Sibel Edmonds : FBI Whistleblower

I’m a little late in mentioning Sibel Edmonds, but she’s certainly worthy of mention here. She was the FBI Whistleblower who reported some wrongdoing, criminal activities, and cover-ups against the security and interests of the United States and its citizenry to the FBI and was thanked for that by being fired. In this interview she gives us a fascinating look into the world of international translators inside the FBI, the criminal elements working within our own government, and her work within the department just after 9/11 up until she was fired. Edmonds is suing the FBI, claiming she was fired for bringing to light some significant problems - which have been identified by several inquiries as major contributing factors to the success of the Sept. 11 plot. Here’s a small excerpt:

“I’m no expert, but from what I have personally seen I can say that our national security is being compromised every day, because important investigations are being stopped, and potentially important clues are being overlooked. It’s absolutely incredible that even after 9/11, certain individuals, foreign businessmen and others, among others, are still escaping scrutiny.

“Okay, perhaps talking about the pre-9/11 world they could get away with saying “we didn’t know,” but to continue doing so – I mean, what if we are attacked by nuclear or chemical weapons, what will be their next excuse? That “we didn’t know” it could happen? Come on! I can prove they are lying, because they know.” […]

“CD: What are they so afraid of?

“SE: They’re afraid of information, of the truth coming out, and accountability – the whole accountability issue that will arise. But it’s not as complicated as it might seem. If they were to allow the whole picture to emerge, it would just boil down to a whole lot of money and illegal activities.

“CD: Hmm, well I know you can’t name names, but can you tell me if any specific officials will suffer if your testimony comes out?

“SE: Yes. Certain elected officials will stand trial and go to prison.”

Most interesting. It also helps explain Ashcroft’s resignation. And since they can’t dig up any dirt on her to smear her name or reputation, they’re still trying to silence her. This is how a Bush democracy works, eh?