Comments (27)

Anonymous wrote on August 27, 2007 11:02 AM:

Perhaps if the senate refused to confirm the nominee until their subpoenas are answered, the process could be expedited.

Instead the Senate will tolerate perjury, make empty threats and demands faux promises, put up a fake fight to please the folks at home, then confirm.

Bill in Chicago wrote on August 27, 2007 11:03 AM:

Come on! Everyone know it's going to be Jeb.

You can hear the Faux News clowns now - "If it's OK for the Kennedy's . . ."

BluestateRedhead wrote on August 27, 2007 11:09 AM:

What a great idea! answered subpeonas for confirmation. kind of plea deal that USA make all the time with (ahem) criminals who plead guilty.
however,
Anon. you are right, the Senate has given us good reason to worry, but Gonzo gave us multiple reasons to cry (not to mention the cries of those who were tortured on his watch and at his behest). So a little joy is merited.
security code neck. as perhaps someone has him by the neck for something we don't know about

scavok wrote on August 27, 2007 11:17 AM:

While everyone (myself included) is justifiably angry with the slow pace of the Congressional investigations and the lack of indictments, we are seeing some results.

Rove is gone. Miers is gone. Schlozman is gone. Gonzo is going.

I would prefer them in handcuffs, but getting them away from the lever of power is just as important.

ahem wrote on August 27, 2007 11:23 AM:

Count me in with the 'answered subpoenas as a precondition for confirmation hearings' approach. It's basically asking the WH to demonstrate respect for the rule of law.

BluestateRedhead wrote on August 27, 2007 11:38 AM:

Anon, ahem:
Search FDL current thread for answers to Bluestate (c. 204, 205) and you'll find the idea of subpoenas as a precondition for confirmation is gaining force. also nice thing about a certain anon. at the Muck.

kentuck wrote on August 27, 2007 11:49 AM:

First question: Do you believe you serve at the pleasure of the President or will you be more loyal to our laws and Constitution?

Basically, the Atty-General is nominated at the "pleasure" of the President but he "serves" at the pleasure of the people of this nation and is sworn to uphold the laws of our Constitution.

Sully18 wrote on August 27, 2007 11:49 AM:

"The President must now restore credibility to the office of the Attorney General."--Nancy Pelosi

Spoken like someone who does not know who the president is (PLEASE LOOK AT HIS RECORD)or what credibility is for that matter.
Nothing that comes from that office is credible nor has it been for 6.5 years.Does this woman not know who is ultimately responsible for the DOJ mess?
Code word paint....

Doctor Jay wrote on August 27, 2007 11:50 AM:

First, I believe Bush is prepared to live with Paul Clements finishing the term as "acting Attorney General". Second, I don't wonder that the most effective strategy for putting the clowns in jail might be: 1) elect a Democrat for President 2) Don't proceed with criminal indictments until Bush leaves office, to prevent pardons.

Bush controls the DoJ. Completely. There will be no criminal investigations unless he allows it.

wagonjak wrote on August 27, 2007 11:54 AM:

And that little lickspittle Mike Allen from Politico was on MSNBC saying Gonzo's resignation will be damaging to.....

You guessed it! The DEMOCRATS! His reasoning being that Alberto has been a lightning rod for Dem criticism and anger at the White House.

While there may be a grain of truth to this, it frustrates me that every Republican scandal and setback is always framed by the talking heads in DC as being damaging to Democrats...

wagonjak wrote on August 27, 2007 12:36 PM:

And that little lickspittle Mike Allen from Politico was on MSNBC saying Gonzo's resignation will be damaging to.....

You guessed it! The DEMOCRATS! His reasoning being that Alberto has been a lightning rod for Dem criticism and anger at the White House.

While there may be a grain of truth to this, it frustrates me that every Republican scandal and setback is always framed by the talking heads in DC as being damaging to Democrats...

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wagonjak wrote on August 27, 2007 1:39 PM:

And that little lickspittle Mike Allen from Politico was on MSNBC saying Gonzo's resignation will be damaging to.....

You guessed it! The DEMOCRATS! His reasoning being that Alberto has been a lightning rod for Dem criticism and anger at the White House.

While there may be a grain of truth to this, it frustrates me that every Republican scandal and setback is always framed by the talking heads in DC as being damaging to Democrats...

Anonymous wrote on August 27, 2007 1:52 PM:

Short and Sweet.
Don't believe Pete.

the real dr laura wrote on August 27, 2007 2:55 PM:

"The nominee must also pledge to cooperate with ongoing congressional oversight into the conduct of the White House in the politicization of federal law enforcement."

So he "pledges" with his fingers crossed behind his back, just like Roberts and Alito. Haven't we been scammed by enough liars?

I vote for comment #1.

the real dr laura wrote on August 27, 2007 2:56 PM:

"The nominee must also pledge to cooperate with ongoing congressional oversight into the conduct of the White House in the politicization of federal law enforcement."

So he "pledges" with his fingers crossed behind his back, just like Roberts and Alito. Haven't we been scammed by enough liars?

I vote for comment #1.

Anonymous wrote on August 27, 2007 7:40 PM:

Such arrogance! She wants a new AG with integrity, Stature, and an ability and desire to defend the Constitution....

"...Hearings on the nominee will provide Congress with another opportunity to examine the new, flawed FISA law and will aid in our efforts to improve it.”

Oh, and while we're at it, we need to go over the little irritant that ALMOST caused us to miss a couple days of vacation when WE also had so little concern for the constitution that we passed a FISA law without really paying any attention to what it really said... kinda like when we inadvertantly sent about 4000 patriotic soldiers to their death without really taking a good look at the facts and just felt it was the popular thing to do...

Yes... the Administration has deserted the populance, just as Congress has deserted the populance and the Senate has deserted the populance...

We still have heard nothing from Congress relating to any legislation which will put up barriers to this behavior in the future...

BearCountry wrote on August 28, 2007 9:24 AM:

Dr. Jay, remember that Ford pre-emptively pardoned Nixon for any criminal acts that he (Nixon) committed or may have committed.

BearCountry wrote on August 28, 2007 9:25 AM:

Dr. Jay, remember that Ford pre-emptively pardoned Nixon for any criminal acts that he (Nixon) committed or may have committed.

BearCountry wrote on August 28, 2007 9:30 AM:

If this is a repeat, I apologize, but the program did not seem to take my first post.

Dr. Jay, do you remember that Ford pre-emptively pardoned Nixon for any crimes that he (Nixon)had committed or may have committed.

BearCountry wrote on August 28, 2007 9:31 AM:

If this is a repeat, I apologize, but the program did not seem to take my first post.

Dr. Jay, do you remember that Ford pre-emptively pardoned Nixon for any crimes that he (Nixon)had committed or may have committed.

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