Comments on: FACT CHECK: There Is No Precedent Barring White House Aides From Testifying To Congress http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/20/white-house-testify/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 02:30:48 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Think Progress » Gibson Baselessly Attacks Stephanopoulos For Not Defending Bush’s Prosecutor Purge http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/20/white-house-testify/comment-page-7/#comment-2811245 Think Progress » Gibson Baselessly Attacks Stephanopoulos For Not Defending Bush’s Prosecutor Purge Thu, 29 Mar 2007 23:09:41 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/20/white-house-testify/#comment-2811245 [...] He has covered the issue for ABC, even acknowledging on his Sunday show (3/18) that he testified under oath before Congress with a transcript when he worked in the White [...] [...] He has covered the issue for ABC, even acknowledging on his Sunday show (3/18) that he testified under oath before Congress with a transcript when he worked in the White [...]

]]> By: Think Progress » Flashback: Lott Said Claiming Executive Privilege Makes WH ‘Look Like They Are Hiding Something’ http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/20/white-house-testify/comment-page-7/#comment-2633522 Think Progress » Flashback: Lott Said Claiming Executive Privilege Makes WH ‘Look Like They Are Hiding Something’ Tue, 27 Mar 2007 00:03:08 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/20/white-house-testify/#comment-2633522 [...] Think Progress has noted, Clinton was far more transparent than Bush when Congress requested that his aides testify, allowing 31 of his top aides to appear in [...] [...] Think Progress has noted, Clinton was far more transparent than Bush when Congress requested that his aides testify, allowing 31 of his top aides to appear in [...]

]]> By: Ed Tall Bear http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/20/white-house-testify/comment-page-7/#comment-2530688 Ed Tall Bear Sat, 24 Mar 2007 17:16:28 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/20/white-house-testify/#comment-2530688 A quote from one of the great leaders of the first peoples of this land - "It does not require many words to speak the truth" Chief Joseph, Nez Perce - It did not take many years for the so-called 'leaders' of the United States to drag their stolen nation to the bottom in all matters, and it did not take many years for them to destroy what was once a beautiful land, raping her and selling her beauty to anyone who was willing to pay. One more quote: "Sell a country! Why not sell the air, the great sea, as well as the Earth?" - Tecumseh - Shawnee Well the white man has been able to do just that, and they will also be selling the water. The heartless ones do not understand love - they never have and they never will. They enjoy nothing but their ill gained riches and the misery it buys for them. The Middle East is just a replay of the tragedy that befell this land, Turtle Island, and its indigenous people more than 300 years ago, and continues to this day. As long as there are the greedy ones that need to have power to destroy all that is good, this tragedy will be perpetuated. This is indeed a very strange time and will be remembered as one of the darkest times in the history of the United States. Without the internet most of what is occuring would not be brought to light - A quote from one of the great leaders of the first peoples of this land – “It does not require many words to speak the truth” Chief Joseph, Nez Perce – It did not take many years for the so-called ‘leaders’ of the United States to drag their stolen nation to the bottom in all matters, and it did not take many years for them to destroy what was once a beautiful land, raping her and selling her beauty to anyone who was willing to pay. One more quote: “Sell a country! Why not sell the air, the great sea, as well as the Earth?” – Tecumseh – Shawnee Well the white man has been able to do just that, and they will also be selling the water. The heartless ones do not understand love – they never have and they never will. They enjoy nothing but their ill gained riches and the misery it buys for them. The Middle East is just a replay of the tragedy that befell this land, Turtle Island, and its indigenous people more than 300 years ago, and continues to this day. As long as there are the greedy ones that need to have power to destroy all that is good, this tragedy will be perpetuated. This is indeed a very strange time and will be remembered as one of the darkest times in the history of the United States. Without the internet most of what is occuring would not be brought to light -

]]> By: teak http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/20/white-house-testify/comment-page-7/#comment-2510654 teak Fri, 23 Mar 2007 18:32:15 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/20/white-house-testify/#comment-2510654 Bush/Cheney/Rove have acted/reacted they are throwing a temper tantrem, it is time for the adults in Congress to take charge. The disregard for humanity and destruction to our country among other nations demands action. Americans should be very interested in what these USAs were prosecuting, there should be no cover-ups, lies, spins or failure to search for the truth and justice anymore. Specter has covered up enough crimes for the elite and fellow politicians (or himself). BTW, Gonzales can say he is sorry till he is blue in the face but until he is willing to bring down the pedophiles at the very top of the rings, he's all show. It only reminds me of the Franklin Credit Union cover-up back when Reagan-BUSH, SR. was in the White House. Bush/Cheney/Rove have acted/reacted they are throwing a temper tantrem, it is time for the adults in Congress to take charge. The disregard for humanity and destruction to our country among other nations demands action. Americans should be very interested in what these USAs were prosecuting, there should be no cover-ups, lies, spins or failure to search for the truth and justice anymore. Specter has covered up enough crimes for the elite and fellow politicians (or himself).

