US sets new record for denying, censoring government files

[Freewill]

Once again it is proved without a doubt, the opposite is always the result of the liberals stated intent. Obama promised to be the most open, and the opposite has happened. Then there is his use of the espionage act and treatment of whistle blowers shows that he is not only not the most open but perhaps the most closed administration in history.

US sets new record for denying censoring government files

WASHINGTON (AP) — For the second consecutive year, the Obama administration more often than ever censored government files or outright denied access to them under the U.S. Freedom of Information Act, according to a new analysis of federal data by The Associated Press.

The government took longer to turn over files when it provided any, said more regularly that it couldn't find documents, and refused a record number of times to turn over files quickly that might be especially newsworthy.

It also acknowledged in nearly 1 in 3 cases that its initial decisions to withhold or censor records were improper under the law — but only when it was challenged.

Its backlog of unanswered requests at year's end grew remarkably by 55 percent to more than 200,000.

The government's new figures, published Tuesday, covered all requests to 100 federal agencies during fiscal 2014 under the Freedom of Information law, which is heralded globally as a model for transparent government. They showed that despite disappointments and failed promises by the White House to make meaningful improvements in the way it releases records, the law was more popular than ever. Citizens, journalists, businesses and others made a record 714,231 requests for information. The U.S. spent a record $434 million trying to keep up.

 

[deltex1]

Like the child who hides her failing report card...

 

[HereWeGoAgain]

We all knew it was bullshit from the get go.
He's a chicago politician for Christs sake!

 

[Freewill]

I am all of a sudden hungry for some Chicago-style pizza.

Silencing Whistleblowers Obama-Style

The Obama administration has just opened a new front in its ongoing war on whistleblowers. It’s taking its case against one man, former Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Air Marshal Robert MacLean, all the way to the Supreme Court. So hold on, because we’re going back down the rabbit hole with the Most Transparent Administration ever.

Despite all the talk by Washington insiders about how whistleblowers like Edward Snowden should work through the system rather than bring their concerns directly into the public sphere, MacLean is living proof of the hell of trying to do so. Through the Supreme Court, the Department of Justice (DOJ) wants to use MacLean’s case to further limit what kinds of information can qualify for statutory whistleblowing protections. If the DOJ gets its way, only information that the government thinks is appropriate -- a contradiction in terms when it comes to whistleblowing -- could be revealed. Such a restriction would gut the legal protections of the Whistleblower Protection Act and have a chilling effect on future acts of conscience.

 

[Freewill]

Of course we know Obama has to use it, he is black and must fight racism with every illegal trick he can.

CNN's Tapper: Obama has used Espionage Act more than all previous administrations

"The Obama administration has used the Espionage Act to go after whistleblowers who leaked to journalists ... more than all previous administrations combined."
— Jake Tapper on Thursday, January 2nd, 2014 in a broadcast of CNN's "The Lead with Jake Tapper"

 

[Freewill]

Liberal defense:

 

[JakeStarkey]

So Obama and his admin learned from Bush and his admin.

How about some comparisons, kiddos.

 

[Freewill]

So Obama and his admin learned from Bush and his admin.

How about some comparisons, kiddos.

Well what do you know, a liberal actually woke up to come to some sort of defense of Obama. Sorry rightwinger I was careful to use sources that left wingers can't readily reject.

But for comparision, as you requested, how about this:

CNN's Tapper: Obama has used Espionage Act more than all previous administrations

ALL the other presidents, which of course included GWB.

Or compare this: For the second consecutive year, the Obama administration more often than ever censored government files or outright denied access to them under the U.S. Freedom of Information Act, according to a new analysis of federal data by The Associated Press.

More the EVER, which EVER again includes GWB.

Or this RW, DOJ gets its way, only information that the government thinks is appropriate -- a contradiction in terms when it comes to whistleblowing

Now not a perfect comparison but I will leave it up to you to show where GWB did the same thing and he was conducting two wars.

And I am not sure why you think it is a defense for Obama to keep saying he is just like GWB.

 

[JakeStarkey]

OK, you have given some statements, now about some actual comparisons.

 

[Freewill]

You are just too much RW.

Obama is 1/2 black, GWB is not.

Obama was raised in Hawaii, GWB was not.

Obama married a black woman, GWB did not.

Obama used the espionage act more then GWB, or any other president.

Obama has stifled whistleblowers more then any president, GWB did not, at least to the extend that Obama has.

Obama promised to have the most open administration in history, GWB never made such a promise.

