"Mrs. Edmonds Must Be Heard"

Petition with strong left-right support headed to Capitol Hill

Source: libertycoalition.net

Submitted by Michael D Ostrolenk on Wed, 2007-03-07 18:05.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 7, 2007
CONTACT: Jesse R. Benton
202-246-6363

WASHINGTON, DC - The Liberty Coalition, a transpartisan public policy group dedicated to preserving the Bill of Rights, personal autonomy and individual privacy today sent a petition signed by 30 liberal, libertarian and conservative groups including the American Civil Liberties Union, Citizen Outreach, OMB Watch, Electronic Privacy Information Center, Government Accountability Project, Electronic Freedom Foundation, and the National Coalition Against the Censorship to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform urging prompt hearings on the case of Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Whistleblower Sibel Edmonds.

Edmonds, a former FBI Language Specialist, brought charges of wrongdoing, criminal activity, cover-ups and national security threats inside the agency following the terrorist attacks of 9/11. Edmonds was promptly fired, which she asserts was an act of retaliation. The Department of Justice (DOJ) then used the State Secrets Privilege to shut down court proceedings in her case and prevent Congress from exploring the matter. Civil Liberties advocates argue that Edmonds’s case in an example of other instances where whistleblowers who tried to inform Congress and taxpayers about national security threats were intimidated silenced and retaliated against.

“Mrs. Edmonds is not a national security threat but a national hero and the American public deserves to hear the truth of her case. Congress must act and act now by having public hearings. Without them, the cover-ups and criminal activities will just continue.” Said Michael Ostrolenk, National Director of the Liberty Coalition.

Mr Ostrolenk was supported in his contentions by Liberty Coalition partner Stephen Kohn, President of the National Whistleblower Center who said “Congress must hear from Mrs. Edmonds and others who corroborated her case - we cannot wait until after another attack to learn about threats to our security."

This popular position is echoed by Danielle Brian, Executive Director of the Project On Government Oversight, a watchdog group that signed the appeal brief in Mrs. Edmonds case who said "The issues surrounding the Edmonds case are so significant that Congress must hold hearings to investigate the government's actions.”

The issues reported by Ms. Edmonds include: • Espionage activities within the FBI, DOD, and the Department of State. • Cover-up of information and leads pre and post 9/11, under the excuse of protecting certain diplomatic relations. • Deliberate mistranslation of crucial intelligence by FBI translators and management. • Foreign entities bribing government officials and elected representatives.

Civil Liberty advocates assert that these issues point to an abuse of power, a criminal conspiracy and attempts to cover -up wrong doing by using the coercive power of the state.

In regards to abuse of power, Ann Beeson, Associate Legal Director, ACLU National Office, and Lead Counsel in Mrs. Edmonds case said. “The government abused the state secrets privilege to deny Sibel Edmonds her day in court, and to prevent accountability in other cases for illegal spying and rendition. It is high time for Congress to intervene.”

Dr. William Weaver, Senior advisor and Board Member of the National Security Whistleblower’s Coalition, who is an expert on the state secret privilege agreed with Mrs. Beeson when he said, “In Edmonds' case tyranny comes in the form of the state secrets privilege, a foolproof mechanism of the federal government to hide executive branch corruption, incompetence, and illegal activity. This is a practice more at home with Czars and nabobs, and should have no place in the United States."

Ostrolenk continued by saying “This is worse than Watergate in that American lives have been lost and our national security has been compromised. Mrs. Edmonds case has been vindicated by the Justice Department office of Inspector General, and several congressional offices. The public has a right to know. The excuse of protecting national security is fallacious. They are protecting their own power and not the American people. Mrs. Edmonds must be heard.”

-30- Information in this document should not be taken as an endorsement by any partner organization unless explicitly stated as such.

To arrange an interview with Mr. Ostrolenk, please contact Jesse Benton at 202-246-6363. For more information on The Liberty Coalition, please visit www.libertycoalition.net.

Apply pressure, keep up the pressure

This quote comes from late into this superb article: "This is a practice more at home with Czars and nabobs, and should have no place in the United States."

We have a lot of cleaning up to do. Plus, it is tough to even define who 'we' is. Will the Justice Dept. stand for justice? Who can tell where the courts will stand. Can we hope that the Supreme Court will stand for justice? Soon, evidently, the grossly illegal wiretaps invasions will come before them.

