Comments on: Fitzgerald to continue with appeals process for Libby. http://thinkprogress.org/2007/07/02/fitzgerald-to-continue-with-appeals-process-for-libby/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 10:39:15 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Liz Bartlett http://thinkprogress.org/2007/07/02/fitzgerald-to-continue-with-appeals-process-for-libby/comment-page-12/#comment-4026693 Liz Bartlett Tue, 21 Aug 2007 15:27:47 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/07/02/fitzgerald-to-continue-with-appeals-process-for-libby/#comment-4026693 Since the suit had to do with knowing who "outted" Valerie Plame, and this over-jealous, seemingly vindictive prosecutor knew that Richard Armitage was the one, I think Fitzgerald commited perjury! And then there is Bill Clinton wondering freely doing the political circuit earning big bucks and his wife, who under oath, said any number of times, "I can't remember". Sandy Berger who stole classified documents, stuffing them in his pants!, no less, who got a slap on the wrist. Democrats wonder happily on the streets which I consider injustice at its worst!!!!!!?????? Since the suit had to do with knowing who “outted” Valerie Plame, and this over-jealous, seemingly vindictive prosecutor knew that Richard Armitage was the one, I think Fitzgerald commited perjury!
And then there is Bill Clinton wondering freely doing the political circuit earning big bucks and his wife, who under oath, said any number of times, “I can’t remember”. Sandy Berger who stole classified documents, stuffing them in his pants!, no less, who got a slap on the wrist. Democrats wonder happily on the streets which I consider injustice at its worst!!!!!!??????

]]> By: mike3426 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/07/02/fitzgerald-to-continue-with-appeals-process-for-libby/comment-page-12/#comment-3952099 mike3426 Sat, 21 Jul 2007 01:18:44 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/07/02/fitzgerald-to-continue-with-appeals-process-for-libby/#comment-3952099 I am 54. I watched Vietnam as a young teen. I now know the Gulf of Tonkin never happened. "He" was a democrat. Now we have generation II in his Tradgic Flaw. As a democrat there was too much evidence to deny he was clean: too many fingers. Where does that leave us with George II when Bruce Fein, author of Clinton's impeachment, insists on weighing in? I am 54. I watched Vietnam as a young teen. I now know the Gulf of Tonkin never happened. “He” was a democrat. Now we have generation II in his Tradgic Flaw. As a democrat there was too much evidence to deny he was clean: too many fingers. Where does that leave us with George II when Bruce Fein, author of Clinton’s impeachment, insists on weighing in?

]]> By: tami9 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/07/02/fitzgerald-to-continue-with-appeals-process-for-libby/comment-page-12/#comment-3909981 tami9 Thu, 05 Jul 2007 17:32:33 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/07/02/fitzgerald-to-continue-with-appeals-process-for-libby/#comment-3909981 And paris got time , are you kidding , And paris got time , are you kidding ,

]]> By: Gerhard Falk http://thinkprogress.org/2007/07/02/fitzgerald-to-continue-with-appeals-process-for-libby/comment-page-12/#comment-3908704 Gerhard Falk Wed, 04 Jul 2007 23:56:43 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/07/02/fitzgerald-to-continue-with-appeals-process-for-libby/#comment-3908704 It is obvious that Fitzgerald went afer Libby because Libby is Jewish. Fitzgerald uses such terms as "Talmudic Dissection" concerning Libby's appeal. He did not go after Armitage since Armitage is not a member of the Jewish people whom Fitzpatrck and Judge Walton seek to persecute. Thak God, President Bush knows bigotry when he sees it. Gerhard Falk It is obvious that Fitzgerald went afer Libby because Libby is Jewish. Fitzgerald uses such terms as “Talmudic Dissection”
concerning Libby’s appeal. He did not go after Armitage since Armitage is not a member of the Jewish people whom Fitzpatrck and Judge Walton seek to persecute. Thak God, President Bush knows bigotry when he sees it.
Gerhard Falk

