March 14, 2014 at 3:14 P.M. I will list additional sources soon to accompany this text. I was pleased to attend a panel discussion of First Amendment issues yesterday at the Time/Warner building. Larry Flynt and Floyd Abrams and others discussed the implications of the lawsuit by Jerry Falwell against Hustler magazine that reached the U.S. Supreme Court. Mr. Flynt is a hero of free speech in America. I hold Mr. Menendez in just as high esteem as Mr. Flynt felt for Reverend Falwell -- and for many of the same reasons.
Jonathan Weisman & Mark Mazetti, "Senator's Simmering Battle With C.I.A. Over Detentions Report," The New York Times, March 13, 2014, p. A18. (Ms. Feinstein has sent the message that she is not someone to "walk-over." You tell 'em, Aretha! "R-E-S-P-E-C-T.")
Charlie Savage & Laura Poitras, "How a Court Secretly Evolved, Extending U.S. Spies' Reach," The New York Times, March 12, 2014, p. A1. (Secret courts extending the secret powers of secret agencies may create the impression of a lack of transparency in government. We are increasingly governed by forces that rarely identify themselves or comply with any laws.)
Mark Mazetti & Jonathan Weisman, "Conflict Erupts in Public Rebuke On C.I.A. Inquiry," The New York Times, March 12, 2014, p. A1. (Senator Feinstein says agency intimidated staff members. Some us will not be intimidated by anyone in pursuing the truth.)
David E. Sanger, "N.S.A. Nominee Promotes Cyberwar Units," The New York Times, March 12, 2014, p. A18. (The Internet is already a battlefield. Now we are told that information and knowledge -- perhaps even understanding or wisdom -- will be strictly controlled in a culture of "domination of information" by America. How does this comport with the intellectual project of the Western world and global science as cooperative cognitive efforts aimed at enriching all of humanity? Answer: It doesn't. We no longer care about "sharing" information or all of humanity.)
Annie Lowery, "In-Depth Report Details Economics of Sex Trade," The New York Times, March 14, 2014, p. A19. (Sexual services industry generates billions worldwide, but most of the vast fortunes made in this industry do not flow to the service providers, but rather are taken from them. A global focus on decriminalization, protection, health care and alternative career options for sex workers is being promoted by the world health organization and others. "Protecting Sex Workers.")
Kate Zernike, "Judge Hears Arguments on Subpoenas to Christie Associates," The New York Times, March 14, 2014, p. A22. (Bridget Kelly will be sacrificed to New Jersey's political games.)
"The C.I.A. Torture Cover-Up: Senator Feinstein suggests criminal behavior in the agency's search of Senate computers," (Editorial) The New York Times, March 12, 2014, p. A26. (Like the OAE in New Jersey, the CIA is not inclined to acknowledge the constraints of judges and courts: "Aaron Schwartz, Freedom, and American Law" then "New Jersey's 'Ethical' Legal System" and "New Jersey's Office of Attorney Ethics.")
Kate Zernike & Matt Flegenheimer, "Before Fort Lee, Port Agency Was a Christie Tool," The New York Times, March 11, 2014, p. A1. (Christie's use of PA as a tool or patronage mill is worthy of Barbara Buono and the corrupt Jersey Democrats. Is this not "pay-to-play," Mr. Christie?)
"The Democrats Stand Up [sic.] to the Kochs," (Editorial) The New York Times, March 11, 2014, p. A20. (Democrats must fight the flood of corporate wealth into propaganda efforts for Republicans after Citizens United.)
William K. Rashbaum & Kate Zernike, "U.S. Is Said to Have Sought Port Authority Records Tied to Chairman," The New York Times, March 11, 2014, p. A14.
"Federal prosecutors in MANHATTAN [emphasis added] on Friday subpoenaed the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey for records related to political conflicts of interest involving its chairman, David Samson, a prominent New Jersey lawyer and close political ally of Gov. Chris Christie, according to people briefed on the matter." ("Corrupt Law Firms, Senator Bob, and New Jersey Ethics" and "New Jersey's Politically-Connected Lawyers On the Tit.")
