Tigeraholic1 Posted January 3 Posted January 3 2 minutes ago, Tigerbomb13 said: https://www.nj.com/politics/2024/12/how-trump-nominee-botched-a-seal-team-six-rescue-of-american-hostage.html?outputType=amp He’s not even remotely qualified to run the FBI Try harder, the mission was a success and hostage rescued. "Botched" means failed. Now here is a botched mission authorized by everyones favorite peanut farmer. 8 americans died and no hostages rescued. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Eagle_Claw Quote
Tigerbomb13 Posted January 3 Posted January 3 (edited) Whatabout…the corpse of Jimmy Carter running the FBI? Edited January 3 by Tigerbomb13 1 1 Quote
mtutiger Posted January 3 Posted January 3 Quote “Patel, then the senior director for counterterrorism on the National Security Council, assured the Pentagon that Secretary of State Mike Pompeo “got the airspace cleared,’” Hettena recounted. “A few hours later, the Pentagon learned that Patel was wrong: Nigeria had not given permission.” The confusion sent officials into a scramble since the team was already approaching the country. Permission was ultimately granted and the hostage and members of SEAL Team Six returned safely. Tony Tata, the official who Patel told had permission, recounted for The Atlantic his rage over the lie, yelling at Patel, “You could’ve gotten these guys killed!” So, Patel knowingly *lied*, put SEALs in harms way in a way that could have resulted in them getting killed, and that's just.... OK? That doesn't reflect poorly on his judgment to lead the FBI? Quote
Tigerbomb13 Posted January 3 Posted January 3 2 minutes ago, mtutiger said: So, Patel knowingly *lied*, put SEALs in harms way in a way that could have resulted in them getting killed, and that's just.... OK? That doesn't reflect poorly on his judgment to lead the FBI? Jimmy Carter 45 years ago tho Quote
oblong Posted January 3 Posted January 3 1 minute ago, Tigerbomb13 said: Jimmy Carter 45 years ago tho and was fired from his job.... so.... is that an admission that Kash Money Patel shouldn't get his job? Looks that way to me. 1 Quote
mtutiger Posted January 3 Posted January 3 4 minutes ago, oblong said: Friday Day Drinking rules An evaluation of Kash Patel, and what qualifies Kash Patel for a job, rests solely on Kash Patel's record. If someone is pivoting/whatabouting to an administration 45 years ago to launder some sort of defense of Patel's record, at least to me, it reads more or less an admission that Kash Patel's record sucks and that he's not qualified for the job. 2 1 Quote
Tigeraholic1 Posted January 3 Posted January 3 No pivoting, the article headline said botched. I was just pointing to an actual botched rescue. Quote
mtutiger Posted January 3 Posted January 3 3 minutes ago, Tigeraholic1 said: No pivoting, the article headline said botched. I was just pointing to an actual botched rescue. And I pointed out that Patel knowingly *lied*, put SEALs in harms way in a way that could have resulted in them getting killed. Anything on that? Does that enhance his resume to lead the FBI? Quote
Tigeraholic1 Posted January 3 Posted January 3 22 minutes ago, mtutiger said: And I pointed out that Patel knowingly *lied*, put SEALs in harms way in a way that could have resulted in them getting killed. Anything on that? Does that enhance his resume to lead the FBI? Knowing you have never been in the military or much less landed in a hot LZ these situations are fluid. If this is what you want to hang your hat on I can't stop you. Quote
mtutiger Posted January 3 Posted January 3 (edited) 8 minutes ago, Tigeraholic1 said: Knowing you have never been in the military or much less landed in a hot LZ these situations are fluid. What branch did Kash Patel serve in? Did he bring any military experience to the table when he was lying to the Pentagon? Edited January 3 by mtutiger Quote
mtutiger Posted January 3 Posted January 3 Since we are on the topic of experience and all, @Tigeraholic1, what experience does Kash Patel bring in going after fentanyl dealers? Anything on the resume there? Quote
Tigerbomb13 Posted January 3 Posted January 3 He has an “enemies list”, which seems to be a pretty logical thing for someone to have that is supposed to be impartial. 1 Quote
Tigeraholic1 Posted January 3 Posted January 3 12 minutes ago, mtutiger said: Since we are on the topic of experience and all, @Tigeraholic1, what experience does Kash Patel bring in going after fentanyl dealers? Anything on the resume there? What has our current director done about it? He is not even a christian and is brown, you guys should love him! Quote
mtutiger Posted January 3 Posted January 3 What I'm driving at is that while there's been a lot of focus (rightly) on the political nature of Patel's appointment, there are a lot of other types of crimes that the FBI bears responsibility in investigating and bringing about resolution. White collar crimes, violent crimes, hate crimes, drug crimes, cybersecurity, etc. In offices all over the country. And there is absolutely *nothing* in Patel's background to suggest he has even a bit of a clue in how to run an agency with those responsibilities. And plenty of evidence in his background (such as his time at the NSC) that suggests he really isn't qualified to be in any sort of counterterrorism role, let alone leading the FBI. I'm open to hearing a good case as to why he's qualified, but I don't expect it to be forthcoming. Quote