BTW, Gonzales can say he is sorry till he is blue in the face but until he is willing to bring down the pedophiles at the very top of the rings, he’s all show. It only reminds me of the Franklin Credit Union cover-up back when Reagan-BUSH, SR. was in the White House.

]]> By: Hunter http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/20/white-house-testify/comment-page-7/#comment-2472751 Hunter Thu, 22 Mar 2007 21:00:57 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/20/white-house-testify/#comment-2472751 everyone of you backing this administration volunteer to join the Army and deploy to Baghdad. Otherwise, sit down and shut the bleep up. everyone of you backing this administration volunteer to join the Army and deploy to Baghdad. Otherwise, sit down and shut the bleep up.

]]> By: Reg http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/20/white-house-testify/comment-page-7/#comment-2463166 Reg Thu, 22 Mar 2007 17:26:17 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/20/white-house-testify/#comment-2463166 Has everyone forgotten that Bush and Cheney and co. got away with this when summoned before the farcical <strong>9/11 Commission?</strong> The deal they arranged was for a closed room, no transcript, no oath, ....and so much more.... If you don't remember, read today's blog at TVNL: <a href="http://tvnewslies.org/blog/?p=585" rel="nofollow"></a> Has everyone forgotten that Bush and Cheney and co. got away with this when summoned before the farcical 9/11 Commission? The deal they arranged was for a closed room, no transcript, no oath, ….and so much more….

If you don’t remember, read today’s blog at TVNL:

]]> By: comment by Bobby http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/20/white-house-testify/comment-page-7/#comment-2436009 comment by Bobby Thu, 22 Mar 2007 07:18:22 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/20/white-house-testify/#comment-2436009 Has anyone out there seen a U.F.O? That is the big question,I have seen 2. The biggest COVER UP in Washington by our Government is this subject.Think about it,believe me,it's real,I'll testify before Congress if I'm called concerning the U.F.O. cover up and lies. Has anyone out there seen a U.F.O? That is the big question,I have seen 2. The biggest COVER UP in Washington by our Government is this subject.Think about it,believe me,it’s real,I’ll testify before Congress if I’m called concerning the U.F.O. cover up and lies.

]]> By: Presidential aides testifying before Congress « Later On http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/20/white-house-testify/comment-page-7/#comment-2427873 Presidential aides testifying before Congress « Later On Thu, 22 Mar 2007 04:32:41 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/20/white-house-testify/#comment-2427873 [...] And again: Senate Judiciary Chairman Pat Leahy (D-VT) has called on Karl Rove and other top White House aides to testify under oath in front of Congress concerning their role in the U.S. attorney purge. A response from White House Counsel Fred Fielding is expected today, but in the meantime, the White House and its allies have put up a fight, arguing that presidential advisers have historically not testified in front of Congress: White House Press Secretary Tony Snow: Well, as you know, Ed, it has been traditional in all White Houses not to have staffers testify on Capitol Hill. [3/13/07] [...] [...] And again: Senate Judiciary Chairman Pat Leahy (D-VT) has called on Karl Rove and other top White House aides to testify under oath in front of Congress concerning their role in the U.S. attorney purge. A response from White House Counsel Fred Fielding is expected today, but in the meantime, the White House and its allies have put up a fight, arguing that presidential advisers have historically not testified in front of Congress: White House Press Secretary Tony Snow: Well, as you know, Ed, it has been traditional in all White Houses not to have staffers testify on Capitol Hill. [3/13/07] [...]

]]> By: terry http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/20/white-house-testify/comment-page-7/#comment-2421616 terry Thu, 22 Mar 2007 02:22:49 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/20/white-house-testify/#comment-2421616 i find Bush's comments interesting and ironic. The framers of the Constitution understood this vital role when developing the separate branches of government. And if the staff of a President operated in constant fear of being hauled before various committees to discuss internal deliberations, the President would not receive candid advice, and the American people would be ill-served. This of course is the same group who authorized warrent less searches, wiretaps, open your mail etc. all to combat terrorists. and when civil liberties were questioned and the constiution was brought up. Their reply was the Framers did not consider these issues and if you have done nothing wrong you should not be in fear. What does Bush fear to have these people raise their right hand and say ..I swear.... i find Bush’s comments interesting and ironic.