There are rumors swirling of conflicting loyalties and affiliations along religious and ethnic lines for Paul Fishman, N.J.'s U.S. Attorney and successor to Chris Christie (who is, evidently, not Mr. Christie's biggest fan). ("44 Persons Arrested in Latest N.J. Corruption Scandal.")
Mr. Fishman has gone out of his way not to pursue allegations arising from the Solomon Dwek matter against Stuart Rabner, or other and possibly more serious allegations against the likes of Debbie Poritz and Sybil R. Moses, or even (more recently) against David Samson. ("Terry Tuchin, Diana Lisa Riccioli, and New Jersey's Agency of Torture" and "Herbert Klitzner, Esq.'s Greed and New Jersey's Hypocrisy.")
It is certainly highly significant that the initial subpoena in the Samson matter was issued by the New York U.S. Attorney's Office, possibly to serve as a gentle hint and nudge in the right direction for Mr. Fishman, or even as a suggestion that the Justice Department and other officials are keeping a close eye on these New Jersey developments in order to determine whether any suspect is, as it were, "protected" by someone in the federal government and, if so, by whom that protection is extended. ("Have you no shame, Mr. Rabner?" and "Stuart Rabner and Conduct Unbecoming to the Judiciary in New Jersey.")
"On Monday, the subpoena was withdrawn, apparently, to clear the way for the investigation to be pursued by federal prosecutors in New Jersey. ..."
The Times coverage of this unfolding matter has been circumspect and cautious, also unusually tactful, probably because Jill Abramson hopes to avoid the appearance (if not the fact) of bias:
"The business dealings of Mr. Samson and his law firm, Wolff & Samson, [sic.] have come under intense scrutiny as a result of the lane closings and the scandal that ensued, which are the subject of a separate inquiry by federal prosecutors in New Jersey, who are examining the roles of several current and former aides and allies of Mr. Christie." ("Law and Ethics in the Soprano State" and "Jaynee LaVecchia and Conduct Unbecoming to the Judiciary in New Jersey.")
Notice what is found between the lines of the Times article:
"It was not immediately clear why federal prosecutors in Manhattan, in the office of Preet Bharara, the United States Attorney there, [emphasis added] had issued the subpoena when their federal counterparts in New Jersey were conducting the bridge inquiry and the related investigation."
These words were probably written by a New Jersey attorney and judge (former judge perhaps?), maybe a Miami person, or a political figure. Estela De La Cruz? "Manohla Dargis"?
The following words in the same article suggest that another hand was involved in the creation of this text "here," in New York, which is where I thought the New York Times is located:
"Neither of the federal prosecutors' offices would comment on the subpoena issued Friday. But an examination of possible CONFLICTS OF INTEREST [emphasis added] involving Mr. Samson would appear to represent a significant widening of the scandal." ("Manohla Dargis Strikes Again!" and "Menendez Consorts With Underage Prostitutes" then "What did you know, Mr. Rabner, and when did you know it?" and, again, "New Jersey's 'Ethical' Legal System.")
What follows is only a hint of the filth that is to come -- or to be buried away, eventually:
" ... Mr. Samson's potential conflicts of interest [OAE?] have been the subject of news reports. And an article in The New York Times [sic.] last week detailed the wide-ranging business dealings in which he and his law firm represented clients doing business with the Port Authority and the administration of Mr. Christie, showing the extent to which their ambitions and success [or failure] have become intertwined, as Mr. Samson benefitted financially and Mr. Christie politically."
Bob Menendez strikes from behind the back, as usual. ("Does Senator Menendez have mafia friends?" and "Menendez Croney's Office Raided.")
Time for Mr. Samson to go. Time for New Jersey to tell the truth in my matters. Time for Mr. Christie to withdraw some of the many daggers being plunged into his back in order to use them against his enemies.
