Biden Admin DOE official charged with felony in MN for stealing luggage at airport

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Anonymous wrote:Who cares about some random luggage theft by a random federal employee? Is this guy a cabinet head?

You want the person who is in charge of our spent nuclear material stealing from regular Americans?

No, but this person appears to be in the process of losing their job. So there’s not much to be outraged about.

Are they losing their job? They still haven’t resigned? Has this woman been compensated for her loss of luggage and clothing? Brinton is worth $1 million dollars, why is he stealing clothes from women?

Has CNN covered it yet?

There is absolutely no way the Biden admin is going to keep a felon as an appointee. What I am picturing happening is that a claim has been advanced by someone—maybe the thief, maybe a particularly defense-minded HR functionary, maybe some misguided but well-meaning politico—that this act is the result of a mental health disorder that is ADA-protected, and that they are minding their Ps and Qs for that reason just to avoid the bs fights they will have to have about it if it becomes popularly known that anyone in that proximity to power tried to argue that.

Lots of felons are mentally ill. That doesn’t stop them from being sent to jail or being reported on by news outlets.

So we can all agree the news stories about Brinton were suppressed, and continue to be?

No, I don't agree with you about that. I was addressing your implication that there is something sus about the fact that it's taken this long to terminate this person from federal employment. I don't think it's sus. The felon should go to jail. I think you're willfully ignoring all of the excellent points made by others upthread about why the fact of this incident did not become known earlier. Have a good day.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Who cares about some random luggage theft by a random federal employee? Is this guy a cabinet head?

You want the person who is in charge of our spent nuclear material stealing from regular Americans?

No, but this person appears to be in the process of losing their job. So there’s not much to be outraged about.

Are they losing their job? They still haven’t resigned? Has this woman been compensated for her loss of luggage and clothing? Brinton is worth $1 million dollars, why is he stealing clothes from women?

Has CNN covered it yet?

There is absolutely no way the Biden admin is going to keep a felon as an appointee. What I am picturing happening is that a claim has been advanced by someone—maybe the thief, maybe a particularly defense-minded HR functionary, maybe some misguided but well-meaning politico—that this act is the result of a mental health disorder that is ADA-protected, and that they are minding their Ps and Qs for that reason just to avoid the bs fights they will have to have about it if it becomes popularly known that anyone in that proximity to power tried to argue that.

Lots of felons are mentally ill. That doesn’t stop them from being sent to jail or being reported on by news outlets.

So we can all agree the news stories about Brinton were suppressed, and continue to be?

No, I don't agree with you about that. I was addressing your implication that there is something sus about the fact that it's taken this long to terminate this person from federal employment. I don't think it's sus. The felon should go to jail. I think you're willfully ignoring all of the excellent points made by others upthread about why the fact of this incident did not become known earlier. Have a good day.

Not PP and I think he did this but one is not considered a felon until one is convicted, so that may come into play. I’m not a Fed so I don’t know how their employment system works. I know he’s a political appointee now but it looks like he was a non-political Fed before the appointment.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Who cares about some random luggage theft by a random federal employee? Is this guy a cabinet head?

You want the person who is in charge of our spent nuclear material stealing from regular Americans?

No, but this person appears to be in the process of losing their job. So there’s not much to be outraged about.

Are they losing their job? They still haven’t resigned? Has this woman been compensated for her loss of luggage and clothing? Brinton is worth $1 million dollars, why is he stealing clothes from women?

Has CNN covered it yet?

There is absolutely no way the Biden admin is going to keep a felon as an appointee. What I am picturing happening is that a claim has been advanced by someone—maybe the thief, maybe a particularly defense-minded HR functionary, maybe some misguided but well-meaning politico—that this act is the result of a mental health disorder that is ADA-protected, and that they are minding their Ps and Qs for that reason just to avoid the bs fights they will have to have about it if it becomes popularly known that anyone in that proximity to power tried to argue that.

Lots of felons are mentally ill. That doesn’t stop them from being sent to jail or being reported on by news outlets.

So we can all agree the news stories about Brinton were suppressed, and continue to be?

No, I don't agree with you about that. I was addressing your implication that there is something sus about the fact that it's taken this long to terminate this person from federal employment. I don't think it's sus. The felon should go to jail. I think you're willfully ignoring all of the excellent points made by others upthread about why the fact of this incident did not become known earlier. Have a good day.

