Comments on: CREW calls for leak investigation into Boehner. http://thinkprogress.org/2007/08/06/crew-calls-for-leak-investigation-into-boehner/ Fri, 27 Nov 2009 02:46:17 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Kilo http://thinkprogress.org/2007/08/06/crew-calls-for-leak-investigation-into-boehner/comment-page-1/#comment-3990179 Kilo Tue, 07 Aug 2007 15:07:07 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/08/06/crew-calls-for-leak-investigation-into-boehner/#comment-3990179 <strong>Today, “Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) filed a complaint with the Department of Justice asking that the Counterespionage Section of the National Security Division initiate an investigation” into whether Boehner “violated the law by leaking classified information.” </strong> Er..... did they happen to mention why they did this ? Real big fans of Alberto Gonzales and Bush are they ? Sick of him not having a concrete reason to avoid answering questions on this exact same subject ? Perhaps they are just sports fans who want less coverage of spying program revelations in the papers and more baseball. Today, “Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) filed a complaint with the Department of Justice asking that the Counterespionage Section of the National Security Division initiate an investigation” into whether Boehner “violated the law by leaking classified information.”

Er….. did they happen to mention why they did this ?

Real big fans of Alberto Gonzales and Bush are they ?
Sick of him not having a concrete reason to avoid answering questions on this exact same subject ?

Perhaps they are just sports fans who want less coverage of spying program revelations in the papers and more baseball.

]]> By: natisman http://thinkprogress.org/2007/08/06/crew-calls-for-leak-investigation-into-boehner/comment-page-1/#comment-3989970 natisman Tue, 07 Aug 2007 13:40:43 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/08/06/crew-calls-for-leak-investigation-into-boehner/#comment-3989970 Could this qualify as a Plame moment? Could this qualify as a Plame moment?

]]> By: The Oracle http://thinkprogress.org/2007/08/06/crew-calls-for-leak-investigation-into-boehner/comment-page-1/#comment-3989832 The Oracle Tue, 07 Aug 2007 06:02:56 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/08/06/crew-calls-for-leak-investigation-into-boehner/#comment-3989832 "Last week, House Minority Leader John Boehner (R-OH) appeared on Fox News and disclosed a secret court ruling about the Bush administration’s warrantless wiretapping program." "As the Bush administration’s “point man in Congress,” House Minority Leader John Boehner (R-OH), has a “meeting every week with the president to plot strategy.” Well, at least we now know who leaked this classified information to Bush boot-licker Boehner...Bush himself. Why both of these traitors to our democracy haven't been arrested yet is beyond me. “Last week, House Minority Leader John Boehner (R-OH) appeared on Fox News and disclosed a secret court ruling about the Bush administration’s warrantless wiretapping program.”

“As the Bush administration’s “point man in Congress,” House Minority Leader John Boehner (R-OH), has a “meeting every week with the president to plot strategy.”

Well, at least we now know who leaked this classified information to Bush boot-licker Boehner…Bush himself.

Why both of these traitors to our democracy haven’t been arrested yet is beyond me.

]]> By: Probus http://thinkprogress.org/2007/08/06/crew-calls-for-leak-investigation-into-boehner/comment-page-1/#comment-3989635 Probus Tue, 07 Aug 2007 03:56:02 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/08/06/crew-calls-for-leak-investigation-into-boehner/#comment-3989635 Boehner disclosed classified information which is a crime. He should resign as Minority Leader and his seat. If a democrat would have done this republicans would be calling out for his or her blood. Yet because it is Boehner both the White House and the GOP are silent on this. What Boehner did was irresponsible and criminal. The Justice Department should open an investigation into this. A special prosecutor should be appointed as soon as possible. The House Ethics Committee should open an investigation. At the very least he should be censured. A grand jury should be convened as soon as possible. He clearly broke the law. Boehner disclosed classified information which is a crime. He should resign as Minority Leader and his seat. If a democrat would have done this republicans would be calling out for his or her blood. Yet because it is Boehner both the White House and the GOP are silent on this. What Boehner did was irresponsible and criminal. The Justice Department should open an investigation into this. A special prosecutor should be appointed as soon as possible. The House Ethics Committee should open an investigation. At the very least he should be censured. A grand jury should be convened as soon as possible. He clearly broke the law.

]]> By: Toliver http://thinkprogress.org/2007/08/06/crew-calls-for-leak-investigation-into-boehner/comment-page-1/#comment-3989331 Toliver Tue, 07 Aug 2007 02:40:05 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/08/06/crew-calls-for-leak-investigation-into-boehner/#comment-3989331 I just know CREW will start to show concern for other CIA/DOD/State leaks as well. I just know CREW will start to show concern for other CIA/DOD/State leaks as well.

