Accountability at the FBI…kind of.
By on Mar 9th, 2007 at 3:20 pm
Accountability at the FBI…kind of.
At a press conference today, FBI Director Robert S. Mueller III responded to the Justice Department Inspector General’s report that found “pervasive errors in the FBI’s use” of National Security Letters to obtain the personal information of U.S. citizens. “How could this happen?” Mueller asked rhetorically. “Who is to be held accountable? And the answer to that is, I am to be held accountable.” However, Mueller “dismissed the idea of offering to resign, saying there has been ‘no discussion of that.’“
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The next neo-con metamorphosis on acountability:
Yes, things went wrong. I am to blame. But I don’t see why I should resign.
Accountability with no reprisal.
March 9th, 2007 at 3:25 pmHowever, Mueller “dismissed the idea of offering to resign, saying there has been ‘no discussion of that.’
Resign hell. Breaking the law means you f*ckers need to be arrested, put on trial and inprisoned.
March 9th, 2007 at 3:25 pmFBI Director Mueller asked rhetorically. “Who is to be held accountable? And the answer to that is, I am to be held accountable.†However, Mueller “dismissed the idea of offering to resign, saying there has been ‘no discussion of that.’“
Of course not. It’s clear that while Mueller is willing to accept responsibility, he is unwilling to accept blame. As David Frye once joked while doing his impression of Richard Nixon during the height of the Watergate scandal:
Reality imitates comedy in the topsy-turvy world of the neocons once again.
March 9th, 2007 at 3:27 pmDear Dr. Mueller
March 9th, 2007 at 3:30 pmI would be happy to discuss your resignation.
Sincerely,
Raven
someone needs to compile all those special ‘i am responsible’ statements issued over the past two weeks by these scumbags just to confirm they are still collecting taxpayer-financed paychecks
March 9th, 2007 at 3:31 pmTypo alert!
March 9th, 2007 at 3:31 pm(Director or Mr., your choice)
Looks like Mueller is getting ready to buy a nice new suit to look good for his upcoming Presidential Medal of Honor ceremony.
Maybe Bush will have Scooter Libby at the ceremony too.
-GSD
March 9th, 2007 at 3:33 pmWhy would he resign? He gets his marching orders from the white house just like anyone in the executive brach.
March 9th, 2007 at 3:39 pmR. Mueller III
March 9th, 2007 at 3:41 pmP. Bremer III
G. W. Bush II
Newt XVII
Ever notice how most of these jerkoffs are members of the lucky sperm club? Roman numerals behind one’s name is usually a sign of aristocracy, at least in their minds.
Most know it as Silver Spoon Syndrome.
Never worked, never had to.
Never thought, never had to.
Never studied, but attended Ivy League school.
Never served, might get hurt.
Never mind, I’m thinking out loud.
I love how these Neo-Con(victs)love to “accept responsibility” — no one quits or gets fired. No one resigns. Heck, they get medals from Dumya for “accepting responsiblity”, fer-crise-sake..
March 9th, 2007 at 3:50 pmAnti-George W. Bush protests never looked so hot.
Brazillian woman protests Chimpy.
-GSD
March 9th, 2007 at 3:55 pm“Heck of a job Bob.”
He’s just doing what GWB wants him to do. Why should he resign?
Heck he’s got to be up for some type of award.
Of course the ULTIMATE responsibility for allowing this to get to this point resides with GWB. Resign? Works for me.
March 9th, 2007 at 4:01 pmIf he accepts responsibility then he should resign. If he does not then he cannot be taken seriously.
Oops, I just hit submit and the FBI ran my doorbell.
March 9th, 2007 at 4:04 pm#11 …GSD…
March 9th, 2007 at 4:09 pmI thought there was something underneath Daryll’s sudden plans for a trip to Brazil next winter to witnes to the natives…
I waiting for P1 to claim that obtaining private information on US citizens, such as himself, is simply the left helping the terrorists.
Michael, and P1, what was it Ann said at CPAC? “Thanks for respecting my privacy”
Mwah.
March 9th, 2007 at 4:09 pmIt’s interesting and somewhat entertaining watching the Bush administration implode. Unfortunately their misdeeds have come at a huge cost to the people.
I love the smell of Republicans imploding.