]]> By: ken http://thinkprogress.org/2007/07/02/fitzgerald-to-continue-with-appeals-process-for-libby/comment-page-12/#comment-3907600 ken Wed, 04 Jul 2007 15:03:49 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/07/02/fitzgerald-to-continue-with-appeals-process-for-libby/#comment-3907600 money ...and power to keep his mouth shut prez knew about this long ago justiced is cheated once again in the USA...more to come i"m sure ..next money …and power to keep his mouth shut prez knew about this long ago justiced is cheated once again in the USA…more to come i”m sure ..next

]]> By: Jane E. Schneider http://thinkprogress.org/2007/07/02/fitzgerald-to-continue-with-appeals-process-for-libby/comment-page-12/#comment-3907092 Jane E. Schneider Wed, 04 Jul 2007 04:32:20 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/07/02/fitzgerald-to-continue-with-appeals-process-for-libby/#comment-3907092 Comment by The Unknown Democrat — July 3, 2007 @ 11:40 pm WTF are you talking about? Comment by The Unknown Democrat — July 3, 2007 @ 11:40 pm

WTF are you talking about?

]]> By: The Unknown Democrat http://thinkprogress.org/2007/07/02/fitzgerald-to-continue-with-appeals-process-for-libby/comment-page-12/#comment-3906949 The Unknown Democrat Wed, 04 Jul 2007 03:40:56 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/07/02/fitzgerald-to-continue-with-appeals-process-for-libby/#comment-3906949 The special Prosecutor is a coward. He's letting Bush walk all over him and Justice. Apparently he doesn't have the guts to go after these crooks. This guys is no Archibald Cox. He couldn't carry Mr. Cox's jock strap. The special Prosecutor is a coward. He’s letting Bush walk all over him and Justice. Apparently he doesn’t have the guts to go after these crooks. This guys is no Archibald Cox. He couldn’t carry Mr. Cox’s jock strap.

]]> By: michael cochran http://thinkprogress.org/2007/07/02/fitzgerald-to-continue-with-appeals-process-for-libby/comment-page-12/#comment-3905733 michael cochran Tue, 03 Jul 2007 19:25:00 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/07/02/fitzgerald-to-continue-with-appeals-process-for-libby/#comment-3905733 Fitzgerald set out to do the right for his country. And if turns out he wasted four years of his life. I'm sure he can find another way to go at this thing. we the people would like to see an honest conclusion. Fitzgerald set out to do the right for his country. And if turns out he wasted four years of his life. I’m sure he can find another way to go at this thing. we the people would like to see an honest conclusion.

]]> By: Mr. President http://thinkprogress.org/2007/07/02/fitzgerald-to-continue-with-appeals-process-for-libby/comment-page-12/#comment-3905227 Mr. President Tue, 03 Jul 2007 17:32:46 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/07/02/fitzgerald-to-continue-with-appeals-process-for-libby/#comment-3905227 <i>Speed kills, Ms. P. Best leave it to the grown-ups. Comment by gummitch — July 3, 2007 @ 8:50 am</i> Clinton did it too. Speed kills, Ms. P. Best leave it to the grown-ups.
Comment by gummitch — July 3, 2007 @ 8:50 am

Clinton did it too.

]]> By: Bush and Cheney need to be tortured at Gitmo http://thinkprogress.org/2007/07/02/fitzgerald-to-continue-with-appeals-process-for-libby/comment-page-12/#comment-3905118 Bush and Cheney need to be tortured at Gitmo Tue, 03 Jul 2007 17:12:53 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/07/02/fitzgerald-to-continue-with-appeals-process-for-libby/#comment-3905118 <strong>Bush and Cheney and Libby are TRAITORS TO THE USA who need to be tortured at Gitmo</strong> Bush and Cheney and Libby are TRAITORS TO THE USA who need to be tortured at Gitmo

]]> By: m12 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/07/02/fitzgerald-to-continue-with-appeals-process-for-libby/comment-page-12/#comment-3904993 m12 Tue, 03 Jul 2007 16:51:47 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/07/02/fitzgerald-to-continue-with-appeals-process-for-libby/#comment-3904993 <i>Instead of making wild ass guesses about what your authority figure might do next, explain why he didn’t pardon him. He has the authority to do so, now why would he not exercise that option instead of leaving him with a criminal record?</i> Bush's statement explains that clearly. He thought the prison term was excessive, but the fine was appropriate. Instead of making wild ass guesses about what your authority figure might do next, explain why he didn’t pardon him. He has the authority to do so, now why would he not exercise that option instead of leaving him with a criminal record?