The framers of the Constitution understood this vital role when developing the separate branches of government. And if the staff of a President operated in constant fear of being hauled before various committees to discuss internal deliberations, the President would not receive candid advice, and the American people would be ill-served.

This of course is the same group who authorized warrent less searches, wiretaps, open your mail etc. all to combat terrorists. and when civil liberties were questioned and the constiution was brought up. Their reply was the Framers did not consider these issues and if you have done nothing wrong you should not be in fear.

What does Bush fear to have these people raise their right hand and say ..I swear….

]]> By: matt http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/20/white-house-testify/comment-page-7/#comment-2395383 matt Wed, 21 Mar 2007 15:07:34 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/20/white-house-testify/#comment-2395383 Hey howsad: Where did you go to law school? Pepperdine? Maybe you should re-read your notes on the doctrine of separation of powers. There is absolutely nothing in there that precludes one branch from demanding answers to legitimate questions from another branch especially when the one being questioned has encroached on the other two branches by attempting to nullify laws passed by the legislature and passing sentences on people who have not been availed of the legal machinery to defend themselves. If you are an attorney I'm sure your good at what you do because spinning lies into believable scenarios is especially important at times. However, the rest of us feel some sort of allegiance to certain oaths and obligations as officers of the court. And if you are a teacher of law students (God help us) please don't spew this tripe as established fact. I think your medications are in the cabinet. You might want to discard the LSD and skip the mushrooms. Hey howsad:

Where did you go to law school? Pepperdine?

Maybe you should re-read your notes on the doctrine of separation of powers. There is absolutely nothing in there that precludes one branch from demanding answers to legitimate questions from another branch especially when the one being questioned has encroached on the other two branches by attempting to nullify laws passed by the legislature and passing sentences on people who have not been availed of the legal machinery to defend themselves.

If you are an attorney I’m sure your good at what you do because spinning lies into believable scenarios is especially important at times.

However, the rest of us feel some sort of allegiance to certain oaths and obligations as officers of the court.

And if you are a teacher of law students (God help us) please don’t spew this tripe as established fact.

I think your medications are in the cabinet. You might want to discard the LSD and skip the mushrooms.

]]> By: Progressive Patriot http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/20/white-house-testify/comment-page-7/#comment-2392588 Progressive Patriot Wed, 21 Mar 2007 14:06:56 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/20/white-house-testify/#comment-2392588 Howsad, I've been reading your posts and I'm trying to figure out why your hostility. Was it the story last month that Reagan was bi-sexual? That's gotta be tough to swallow. (no pun intended) Howsad, I’ve been reading your posts and I’m trying to figure out why your hostility. Was it the story last month that Reagan was bi-sexual? That’s gotta be tough to swallow. (no pun intended)

]]> By: What Was That Again About Innocent People Having Nothing To Fear, George? « Mercury Rising http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/20/white-house-testify/comment-page-7/#comment-2388375 What Was That Again About Innocent People Having Nothing To Fear, George? « Mercury Rising Wed, 21 Mar 2007 12:41:27 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/20/white-house-testify/#comment-2388375 [...] by Phoenix Woman on March 21st, 2007 Why does George W. Bush fear seeing Karl Rove do what so many White House advisors in the past have done before him — testify under oath before an open session of [...] [...] by Phoenix Woman on March 21st, 2007 Why does George W. Bush fear seeing Karl Rove do what so many White House advisors in the past have done before him — testify under oath before an open session of [...]

]]> By: The Heretik : Presidents and Precedents http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/20/white-house-testify/comment-page-7/#comment-2375402 The Heretik : Presidents and Precedents Wed, 21 Mar 2007 06:59:34 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/20/white-house-testify/#comment-2375402 [...] Executive privilege must now exist more for some than for others as it is exercised. Watch Tony Snow do [...] [...] Executive privilege must now exist more for some than for others as it is exercised. Watch Tony Snow do [...]

]]> By: Being Strong and Never Backing Down « Just Above Sunset http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/20/white-house-testify/comment-page-7/#comment-2374391 Being Strong and Never Backing Down « Just Above Sunset Wed, 21 Mar 2007 05:56:36 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/20/white-house-testify/#comment-2374391 [...] that is true [...] [...] that is true [...]

