tomorrow? you mean Good Friday?

Does anyone else think she's trying to make herself out as some kind of Xtian martyr here?

DOJ to the Buzz Saw: Buzz off.

Can executive privilege still be claimed to prevent her from testifying?

"In a brief letter to Alberto Gonzales, Goodling gave no reason for her resignation but said it was effective April 7th.

"I am hereby submit my resignation to the Office of the Attorney General, effective April 7, 2007. It has been an honor to have served at the Department of Justice for the past five years," Goodling said.

"May God bless you richly as you continue your service to America," she concluded."

http://www.cnn.com/POLITICS/blogs/politicalticker/2007/04/senior-justice-official-resigns.html

I'm rarely speechless, but her letter takes my breath away. At first I thought it had to be a joke, but it's real.

Who didn't see this coming? Goodling HAD to resign, she was out of options.

As I posted earlier this week, she's been on paid leave the past 2 weeks. This means she's been burning vacation time at a prodigious rate. I don't think it's any coincidence that her official resignation date is Saturday. I suspect that marks the last day of paid-leave she had remaining.

She simply could not go back to work at the DOJ. Mainly because she lost her national security clearance when she plead the 5th. Sure, the DOJ may have allowed her to use unpaid leave, but she isn't wealthy. She has a mortgage and mounting legal bills. Now that Goodling is no longer a government employee, her friends and associates can legally give her funds.

Her recent behavior suggests to me that Monica is doing what's best for Monica. Pleading the 5th wasn't good for the administration, it was good for Monica. Quitting so that she can accept legal-fund donations isn't necessarily good for the administration, but it is good for Monica.

I think we should at least be open to the possibility that she's put the kool-aid aside (for the moment) and has put her own well-being above all else. If this means she's willing to be a friendly witness in exchange for immunity, this could be a very good thing.

Time for the Mexican...chuckle chuckle

"She has a mortgage and mounting legal bills."

It's highly unlikely that she's picking up the tab for Dowd & Co.'s fees. "Friends of Monica" or some such fund was instantly created.

.

I thought I had some spiffy comments to add, but my Security Code trumped it:

...... goat ......

Priceless!

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Good point by ewastud above.

Monica's resigning simply to take advantage of the Republican largesse that will be coming her way to cover her legal bills. She is not out of the woods on this.

Security code: "Stiff", as in "the next stiff to go will be Senor Torturisto."

jdq said: "It's highly unlikely that she's picking up the tab for Dowd & Co.'s fees. "Friends of Monica" or some such fund was instantly created."

Nope, as of today she's still on the hook for her legal fees.

Anyone starting or donating to such a legal fund *before* Goodling resigned would be breaking the law.

Which is probably one of the main reasons she resigned. As of Easter Sunday, her friends can donate away.

Sometimes soldiers in the Christian war need to sacrifice. She is a martyr.

One question though: Does she get 72 virgins in heaven, a job with Focus on the Family, or just a gift card for WalMart?

May God smite you with justice, Monica. Oh, and your little dog Gonzo, too.

The White House only wants her to testify if she is willing to lie. Since she is not willing to lie, and perhaps go to jail like Libby, the WH would rather she do the next best thing and take the fifth.

Also, I imagine that the lies are so much bigger for her since she is the WH liaison in the DOJ. She talked to everyone involved about everything. She was the go-between. Rove and Gonzales can say they never talked to each other about this. I bet that Goodling talked to both.

"I am hereby submitting my resignation to the office of attorney general"

Hate to be a nitpicker Monica, but what does "hereby" add to this otherwise short and sweet resignation? Legelese is so third tier.

It's Goodling Friday.

May the Lord bless your richly. What's a richly?

Possible headline:

GOODLING CUTS AND RUNS, EMBOLDENS ENEMIES

Wow, two White House scandals with a Monica involved !!

bobkv

"May the Lord bless your richly. What's a richly?"

Good question. I thought his name was Alberto.

Anyone wanna start a pool on the first usage of "Goodling Friday" by the cable news hacks?

"Someone needs to keep track of where she goes after she "Resigns"."

I say she resigned today because Congress is still on the Easter Recess, and will soon get a recess appointment, from Bush, to become ambassador to the Marianas Islands.

One word for Monica RECONILLATION.Oh and one question.How many people really care what happens to you.JHickey

Don't worry, she'll be reinstated Sunday morning

Security code = cold as in,

This cold bitch deserves everything coming her way. I still want to see her testimony ON CAMERA. Of course, I hope she has body guards, remember all the evil things the Republicans ascribed to Hillary about Vince Foster; these were the dark deeds within their OWN hearts. Poor Monica had better watch out.