]]> By: MJ http://thinkprogress.org/2007/08/06/crew-calls-for-leak-investigation-into-boehner/comment-page-1/#comment-3989275 MJ Tue, 07 Aug 2007 02:14:31 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/08/06/crew-calls-for-leak-investigation-into-boehner/#comment-3989275 Does any one know if what he leaked is true? Does any one know if what he leaked is true?

]]> By: Tigris Lilyl http://thinkprogress.org/2007/08/06/crew-calls-for-leak-investigation-into-boehner/comment-page-1/#comment-3988822 Tigris Lilyl Mon, 06 Aug 2007 21:43:53 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/08/06/crew-calls-for-leak-investigation-into-boehner/#comment-3988822 No problem! Bush will simply declassify the information. Isn't that what he normally does when a GOP cohort has a little slip of the tongue? No problem! Bush will simply declassify the information. Isn’t that what he normally does when a GOP cohort has a little slip of the tongue?

]]> By: Jackie http://thinkprogress.org/2007/08/06/crew-calls-for-leak-investigation-into-boehner/comment-page-1/#comment-3988793 Jackie Mon, 06 Aug 2007 21:31:21 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/08/06/crew-calls-for-leak-investigation-into-boehner/#comment-3988793 Boner was doing his job as the White House will leak when necessary. Now if an American tells the truth about crimes committed by the Bush Administration that's a crime and he/she must be punished. Yes even taking childrens computers is now Bush law. The cat is out of the bag and the World knows Bush/Cheney are crooks and liars to anything goes. The media will do it's best to spin/blame/lie about the crimes committed by the White House and GOP. Boner was doing his job as the White House will leak when necessary. Now if an American tells the truth about crimes committed by the Bush Administration that’s a crime and he/she must be punished. Yes even taking childrens computers is now Bush law. The cat is out of the bag and the World knows Bush/Cheney are crooks and liars to anything goes. The media will do it’s best to spin/blame/lie about the crimes committed by the White House and GOP.

]]> By: Joefriday http://thinkprogress.org/2007/08/06/crew-calls-for-leak-investigation-into-boehner/comment-page-1/#comment-3988735 Joefriday Mon, 06 Aug 2007 21:00:45 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/08/06/crew-calls-for-leak-investigation-into-boehner/#comment-3988735 You all just can't see the "Greatness" in Boehner-just ask Tweety.. You all just can’t see the “Greatness” in Boehner-just ask Tweety..

]]> By: missmolly http://thinkprogress.org/2007/08/06/crew-calls-for-leak-investigation-into-boehner/comment-page-1/#comment-3988727 missmolly Mon, 06 Aug 2007 20:56:40 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/08/06/crew-calls-for-leak-investigation-into-boehner/#comment-3988727 From link: "Notably, Minority Leader Boehner has previously expressed strong concerns over illegal leaks for political gain. In discussing a long-running court case regarding an illegally intercepted phone call that Rep. Jim McDermott (D-WA) released to the media, Rep. Boehner stated: 'When you break the law in pursuit of a political opponent, you’ve gone too far. Members of Congress have a responsibility not only to obey the laws of the country and the rules of our institution, but also to defend the integrity of those laws and rules when they are violated.' " Ah -- another Vitter moment, I see. How will Boehner spin out of this one? From link: “Notably, Minority Leader Boehner has previously expressed strong concerns over illegal leaks for political gain. In discussing a long-running court case regarding an illegally intercepted phone call that Rep. Jim McDermott (D-WA) released to the media, Rep. Boehner stated: ‘When you break the law in pursuit of a political opponent, you’ve gone too far. Members of Congress have a responsibility not only to obey the laws of the country and the rules of our institution, but also to defend the integrity of those laws and rules when they are violated.’ ”

Ah — another Vitter moment, I see. How will Boehner spin out of this one?

]]> By: Chris http://thinkprogress.org/2007/08/06/crew-calls-for-leak-investigation-into-boehner/comment-page-1/#comment-3988701 Chris Mon, 06 Aug 2007 20:49:44 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/08/06/crew-calls-for-leak-investigation-into-boehner/#comment-3988701 Another leftwing attack.Go for it Another leftwing attack.Go for it

]]> By: dim wit http://thinkprogress.org/2007/08/06/crew-calls-for-leak-investigation-into-boehner/comment-page-1/#comment-3988696 dim wit Mon, 06 Aug 2007 20:48:20 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/08/06/crew-calls-for-leak-investigation-into-boehner/#comment-3988696 I believe it is impossible for Republicans to violate the law. I believe it is impossible for Republicans to violate the law.