Not PP and I think he did this but one is not considered a felon until one is convicted, so that may come into play. I’m not a Fed so I don’t know how their employment system works. I know he’s a political appointee now but it looks like he was a non-political Fed before the appointment.

Most likely, Brinton is a non-career SES. SES have lower protections than most federal employees, and non-career SES have even less. So I think the questions about why he's still on the payroll are legit.

Re: previous federal employment, it wont matter. At the SES level, you cant claim GS level merit systems protection due to a prior history of protection.

That said, there is usually some thoughtful strategy behind these decisions, so I wouldnt rush to conclude that he's getting a political favor by remaining on the books. He could be on some kind of severance agreement, with the agreement that he will not sue or claim he is owed anything else. It is a personnel issue, so Brinton's privacy will be considered over the public interest in knowing what's happening.

This story is sordid and intriguing, with drama, colorful characters, power, and lots of sex. Of course it will be interesting to people. But it doesnt appear likely that there is an internal coverup beyond the privacy protections any company would afford an employee.

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It’s not interesting to me.

I think the entire thread needs to be deleted. It has nothing to do with politics and is only posted to make Joe look bad. I wish Jeff would delete it. Why keep it?

[Anonymous]

A DoE spokesperson has refused to say if Brinton is still being paid while on leave from their job as the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Office of Spent Fuel and Waste Disposition

During their time on leave, Brinton traveled to Los Angeles to host a seminar on spanking at kink convention .

So he’s still being paid and enjoying life.

In years gone by and not so long ago, someone working in high profile public service job would have done the correct and honorable thing and resigned.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It’s not interesting to me.

I think the entire thread needs to be deleted. It has nothing to do with politics and is only posted to make Joe look bad. I wish Jeff would delete it. Why keep it?

A high profile political appointee steals from an innocent woman and it’s not political?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:It’s not interesting to me.

I think the entire thread needs to be deleted. It has nothing to do with politics and is only posted to make Joe look bad. I wish Jeff would delete it. Why keep it?

A high profile political appointee steals from an innocent woman and it’s not political?

Good point. The essence of modern politics is theft.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It’s not interesting to me.

I think the entire thread needs to be deleted. It has nothing to do with politics and is only posted to make Joe look bad. I wish Jeff would delete it. Why keep it?

If this official was a Republican appointee, there is no way it would be deleted. And you know it. If it's "not interesting" to you, feel free not to read it.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:It’s not interesting to me.

I think the entire thread needs to be deleted. It has nothing to do with politics and is only posted to make Joe look bad. I wish Jeff would delete it. Why keep it?

A high profile political appointee steals from an innocent woman and it’s not political?

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Of course this is news and of course it belongs on the political forum.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:A DoE spokesperson has refused to say if Brinton is still being paid while on leave from their job as the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Office of Spent Fuel and Waste Disposition

During their time on leave, Brinton traveled to Los Angeles to host a seminar on spanking at kink convention .

So he’s still being paid and enjoying life.

In years gone by and not so long ago, someone working in high profile public service job would have done the correct and honorable thing and resigned.

JFC. I’m so glad Brinton has been making quality use of his time off. Can you imagine the heads exploding around here if this person was a Republican??

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:A DoE spokesperson has refused to say if Brinton is still being paid while on leave from their job as the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Office of Spent Fuel and Waste Disposition

During their time on leave, Brinton traveled to Los Angeles to host a seminar on spanking at kink convention .

So he’s still being paid and enjoying life.

In years gone by and not so long ago, someone working in high profile public service job would have done the correct and honorable thing and resigned.

Federal Employees will be placed on paid leave when something like a potential crime happens and it can affect a security clearance. The employee has rights to administrative hearings, an adjudication and appeal process, etc. This person has not yet been convicted of a crime and has not entered a plea.

What happens is the employee will need to inform their security officer that they are being investigated by the police. That will likely trigger a temporary suspension of the security clearance while the criminal matter is resolved.

This happens everyday in the federal government, which is composed of millions of individuals. This individual is getting no special treatment right now.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Who cares about some random luggage theft by a random federal employee? Is this guy a cabinet head?

You want the person who is in charge of our spent nuclear material stealing from regular Americans?

No, but this person appears to be in the process of losing their job. So there’s not much to be outraged about.

