Comments on: Gonzales to Congress: Move on. http://thinkprogress.org/2007/05/09/gonzales-to-congress-move-on/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 07:23:51 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Jake http://thinkprogress.org/2007/05/09/gonzales-to-congress-move-on/comment-page-2/#comment-3802919 Jake Tue, 15 May 2007 04:47:11 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/05/09/gonzales-to-congress-move-on/#comment-3802919 No, I don't believe "move on" was an accurate summation. Here's the CLOSEST Gonzales got to anywhere near those two words in his ACTUAL opening statement: "I wish to extend that sentiment to the Committee as well. During the past two years, we have made great strides in securing our country from terrorism, protecting our neighborhoods from gangs and drugs, shielding our children from predators and pedophiles, and protecting the public trust by prosecuting public corruption. Recent events must not deter us from our mission. I ask the Committee to join me in that commitment and that re-dedication. We must ensure that all the facts surrounding the situation are brought to full light. It is my sincere hope that today’s hearing brings us closer to a clearing of the air on the eight resignations. That is why I intend to stay here as long as it takes to answer all of the questions the Committee may have about my involvement in this matter. I want this Committee to be satisfied, to be fully reassured, that nothing improper was done. I want the American people to be reassured of the same." http://judiciary.house.gov/media/pdfs/Gonzales070510.pdf No, I don’t believe “move on” was an accurate summation. Here’s the CLOSEST Gonzales got to anywhere near those two words in his ACTUAL opening statement:

“I wish to extend that sentiment to the Committee as well. During the past two years, we have made great strides in securing our country from terrorism, protecting our neighborhoods from gangs and drugs, shielding our children from predators and pedophiles, and protecting the public trust by prosecuting public corruption. Recent events must not deter us from our mission. I ask the Committee to join me in that commitment and that re-dedication.

We must ensure that all the facts surrounding the situation are brought to full light. It is my sincere hope that today’s hearing brings us closer to a clearing of the air on the eight resignations.

That is why I intend to stay here as long as it takes to answer all of the questions the Committee may have about my involvement in this matter. I want this Committee to be satisfied, to be fully reassured, that nothing improper was done. I want the American people to be reassured of the same.”

http://judiciary.house.gov/media/pdfs/Gonzales070510.pdf

]]> By: trippin http://thinkprogress.org/2007/05/09/gonzales-to-congress-move-on/comment-page-2/#comment-3795639 trippin Thu, 10 May 2007 11:05:28 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/05/09/gonzales-to-congress-move-on/#comment-3795639 We'll move on as soon as you're behind bars for obstruction of justice, you sonofabitch. You swore to uphold the Constitution -- and you've done nothing but destroy it for political purposes. After a speedy trial, you should be sentenced to hang by your neck until you are dead. Yes, you little filthy sonofabitch, it's that serious. We’ll move on as soon as you’re behind bars for obstruction of justice, you sonofabitch. You swore to uphold the Constitution — and you’ve done nothing but destroy it for political purposes. After a speedy trial, you should be sentenced to hang by your neck until you are dead. Yes, you little filthy sonofabitch, it’s that serious.

]]> By: Perry Logan http://thinkprogress.org/2007/05/09/gonzales-to-congress-move-on/comment-page-2/#comment-3795632 Perry Logan Thu, 10 May 2007 10:41:47 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/05/09/gonzales-to-congress-move-on/#comment-3795632 <strong>"Move on. These are not the droids we're looking for."</strong> “Move on. These are not the droids we’re looking for.”

]]> By: Choclate Jesus loves anulingus http://thinkprogress.org/2007/05/09/gonzales-to-congress-move-on/comment-page-2/#comment-3795622 Choclate Jesus loves anulingus Thu, 10 May 2007 10:10:40 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/05/09/gonzales-to-congress-move-on/#comment-3795622 > So tell me Mr. Genius, what are the “real issues” better yet, some right winger yelling "witch hunt" needs to explain what sort of thing or type of presidential activity would, in thier minds, justify a legitimate congressional investigation. > So tell me Mr. Genius, what are the “real issues”

better yet, some right winger yelling “witch hunt” needs to explain what sort of thing or type of presidential activity would, in thier minds, justify a legitimate congressional investigation.