Take Action.

Sign on to support the U.S. Attorneys who are willing to prosecute corruption...

http://ga3.org/campaign/usattorneys

There are groups working to save our country and we might as well sign on with them.

Way ta Go Sibel

I have your petition posted along with a couple of pertinent stories about you next to #67; that shows you how long I've been a fan. I first came across your story via Karl Shwarz and am sincerely glad that you've been able to get this into court.
I urge everyone to sign her petition, you can't miss it, Sibel's gif is there blinking at you.

Peace Out,
Rev. MVG

Remember; Nixon never thought he'd be caught either !

9/11=PNAC Plot
http://erroneousbusczh.homestead.com/9-11Plot.html

I am so surprized

that she has'nt met with an accident.....Iam glad she has'nt.
National security?...........BS!

In my opinion...

...she should avoid flying aboard airplanes, whether commercial or private.

Dear Mr. Gold: Thank you for

Dear Mr. Gold:

Thank you for your support; kind words.

I usually don't respond to inquiries via e-mail; I don't grant interviews in writing either.

However,

Quote #1- Accurate: "once this issue [9/11] gets to be...investigated, you will be seeing certain [American] people that we know from this country standing trial; and they will be prosecuted criminally"

Quote#2- Accurate: "There is direct evidence involving no more than ten American names that I recognized"

Have a nice holiday.

Best,
Sibel


"So where is the oil going to come from?... The Middle East, with two-thirds of the world's oil and the lowest cost, is still where the prize ultimately lies."

Richard Cheney - Chief Executive Of Halliburton

Not that

he would do anything, but has Sibel spilled the beans to Fitzgerald?

I...

Don't know honestly. Have you ever read Peter Dale Scott's pieces regarding Fitzy?

How The FBI Protected Al Qaeda's 9/11 Hijacking Trainer
9/11 In Historical Perspective: Flawed Assumptions


"So where is the oil going to come from?... The Middle East, with two-thirds of the world's oil and the lowest cost, is still where the prize ultimately lies."

Richard Cheney - Chief Executive Of Halliburton

No, but I know

that Fitz has played along with the official line about Al-Qaeda, and its role in 1993 WTC bombing.

You know this excites me..

but - does she know you are publishing her private email publicly?

She's well aware.

At least that particular one. Not the one down below. However, in the one below, there really isn't anything "private".


"So where is the oil going to come from?... The Middle East, with two-thirds of the world's oil and the lowest cost, is still where the prize ultimately lies."

Richard Cheney - Chief Executive Of Halliburton

Prosecutions; caution

Jon, this is a remarkable interchange with Sibel Edmonds.

She mentions prosecutions, saying, "once this issue [9/11] gets to be...investigated...they will be prosecuted criminally"

I hope she sees a way to getting it to that point. Maybe this legal action on her behalf will start that somehow?

As implied in my post above, I do believe she needs to exercise caution in all her dealings. Car accidents, getting electrocuted in the bath tub, all those sorts of things become likely. I hope she has good advice.

Me to.

And based on your statement above regarding the Supreme Court, I think you need to take a look at this.

The Supreme Court Denies Sibel Edmonds' Case


"So where is the oil going to come from?... The Middle East, with two-thirds of the world's oil and the lowest cost, is still where the prize ultimately lies."

Richard Cheney - Chief Executive Of Halliburton

Thanks for reminding us of this link

Note this: "Her lawyers argued the government should not be allowed to use the 'state secrets privilege' to silence whistleblowers, such as Edmonds, who reveal "national security blunders." But the Supremes disagreed.

It is mind-boggling. They hold all the cards.

But we can also notice that this was two years ago. The administration ship has been sinking fast since then. And the rate of sinking is gaining in momentum. Perhaps the same case would go differently today.

I am hoping that one of the Supremes, at least, becomes a 9-11 truther. I wonder how we can reach them...

Kill the Messenger when?!

Jon, pls. ask Sibel where/when the english version of the documentary "Kill the Messenger" about her case goes out - if ever ?!

Anybody got the french version from Canal Plus TV station in europe???

Thanks

That's...

A good question. I'll write her, and let you know.


"So where is the oil going to come from?... The Middle East, with two-thirds of the world's oil and the lowest cost, is still where the prize ultimately lies."

Richard Cheney - Chief Executive Of Halliburton

Ask...

And you shall receive...