Are they losing their job? They still haven’t resigned? Has this woman been compensated for her loss of luggage and clothing? Brinton is worth $1 million dollars, why is he stealing clothes from women?

Has CNN covered it yet?

There is absolutely no way the Biden admin is going to keep a felon as an appointee. What I am picturing happening is that a claim has been advanced by someone—maybe the thief, maybe a particularly defense-minded HR functionary, maybe some misguided but well-meaning politico—that this act is the result of a mental health disorder that is ADA-protected, and that they are minding their Ps and Qs for that reason just to avoid the bs fights they will have to have about it if it becomes popularly known that anyone in that proximity to power tried to argue that.

Lots of felons are mentally ill. That doesn’t stop them from being sent to jail or being reported on by news outlets.

So we can all agree the news stories about Brinton were suppressed, and continue to be?

No, I don't agree with you about that. I was addressing your implication that there is something sus about the fact that it's taken this long to terminate this person from federal employment. I don't think it's sus. The felon should go to jail. I think you're willfully ignoring all of the excellent points made by others upthread about why the fact of this incident did not become known earlier. Have a good day.

Not PP and I think he did this but one is not considered a felon until one is convicted, so that may come into play. I’m not a Fed so I don’t know how their employment system works. I know he’s a political appointee now but it looks like he was a non-political Fed before the appointment.

Most likely, Brinton is a non-career SES. SES have lower protections than most federal employees, and non-career SES have even less. So I think the questions about why he's still on the payroll are legit.

Re: previous federal employment, it wont matter. At the SES level, you cant claim GS level merit systems protection due to a prior history of protection.

That said, there is usually some thoughtful strategy behind these decisions, so I wouldnt rush to conclude that he's getting a political favor by remaining on the books. He could be on some kind of severance agreement, with the agreement that he will not sue or claim he is owed anything else. It is a personnel issue, so Brinton's privacy will be considered over the public interest in knowing what's happening.

This story is sordid and intriguing, with drama, colorful characters, power, and lots of sex. Of course it will be interesting to people. But it doesnt appear likely that there is an internal coverup beyond the privacy protections any company would afford an employee.

Federal severance agreements can also include a period of paid leave in lieu of exercising the right to litigate along with nondisclosure agreement. Federal HR has a lot more options to get to a resolution than people realize.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:A DoE spokesperson has refused to say if Brinton is still being paid while on leave from their job as the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Office of Spent Fuel and Waste Disposition

During their time on leave, Brinton traveled to Los Angeles to host a seminar on spanking at kink convention .

So he’s still being paid and enjoying life.

In years gone by and not so long ago, someone working in high profile public service job would have done the correct and honorable thing and resigned.

JFC. I’m so glad Brinton has been making quality use of his time off. Can you imagine the heads exploding around here if this person was a Republican??

Brinton was appointed under both administrations. Under Trump and Biden.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:A DoE spokesperson has refused to say if Brinton is still being paid while on leave from their job as the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Office of Spent Fuel and Waste Disposition

During their time on leave, Brinton traveled to Los Angeles to host a seminar on spanking at kink convention .

So he’s still being paid and enjoying life.

In years gone by and not so long ago, someone working in high profile public service job would have done the correct and honorable thing and resigned.

JFC. I’m so glad Brinton has been making quality use of his time off. Can you imagine the heads exploding around here if this person was a Republican??

Brinton was appointed under both administrations. Under Trump and Biden.

No, he wasn't. He is a Biden appointee, period.

https://www.energy.gov/ne/person/sam-brinton

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:A DoE spokesperson has refused to say if Brinton is still being paid while on leave from their job as the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Office of Spent Fuel and Waste Disposition

During their time on leave, Brinton traveled to Los Angeles to host a seminar on spanking at kink convention .

So he’s still being paid and enjoying life.

In years gone by and not so long ago, someone working in high profile public service job would have done the correct and honorable thing and resigned.

JFC. I’m so glad Brinton has been making quality use of his time off. Can you imagine the heads exploding around here if this person was a Republican??

Brinton was appointed under both administrations. Under Trump and Biden.

No, he wasn't. He is a Biden appointee, period.

https://www.energy.gov/ne/person/sam-brinton

The fact that Sam chooses not to highlight the FACT of their work for the Trump administration does not make it less true. https://businessequalitymagazine.com/qa-nuclear-engineer-presidential-advisor-conversion-therapy-activist-sam-brinton/