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Joe DiGenova is one of my favorites. He is a “former U.S. Attorney,
Independent Counsel, Special Counsel to the House of Representatives, and
investigator for more than 40 years,” and he is my nomination for the "Must Read" for the Weekend. His article, James 'Cardinal' Comey — the man who destroyed
the FBI” is posted at Fox News, and it begins:
Wyatt Earp. Elliot Ness. J. Edgar
Hoover. Inspector Clouseau. James Comey. The names reflect a continuum, from greatness
to farce and mediocrity.
In the annals of U.S. law
enforcement, no individual has reached such depths of disgrace as James “Cardinal” Comey. The “Cardinal” was a sobriquet that
FBI agents used to denigrate their leader. As Deputy Attorney General, he was
called “drama queen.” Known for his pomposity and self-regard, Comey cut a
swath of arrogance unmatched in the histories of either of those illustrious
organizations. He was the cult of personality. He surrounded himself with
sycophants, people dedicated to his promotion and their advancement. The Bureau
and the public became the losers.
The Comey Memos, a 15-page suicide
note, reveal a deeply tortured and troubled man. They have a hausfrau
sentimentality. But they are telling nonetheless.
DiGenova’s full column is here.
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