 

[Sonny Clark]

Once again it is proved without a doubt, the opposite is always the result of the liberals stated intent. Obama promised to be the most open, and the opposite has happened. Then there is his use of the espionage act and treatment of whistle blowers shows that he is not only not the most open but perhaps the most closed administration in history.

US sets new record for denying censoring government files

WASHINGTON (AP) — For the second consecutive year, the Obama administration more often than ever censored government files or outright denied access to them under the U.S. Freedom of Information Act, according to a new analysis of federal data by The Associated Press.

The government took longer to turn over files when it provided any, said more regularly that it couldn't find documents, and refused a record number of times to turn over files quickly that might be especially newsworthy.

It also acknowledged in nearly 1 in 3 cases that its initial decisions to withhold or censor records were improper under the law — but only when it was challenged.

Its backlog of unanswered requests at year's end grew remarkably by 55 percent to more than 200,000.

The government's new figures, published Tuesday, covered all requests to 100 federal agencies during fiscal 2014 under the Freedom of Information law, which is heralded globally as a model for transparent government. They showed that despite disappointments and failed promises by the White House to make meaningful improvements in the way it releases records, the law was more popular than ever. Citizens, journalists, businesses and others made a record 714,231 requests for information. The U.S. spent a record $434 million trying to keep up.

The U.S. Government is a secret organization, answerable only to itself. Since 9/11, the government has kept information from us, hid information, denied that it existed, and refused requests for information, all under the excuse "national security concerns". "A matter of national security" is a legitimate reason provided it is actually that, and not just an excuse to hide information from the public that may be embarrassing, implicating wrong-doing, or to protect someone from scrutiny during, or close to, election season. All of us know and understand how politics works, the "party blame game", favoritism, and obvious corruption. To expect the government to be open and honest, is akin to wishing upon a star and carrying a "horseshoe charm" in your pocket believing that it'll bring you luck. The U.S. Government is an entity unto itself, answerable to no one except itself.

In reality, the government will tell us what it wants us to know, and release documents and information that is non-damaging to government, or to anyone in the upper echelon of government. The government consist of the elitists, power brokers, the highly influential, and the political movers and shakers. It's a closed organization, a brotherhood, and keeping secrets, operating behind closed doors, and denying access, is an unwritten code of conduct understood among its members. The general public is considered by those in government, especially the members of the upper echelon, as nothing more than votes and revenue generators, nothing more. To them ( the elitists and upper echelon ), what happens within the government, is basically none of our business unless they can benefit by telling us.

Without die hard journalists, investigating reporters, and determined organizations that represents the public, we wouldn't know near as much as we know through the various media sources. It is only by their efforts and their inside sources, that we get the scoop on wrong-doing, corruption, and anti-America policies being considered by Congress and the oval office. To the government, John Q. Public is nothing more than an annoyance, requiring occasional pacification, and the aforementioned source of votes and revenue. "An open government" is a misnomer, and generally used as the norm in "Dr. Feelgood" campaign speeches and political rhetoric only. We are fed what the government wants to feed us, nothing more.

 

[Freewill]

Once again it is proved without a doubt, the opposite is always the result of the liberals stated intent. Obama promised to be the most open, and the opposite has happened. Then there is his use of the espionage act and treatment of whistle blowers shows that he is not only not the most open but perhaps the most closed administration in history.

US sets new record for denying censoring government files

WASHINGTON (AP) — For the second consecutive year, the Obama administration more often than ever censored government files or outright denied access to them under the U.S. Freedom of Information Act, according to a new analysis of federal data by The Associated Press.

The government took longer to turn over files when it provided any, said more regularly that it couldn't find documents, and refused a record number of times to turn over files quickly that might be especially newsworthy.

It also acknowledged in nearly 1 in 3 cases that its initial decisions to withhold or censor records were improper under the law — but only when it was challenged.

Its backlog of unanswered requests at year's end grew remarkably by 55 percent to more than 200,000.

The government's new figures, published Tuesday, covered all requests to 100 federal agencies during fiscal 2014 under the Freedom of Information law, which is heralded globally as a model for transparent government. They showed that despite disappointments and failed promises by the White House to make meaningful improvements in the way it releases records, the law was more popular than ever. Citizens, journalists, businesses and others made a record 714,231 requests for information. The U.S. spent a record $434 million trying to keep up.

