"The manners and spirit of the people preserve a republic. A degeneracy in these soon eats to the heart of its laws and constitution." ~ Thomas Jefferson (1781)
”We’ve created a political culture that has people taking pride in how nastily intolerant they can be- where rage is the paramount civic and personal virtue, and kindness is nothing more than collaborating with the enemy. What is anyone getting out of it?” https://t.co/bjP2XYrg3X
Robert S. Mueller III was an unparalleled public servant across six decades of post-Watergate American history, when police and prosecutors modeled integrity and ignored partisanship. Mueller emphasized three tenets for a lawyer of good character:
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James L. Swanson, one of the nation's foremost raconteurs, tragically died yesterday at age 66. James turned his lifelong fascination with Abraham Lincoln and American history into an extraordinary career as a celebrated author and a gifted speaker. https://t.co/zAnMCxeEZi
The President mistakenly called a serial killer non-violent. He should ask the victims! The Maryland U.S. Attorney’s Office saved lives by convicting violent repeat offenders of the most readily-provable federal crimes, from fraud to drug distribution. https://t.co/So1QLTHPNY
Critics of unfit appointees should applaud when the President picks qualified people with integrity. As Deputy AG, Todd Blanche and Emil Bove won't allow partisanship to sway DOJ prosecutions. The rule of law prevails. Qui Pro Domina Justitia Sequitur. https://t.co/RPtmZEE7z2
“The Justice Department didn’t prosecute people unless it was justified by the facts and the law during President Trump’s first term, and it probably won’t do so in his second term.”
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Why has the important and prestigious #DOJ Tax Division Assistant Attorney General position been vacant for ten years? The lack of political leadership demoralizes employees, demeans the Justice Department, and damages tax administration. https://t.co/FFZu9NYNXf
Federal criminal tax cases plunged 72% from 2013 to 2023, from 1,215 just 342 defendants. #IRS’s 2,200 special agents average only 1 tax indictment every 5 years. Is @IRS Criminal Investigation Division failing in its mission by ignoring most perpetrators? https://t.co/8RZCzs84Tu
"We're not just speculating." When #IRS employees create backdated documents to deceive judges about #taxpayers, the #TIGTA Inspector General should investigate the misconduct and pursue appropriate remedial action without prompting by #HouseJudiciary. https://t.co/E9VPx2qE2i
The rule of law is partly about the culture of the people, not just about the structure of the government and the rights enshrined in the Constitution.
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An extraordinarily rapid response by law enforcement, apparently Maryland Transportation Authority Police, saved lives in Baltimore. America’s first responders are unmatched in preparation and dedication. https://t.co/q4gJFW3Cf4
Rod Rosenstein on Trump’s pledge to "free" Jan. 6 rioters as one of his first acts if he's elected for a second term in November: “I don't think anybody who commits a crime involving assault on a police officer should go free."
America is an 80/20 country, with 80% responsible and constructive, taking part, keeping the whole edifice up and operating.... But the 20% make all the news—outrageousness of every sort, hurting people or making threats or acting out in some ignorant way. https://t.co/sWuwCKx3Yj
"Former tax officials say they fear a compounding issue: prosecutors’ offices in many districts around the country may be too understaffed or inexperienced in financial matters to even take on the cases that the IRS sends them." https://t.co/EVnZHiPXHG
Department of Justice statistics show that criminal prosecutions declined in 2022 in every major category, and the total number of federal cases dropped to the lowest level since 1997, when the U.S. population was 25% smaller.
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In a series of cases, #IRS employees have backdated documents to support penalties for conservation easement donations. “Misrepresentations encourage taxpayers to question the government." #tax#taxcontroversy#whitecollarcrime https://t.co/hKXmAyAHkQ