]]> By: The Republic of Stupidity http://thinkprogress.org/2007/08/06/crew-calls-for-leak-investigation-into-boehner/comment-page-1/#comment-3988680 The Republic of Stupidity Mon, 06 Aug 2007 20:41:01 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/08/06/crew-calls-for-leak-investigation-into-boehner/#comment-3988680 # Jeepers, nothing worse that walking around Washington with a leaking Boner. Comment by gorn by any other name — August 6, 2007 @ 4:37 pm Funny... that's what Mr P used to say all the time... #

Jeepers, nothing worse that walking around Washington with a leaking Boner.

Comment by gorn by any other name — August 6, 2007 @ 4:37 pm

Funny… that’s what Mr P used to say all the time…

]]> By: gorn by any other name http://thinkprogress.org/2007/08/06/crew-calls-for-leak-investigation-into-boehner/comment-page-1/#comment-3988666 gorn by any other name Mon, 06 Aug 2007 20:37:41 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/08/06/crew-calls-for-leak-investigation-into-boehner/#comment-3988666 Jeepers, nothing worse that walking around Washington with a leaking Boner. Jeepers, nothing worse that walking around Washington with a leaking Boner.

]]> By: Jay Randal http://thinkprogress.org/2007/08/06/crew-calls-for-leak-investigation-into-boehner/comment-page-1/#comment-3988655 Jay Randal Mon, 06 Aug 2007 20:35:41 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/08/06/crew-calls-for-leak-investigation-into-boehner/#comment-3988655 That is why I call him a BONER > lol. That is why I call him a BONER > lol.

]]> By: OxyCon http://thinkprogress.org/2007/08/06/crew-calls-for-leak-investigation-into-boehner/comment-page-1/#comment-3988651 OxyCon Mon, 06 Aug 2007 20:34:46 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/08/06/crew-calls-for-leak-investigation-into-boehner/#comment-3988651 Will Bush sic Fredo on Bo(h)ner and have Fredo invade Bo(h)ner's home and confiscate Bo(h)er's computers and Bo(h)ner's children's computers? Or is the (in)Justice Department merely political stormtroopers for Bush's ideological junta? Will Bush sic Fredo on Bo(h)ner and have Fredo invade Bo(h)ner’s home and confiscate Bo(h)er’s computers and Bo(h)ner’s children’s computers?
Or is the (in)Justice Department merely political stormtroopers for Bush’s ideological junta?

]]> By: r http://thinkprogress.org/2007/08/06/crew-calls-for-leak-investigation-into-boehner/comment-page-1/#comment-3988613 r Mon, 06 Aug 2007 20:21:48 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/08/06/crew-calls-for-leak-investigation-into-boehner/#comment-3988613 I tried to do some research on this issue, but the blocking software my mom put on my computer won’t let me search for “boehner leaks”. I tried to do some research on this issue, but the blocking software my mom put on my computer won’t let me search for “boehner leaks”.

]]> By: lw http://thinkprogress.org/2007/08/06/crew-calls-for-leak-investigation-into-boehner/comment-page-1/#comment-3988612 lw Mon, 06 Aug 2007 20:21:43 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/08/06/crew-calls-for-leak-investigation-into-boehner/#comment-3988612 But see, the rule is, Republicans can leak whatever they want. CIA agent names, secret court rulings, etc. If a Democrat does the same thing, it's called "aiding the terrorists". Got it? But see, the rule is, Republicans can leak whatever they want. CIA agent names, secret court rulings, etc. If a Democrat does the same thing, it’s called “aiding the terrorists”. Got it?

]]> By: Fan_of_Man http://thinkprogress.org/2007/08/06/crew-calls-for-leak-investigation-into-boehner/comment-page-1/#comment-3988610 Fan_of_Man Mon, 06 Aug 2007 20:20:32 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/08/06/crew-calls-for-leak-investigation-into-boehner/#comment-3988610 <strong>ROFLMAO! GO GET HIM GONZALES! LOL!!!!!!!!!</strong> ROFLMAO! GO GET HIM GONZALES! LOL!!!!!!!!!

]]> By: spit take http://thinkprogress.org/2007/08/06/crew-calls-for-leak-investigation-into-boehner/comment-page-1/#comment-3988609 spit take Mon, 06 Aug 2007 20:20:20 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/08/06/crew-calls-for-leak-investigation-into-boehner/#comment-3988609 Comment by Troll — August 6, 2007 @ 4:14 pm I agree; TP should be discussing the story you linked. Comment by Troll — August 6, 2007 @ 4:14 pm

I agree; TP should be discussing the story you linked.

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