Firebrand

For those working for the FBI, particularly in the Hoover building or the Washington Field Office, allow me to offer a little career advice: Quit. 

Anyone who cares about law enforcement, the rule of law, and the Constitution, should not associate with the criminal gang that the bureau is quickly becoming. If you want to terrify innocent Americans, scoff at Congress, and lie to courts, then the FBI is the right place for you. Those who care about their reputations for integrity should flee the FBI as quickly as possible.

Legitimacy in a republic originates with the consent of the governed. A president wields legitimate constitutional authority because he stands for an election. The FBI has no independent authority under the Constitution. Yet instead of deferring to its constitutional masters, the FBI now brazenly interferes in these elections. 

In May, the Harvard Caps Harris Poll revealed that a whopping 70 percent of registered voters, “are very concerned about future interference by the FBI and intelligence agencies in elections.” The poll also indicated that 69 percent of respondents were not surprised the FBI violated its own policy to start the Russian collusion probe.

The FBI and Justice Department have simply reinforced the public perception of a two-tiered justice system with the recent news of Hunter Biden’s sweetheart no-jail plea deal. According to the Washington Post, Hunter will receive two years of probation and an agreement to not prosecute on additional charges. Under the agreement, Hunter faces no sanction for participating in $1.2 million in secret deals with foreigners seeking to influence his father. This is because, in the minds of the totally corrupt Washington establishment, the bribes aren’t the problem. Forgetting to pay taxes on the bribes is the problem. But only if you’re a connected Democrat. 

As for the charges related to purchasing a firearm while habitually using drugs? The Justice Department will dismiss that charge after he completes a diversion program. Meaning Hunter will be free to continue voting and buying firearms with no felony conviction. The Post story did not indicate whether Delaware U.S. Attorney David Weiss will also administer a soothing shoulder rub to Hunter as he signs the plea agreement. It was all handled in private and between “gentlemen.” And we can now be sure Hunter will be spared the public relations assault and leaking the FBI reserves for its political enemies.