The phrase Katy bar the door! (also as Katy bar the gate!; sometimes written as Katie) is a very American exclamation, more common in the South than elsewhere, meaning that disaster impends — “watch out”, “get ready for trouble” or “a desperate situation is at hand”. . . King James I of Scotland, a cultured and firm ruler, was seen by some of his countrymen as a tyrant. Under attack by his enemies while staying at the Dominican chapter house in Perth on 20 February 1437, he was holed up in a room whose door had the usual metal staples for a wooden bar, but whose bar had been taken away. The legend has it that Catherine Douglas, one of the queen’s ladies-in-waiting, tried heroically to save James I by barring the door with her naked arm. Her attempt failed, her arm being broken in the process, and the King was murdered, but she was thereafter known as Catherine Barlass. --
Monday, December 12, 2011
SSI Exclusive: Now you too can play the "Chase the Gunwalker Conspirators Game!" The disbarrment of "Katie-bar-the-door." Dennis Burke & the dreaded 'D' word.
Congressman Chaffetz to Eric Holder: Let me move on to -- you have access to obviously the e-mails of Dennis Burke. On Wednesday, November 24th, 2010, he sent an e-mail that said, quote, "Some of the weapons bought by these clowns in Arizona have been directly traced to murders of elected officials in Mexico by the cartels. So Katie bar the door when we unveil this baby," end quote. How is it that you've never had a discussion with your counterpart in Mexico about this?It didn't take me long after the hearing to obtain a copy of the email. Jenny Durkan is the email correspondent with former Arizona US Attorney Dennis Burke in the "Katie-bar-the-door' exchange made infamous at last Thursday's hearing. Her bio, in part, from Wikipedia:
Jenny Durkan, US Attorney in Washington State, objects to freelance competitor international arms smugglers.Jenny Anne Durkan is an American lawyer from Seattle, Washington who serves as the United States Attorney for the Western District of Washington. Durkan grew up in Issaquah, Washington and attended a private Catholic girls school. She earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame in 1980. After graduating from Notre Dame, Durkan moved to an Eskimo fishing village on the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta in Alaska, where she taught English and coached a girls basketball team.
Durkan earned her law degree from the University of Washington School of Law in 1985. "I wanted to be a lawyer since I was 5 years old," she told the Seattle Post-Intelligencer in 1992. "When I graduated from law school, my mother said, 'Finally someone is going to pay you to argue."'
. . . In May 2009, President Barack Obama nominated Durkan to be the U.S Attorney for the Western District of Washington, which covers 19 counties and is home to 4.6 million people (78% of the state's population). She was unanimously confirmed by the United States Senate on September 29, 2009 and was sworn in on October 1 by Chief U.S. District Judge Robert S. Lasnik.
A member of a prominent political family, Durkan has close ties to many of the state's leading Democrats, including Governor Christine Gregoire. She is a daughter of Martin Durkan, a former member of the Washington State Senate who twice — in 1968 and 1972 — was a candidate for Governor of Washington but lost both times in the Democratic primaries.
Durkan is a lesbian. She and her partner, Dana Garvey, live in Seattle and have two sons. She was the first openly gay U.S. Attorney and now serves as one of four, alongside Anne Tompkins of the Western District of North Carolina, Laura Duffy of the Southern District of California, and Robert L. Pitman of the Western District of Texas. -- Wikipedia.Ironically, Durkan just recently charged some schmuck in Oregon with violating the International Trade in Arms Regulations. Obviously, she objects to freelancing competitors of her government buddy Dennis. The email text is pretty disgusting proof of the gun-control intent of Fast and Furious and excitement at the deaths of Mexican officials with F&F weapons. The Univision reporter I explained that to at the hearings was pretty pissed off when I I told what it meant. A pdf of the exchange can be found here. But you know, old Katie brought up an interesting subject for folks who -- not exactly trusting the Holder DOJ or the Congress to so their jobs -- want to see that Burke and his minions like Hurley and others get their comeuppance.