The U.S. Government is a secret organization, answerable only to itself. Since 9/11, the government has kept information from us, hid information, denied that it existed, and refused requests for information, all under the excuse "national security concerns". "A matter of national security" is a legitimate reason provided it is actually that, and not just an excuse to hide information from the public that may be embarrassing, implicating wrong-doing, or to protect someone from scrutiny during, or close to, election season. All of us know and understand how politics works, the "party blame game", favoritism, and obvious corruption. To expect the government to be open and honest, is akin to wishing upon a star and carrying a "horseshoe charm" in your pocket believing that it'll bring you luck. The U.S. Government is an entity unto itself, answerable to no one except itself.

In reality, the government will tell us what it wants us to know, and release documents and information that is non-damaging to government, or to anyone in the upper echelon of government. The government consist of the elitists, power brokers, the highly influential, and the political movers and shakers. It's a closed organization, a brotherhood, and keeping secrets, operating behind closed doors, and denying access, is an unwritten code of conduct understood among its members. The general public is considered by those in government, especially the members of the upper echelon, as nothing more than votes and revenue generators, nothing more. To them ( the elitists and upper echelon ), what happens within the government, is basically none of our business unless they can benefit by telling us.

Without die hard journalists, investigating reporters, and determined organizations that represents the public, we wouldn't know near as much as we know through the various media sources. It is only by their efforts and their inside sources, that we get the scoop on wrong-doing, corruption, and anti-America policies being considered by Congress and the oval office. To the government, John Q. Public is nothing more than an annoyance, requiring occasional pacification, and the aforementioned source of votes and revenue. "An open government" is a misnomer, and generally used as the norm in "Dr. Feelgood" campaign speeches and political rhetoric only. We are fed what the government wants to feed us, nothing more.

All of the above is very true and has been since the beginning of our government. Do you think that the public was made aware of the experiments on black men? Secrecy in government was he purpose of the FOIA act. Has it worked? Somewhat, things that had been classified for many years became unclassified.

Is the government going to have secrets, yes. Does the public have a right to know those secrets? To the point of harming the United States I would say no. To the point of finding corruption in an administration, I say yes. What we have now is historic suppression of information in many forms, as I have posted in this thread. And it isn't rightwing blog stuff it is left wing leaning outlets reporting the abuse.

You can see in Jake Rightwinger's post the only real defense for what Obama is doing, subterfuge and talking around the issues, perfect examples of what this administration is doing.

 

[Sonny Clark]

Once again it is proved without a doubt, the opposite is always the result of the liberals stated intent. Obama promised to be the most open, and the opposite has happened. Then there is his use of the espionage act and treatment of whistle blowers shows that he is not only not the most open but perhaps the most closed administration in history.

US sets new record for denying censoring government files

WASHINGTON (AP) — For the second consecutive year, the Obama administration more often than ever censored government files or outright denied access to them under the U.S. Freedom of Information Act, according to a new analysis of federal data by The Associated Press.

The government took longer to turn over files when it provided any, said more regularly that it couldn't find documents, and refused a record number of times to turn over files quickly that might be especially newsworthy.

It also acknowledged in nearly 1 in 3 cases that its initial decisions to withhold or censor records were improper under the law — but only when it was challenged.

Its backlog of unanswered requests at year's end grew remarkably by 55 percent to more than 200,000.

The government's new figures, published Tuesday, covered all requests to 100 federal agencies during fiscal 2014 under the Freedom of Information law, which is heralded globally as a model for transparent government. They showed that despite disappointments and failed promises by the White House to make meaningful improvements in the way it releases records, the law was more popular than ever. Citizens, journalists, businesses and others made a record 714,231 requests for information. The U.S. spent a record $434 million trying to keep up.

The U.S. Government is a secret organization, answerable only to itself. Since 9/11, the government has kept information from us, hid information, denied that it existed, and refused requests for information, all under the excuse "national security concerns". "A matter of national security" is a legitimate reason provided it is actually that, and not just an excuse to hide information from the public that may be embarrassing, implicating wrong-doing, or to protect someone from scrutiny during, or close to, election season. All of us know and understand how politics works, the "party blame game", favoritism, and obvious corruption. To expect the government to be open and honest, is akin to wishing upon a star and carrying a "horseshoe charm" in your pocket believing that it'll bring you luck. The U.S. Government is an entity unto itself, answerable to no one except itself.

In reality, the government will tell us what it wants us to know, and release documents and information that is non-damaging to government, or to anyone in the upper echelon of government. The government consist of the elitists, power brokers, the highly influential, and the political movers and shakers. It's a closed organization, a brotherhood, and keeping secrets, operating behind closed doors, and denying access, is an unwritten code of conduct understood among its members. The general public is considered by those in government, especially the members of the upper echelon, as nothing more than votes and revenue generators, nothing more. To them ( the elitists and upper echelon ), what happens within the government, is basically none of our business unless they can benefit by telling us.