Subject: Question About Kill The Messenger

Dear Mrs. Edmonds,

Is there an English version available yet? Thank you.

Sincerely,

Jon Gold

Her response...

Hi,

Yes, but not in US. soon.

Best,
Sibel


"So where is the oil going to come from?... The Middle East, with two-thirds of the world's oil and the lowest cost, is still where the prize ultimately lies."

Richard Cheney - Chief Executive Of Halliburton

Indira Singh

Now, another and even more touchy question for Sibel..

Was there any contact between her and Indira Singh (Ptech)??
Few years ago, Indira announced to write a book, but there is a big silence. Well, I can understand it she wants to stay alive but
the Sibel case might give Indira perhaps more freedom as well..

I don't want to bother her...

With questions, but I know that Indira hasn't been heard from for at least over a year (by anyone I know). I heard she's either living in CA or Europe, but I don't know where.


"So where is the oil going to come from?... The Middle East, with two-thirds of the world's oil and the lowest cost, is still where the prize ultimately lies."

Richard Cheney - Chief Executive Of Halliburton

Ok...

I bothered her.

Dear Mrs. Edmonds,

Have you heard from Indira Singh? Do you know if she's planning to speak out again?

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Jon Gold

And since I don't think it's right for me to continue posting our private correspondence, you'll have to believe me when I say that she said she doesn't know anything about what's going on with Indira.


"So where is the oil going to come from?... The Middle East, with two-thirds of the world's oil and the lowest cost, is still where the prize ultimately lies."

Richard Cheney - Chief Executive Of Halliburton

Have you spoken to...

Kyle Hence? I ran into him in October, he might have some news.

He's the one that told me...

She might be in Europe.


"So where is the oil going to come from?... The Middle East, with two-thirds of the world's oil and the lowest cost, is still where the prize ultimately lies."

Richard Cheney - Chief Executive Of Halliburton

Contact info

Please call Congressmen Conyers and Waxman and demand hearings.

Waxman:
2204 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
(202) 225-3976 (phone)
(202) 225-4099 (fax)

Conyers:
2426 Rayburn Building
Washington, DC 20515
(202) 225-5126
(202) 225-0072 Fax
John.Conyers@mail.house.gov

DailyKos diary about this if anyone wishes to recommend it or comment

http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2007/3/7/171751/6047

Reality got you down? Read the La Rochelle Times: http://www.rochelletimes.blogspot.com

Conyers?

That's the guy who PROMISSED impeachment.... right up until the day he got elected. Screw him. He should be impeached himself, along with 'Off-the-table' Pelosi.

As far as Sibel, I think perhaps she should go to another, non extradition,. country and spill the beans to the public and hope to get a pardon (and medal) when it's all been sorted out.

Show "Don't fall for this loony logic" by bje

Wow she really blew us

Wow she really blew us conspiracy theories apart with her in depth analysis and piles of evidence.
Thanks, Ms. Dyer!

If the person who wrote that

If the person who wrote that is being called an "indepedent journalist" she should be fired immediately.

Clearly, she has no idea what journalism means

"In times of universal deceit, telling the truth will be a revolutionary act." - George Orwell

Mr. Dyer is likely taking the Monbiot theme

One amongst many who try to discredit Loose Change. Nothing new there. I am leaning to 9/11 being a CIA operation, just check THEIR history. This is so spread out among the intelligence agencies; NSA, who knew what was going on in real time. The CIA ,who have tremendous experience in Coups and Psy-op operations. Mr. Dyer apparently has no concerns about the Official version? How governmental of him.

The master class has always declared the wars; the subject class has always fought the battles.

Been with us 4 days I see, bje

So, why exactly did you register with 911Blogger?

Just asking...

Impeachment. Accountability. A better world.

Edmonds, Bamford etc... Lukery Kos blog

Maybe worth going over there to give this a recomend. Sibel Edmonds and state secrets on Kos. Love it.

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2007/3/8/12245/26536

The blog is based on a Scott Horton interview and will make it two days in a row that heavy hitting 9/11 related news has been featured on Antiwar.com.(Yesterdays being the Counterpunch story.)

Throwing my own poo to the wind...

... these places ARE talking the talk, and getting closer to the seeds of change.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&add...
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2007/3/8/12245/26536
http://wotisitgood4.blogspot.com/

Our job is to help the laser focus upon the keystone 911 con.