]]> By: PaulB http://thinkprogress.org/2007/05/09/gonzales-to-congress-move-on/comment-page-2/#comment-3795592 PaulB Thu, 10 May 2007 07:04:41 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/05/09/gonzales-to-congress-move-on/#comment-3795592 "<i>You guys do realize the quotes 'move on' and 'the Justice Department to focus on its mission: fighting crime' are quoting the USA Today reporter’s story, not Gonzales, right?</i>" Of course, dear. You do realize that it matters not one whit since that is an accurate summation of Gonzalez' remarks, right? “You guys do realize the quotes ‘move on’ and ‘the Justice Department to focus on its mission: fighting crime’ are quoting the USA Today reporter’s story, not Gonzales, right?”

Of course, dear. You do realize that it matters not one whit since that is an accurate summation of Gonzalez’ remarks, right?

]]> By: JosephW http://thinkprogress.org/2007/05/09/gonzales-to-congress-move-on/comment-page-2/#comment-3795585 JosephW Thu, 10 May 2007 06:07:49 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/05/09/gonzales-to-congress-move-on/#comment-3795585 Dear Mr Gonzales: If you and your department hadn't been so involved in requiring the United States Attorneys act in matters that seem incredibly partisan in nature and allowed them to actually "fight crime" as THEY saw fit, we wouldn't need to be holding these hearings at all. Dear Mr Gonzales: If you and your department hadn’t been so involved in requiring the United States Attorneys act in matters that seem incredibly partisan in nature and allowed them to actually “fight crime” as THEY saw fit, we wouldn’t need to be holding these hearings at all.

]]> By: Karim http://thinkprogress.org/2007/05/09/gonzales-to-congress-move-on/comment-page-2/#comment-3795378 Karim Thu, 10 May 2007 03:55:20 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/05/09/gonzales-to-congress-move-on/#comment-3795378 All right, Torquemada, let's see you fight crimne from prison. All right, Torquemada, let’s see you fight crimne from prison.

]]> By: Jake http://thinkprogress.org/2007/05/09/gonzales-to-congress-move-on/comment-page-2/#comment-3795297 Jake Thu, 10 May 2007 03:26:24 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/05/09/gonzales-to-congress-move-on/#comment-3795297 You guys do realize the quotes “move on” and “the Justice Department to focus on its mission: fighting crime" are quoting the USA Today reporter's story, not Gonzales, right? You guys do realize the quotes “move on” and “the Justice Department to focus on its mission: fighting crime” are quoting the USA Today reporter’s story, not Gonzales, right?

]]> By: NatteringNabob http://thinkprogress.org/2007/05/09/gonzales-to-congress-move-on/comment-page-2/#comment-3795275 NatteringNabob Thu, 10 May 2007 03:09:41 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/05/09/gonzales-to-congress-move-on/#comment-3795275 Congress is fighting crime, Gonzo: you. Congress is fighting crime, Gonzo: you.

]]> By: the republic of stupidity http://thinkprogress.org/2007/05/09/gonzales-to-congress-move-on/comment-page-2/#comment-3795153 the republic of stupidity Thu, 10 May 2007 01:19:37 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/05/09/gonzales-to-congress-move-on/#comment-3795153 Alberto doesn't seem to understand that when Congress investigates him, they ARE fighting crime. Quite the D-oh momment, huh! Alberto doesn’t seem to understand that when Congress investigates him, they ARE fighting crime. Quite the D-oh momment, huh!

]]> By: kasinca http://thinkprogress.org/2007/05/09/gonzales-to-congress-move-on/comment-page-2/#comment-3795021 kasinca Wed, 09 May 2007 23:46:41 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/05/09/gonzales-to-congress-move-on/#comment-3795021 If Gonzo is going after crime, he should be going after the Bush Crime Family, which he is a member. If Gonzo is going after crime, he should be going after the Bush Crime Family, which he is a member.

]]> By: John Q. Public http://thinkprogress.org/2007/05/09/gonzales-to-congress-move-on/comment-page-2/#comment-3794949 John Q. Public Wed, 09 May 2007 23:05:49 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/05/09/gonzales-to-congress-move-on/#comment-3794949 No more money for the Justice Department until Abu goes. It's that simple. No more money for the Justice Department until Abu goes. It’s that simple.

]]> By: Uncle Ho http://thinkprogress.org/2007/05/09/gonzales-to-congress-move-on/comment-page-2/#comment-3794944 Uncle Ho Wed, 09 May 2007 23:00:31 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/05/09/gonzales-to-congress-move-on/#comment-3794944 In Gonzo's view, not being a loyal Bushie IS a crime. In Gonzo’s view, not being a loyal Bushie IS a crime.