Bush’s statement explains that clearly. He thought the prison term was excessive, but the fine was appropriate.

]]> By: m12 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/07/02/fitzgerald-to-continue-with-appeals-process-for-libby/comment-page-12/#comment-3904985 m12 Tue, 03 Jul 2007 16:49:29 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/07/02/fitzgerald-to-continue-with-appeals-process-for-libby/#comment-3904985 #523 "The President may require the opinion, in writing, of the principal officer in each of the executive departments, upon any subject relating to the duties of their respective officers.'' This I consider as a mere redundancy in the plan, as the right for which it provides would result of itself from the office. He is also to be authorized to grant ``reprieves and pardons for offenses against the United States, EXCEPT IN CASES OF IMPEACHMENT.'' #523

“The President may require the opinion, in writing, of the principal officer in each of the executive departments, upon any subject relating to the duties of their respective officers.” This I consider as a mere redundancy in the plan, as the right for which it provides would result of itself from the office.

He is also to be authorized to grant “reprieves and pardons for offenses against the United States, EXCEPT IN CASES OF IMPEACHMENT.”

]]> By: aaron http://thinkprogress.org/2007/07/02/fitzgerald-to-continue-with-appeals-process-for-libby/comment-page-12/#comment-3904722 aaron Tue, 03 Jul 2007 15:46:46 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/07/02/fitzgerald-to-continue-with-appeals-process-for-libby/#comment-3904722 Bush wanted a legacy? He got one. A corrupt one. Bush wanted a legacy? He got one. A corrupt one.

]]> By: Frank J http://thinkprogress.org/2007/07/02/fitzgerald-to-continue-with-appeals-process-for-libby/comment-page-12/#comment-3904652 Frank J Tue, 03 Jul 2007 15:21:06 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/07/02/fitzgerald-to-continue-with-appeals-process-for-libby/#comment-3904652 Everyone Calls Him "Scooter"; Isn't That Punishment Enough? Here's my take on Scooter Libby: Scooter Libby was specially targeted and given a harsh sentence because he's closely associated with the President. He then got much of the sentence commuted because he's closely associated with the President. The system works. Everyone Calls Him “Scooter”; Isn’t That Punishment Enough?

Here’s my take on Scooter Libby:

Scooter Libby was specially targeted and given a harsh sentence because he’s closely associated with the President. He then got much of the sentence commuted because he’s closely associated with the President.

The system works.

]]> By: kevkev http://thinkprogress.org/2007/07/02/fitzgerald-to-continue-with-appeals-process-for-libby/comment-page-12/#comment-3904646 kevkev Tue, 03 Jul 2007 15:18:13 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/07/02/fitzgerald-to-continue-with-appeals-process-for-libby/#comment-3904646 On 28th October 2005 Fitzgerald's grand jury issued five felony indictments against Lewis Libby -- perjury, obstruction of justice, and lying to federal officials. Fitzgerald's investigation of the Plame leak cost less than $1M up to the time the indictment was issued. By contrast, Ken Starr's investigation of the far less serious Whitewater scandal of the Clinton administration cost $70M. On 28th October 2005 Fitzgerald’s grand jury issued five felony indictments against Lewis Libby — perjury, obstruction of justice, and lying to federal officials. Fitzgerald’s investigation of the Plame leak cost less than $1M up to the time the indictment was issued. By contrast, Ken Starr’s investigation of the far less serious Whitewater scandal of the Clinton administration cost $70M.

]]> By: ConservativesRCowards http://thinkprogress.org/2007/07/02/fitzgerald-to-continue-with-appeals-process-for-libby/comment-page-12/#comment-3904583 ConservativesRCowards Tue, 03 Jul 2007 14:46:37 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/07/02/fitzgerald-to-continue-with-appeals-process-for-libby/#comment-3904583 correction: though it wouldn’t matter with to the GOP change to: though it wouldn’t matter to the GOP . insomnia sucks ...and yes, that's my excuse. 8( correction:

though it wouldn’t matter with to the GOP

change to:

though it wouldn’t matter to the GOP

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insomnia sucks
…and yes, that’s my excuse. 8(