March 9th, 2007 at 4:11 pmHe’s accountable, in an accounting sense. For each debit, he’ll take credit.
March 9th, 2007 at 4:15 pmSay GSD did you see this article at the link you provided?
Swollen Earth may reach Sun’s temperatures and turn into gigantic H-bomb
March 9th, 2007 at 4:19 pmhttp://english.pravda.ru/science/earth/26-02-2007/87745-earth-sun-0
Well, maybe you SHOULD start discussing it, putz. Your ass is on the line, in a manner of speaking.
March 9th, 2007 at 4:24 pmIt’s interesting and somewhat entertaining watching the Bush administration implode. Unfortunately their misdeeds have come at a huge cost to the people.
I love the smell of Republicans imploding.
Comment by Willy
Willy, I’m sure the people who are paying this “huge cost” will be glad to know that you are able to enjoy the smell (at their expense).
Unfortunately, there are too many progressives who are like this — screw the people, what’s important is to nail republicans!
March 9th, 2007 at 4:26 pmUnfortunately, there are too many progressives who are like this — screw the people, what’s important is to nail republicans!
Comment by Cynicon Implant
You now thats not true, Progressives want a raise in min wage, we want Walter Reed fixed and to help the troops. Cons on the other hand screw the troops (armor equipment, medical care) and have created a culture of corruption.
March 9th, 2007 at 4:34 pmBreaking the law does not require resignation? It sure does — and it requires a criminal trial as well.
March 9th, 2007 at 4:36 pmWhat is it about the law that these guys don’t understand?
What’s FBI stand for? F*ing Bitch Idiots?
March 9th, 2007 at 4:38 pmWhat’s FBI stand for? F*ing Bitch Idiots?
Comment by R
I have met several agents when a mechanic sabotaged some jets, I found them to be quite nice. We even went out to Sea-Tac airport and looked at a plane and explained how the system (Horizontal Stabilizer) worked. Sure they investigated me as well as others, but they got the right guy and jailed his ass.
Hell, my file is bigger than yours =)
March 9th, 2007 at 4:46 pmIf Mueller proclaimed his responsibility for these crimes, why wasn’t he arrested on the spot by the sargeant-at-arms. Why hasn’t he been arrested since then?
March 9th, 2007 at 4:48 pmHey check this out C I, Zell Miller wants to send babies to war.
Zell Miller: ‘Aborted babies’ could be defending our country.
March 9th, 2007 at 4:59 pmHell, my file is bigger than yours =)
Comment by AckSyn JAckSyn
Don’t be so sure of that. I would compare files but I’m shy.
Also can you link that Zell Miller quote. I would love to check that out.
March 9th, 2007 at 5:12 pm#26 AcksynJacksyn
March 9th, 2007 at 5:30 pmI SAW that article on Zell Miller and his ignorance is astonishing.
He would ban all abortions because those embryos would have grown up to be cannon fodder for the Bush war. They would also be paying into Social Security (until they died in the war, of course. ) But that’s OK too because they wouldn’t live long enough to collect social security anyway.
God, that man has lost his frickin’ mind. It’s gone. Vanished.
The Zell Miller article is on Raw Story.
March 9th, 2007 at 5:33 pmIn interpreting repugnant-repub rightwingnut crank fudge-pachyderm DOUBLESPEAK practised by CHIMPya, Torticola Cheney, Rove, Rice, Gonzales, Mueller and members of Bushland Uber Allies: “I take full reponsibility for this act, but I will not resign because I have done nothing wrong in accepting full responsibility, nor am I breaking the law by doing so…” TIME WAS WHEN “TAKING RESPONSIBILITY” MEANT RESIGNING YOUR POST AND POSITION FOR NOT FULFILLING YOUR DUTY–THAT IS THE TRUE MEANING OF “TAKING RESPONSIBILITY,”NOT THIS ERSATZ FORM OF SHIRKING YOUR RESPONSIBILITY BY PAYING EMPTY LIP SERVICE AND NOT PUTTING YOUR F*CKING MONEY WHERE YOUR MOUTH IS!!!!! YOU HEAR THAT, Robert Mueller, YOU COWARDLY TWERP OF THE
March 10th, 2007 at 5:37 pmF(*cking) B(ombastic) I(mbeciles)??????