Madea looks down at the third piece of paper. At first she thinks it is a flyer that was left on her windshield, but then she looks closer. Oh my God, it’s not a message from the Jehovah Witnesses, but a signed statement from what appears to be a manager who attended a training conference by Eleanor. As Madea reads her blood pressure starts to rise. At this conference, Loos is telling the managers that the EEO process is just a “bitching platform”. Loos assures these managers that even if there is a finding against them, ATF generally does not take any action against the manager, they simply have to document why they didn’t take any action. Eleanor continues by telling them that the EEO process can be dragged on and can take up to 3-5 years. Eleanor warns the managers that they walk a fine line so as not to be seen as retaliating and goes on to tell them that they can give the employees evaluations that gradually lead to an unfavorable evaluation and eventually a Performance Improvement Plan. Finally, Loos tells the managers that if an EEO investigator asks to interview them, that they should not submit to an interview verbally. She suggests that they ask the investigator for the questions in writing and answer in writing. She tells them to send the questions to her and she will look them over and then have them submit the answers in writing. Eleanor suggested the managers give just enough information in the statement and not too much information in the deposition. Loos then advises the managers not to send their reply back as a word document, this will prevent changes that may be recommended by others reading it. They should sign and scan the document or send as a PDF file.
MADEA IS PISSED. REAL PISSED. She pulls her purse all the way back, lets out a horrific scream, and charges forward. The crowd parts like the Red Sea (except for those unfortunate few who didn’t move out of the way quite fast enough). Madea hits Eleanor while reciting all the names of employees who have been screwed by the OCC over the years. Just as she was about to hit her again, Madea hears them calling for Security over the loud speaker. Madea comes to at this, stops hitting Eleanor, and runs towards the door still clutching her three pieces of paper and her purse. Thank God for automatic doors. Madea realizes a sharp pain in her shoulder......
Madea, even though your style is tongue-in-cheek, you reveal important facts.
What you have described has been happening for years. And I am not exaggerating! It boggles my mind how a federal law enforcement agency can continuously operate with total disregard to the law. Because my father was in the military/Embassy, I grew up in some third-world countries. I witnessed the tragedies and injustice of corrupt governments. My father told me that I was blessed to be an American. However, Madea, when I experienced the things that you have posted, my father told me that he was ashamed of ATF, and he encouraged me to expose it. He was a soldier, and he told me that he had fought to preserve our freedom.
At great cost, I fought the corruption I encountered at ATF. I feel nauseous when I see some of the same people (Eleanor, Felker, Carter, etc) continuing their criminal behavior. The fact that Attorney General Eric Holder can publically testify, and then sit back and allow/protect this corruption is unconscionable!!
As Americans, you need not look at countries overseas and wonder how the people allowed their government to get so out of control. I am angry that a few people at ATF have impacted so many people in such a negative and devastating manner.