From AZ State Bar Website: "The primary purpose of the disciplinary process is to protect the public. Lawyers engaged in serious misconduct, such as lying to the court, theft of client funds or certain crimes, may be suspended or disbarred."The State Bar for Arizona Rules of Professional Conduct:
Under the Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 8.4: ER 8.4. Misconduct
It is professional misconduct for a lawyer to:
(a) violate or attempt to violate the Rules of Professional Conduct, knowingly assist or induce another to do so, or do so through the acts of another;
(b) commit a criminal act that reflects adversely on the lawyer's honesty, trustworthiness or fitness as a lawyer in other respects;
(c) engage in conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit or misrepresentation;
(d) engage in conduct that is prejudicial to the administration of justice;Jurisdiction lies in 8.5:
ER 8.5. Jurisdiction
(a) Disciplinary Authority. A lawyer admitted to practice in this jurisdiction is subject to the disciplinary authority of this jurisdiction, regardless of where the lawyer's conduct occurs. A lawyer not admitted in this jurisdiction is also subject to the disciplinary authority of this jurisdiction if the lawyer provides or offers to provide any legal services in this jurisdiction. A lawyer may be subject to the disciplinary authority of both this jurisdiction and another jurisdiction for the same conduct.
Written complaints, as well as any evidence a person has regarding the violation, can be sent to: State Bar of Arizona 4201 N. 24th Street, Suite 200 Phoenix, AZ 85016-6288
Or, you may call and make a charge: The direct line to call is 602.340.7280. Outside of Maricopa County call 866.482.9227.So what are you waiting for, boys and girls? Now you too can play the "Chase the Gunwalker Conspirators Game!" Go for it, and send me the complaints so I can post them here. Let the games begin!
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Your pdf link just goes back to the blog frontpage.
How does this look?
December 12, 2011
State Bar of Arizona
4201 N. 24th Street, Suite 200
Phoenix, AZ 85016-6288
Re Dennis Burke, former United States Attorney, AZ
Gentlemen and Gentlewomen of the State Bar:
Since July 2011, I have been following a DOJ operation in SW Arizona coined “Fast and Furious”. I am certain each of you are or should be familiar with it.
On December 2, 2011, the DOJ released e-mails that explained a letter that the DOJ sent to Senator Grassley and his Oversight Committee on February 4, 2011. In the letter, the DOJ denied that the ATF, a division of the DOJ, had allowed “guns to walk” from Phoenix area gun dealers to the Sinaloa cartel in Mexico. There were two proponents for that false position who were identified by DOJ – Dennis Burke, United States Attorney AZ, and William Hoover of the ATF. On December 2, 2011, the DOJ “withdrew” their letter citing inaccuracies.
The persons responsible for the inaccuracies were Dennis Burke and William Hoover. There were other e-mails released that besmirched Dennis Burke in his own hand and he has belatedly apologized for that offense, but he has not apologized for misleading Congress, a felony.
I do not suggest that the State Bar wait for a conclusion of the likely felony indictment and prosecution of Dennis Burke, but rather, I implore you to act on evidence that is easily accessible from Senator Grassley’s office to disbar Dennis Burke. Every day that his license is available to him is a day he can further dishonor his profession.
As I read the Rules of Professional Conduct, Dennis Burke has clearly violated the prohibition against inducing another (Ronald Weich) to violate the Rules of Professional Conduct. Ronald Weich, an attorney for the DOJ,
signed the February 4, 2011 letter to the Congress based on false
State Bar of Arizona
4201 N. 24th Street, Suite 200
Phoenix, AZ 85016-6288
December 12, 2011
Page 2
misrepresentations of Dennis Burke and that letter has now been withdrawn due to “inaccuracies”.
Dennis Burke has misled Congress, a criminal act that is a basis for disbarment, but most likely after his criminal trial is complete since he deserves his day in court when he can explain why he did what he did.
Dennis Burke has knowingly engaged in misrepresentation by misleading the Congress. In their withdrawal of the subject letter, the DOJ had identified Dennis Burke as the source of the “inaccuracies”.
Dennis Burke, as the United States Attorney for the State of Arizona, has engaged in conduct that is prejudicial to the administration of justice.
I strongly urge you to take action based on the fact that a letter to Congress was written with his clear understanding that the letter was false, and but for his encouragement for the DOJ to falsify information in the letter, said letter would not have been written and subsequently “withdrawn”.
Personally, I do not understand the benefit of withdrawing the letter unless it is to bring to the attention of everyone, including the State Bar of Arizona, that Dennis Burke should be disbarred for misconduct under the Rules of Professional Conduct.
Sincerely yours,
I forgot to mention the two enclosures - the Feb 4 letter and the Dec 2 letter. That is all they should need for disbarment since it is clear the source of the inaccuracies were Hoover and Burke, according to James Cole, DAG.