mtutiger Posted January 3 Posted January 3 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Tigeraholic1 said: What has our current director done about it? Largest international operation against darknet trafficking of fentanyl and opioids results in record arrests and seizures Quote Today, the Department of Justice, and its Joint Criminal Opioid and Darknet Enforcement (JCODE) team and international partners, announced the results of Operation SpecTor, which included 288 arrests – the most ever for any JCODE operation and nearly double that of the prior operation. Law enforcement also conducted more seizures than any prior operation, including 117 firearms, 850 kilograms of drugs that include 64 kilograms of fentanyl or fentanyl-laced narcotics, and $53.4 million in cash and virtual currencies. Operation SpecTor was a coordinated international effort spanning three continents to disrupt fentanyl and opioid trafficking on the darknet, or dark web. The operation was conducted across the United States, Europe, and South America, and was a result of the continued partnership between JCODE and foreign law enforcement against the illegal sale of drugs and other illicit goods and services on the darknet. Operation SpecTor builds on the successes of prior years’ operations and takedowns of marketplaces, which result in the seizure of darknet infrastructure providing investigators across the world with investigative leads and evidence. JCODE and Europol’s European Cybercrime Centre (EC3) continue to compile intelligence packages to identify entities of interest. These leads allow U.S. and international law enforcement agencies to identify darknet drug vendors and buyers, resulting in a series of coordinated, but separate, law enforcement investigations, resulting in the statistics announced today. This year’s law enforcement operation was accompanied by a public awareness campaign called Operation ProtecTor aimed to promote public safety and spread awareness of resources for those struggling with substance abuse and who go through extreme lengths to obtain opioids. JCODE has worked with every FBI field office in the country to facilitate outreach to households that have purchased individual amounts of opioids from the darknet. The interagency efforts are aimed to both identify those who use anonymizing technologies to purchase illicit narcotics and direct them to available resources. “Operation SpecTor was a coordinated international law enforcement effort, spanning three continents, to disrupt drug trafficking on the dark web and represents the most funds seized and the highest number of arrests in any coordinated international action led by the Justice Department against drug traffickers on the dark web,” said Attorney General Merrick B. Garland. “Our message to criminals on the dark web is this: You can try to hide in the furthest reaches of the internet, but the Justice Department will find you and hold you accountable for your crimes.” “Collaboration with our law enforcement partners is key to combatting fentanyl and opioid trafficking,” said Chief Jim Lee of the IRS Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI). “Under the JCODE umbrella, law enforcement agencies across the globe have joined forces to take down criminals who use the darknet to buy and sell narcotics. Our team at IRS-CI plays an integral role in these investigations by following the money trail, whether it’s in fiat currency or digital assets on the blockchain.” “The availability of dangerous substances like fentanyl on dark net marketplaces is helping to fuel the crisis that has claimed far too many American lives,” said FBI Director Christopher Wray. “That's why we will continue to join forces with our law enforcement partners around the globe to attack this problem together. The FBI is proud to stand with our domestic and foreign partners as we continue to shine that light into the deepest corners of the dark net and hold those accountable who continue to peddle this poison around the world.” Edited January 3 by mtutiger Quote
mtutiger Posted January 3 Posted January 3 4 minutes ago, Tigeraholic1 said: He is not even a christian and is brown, you guys should love him! Wray was a good director, well qualified for the job, and had time remaining in his 10 year term to serve. He should have been allowed to serve it out rather than being forced out in favor of one of Trump's cronies. Quote
pfife Posted January 3 Author Posted January 3 2 hours ago, Tigeraholic1 said: Try harder, the mission was a success and hostage rescued. "Botched" means failed. Now here is a botched mission authorized by everyones favorite peanut farmer. 8 americans died and no hostages rescued. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Eagle_Claw As you once declared upon other posters and multiple times do not apply to yourself: Its 2024, bub 1 Quote
pfife Posted January 3 Author Posted January 3 44 minutes ago, Tigeraholic1 said: What has our current director done about it? He is not even a christian and is brown, you guys should love him! Lol You brag about voting for the guy that nominated the current director 1 1 Quote
mtutiger Posted January 3 Posted January 3 20 minutes ago, pfife said: As you once declared upon other posters and multiple times do not apply to yourself: If the tariffs hit and we subsequently get a bunch of inflation, I'd expect to see a lot more of this lol Quote
LaceyLou Posted January 3 Posted January 3 43 minutes ago, pfife said: As you once declared upon other posters and multiple times do not apply to yourself: Its 2024, bub 2025 😉 Other than that, spot on. Quote
Tigeraholic1 Posted January 3 Posted January 3 1 hour ago, mtutiger said: Largest international operation against darknet trafficking of fentanyl and opioids results in record arrests and seizures Yet it is still available everywhere. I bet having a better border policy would help, just a hunch though. Quote
Tigeraholic1 Posted January 3 Posted January 3 48 minutes ago, pfife said: As you once declared upon other posters and multiple times do not apply to yourself: Its 2024, bub Living in the past bub it’s 2025. Quote
mtutiger Posted January 3 Posted January 3 6 minutes ago, Tigeraholic1 said: Yet it is still available everywhere. Christopher Wray is personally responsible for the fentanyl crisis not being solved... But Kash Patel, who has zero experience in this area, will single handedly solve it? Cannot make it up folks! 1 Quote
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