Leahy vows to press forward with Rove investigation.
Leahy vows to press forward with Rove investigation.
When asked whether he was leaving to avoid congressional scrutiny, Karl Rove told the WSJ: “I’m not going to stay or leave based on whether it pleases the mob.” And Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-VT) has made clear he’s not going to determine his subpoenas based on whether Rove stays or leaves. Leahy issued the following statement this morning, explaining the Senate Judiciary Committee “will continue its investigation” into Rove:
Earlier this month, Karl Rove failed to comply with the Judiciary Committee’s subpoena to testify about the mass firings of United States Attorneys. Despite evidence that he played a central role in these firings, just as he did in the Libby case involving the outing of an undercover CIA agent and improper political briefings at over 20 government agencies, Mr. Rove acted as if he was above the law. That is wrong. Now that he is leaving the White House while under subpoena, I continue to ask what Mr. Rove and others at the White House are so desperate to hide. Mr. Rove’s apparent attempts to manipulate elections and push out prosecutors citing bogus claims of voter fraud shows corruption of federal law enforcement for partisan political purposes, and the Senate Judiciary Committee will continue its investigation into this serious issue.
The list of senior White House and Justice Department officials who have resigned during the course of these congressional investigations continues to grow, and today, Mr. Rove added his name to that list. There is a cloud over this White House, and a gathering storm. A similar cloud envelopes Mr. Rove, even as he leaves the White House.
UPDATE: Chris Matthews argued that Leahy will have an easier time getting Rove to testify now.
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oh please, senator leahy. you've lost whatever momentum was building to pursue these bastards.
August 13th, 2007 at 11:19 amLeahy being from Vermont would be family with the Quebecois call "Je me souviens."
Let's hope he moves a little bit faster than 'dose Quebeckers.
August 13th, 2007 at 11:20 amInteresting, Karl's use of the term "mob".........
August 13th, 2007 at 11:21 amSomething is DEFINITELY not 'right' about this. I'm thinking that it may have something to do with the Senate subpoenas, or as my fellow-blogger, profmarcus says, something really big is coming down the pike.
At any rate, I don't buy it. He may be 'officially' off the payroll and out of the White House, but he'll continue to run things from Texas. Evil of that magnitude does not bow out silently, or that quickly.
And, yes, I DO take it personally
August 13th, 2007 at 11:22 amUnless Congress gets some nerve, this'll fizzle out.
August 13th, 2007 at 11:22 amUse INHERENT CONTEMPT and go after these assholes!
The chymp has already pulled the AG off pursuing any charges in regular contempt of Congress complaints.
NERVE, boys and girls of Congress, NERVE...Get some.
You need the 25 gallon drum from Costco.
o-kaaaay...what happened to the last thread?!?!?!?
**poof**
August 13th, 2007 at 11:24 amIf Rove continues to assert executive privilege after leaving the WH, will Leahy decide to quit playing softball? I hope so, but the past performance of these "Senators" isn't very reassuring.
August 13th, 2007 at 11:25 amKaption:
Karpetbagger Karl kapers off to Krawford
August 13th, 2007 at 11:25 amMr. Rove should be held accountable. He should stand in front of congress and not behind executive privilege.
So should Harriet, Josh and the rest of the hole in the head gang.
August 13th, 2007 at 11:29 amI hope the Dems weren't stupid enought to make some deal with Bush allowing this little stinker off the hook for TREASON among other things.
This bum should be in shackles.
August 13th, 2007 at 11:30 amThe expand/collapse links on the homepage for this story are broken.
August 13th, 2007 at 11:32 amGo ahead, Leahy, threaten to send another scathing letter. That will teach them...... yeah.
August 13th, 2007 at 11:32 am“Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) has quietly shelved plans to hold the Senate in pro forma session this month after the White House agreed to refrain from making any executive appointments during the Senators’ August break.â€
think these two are related?
i sure wish the congress had stayed in session...
August 13th, 2007 at 11:37 am...
Thank you, Senator Leahy! Now, if it's not too much trouble, could you back up those words with some ACTIONS???
August 13th, 2007 at 11:43 amComment by katy — August 13, 2007 @ 11:37 am
Geez....
That Harry Reid is a real slippery one, isn't he? I admit that I was sure Harry and Nancy had something up their sleeve -- and I was right -- letting this country slip into the abyss.
August 13th, 2007 at 11:44 amGOOD! I was hoping that this would be the case. Let the investigations continue to their natural end.
August 13th, 2007 at 11:45 amYou may have something katy. Why did he resign now though is my question. Some great points have already been made about what Mr. Rove had been doing but why now?