Without die hard journalists, investigating reporters, and determined organizations that represents the public, we wouldn't know near as much as we know through the various media sources. It is only by their efforts and their inside sources, that we get the scoop on wrong-doing, corruption, and anti-America policies being considered by Congress and the oval office. To the government, John Q. Public is nothing more than an annoyance, requiring occasional pacification, and the aforementioned source of votes and revenue. "An open government" is a misnomer, and generally used as the norm in "Dr. Feelgood" campaign speeches and political rhetoric only. We are fed what the government wants to feed us, nothing more.

All of the above is very true and has been since the beginning of our government. Do you think that the public was made aware of the experiments on black men? Secrecy in government was he purpose of the FOIA act. Has it worked? Somewhat, things that had been classified for many years became unclassified.

Is the government going to have secrets, yes. Does the public have a right to know those secrets? To the point of harming the United States I would say no. To the point of finding corruption in an administration, I say yes. What we have now is historic suppression of information in many forms, as I have posted in this thread. And it isn't rightwing blog stuff it is left wing leaning outlets reporting the abuse.

You can see in Jake Rightwinger's post the only real defense for what Obama is doing, subterfuge and talking around the issues, perfect examples of what this administration is doing.

In my opinion, yes, we should be informed concerning anything and everything unless it's truly a matter of national security. No exceptions. Otherwise, we'll basically be ignorant of what our government is or isn't doing on our behalf. They represent us, the general public. We have a right to know.

 

[JakeStarkey]

Once again it is proved without a doubt, the opposite is always the result of the liberals stated intent. Obama promised to be the most open, and the opposite has happened. Then there is his use of the espionage act and treatment of whistle blowers shows that he is not only not the most open but perhaps the most closed administration in history.

US sets new record for denying censoring government files

WASHINGTON (AP) — For the second consecutive year, the Obama administration more often than ever censored government files or outright denied access to them under the U.S. Freedom of Information Act, according to a new analysis of federal data by The Associated Press.

The government took longer to turn over files when it provided any, said more regularly that it couldn't find documents, and refused a record number of times to turn over files quickly that might be especially newsworthy.

It also acknowledged in nearly 1 in 3 cases that its initial decisions to withhold or censor records were improper under the law — but only when it was challenged.

Its backlog of unanswered requests at year's end grew remarkably by 55 percent to more than 200,000.

The government's new figures, published Tuesday, covered all requests to 100 federal agencies during fiscal 2014 under the Freedom of Information law, which is heralded globally as a model for transparent government. They showed that despite disappointments and failed promises by the White House to make meaningful improvements in the way it releases records, the law was more popular than ever. Citizens, journalists, businesses and others made a record 714,231 requests for information. The U.S. spent a record $434 million trying to keep up.

The U.S. Government is a secret organization, answerable only to itself. Since 9/11, the government has kept information from us, hid information, denied that it existed, and refused requests for information, all under the excuse "national security concerns". "A matter of national security" is a legitimate reason provided it is actually that, and not just an excuse to hide information from the public that may be embarrassing, implicating wrong-doing, or to protect someone from scrutiny during, or close to, election season. All of us know and understand how politics works, the "party blame game", favoritism, and obvious corruption. To expect the government to be open and honest, is akin to wishing upon a star and carrying a "horseshoe charm" in your pocket believing that it'll bring you luck. The U.S. Government is an entity unto itself, answerable to no one except itself.

In reality, the government will tell us what it wants us to know, and release documents and information that is non-damaging to government, or to anyone in the upper echelon of government. The government consist of the elitists, power brokers, the highly influential, and the political movers and shakers. It's a closed organization, a brotherhood, and keeping secrets, operating behind closed doors, and denying access, is an unwritten code of conduct understood among its members. The general public is considered by those in government, especially the members of the upper echelon, as nothing more than votes and revenue generators, nothing more. To them ( the elitists and upper echelon ), what happens within the government, is basically none of our business unless they can benefit by telling us.

Without die hard journalists, investigating reporters, and determined organizations that represents the public, we wouldn't know near as much as we know through the various media sources. It is only by their efforts and their inside sources, that we get the scoop on wrong-doing, corruption, and anti-America policies being considered by Congress and the oval office. To the government, John Q. Public is nothing more than an annoyance, requiring occasional pacification, and the aforementioned source of votes and revenue. "An open government" is a misnomer, and generally used as the norm in "Dr. Feelgood" campaign speeches and political rhetoric only. We are fed what the government wants to feed us, nothing more.