]]> By: JaneESchneider http://thinkprogress.org/2007/05/09/gonzales-to-congress-move-on/comment-page-2/#comment-3794866 JaneESchneider Wed, 09 May 2007 22:20:50 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/05/09/gonzales-to-congress-move-on/#comment-3794866 My answer to Gonzo is F*CK THAT NOISE! My answer to Gonzo is F*CK THAT NOISE!

]]> By: War4Sale http://thinkprogress.org/2007/05/09/gonzales-to-congress-move-on/comment-page-2/#comment-3794829 War4Sale Wed, 09 May 2007 22:03:07 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/05/09/gonzales-to-congress-move-on/#comment-3794829 Yes! Fight crime: Investigate AG Gonzales! Yes!

Fight crime: Investigate AG Gonzales!

]]> By: WaltTheMan http://thinkprogress.org/2007/05/09/gonzales-to-congress-move-on/comment-page-2/#comment-3794649 WaltTheMan Wed, 09 May 2007 20:56:27 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/05/09/gonzales-to-congress-move-on/#comment-3794649 Gonzo can't fight crime, that would be self-defeating. Gonzo can’t fight crime, that would be self-defeating.

]]> By: BlueArkansas http://thinkprogress.org/2007/05/09/gonzales-to-congress-move-on/comment-page-1/#comment-3794641 BlueArkansas Wed, 09 May 2007 20:53:18 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/05/09/gonzales-to-congress-move-on/#comment-3794641 On witch hunts: If it floats, it must weigh the same as a duck. If it weighs the same as a duck, it must be made of wood, so.... Spin all ya want, trolls. This guy is a partisan crook, and Congress has him by the short curlies. I say yank away! On witch hunts:

If it floats, it must weigh the same as a duck. If it weighs the same as a duck, it must be made of wood, so….

Spin all ya want, trolls. This guy is a partisan crook, and Congress has him by the short curlies. I say yank away!

]]> By: ya http://thinkprogress.org/2007/05/09/gonzales-to-congress-move-on/comment-page-1/#comment-3794619 ya Wed, 09 May 2007 20:46:12 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/05/09/gonzales-to-congress-move-on/#comment-3794619 they should "move on" the way congress "moved on" and help the clinton administration after they wouldnt let go of the fact that he had an intern under his desk they should “move on” the way congress “moved on” and help the clinton administration after they wouldnt let go of the fact that he had an intern under his desk

]]> By: Zimzone http://thinkprogress.org/2007/05/09/gonzales-to-congress-move-on/comment-page-1/#comment-3794615 Zimzone Wed, 09 May 2007 20:44:37 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/05/09/gonzales-to-congress-move-on/#comment-3794615 Is, as Bush's new appointee states, Alberto lazy? Or is it just some Hispanics? 'Splain that to us, will you, Mr. President? Is, as Bush’s new appointee states, Alberto lazy? Or is it just some Hispanics? ‘Splain that to us, will you, Mr. President?

]]> By: Katie http://thinkprogress.org/2007/05/09/gonzales-to-congress-move-on/comment-page-1/#comment-3794578 Katie Wed, 09 May 2007 20:27:36 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/05/09/gonzales-to-congress-move-on/#comment-3794578 "continue partisan witchhunting or start working on real issues faced by the American people? Sounds like good advice. Move on, Democrats" Is that anything like the partisan witch hunt the Republics went on about a failed real estate deal and a blowjob? I don't know, somehow I think this is way more serious. Clinton did not make all departments of the government into an extension of the Democratic party. Clinton did not hire only Democratic US Attorneys and then tell them to only look at Republic crime. So tell me Mr. Genius, what are the "real issues" that Gonzales should be working on? Finding ways to disenfranchise more Democratic voters and rig the voting machines so that they can attempt to steal the next election? “continue partisan witchhunting or start working on real issues faced by the American people? Sounds like good advice. Move on, Democrats”

Is that anything like the partisan witch hunt the Republics went on about a failed real estate deal and a blowjob? I don’t know, somehow I think this is way more serious. Clinton did not make all departments of the government into an extension of the Democratic party. Clinton did not hire only Democratic US Attorneys and then tell them to only look at Republic crime.

So tell me Mr. Genius, what are the “real issues” that Gonzales should be working on? Finding ways to disenfranchise more Democratic voters and rig the voting machines so that they can attempt to steal the next election?

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