Peter Morici is a well-respected professor at the University of Maryland. He is frequently featured on all the networks, including CNN, CBS, BBC, ABC, ABC, CNBS, NPR, NPB and FOX. That makes his article from United Press International all the more devastating for Obama:
He points out the obvious. President Obama issued an unprecedented executive order in 2009 that allows the union to have pre-decisional involvement in all workplace matters. This is the same union that solicits contributions from members to campaign against the Tea Party. The results were inevitable. Obama didn’t have to suggest anything, he knew what would happen.
The president isn’t uninformed or incompetent — he is cynical and corrupt.
We didn’t know that he was so lacking in moral fiber and self-restraint when we elected him because as a senator, both in Illinois and Washington, he spent most of his time running for higher office. We never observed him exercising discretion and dealing with tough choices as a legislator or executive.
Having chosen him in haste, the nation can repent at its leisure.
Things are so bad that even the Chicago Tribune is now calling for a Special Prosecutor:
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-irs-20130523,0,7599948.story
The Tribune endorsed Obama for re-election in October of 2012.
The Attorney General of the United States is the only one who can appoint a special prosecutor. What a mess. How do we recover from corruption from the Cabinet office that is most responsible to uphold the law? Would you trust Eric Holder to investigate this administration? Would you trust anyone appointed by Eric Holder to investigate this administration? I really don’t see how anyone could have much faith in Holder at this point. Even the Huffington Post has recommended that Holder resign. The following article shows how quickly support for Holder is evaporating:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/23/eric-holder-fox-news-james-rosen-warrant_n_3328663.html
A lot of us thought Holder should have been fired years ago. I won’t bore people with the long list of problems. But last week, under oath, Holder said the following:
http://www.whitehousedossier.com/2013/05/24/holder-commit-perjury-week/
With regard to potential prosecution of the press for the disclosure of material, that is not something I’ve ever been involved in, heard of, or would think would be wise policy. In fact, my view is quite the opposite
When Holder lied before that House Committee last week he was being questioned by Hank Johnson, Democrat from Georgia. Johnson was trying to make the case that Holder would have some justification in investigating the AP. It was clearly a line of questioning trying to be favorable to Holder. At the end Johnson yielded his remaining time to Holder, which is when Holder told the big lie.
It is now confirmed that Holder personally approved the Warrant for James Rosen’s e-mails.
One would think the end is near for Holder. Even liberals and Democrats are deserting him after this. But, there is a problem. Obama can neither afford to keep him nor afford to lose him. So far Obama has been pretty much in-your-face about all these scandals. He may continue to defy everyone and declare that Holder stays and that he trusts Holder to do the investigation.
Some wise folks would tell him that he risks a full scale constitutional crisis, but that still may not deter Obama. Democrats, particularly Obama, believe that the American people punished Republicans for impeaching Bill Clinton. They believe that Republicans will blink before engaging in a full scale constitutional conflict with Obama. I think they are right about Republicans, but if Obama continues on the current path, they will eventually have no choice.
In any event, we have a tasty Morici and this is a very serious blow to Obmaa.
TDM