Did Eric Holder Lie To Congress?

Operation Fast and Furious continues to simmer. Included in the weekend data dump, though, was something sure to heat it up.

New documents obtained by CBS News show Attorney General Eric Holder was sent briefings on the controversial Fast and Furious operation as far back as July 2010. That directly contradicts his statement to Congress.

On May 3, 2011, Holder told a Judiciary Committee hearing, "I'm not sure of the exact date, but I probably heard about Fast and Furious for the first time over the last few weeks." (emphasis added)

Well, I mean that's an easy mistake to make. Ten months. A few weeks. What's the big diff?

I remain confident that this thing is going to break wide open and that some folks close to it will see some prison time. Personally, I'd just as soon send Holder to the Mexicans and let them put him up in the lavish accommodations that are the hallmark of their penal system.

Also on the F&F front, I should point out that Saturday's document dump post, while including that memorable PhotoShop of Michelle the gun mule, left out the one graphic that really explains this whole deal.

This chart, in the words of ATF agent Bill Newell, "reflect[s] the ultimate destination of firearms we intercepted and/or where the guns ended up."

It's fair to assume they didn't intercept the ones on the Mexican side of the border. So all those arrows show where they "ended up" ... most likely dropped at a crime scene.

What valid law enforcement purpose was behind this? I'm not as charitable as Ace on this - I think it's a full frontal assault on the second amendment.

Maybe the Mexicans can clear out a prison wing for the lot of these bozos.

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posted by Andy at 07:40 PM

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