And why are we seeing all these folks now?

Proverbial rats from the proverbial sinking ship (of state).

Security Code: "book," as in "Book 'em, Dano"

phidda--

"I am hereby submitting my resignation to the office of attorney general" = "this is the resignation."

"I am submitting my resignation to the office of attorney general" is ambiguous. Has the resignation come yet? Is it coming tomorrow? Etc.

signed,

First Tier Lawyer

"May God bless you richly as you continue your service to America," she concluded."

You gotta love it. What she means... "May God, who we in no way believe in but invoke to strike fear into his followers, God that we use as a weapon to hide behind as we live anything but a God-like life, God who gave us the Commandments that we avoid like the plague, ..."

Is there any end to the hypocrisy of this foul bunch?

Document dump, email dump, Monica dump -- these things happen on Friday so as to miss the weekly news cycle. Or so it is ferverently hoped.

My own personal biased opinion is that there is something more than this-I think there are two Monicas,collecting two salaries or something like that.

Nothing about her "story" will stand up.

You know, there haven't been the normal chorus of accolades for Ms. Buzz. Even Felon Scooter gets heaps of praise to this day, but nada for the crucified Monica, and on Good Friday too.

Soon they'll be telling us that she has strange habits, emotional issues and she is a divisive partisan. Poor Monica, she is about to learn her "Christian" compatriots are no more truly Christian than herself.

Because innocent people resign from their jobs and announce that they're invoking the Fifth Amendment when called to testify. Happens ALL the time.

I agree, she must have burned up her paid leave.

This could also be called Podunk, PA... from Jordan's AP story:

"Goodling's mother, Cindy Fitt of Osceola Mills, Pa., said the resignation had been anticipated. "She told me I'm to say 'no comment' for everything," the mother said in a brief telephone interview."

This is about ten miles from where I live. Wondering if she's visiting mom for Easter?

SC: story (again! I just had it for the Wisconsin Case muckraker) Does that mean I should go get this story? Good old Verizon has her address in the phonebook and it's a very small town.

Here's how it is done:

Effective immediately, I resign my employment with the Department of Justice.

I agree with those who say she'll be bought off. What is a 150k/yr. job when they have looted BILLIONS? The economics of the situation can be understood by even the worst attorneys - even the political appointees in the DOJ.

Twin Planets, said: "I wonder if her resignation makes it easier for Congress to grant her immunity to compel testimony....? Pros: she's not in a position to misuse her immunity; she's been isolated from the flock (and the aegis of executive privilege) Cons: she not an insider anymore; harder to use against Administration."

I don't think her resignation will have any impact on any of the legal fundamentals. Not on her 5th amendment claim, her likelihood of receiving immunity, or even on any executive privilege claims. (Since she never advised the president, I don't think she ever had *any* chance of an executive privilege claim.)

I think the reasons for her resignations are abundantly clear. She'd use up all her vacation time, she couldn't go back to work, she couldn't afford to stay on unpaid leave, and now that she's leaving, others can assist with her legal defense.

Yours and other's comments suggest Goodlings actions are being well coordinated with those of the Administration.. I think that's a rather poor assumption. Think about it, this administration has been " the gang who couldn't shoot straight" throughout this entire mess.

I think we have to seriously consider that Goodling is now a lone operator who's sole motivation is staying out of jail. The White House and DOJ probably haven't talked to her in weeks. The minute she plead the 5th, she became politically radioactive.

Personally, I now think she's scared, on the run, and probably willing to make a deal. The Congressional lawyers need to have a private talk with Goodling's lawyers to find out what she has to trade.

Does this mean she submitted it through the WH email system, the republican email system, or through god, who along with GWB is exempt from further scrutiny?

She will never turn away from the mountain but what are the real implications if she continues her path in view of the 'burning bush'?

If she is scared and on the run God will surely guide this poor frightened soul. I am praying for her.

tbhull...you pray that god will guide her....But, where has this god been while she elbowed her way to the top, probably had an affair with the former AG, engaged in unethical and possibly illegal activity while at the DOJ,abused her position and now doesn't want to talk about any of it for fear of incriminating herself....? Surely, god must have been on vacation during these many years and not available to guide this poor shark...

Rich,

It's Good Friday, no meat. Fast tomorrow also. Easter Sunday is good for chocolate and ham.

Watch, the RWAs won't go to bat for a woman.