]]> By: ConservativesRCowards http://thinkprogress.org/2007/07/02/fitzgerald-to-continue-with-appeals-process-for-libby/comment-page-12/#comment-3904566 ConservativesRCowards Tue, 03 Jul 2007 14:40:31 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/07/02/fitzgerald-to-continue-with-appeals-process-for-libby/#comment-3904566 #558 Comment by hellinabucket Thanks, Hellinabucket, but I can't accept any of the thanks at all. All of the words above the hyperlink are from Barbara Jordan's speech. I merely removed some Watergate references and highlighted some key points which still stand true (I should have said, "emphasis mine") Every patriot should read or listen to that speech... though it wouldn't matter with to the GOP - they should just be honest and call themselves what they really are: Al Qaeda in America. Hell, the traitors have more than ruined the country and these 29%ers dance around in jubilation like some in the Middle East did when we were attacked on 9/11. . #558 Comment by hellinabucket

Thanks, Hellinabucket, but I can’t accept any of the thanks at all.
All of the words above the hyperlink are from Barbara Jordan’s speech. I merely removed some Watergate references and highlighted some key points which still stand true (I should have said, “emphasis mine”)
Every patriot should read or listen to that speech… though it wouldn’t matter with to the GOP – they should just be honest and call themselves what they really are: Al Qaeda in America.

Hell, the traitors have more than ruined the country and these 29%ers dance around in jubilation like some in the Middle East did when we were attacked on 9/11.
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]]> By: Parrotlover77 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/07/02/fitzgerald-to-continue-with-appeals-process-for-libby/comment-page-12/#comment-3904558 Parrotlover77 Tue, 03 Jul 2007 14:38:28 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/07/02/fitzgerald-to-continue-with-appeals-process-for-libby/#comment-3904558 I wonder how many trolls here honestly believe that W would do the same to save their hides, even if they WERE innocent. I really wonder. Because I know a lot of them just make noise for the sake of making noise. But I wonder how many are actually of the mindset that justice was served and anybody else (at least any other conservative) would get the same treatment? I wonder how many trolls here honestly believe that W would do the same to save their hides, even if they WERE innocent. I really wonder. Because I know a lot of them just make noise for the sake of making noise. But I wonder how many are actually of the mindset that justice was served and anybody else (at least any other conservative) would get the same treatment?

]]> By: Parrotlover77 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/07/02/fitzgerald-to-continue-with-appeals-process-for-libby/comment-page-12/#comment-3904550 Parrotlover77 Tue, 03 Jul 2007 14:36:48 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/07/02/fitzgerald-to-continue-with-appeals-process-for-libby/#comment-3904550 I first thought this was a bad thing but then I looked at the "whole picture." This is not going to help Republicans in the long run. Yes, Libby gets to live his corrupt little life free from prison. But from a "big picture" standpoint, this helps Democrats in the future. Rich whiny white men who do corrupt things do not get sympathy from the general public. Commuting this sentence angers sensible people and further motivates them to make change in our government. Right now, conservative != change. This was a political mistake that Bush made to save his and Cheney's hides. I can already hear the phone call from Libby, "If you don't do something, I'm talking. " I first thought this was a bad thing but then I looked at the “whole picture.” This is not going to help Republicans in the long run. Yes, Libby gets to live his corrupt little life free from prison. But from a “big picture” standpoint, this helps Democrats in the future. Rich whiny white men who do corrupt things do not get sympathy from the general public. Commuting this sentence angers sensible people and further motivates them to make change in our government. Right now, conservative != change. This was a political mistake that Bush made to save his and Cheney’s hides. I can already hear the phone call from Libby, “If you don’t do something, I’m talking. “

]]> By: Bush and Cheney need to be tortured at Gitmo http://thinkprogress.org/2007/07/02/fitzgerald-to-continue-with-appeals-process-for-libby/comment-page-12/#comment-3904471 Bush and Cheney need to be tortured at Gitmo Tue, 03 Jul 2007 14:03:56 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/07/02/fitzgerald-to-continue-with-appeals-process-for-libby/#comment-3904471 <strong>Bush and Cheney and Libby are TRAITORS who need to be tortured at Gitmo</strong> Bush and Cheney and Libby are TRAITORS who need to be tortured at Gitmo

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