]]> By: Jack Moss http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/20/white-house-testify/comment-page-7/#comment-2372417 Jack Moss Wed, 21 Mar 2007 03:22:25 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/20/white-house-testify/#comment-2372417 heh, you're joking right... Number of times that Clinton figures who testified in court or before Congress said that they didn't remember, didn't know, or something similar. Bill Kennedy 116 Harold Ickes 148 Ricki Seidman 160 Bruce Lindsey 161 Bill Burton 191 Mark Gearan 221 Mack McLarty 233 Neil Egglseston 250 Hillary Clinton 250 John Podesta 264 Jennifer O'Connor 343 Dwight Holton 348 Patsy Thomasson 420 Jeff Eller 697 http://www.macsmind.com/wordpress/2007/03/20/the-nixon-test-doesnt-apply/ heh, you’re joking right…

Number of times that Clinton figures who testified in court or before Congress said that they didn’t remember, didn’t know, or something similar.

Bill Kennedy 116
Harold Ickes 148
Ricki Seidman 160
Bruce Lindsey 161
Bill Burton 191
Mark Gearan 221
Mack McLarty 233
Neil Egglseston 250
Hillary Clinton 250
John Podesta 264
Jennifer O’Connor 343
Dwight Holton 348
Patsy Thomasson 420
Jeff Eller 697

http://www.macsmind.com/wordpress/2007/03/20/the-nixon-test-doesnt-apply/

]]> By: Raymond Funamoto http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/20/white-house-testify/comment-page-7/#comment-2372135 Raymond Funamoto Wed, 21 Mar 2007 02:42:30 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/20/white-house-testify/#comment-2372135 THIRD, A SPOONFUL of SUBPOENAS makes CHIMPEACHMENT GO DOWN-WOWN, CHIMPEACHMENT GO DOWN, JUST A SPOONFUL of SUBPOENAS makes CHIMPEACHMENT GO DOWN, IN A MOST DELIGHTFUL WAY!!!!! HAH HAH HAH HAH HAH!!!!!! THIRD, A SPOONFUL of SUBPOENAS makes CHIMPEACHMENT GO DOWN-WOWN, CHIMPEACHMENT GO DOWN, JUST A SPOONFUL of SUBPOENAS makes CHIMPEACHMENT GO DOWN, IN A MOST DELIGHTFUL WAY!!!!!
HAH HAH HAH HAH HAH!!!!!!

]]> By: Executive Privilege « Constitution Club http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/20/white-house-testify/comment-page-7/#comment-2366777 Executive Privilege « Constitution Club Tue, 20 Mar 2007 22:31:28 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/20/white-house-testify/#comment-2366777 [...] out of curiosity, do any of you guys know if Clinton ever tried to use it? I do know his aides did show up to testify before Dan Burton’s There’s Gotta Be Something Committee on numerous [...] [...] out of curiosity, do any of you guys know if Clinton ever tried to use it? I do know his aides did show up to testify before Dan Burton’s There’s Gotta Be Something Committee on numerous [...]

]]> By: hazmat http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/20/white-house-testify/comment-page-7/#comment-2366665 hazmat Tue, 20 Mar 2007 22:24:57 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/20/white-house-testify/#comment-2366665 I do not know why, but I'm beginning to believe shane and howsad are one and the same. Same level of discourse, the name-calling, shane calling howsad 'little troll' and howsad calling shane 'little shane', same amount of spelling and grammar mistakes, both like to use the word 'wow'. Effective thread hijacking though. Probably turns some people off to this site's forum. I do not know why, but I’m beginning to believe shane and howsad are one and the same.

Same level of discourse, the name-calling, shane calling howsad ‘little troll’ and howsad calling shane ‘little shane’, same amount of spelling and grammar mistakes, both like to use the word ‘wow’.

Effective thread hijacking though. Probably turns some people off to this site’s forum.

]]> By: Bluedog49 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/20/white-house-testify/comment-page-7/#comment-2366291 Bluedog49 Tue, 20 Mar 2007 22:15:19 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/20/white-house-testify/#comment-2366291 howsad: "Honestly, I do not understand how any woman could support Bill Clinton." That's not surprising. I'm guessing there are a few things you don't understand about women. But really, give women some credit. I'm sure most voting women are smart enough to prefer a philanderer who favors public policy good for women to a monk who favors public policy bad for women. howsad: “Honestly, I do not understand how any woman could support Bill Clinton.”

That’s not surprising. I’m guessing there are a few things you don’t understand about women. But really, give women some credit. I’m sure most voting women are smart enough to prefer a philanderer who favors public policy good for women to a monk who favors public policy bad for women.

]]> By: Bluedog49 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/20/white-house-testify/comment-page-7/#comment-2366060 Bluedog49 Tue, 20 Mar 2007 22:09:19 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/20/white-house-testify/#comment-2366060 hellinabucket: "damn, I go to lunch and now sadsack is eyeballing Clinton’s package." The funniest line of the day! hellinabucket: “damn, I go to lunch and now sadsack is eyeballing Clinton’s package.”

The funniest line of the day!

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