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The Wider War on Whistleblowers

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While not nearly as well-known as Edward Snowden, Matthew Hutcheson was similarly targeted and prosecuted by Obama's DOJ as a result of whistleblowing activities. Until his recent problems brought on by the Obama administration, Hutcheson was a highly regarded and nationally renowned 401(k) fiduciary advocate. He may have been the single most respected expert in his field, repeatedly sought out by various branches of the federal government for his insight and opinions. Hutcheson's problems began in 2009 when he gave explosive testimony to the House Ways and Means Committee that revealed a Wall Street "skim machine." In response to these revelations, industry lobbyists were dispatched to pressure the Department of Labor (DOL) into silencing Hutcheson so that the profitable skim and corresponding unjust enrichment could continue unabated.  

 

 

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 Renowned 401(k) advisor Matthew Hutcheson's exposure of corruption within the Obama administration was met with swift federal prosecution


 

Hutcheson was soon thereafter asked to file a false declaration in federal court that would have had the effect of negating the allegations made through his whistleblowing. Unlike so many others who readily relent to pressure from the administration, Hutcheson held firm to his principles and refused to make the requested false statement.  His defiance in the face of government tyranny caused him to be labeled as a political dissenter and enemy of the Obama administration.

 

It is interesting to note that shortly before assuming office, President Barak Obama explicitly promised that "Transparency and rule of law will be the touchstones of this presidency." Yet despite this lofty promise, Obama's reign has been that of a lawless regime. The outrageous transgressions of his predecessor, which were largely responsible for Obama's historic election, have long been eclipsed by the current regime despite endless empty assurances to the contrary. 

 


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Barak Obama campaigned on the slogan of "hope and change" while mendaciously pledging an adherence to transparency and the rule of law


 

This administration that pledges adherence to the rule of law reserves special retributive action for truth tellers who dare to defy the regime. Opportunistic flip-floppers who change like the weather and dance to whatever tune the administration plays are rewarded while principled citizens like Hutcheson are viciously attacked for the courage of their convictions. Obedience and capitulation are the characteristics that Washington's current regime seeks to instill in its citizens. 

 

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