A Bar complaint must be filed with the state Bar of which that person is a member. Some of these DOJ attorneys could be only members of the DC Bar.
Why doesn't law enforcement in Arizona, Texas and New Mexico begin criminal investigations for violations of state laws? I'm sure there are some.
Burke is an Arizona shyster, per his bio. So the Arizona Bar is the place to complain about Burke's professional and personal qualifications.
Stranger
Anybody who actually believes anybody is going to be disbarred - much less going to jail - over this send $500 to my home address. Cash only, please and no bills larger than $20.
I would also like to know the name and location of your supplier 'cause whatever you are smoking is PRIMO SHIT!
Rule 8.4(b) makes it sound as though committing criminal acts is fine as long as they don't "reflect adversely"..... The term "shyster lawyer" IS in a three-way tie at the top of my list of redundancies, along with "crooked politician" (often one and the same) and "lunatik liberal".
If one person files a complaint with the AZ bar about Burke, nothing will happen. If everyone on this site files a complaint, and the newspaper is notified of the complaints, then something will happen. It takes unified action, which Mike is trying to encourage. GunWalker, now Murdergate, is a huge story that the press has ignored. If Burke is disbarred - which he should be for misleading Congress about a criminal DOJ murderous plan he supervised to get more gun control - it will chip away at the MSM conspiracy.
Sorry for the cut/paste- but this guy/gal nailed it (please use in spite of the plagurism).
December 13, 2011
State Bar of Arizona
4201 N. 24th Street, Suite 200
Phoenix, AZ 85016-6288
Re Dennis Burke, former United States Attorney, AZ
Gentlemen and Gentlewomen of the State Bar:
Since July 2011, I have been following a DOJ operation in SW Arizona coined “Fast and Furious”. I am certain each of you are or should be familiar with it.
On December 2, 2011, the DOJ released e-mails that explained a letter that the DOJ sent to Senator Grassley and his Oversight Committee on February 4, 2011. In the letter, the DOJ denied that the ATF, a division of the DOJ, had allowed “guns to walk” from Phoenix area gun dealers to the Sinaloa cartel in Mexico. There were two proponents for that false position who were identified by DOJ – Dennis Burke, United States Attorney AZ, and William Hoover of the ATF. On December 2, 2011, the DOJ “withdrew” their letter citing inaccuracies.
The persons responsible for the inaccuracies were Dennis Burke and William Hoover. There were other e-mails released that besmirched Dennis Burke in his own hand and he has belatedly apologized for that offense, but he has not apologized for misleading Congress, a felony.
I do not suggest that the State Bar wait for a conclusion of the likely felony indictment and prosecution of Dennis Burke, but rather, I implore you to act on evidence that is easily accessible from Senator Grassley’s office to disbar Dennis Burke. Every day that his license is available to him is a day he can further dishonor his profession.
As I read the Rules of Professional Conduct, Dennis Burke has clearly violated the prohibition against inducing another (Ronald Weich) to violate the Rules of Professional Conduct. Ronald Weich, an attorney for the DOJ,
signed the February 4, 2011 letter to the Congress based on false
State Bar of Arizona
4201 N. 24th Street, Suite 200
Phoenix, AZ 85016-6288
December 12, 2011
Page 2
misrepresentations of Dennis Burke and that letter has now been withdrawn due to “inaccuracies”.
Dennis Burke has misled Congress, a criminal act that is a basis for disbarment, but most likely after his criminal trial is complete since he deserves his day in court when he can explain why he did what he did.
Dennis Burke has knowingly engaged in misrepresentation by misleading the Congress. In their withdrawal of the subject letter, the DOJ had identified Dennis Burke as the source of the “inaccuracies”.
Dennis Burke, as the United States Attorney for the State of Arizona, has engaged in conduct that is prejudicial to the administration of justice.
I strongly urge you to take action based on the fact that a letter to Congress was written with his clear understanding that the letter was false, and but for his encouragement for the DOJ to falsify information in the letter, said letter would not have been written and subsequently “withdrawn”.
Personally, I do not understand the benefit of withdrawing the letter unless it is to bring to the attention of everyone, including the State Bar of Arizona, that Dennis Burke should be disbarred for misconduct under the Rules of Professional Conduct.
Sincerely yours,
John Hougham, Houston, TX
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