot afford to wait" implying they have "no time" to reschedule; but then FEMA contradicts themselves by planting questions with fake reporters. How can FEMA say "there is no time to delay until reporters arrive," but there is time to pass out questions, orchestrate phony FEMA reporters, and conduct the briefing? This defies reason.

PUtting aside the above commentary on the "timing" problem, Perino said they didn't condone the phony press release. Yet, the visitor to C&L uses the words "libtards" to ridicule those who do raise the same points as the GOP-controlled White House. Changing the subject from whether FEMA management is or is not out of psynch with their controllers in the White House to whether someone is or is not able to communiate to the media that there is an upcoming Press report is amusing: It doesn't address the command and control problem within FEMA; nor explain why FEMA, the NeoCons, GOP, and White House are not on the same page.

We're also asked to believe if there is a "no show" that someone else will be there to ask questions. Really? How can the commenter explain this: If this is true, why would FEMA ever bother announcing a news report; why not conduct secret briefings and present it as open discussion? Again, Perino will not go that far. It's not explainable how someone will "show up" for a briefing that is "not announced"; but we still comply with Perino's requirement that the briefings be open.

The issue isn't whether there was or wasn't a press conference; nor whether the FEMA did or didn't announce the Press conference. The qeustion is whether the management agency designed to provide leadership and reliable information can be trusted to correctly disclose all the relevant information about the information provided. FEMA showed it could not be trusted. This is not a media "reporting" problem, but a leadership problem, which Perino's comments address: The actions are not acceptable.

the commenter changes the focuse from whether FEMA and the President are or are not reliable to whether the commenters do or do not have a right to provide feedback, which Perino welcomed. ["If they didn't hold a press conference, the libtards would be bitchin' about that" ] Feedback isn't the issue: The problem is the original information -- that FEMA was not being candid in it's phony press release -- is being painted as something that cannot be commented on. yet, Perino is commenting on the very thing which our C&L poster would lament only a small fraction of people would dare to comment. It has yet to be explained by our C&L commenter why Perino, the White House, and leadership within the US government take a different position and comment on the very thing which our C&L commenter says cannot be commented on. Is it the position from the C&L reader that even the President is not allowed to comment on things? Surely, the decider cannot face a rebuke; or is there more dissension within the ranks?

Perino's rebuke didn't go far enough. The leadership within FEMA can hardly be called credible. A more orderly approach to the issue would have been to put a "promotion hold" on Philbin; and conduct an OPM ethics review in light of the Public Relations Society of America ethics standard. Sadly, did this did not occur.

As to the claim that the people of Souther California are going to get "liberal" bailouts: The C&L commenter fails to explain how the President -- whose spokeperson opposes the FEMA deception -- will rubber stamp something he has the power to veto. The President, based on the human rights abuse record in Abu Ghraib, GTMO, and Iraq, can hardly be called "liberal." Perhaps our C&L poster can explain how Congress will force the President to sign something; or get GOP support to override.

GOP and the NeoCons have shown dissention. Noted.

wow....that was awesome...

liberalNmoderation @ 93:

wow....that was awesome...

You're welcome. Since you're here, perhaps you may wish to summarize the points above, and share with your friends these e-mails and encourage others to contact the PSRA management officers to have Philbin's certification revoked: Based on alleged violations of PRSA ethics standards. Some may wish to highlight this standard which does not permit phony participants as a basis to succinctly admonish Philbin, especially in light of his Ph. D: He has the experience, education, and insight to supposedly know these standards, review the public information, and ensure his standards of conduct fully embrace these clearly promulgated guidelines.

Philbin cannot be trusted to conduct himself according to PSRA standards. The problem is he took an oath to that organization's ethics standards. Similarly, as a US government employee, he also took a 5 USC 3331 oath. A reasonable leader within the US government would question whether someone who shows they will not follow one oath, has reservations about their oath of office. A reasonable member of a grand jury could conclude that Philbin has mental reservations about his 5 USC 3331 oath of office, warranting conviction for alleged breach of his legal obligation to the US Constitution.

However, more broadly, when US government officials show disdain for standards of conduct, it can hardly be argued their public comments related to war crimes can be trusted. On the table, is the issue of alleged FISA violations connection with unlawful use of illegally captured information to implement war crimes. Philbin is likely to be asked questions as National Intelligence Public Affairs Leader about alleged FISA violations of NSA; and the illegal use of that unlawfully captured information to implement war crimes against POWs at GTMO, Abu Ghraib, and Eastern Europe. Based on Philbin's alleged breach of PSRA standards over a wildfire in California, it does not require much more for Philbin to justify more alleged misconduct and misrepresentations to support an illegal effort to destroy National Intelligence evidence or mislead publicly Congress. Philbin's conduct is questionable. His actions bring discredit upon himself, his association, and the United States. It is foreseeable, should Philbin be asked about the alleged link between FISA violations and National Intelligence complicit with war crimes that Philbin would likely prove to be an unreliable source of information related to any war crimes related investigation or review.

IT is recommended that the US government no longer associate itself with Philbin, and forward the information related to this incident to the US Attory for a review of the alleged 5 USC 3331 oath office issues: Alleged mental reservations in fully doing what one must lawfully do, as required by law.

In your letters, you are encouraged to emphasize the 5 USC 3331 issues: Whether someone has a mental reservation; and whether the subject of the Grand Jury can be trusted to comply with an oath of office. This would tend to put attention on whether Philbin, as a witness during a war crimes trial, could be impached -- or disredited as a witness. The evidence before us, based on a plain reading of PSRA standards and the 5 USC 3331 oath of office; combined with the rebuke by the White house suggests a reasonable grand jury might convict Philbin of oath of office violations: Engaging in conduct that does not meet ones oath, standards of conduct, or duties whith a Ph. D knew, or should know.

Thank you for your support.

To bring this home, Dodd and Philbin appear to be on a collision course. Philbin appears to be slated to head National Intelligence Public Affairs, allegedly complicit with FISA violations; while Dodd is on the other side: Swearing to defend the Constittuion against alleged domestic enemies like Philbin.

Philbin v. Senator Dodd, Presidential Candidate. Who are you going to pick?

Philbin has been redlined. Standby, he's likely to be transferred somewhere else. Don't let up on the contacts to PSRA. Keep those letters going. Ensure Congress tracks Philbin, and finds out where he is finally hidden inside the Executive Branch. What does he know? Will he remain loyal to those who he is willing to lie to the public about?

Action Items:

1. Press for PRSA decertification, membership revocation.

2. Press for Public Affairs Certification revocation.

3. Prohibit him from ever testing for any credentialed position in any industry.

4. Move to have his Ph. D revoked by the educational institution.

5. Ensure the information related to the alleged breach of standards be available to a grand jury in re 5 USC 3331; enter into evidence his PSRA signed statement on his standards of conduct; contrast this with above information; move to have Philbin impeached before any grand jury for alleged misstatements and unnprofessional conduct contrary to signed oaths promising otherwise.

If you click on the WaPo story, you'll see the following line:

White House press secretary Dana Perino said yesterday that "it is not a practice that we would employ here at the White House.

Repubs don't have a clue about how to run a country, but they sure know comedy!

J.C. @ 100:

If you click on the WaPo story, you'll see the following line:

White House press secretary Dana Perino said yesterday that "it is not a practice that we would employ here at the White House.

Repubs don't have a clue about how to run a country, but they sure know comedy!

No they would hire and put on the payroll supposed "real" reporters. Who would we be to know the difference?
I guess the reporters they owned would tell us.