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Deputy At Special Counsel's Office Quits Citing "Political Agendas"
From the AP:
The second-in-command at the government's top whistle-blower office has quit in a dispute with his boss, whom he accused of putting "political agendas and personal vendettas" ahead of the agency's mission and independence.James Byrne's resignation as deputy to U.S. Special Counsel Scott Bloch is effective Saturday. Bloch is under federal investigation, accused of destroying evidence potentially showing he retaliated against his own staff.
"Upon my departure, I am obligated to note that the mission, independence and very existence of the Office of Special Counsel are--and shall remain--at risk unless and until this agency is afforded a presidentially appointed, Senate-confirmed leader who is capable of putting OSC's mission and OSC's people ahead of political agendas and personal vendettas," Byrne, the deputy special counsel, wrote in a July 10 letter to Bloch that was obtained by The Associated Press.
"This agency, and the people whom we serve, deserve no less."
Josh
Zachary
Really, how much courage does it take to resign in the last few months of the Administration? You know you're going to lose your job as soon as the election takes place. Like we're supposed to believe the political agendas and personal vendettas" just started happening?
July 17, 2008 9:30 PM | Reply | Permalink
Byrne is a career appointee, not a political appointee. He keeps his job after the election.
July 17, 2008 10:05 PM | Reply | Permalink
And what is a "career appointee"? Aren't you either an appointee or a career employee (i.e., a civil servant)?
July 17, 2008 11:52 PM | Reply | Permalink
Like, EVERY body brings an "agenda". If you don't like it you don't just quit. You stay and do a real half-assed job! That's the American Way.
July 17, 2008 10:32 PM | Reply | Permalink
Ext./Day
On the patio of a sumptuous cabin commanding a breathtaking view of a beautiful wooded glen, U.S. Special Counsel SCOTT BLOCH lies on massage table; he is covered modestly by towels, and a lovely MASSEUSE rubs oil on his flabby upper back. His assistant, SMITTY, approaches the table.
SMITTY:
Chief, we got trouble!
SCOTT:
Hmmf?...
SMITTY:
Jim quit.
SCOTT:
Fuggim.
SMITTY:
No, no, boss - this is serious. He released a statement that makes us look like a Mafia bowling team!
SCOTT: (Belching)
Huhnn... Little higher, Felicia. (He points to his scapula.)
SMITTY:
This ain't good, boss. We'll take a beating! In the press, I mean. He was your right-hand guy. Your Number Two! Now, he's turning us into number two! And tinkling some number one on our heads just for fun!
SCOTT:
Let's wrap this up, Smitty. I got a pedicure at two - my bunions need honing.
Next Week's Episode: FUG CONGRESS!
July 18, 2008 10:43 AM | Reply | Permalink