How about, I quit? That's about as unambiguous as you can get, no offense to any of the lawyers here...

She'll get hired at AEI with a 6 or 7 figure salary.

But in the meantime she just wants to "spend some time with her family".

Monica Goodling is resigning from the DOJ to pursue a lifelong dream of her's: missionary work. (Oh, wait, that's how she viewed her work at the DOJ).

Anyway, she's resigning to continue her missionary work, but this time she's shooting for a missionary position overseas, probably in a country far, far away and preferably without an extradition treaty with the U.S., effective immediately. She'll remain at this missionary post overseas until God gives her instructions on her next move, or until the heat is off.

Of course, two seemingly unrelated events this week, the recess appointment of Sam Fox to be the new lame duck ambassador to Belgium and the resignation of Monica "Goody Two Shoes" Goodling from the DOJ, could be connected.

In other words, Monica may be planning on assuming a missionary position under the new ambassador to Belgium, Sam Fox. (heehee)

Oh, and the security code word? CRIME...

...which perfectly describes the entire Bush administration, their policies, their practices and their personnel, including what Monica Goodling has been doing on the sly which now requires her to take the 5th in an attempt to obstruct anyone from questioning her. Ergo, Monica = Honey Baked Clam.

The administration may be floundering, but it was coordinated enough to get Monica one of the top guns in white collar criminal defense work, who happens to be a partner at Ken Mehlman's firm, Akin Gump. It's not likely Monica sorted that out herself, or that she ever expected to pay for them herself. Kyle Sampson didn't get that much from them, and he was supposedly considered a Turd Blossom in training.

I imagine the admin. will continue to stay away and coordinate through proxies. My guess is they won't be surprised by her legal arguments or what she says. Ms. Goodling should not sleep well imagining they are protecting her; it's only what she knows.

..slightly off topic, (but)

"...the official said, one document, several hundred pages long, was an internal administrative review of one of the fired prosecutors and was so sensitive that it would have been entirely redacted if it had been sent to Capitol Hill."

http://www.truthout.org/docs_2006/040607H.shtml

FYI, came across a good retort to a tired talking point.

TP) There's no scandal here. The US Attorneys serve at the pleasure of the president. End of story.

R) So they weren't pleasuring the president?

ta-da

Recall Lessons Learned From the Scooter Trial:

Timmeh is the best bread to smear the GOP jelly on.
From the D*ck's mouth.

"Well isn't that just special?"

May the Sweet Lord Jaysus bless you richly.

Right back atcha, Hose Anna, and don't call me Richly.

codeword:parcel
as in that Monica Goodling is a real parcel of work

Link to email Meet the Press to ask for corrections: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6872152/

Gonzales note to self: resign.

Security code: army! as in Gonzales sends-in the army.

Wait! that would be Chertoff

Akin Gump is Mehlman's firm... How can she use Akin Gump for representation when they're going to be busy trying to squelch the very communication that would expose her? And as former head of the RNC, won't that be problematic if it turns out the use of RNC emails for White House correspondance was illegal?

Monica (and others) must be impeached. If not now then reasonably soon; when enough evidence is available.

I understand that if impeached an individual cannot be pardoned. If impeached they cannot serve in government again. I presume that if impeached they cannot "practice" law in any State or hold a security clearance.

Previous posts on other threads indicate that there is precedence for impeachment even after a resignation.

Future generations of Americans must not learn a grave lesson from this sorry, sorry tail that one can "get away with" subverting the constitution by simply walking away in resignation and eventual pardon.

For years I’ve been disgusted with seeing Oli North and the like enjoy the prestige of TV hosting or “service” in current government positions.

This cannot be a witch-hunt (And I do not believe it is), but America will be forever weakened if the Constitution, the Rule of Law and true consequences of freely elected representatives do not prevail.

phidda--

"I am hereby submitting my resignation to the office of attorney general" = "this is the resignation."

"I am submitting my resignation to the office of attorney general" is ambiguous. Has the resignation come yet? Is it coming tomorrow? Etc.

signed,
First Tier Lawyer
Posted by: Allsburg

Actually,
If it is not "here is my fucking resignation letter" it should be "I hereby submit my letter of resignation...
"Submitting" is incorrect.

"Because innocent people resign from their jobs and announce that they're invoking the Fifth Amendment when called to testify. Happens ALL the time.
Posted by: Jamey
Date: April 6, 2007 07:32 PM"

Oh really name one. I hope you were being cute.

That mom sure doesn't listen!

"She told me to say no comment to everything" is saying a whole lot than "no comment."