All of the above is very true and has been since the beginning of our government. Do you think that the public was made aware of the experiments on black men? Secrecy in government was he purpose of the FOIA act. Has it worked? Somewhat, things that had been classified for many years became unclassified.

Is the government going to have secrets, yes. Does the public have a right to know those secrets? To the point of harming the United States I would say no. To the point of finding corruption in an administration, I say yes. What we have now is historic suppression of information in many forms, as I have posted in this thread. And it isn't rightwing blog stuff it is left wing leaning outlets reporting the abuse.

You can see in Jake Rightwinger's post the only real defense for what Obama is doing, subterfuge and talking around the issues, perfect examples of what this administration is doing.

What are you babbling about and when: now, then, the future, wheneverland?

Let's have some comparisons and numbers, kiddos, not a buncha talking points that mean nothing.

 

[Freewill]

Let be babble this, this kind of criminal behavior is what jake rightwinger supports.

Least Transparent Administration Closes Records on Fannie and Freddie

But probably the most egregious example of this administration’s practicing of secrecy concerns its management of the government-sponsored housing enterprises (GSEs) Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. In August 2012, then–Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner issued the “Third Amendment” to the GSE conservatorship. The Third Amendment would require all of the GSEs’ profits to be siphoned off to the U.S. Treasury Department in perpetuity—even after the GSEs paid back what they owed to taxpayers.

This arbitrary action has spawned more than 20 lawsuits from Fannie and Freddie’s private shareholders. The suits charge the administration with everything from violating the Administrative Procedure Act to unconstitutionally taking property without just compensation.

 

[westwall]

So Obama and his admin learned from Bush and his admin.

How about some comparisons, kiddos.

How about addressing the fact that Obama has been lying to the public since before he was elected there fakey?

 

[Desperado]

Obama says his is ‘most transparent administration' ever
Just another lie by Obama and his administration. Hell he spent big buck hiding his college transcripts what did you expect?
Obama says his is most transparent administration ever TheHill

 

[bendog]

Once again it is proved without a doubt, the opposite is always the result of the liberals stated intent. Obama promised to be the most open, and the opposite has happened. Then there is his use of the espionage act and treatment of whistle blowers shows that he is not only not the most open but perhaps the most closed administration in history.

US sets new record for denying censoring government files

WASHINGTON (AP) — For the second consecutive year, the Obama administration more often than ever censored government files or outright denied access to them under the U.S. Freedom of Information Act, according to a new analysis of federal data by The Associated Press.

The government took longer to turn over files when it provided any, said more regularly that it couldn't find documents, and refused a record number of times to turn over files quickly that might be especially newsworthy.

It also acknowledged in nearly 1 in 3 cases that its initial decisions to withhold or censor records were improper under the law — but only when it was challenged.

Its backlog of unanswered requests at year's end grew remarkably by 55 percent to more than 200,000.

The government's new figures, published Tuesday, covered all requests to 100 federal agencies during fiscal 2014 under the Freedom of Information law, which is heralded globally as a model for transparent government. They showed that despite disappointments and failed promises by the White House to make meaningful improvements in the way it releases records, the law was more popular than ever. Citizens, journalists, businesses and others made a record 714,231 requests for information. The U.S. spent a record $434 million trying to keep up.

Than darn Muslim Kenyan Marxist is persecuting Private Manning and Eric Snowden

 

[JakeStarkey]

So Obama and his admin learned from Bush and his admin.

How about some comparisons, kiddos.

How about addressing the fact that Obama has been lying to the public since before he was elected there fakey?

Go for it, that's your purview, not mine.

 

[westwall]

So Obama and his admin learned from Bush and his admin.

How about some comparisons, kiddos.

How about addressing the fact that Obama has been lying to the public since before he was elected there fakey?

Go for it, that's your purview, not mine.

Obama campaigned on a message of transparency and openness. Remember when he claimed that his would be the most ethical in history? Remember that? That's why I voted for him the first go around.

Sadly, as is usual, he did the exact opposite and this admin has been the most corrupt in decades, if not ever. With all of the obfuscation, and outright destruction of records it will be hard to find out just how corrupt this prick is. And you shake your ass for him just like the good little puppy you are. He beats you and beats you, but you are loyal to the end.