If Mr. Rove was serious about his 100 years of Republican domination he wouldn't give up the idea so easily.
August 13th, 2007 at 11:46 amKarl will be the next Scooter Libby. The Dem's will get him on the stand and ask him tons of questions only to have Karl stonewall with executive privilege, "I can't answer that" and "I don't recall."
Karl then gets sentenced for perjury/obstruction and Georgie pardons/commutes him.
Same shit, different day.
Question authority.
August 13th, 2007 at 11:46 amAnswer: I don't recall.
Zooey?
Is it the REEAAAL Zooey?
;)
August 13th, 2007 at 11:47 amKKKarlie's on the run. His leaving office will not bring immunity to him in being in inherent contempt of Congress.
Maybe Rove's leaving was some kind of deal "cut" by the Dems? The Dems are beginning to look as shady and slimey as the Repubs these days. Whom can you trust??
August 13th, 2007 at 11:47 amI think the Valerie Plame case now needs to be reopened by some patriotic prosecutor. Now Rove cannot hide behind the Shrub's coat tails.
August 13th, 2007 at 11:48 am#18 I agree with you. Leahy's threats will just bring more of the same amnesia and perjury. It's time to put some teeth into things and open a case against Rove.
August 13th, 2007 at 11:49 amIs it the REEAAAL Zooey?
;)
Comment by whiteyfresh — August 13, 2007 @ 11:47 am
It's the real PopStar (tm)! :)
Is this the real whitey? Hmmmm?
August 13th, 2007 at 11:50 amOn a brighter note. With each passing day more of this unpleasantness goes away.
August 13th, 2007 at 11:50 amMistress Z~
August 13th, 2007 at 11:51 amI noticed that you posted last night minutes after the troll dropping cleanup occurred. Did you get advance notice as befits your TP clout?
GOOD! I was hoping that this would be the case. Let the investigations continue to their natural end.
Comment by LibertyLover — August 13, 2007 @ 11:45 am
Yes! Please no wimping out!
August 13th, 2007 at 11:51 amIt's good to see Nancy and Harry compliant with the wishes of our valiant administration. They can look forward to higher approval ratings if they keep up the good work.
August 13th, 2007 at 11:53 amComment by RUCerious — August 13, 2007 @ 11:51 am
Heh. No, I was lurking -- it was kind of like a trainwreck, and I couldn't pull my eyes away from the horror. :)
I hadn't been able to post any comments on a consistent basis, but when I saw the comments disappering by the hundreds, I had to try the old name again -- and it worked!!
If had any clout this would have happened a month ago!
August 13th, 2007 at 11:54 amComment by NanBullen — August 13, 2007 @ 11:48 am
I agree. The courts had determined Libby had obstructed justice. But there was never any resolution on the initial allegation of outing a CIA agent.
August 13th, 2007 at 11:54 amHi Zooey... missed ya!
August 13th, 2007 at 11:54 amComment by Raven — August 13, 2007 @ 11:54 am
Hey Smoky, missed you too. :)
August 13th, 2007 at 11:56 amyou know it!hmmmm-how can i PROVE myself to you?
;)
August 13th, 2007 at 11:56 amRove wants to "spend more time with his family." LOL!
Notice how when a neo-CON is caught (or about to be caught) in
a...ummm....compromising position, they suddenly have to spend more time
with their family?
Something's coming down the pike, otherwise Himmler wouldn't be leaving the
Reichstag.
Another Chimpy administration tactic to distract the loyal mindless subjects
August 13th, 2007 at 11:57 amfrom something criminal.
Of course Leahey will press foward into the abyss....he has nothing better to do and really can't do much else anyway. Investigations are the extent of his political skills....oh, and Waxman lets not forget of course.
August 13th, 2007 at 11:58 amCT, you must be in the wrong thread. This one is discussing Leahy's moving forward on questioning Mr. Rove. Not the "Valiant administration".
Please provide examples of Valor in this administration. Using words to extole honor is a big responsibility and I want to be sure you aren't just picking out words from the "heck of a job Brownie" hat to add fat to your sentences.
August 13th, 2007 at 11:59 amSomething’s coming down the pike, otherwise Himmler wouldn’t be leaving the Reichstag.
Can o' Whoopass — August 13, 2007 @ 11:57 am
Could it be that someone got hold of the White House visitor logs??
August 13th, 2007 at 12:01 pmI've been smoldering lately as well,
August 13th, 2007 at 12:01 pmcreeping thru the pine duff, waiting for the right conditions
to burst into a balzing inferno again....