Did Monica spill it all to mommy? Has mommy become an accomplice?

Or Monica, are you sending us a religious signal?

As Jesus was crucified on Good Friday, you too were crucified by losing your job?

Please, Monica, enlighten us. Would Jesus have fired the Eight?

"May God bless you richly as you continue your service to America," Goodling added.

Isn't he rich enough already?

(code word: profit)

Give her immunity. Make her choose between ratting out her friends (and thus ending forever her career in law and/or politics) and committing perjury--setting herself up for indictment and conviction, like Libby.

Didn't Monica Goodling and "Bible Quotin'" Pelose both attend Pat Robertson's (cough.cough) 'law school' - Regent University School of Law?

I heard on some report yesterday where this 'law school' was described as teaching a combination of law with Christian religious principles, in an attempt to narrow the gap between Church and State.

So encouraging to learn that some 150 graduates of this learned institution are now on the government payroll.

Security code: emesis

Paulose has better creds than Goodling, did not come from Regent University.

She has the same mindset, though.

jimbo92107, said: "I wonder why Goodling thinks resigning will take the pressure off her or her boss?"
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I don't think that was her motivation.

The posts above explain it fully. Basically, it appears she resigned today because it was her final day of paid leave, she couldn't go back to work, and as a government employee, couldn't afford to pay her very expensive lawyers.

She could not afford to pay her lawyer while employed. This is only a move to limit the perceived proximity to AWOL's lawbreaking cabal.

So she is using the 5th?

That's too bad because every other Bushevik is using the memory defense.

How will they ever conciliate those two versions ethical trespass?

"She has a mortgage and mounting legal bills."

B F frickin! D. Half of America has a mortgage and mounting health care bills. Honestly why is the media trying to make her into some kind of charity case? It is high time for some accountability by each and every person in this administration.

Paulose went to Yale, not Regent.

GWB demonstrates that garbage in = garbage out, even at Yale.

Even if we assume she was not unqualified for admission and moved to the front of the line anyway, as was the President, the Yale degree does not ordain her as suitable as a USA. Neither does her credintials as a virgin or a loyal Bushie, but none of mattered.

But what did the Senate do after receiving Paulose's nomination on August 3, 2006?

Nothing.

The Judiciary Committee did not vote on her nomination. They did not send her nomination to the full Senate for a confirmation vote. Instead, on the last day of the 109th Congress, Bill Frist, then Senate Majority Leader of the Republican controlled Senate, asked that the Judiciary Committee be "discharged" from further consideration of Ms. Paulose's nomination. This from the congressional record on December 8, 2006:

[ Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate immediately proceed to executive session to consider the following nominations on today’s Executive Calendar: Calendar Nos. 62, 63, 407, 670, 783, 900, 901, 904, 1000, 1001, 1002, 1003, 1004, 1005 through 1008, 1010, 1011, 1012, 1013, 1014, 1017, 1018, 1019, 1020, 1021, 1022, 1023, 1024, and all nominations on the Secretary’s desk.

I further ask consent that the following committees be discharged from further consideration of listed nominations and the Senate proceed to their consideration en bloc:

Judiciary Committee, Rachel Paulose PN1905; Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, Paul Schneider PN2127; Foreign Relations, Dianne Moss PN1846, foreign service promotion lists PN 2097, PN 2130, and PN 2085.

The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ]

With that discharge resolution, a rarely used procedure in the United States Senate, Bill Frist brought Ms. Paulose's nomination to the floor without any committee hearing or committee vote. A few hours later the United States Senate confirmed Ms. Paulose's nomination along with over a hundred other nominations before heading out of town and before a new Democratic Senate took over. ...
http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2007/4/8/13949/87592

RE Regent Law School...which is ranked a "tier four" school by US News & World Report, the lowest score and essentially a tie for 136th place --
60 percent of the class of 1999 -- Goodling's class -- failed the bar exam on the first attempt.
http://www.boston.com/news/education/higher/articles/2007/04/08/scandal_puts_spotlight_on_christian_law_school/?page=3

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Monica is a graduate of an unaccredited law
school. Could she sit for the bar in DC?
She is not licensed in Virginia where the law
was she graduated from. Anyway, to be a federal
attorney the requirements are "graduation from
an ABA accredited law school", so how did she
get that job?

any comments?

Monica is a graduate of an unaccredited law
school. Could she sit for the bar in DC?
She is not licensed in Virginia where she graduated from law school. Anyway, to be a federal
attorney the requirements are "graduation from
an ABA accredited law school", so how did she
get that job?

any comments?

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