Comment by whiteyfresh — August 13, 2007 @ 11:56 am
What's your football number? :D
August 13th, 2007 at 12:02 pmTester
August 13th, 2007 at 12:02 pmI’ve been smoldering lately as well,
creeping thru the pine duff, waiting for the right conditions
to burst into a balzing inferno again….
Comment by Raven — August 13, 2007 @ 12:01 pm
That's hot.....
August 13th, 2007 at 12:03 pmGreetings, Mr. Bucket!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
August 13th, 2007 at 12:03 pmPlease ignore the lonely troll.
August 13th, 2007 at 12:04 pmDontcha hate those balzing infernos?
August 13th, 2007 at 12:05 pmLeahy being from Vermont would be family with the Quebecois call “Je me souviens.â€
Let’s hope he moves a little bit faster than ‘dose Quebeckers.
Comment by ptf — August 13, 2007 @ 11:20 am
Keep the trolling to your failing country, ptf. You should be sucking on a shotgun.
August 13th, 2007 at 12:05 pmDontcha hate those balzing infernos?
Comment by RUCerious — August 13, 2007 @ 12:05 pm
Shhh! Raven's talking.... :D
August 13th, 2007 at 12:06 pmBy spending more time with his family, does Rove mean Jeff Gannon?
August 13th, 2007 at 12:06 pmI think the Valerie Plame case now needs to be reopened by some patriotic prosecutor. Now Rove cannot hide behind the Shrub’s coat tails.
Comment by NanBullen — August 13, 2007 @ 11:48 am
You may be onto something. Patrick Fitzgerald's final statement to the press following Libby's conviction included a carefully worded comment about the investigation of the underlying crime of treason committed by Dick Cheney. Fitzgerald did not say the investigation was closed. He said something to the effect that for now the investigation was inactive. I don't remember the precise words, but Fitzgerald is extremely careful with words, and it was clear that he was leaving open the possibility of reopening the investigation. Maybe someone on the inside came to Fitzgerald with new information that could nail Rove. Maybe Rove was just told this and is now on the run.
August 13th, 2007 at 12:07 pmPlease ignore the lonely troll.
Comment by Zooey — August 13, 2007 @ 12:04 pm
Troll? what troll?
August 13th, 2007 at 12:07 pmGreetings, Mr. Bucket!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment by CT_Version 2
It's pronounced "Bouquet"!
August 13th, 2007 at 12:07 pmdoes Rove mean Jeff Gannon?
Comment by jb — August 13, 2007 @ 12:06 pm
Psst... Check the WH visitor logs... Pass it on!
August 13th, 2007 at 12:08 pmFor those not into Brit TV, that's "Keeping Up Appearances."
August 13th, 2007 at 12:10 pmI still think the worst of this is going to come out and it will be about all the steps taken to steal 2 presidential elections. Yet, there is so much to choose from with this Administration. Where do you begin??
August 13th, 2007 at 12:10 pm#38
Long Snapper
:D
August 13th, 2007 at 12:10 pmDoncha' just hate those infernal freudian slips?
August 13th, 2007 at 12:10 pmNot that anything will change in Washington. conservatives will continue to strive for a monarchy, Democrats will continue caving in, and both parties will continue loving politics more than they love our country. See ya, asshole.
August 13th, 2007 at 12:11 pmRelease the WH visitor logs now...if they have nothing to hide....
August 13th, 2007 at 12:11 pmRaven, just don't go to the video store and ask for "Balzin Saddles"!
August 13th, 2007 at 12:11 pm:}
"Thompson is going to be the next President of the United States!"
Comment by Dr. William Dog
On what?
The Comedy Channel?
August 13th, 2007 at 12:11 pm“Balzin Saddlesâ€!
The X-rated version?
August 13th, 2007 at 12:12 pmDoncha’ just hate those infernal freudian slips?
Comment by Raven — August 13, 2007 @ 12:10 pm
I was pretending not to notice. :)
August 13th, 2007 at 12:12 pm“Balzin Saddles�!?!?!!?
wow,that sounds like an 'adult industry remake' if I ever heard one...
August 13th, 2007 at 12:13 pmEmma Thompson '08
yowza!
August 13th, 2007 at 12:13 pm#38
Long Snapper
:D
Comment by whiteyfresh — August 13, 2007 @ 12:10 pm
Sorry, I had to Google. :D
You're in, my friend!
August 13th, 2007 at 12:13 pmbarfly ~ yup, Lilly gets schtupped!
August 13th, 2007 at 12:14 pmhope I didn't offend, after all, I'm the one who's been out in the wilds of Idaho to long.....;)
August 13th, 2007 at 12:15 pmComment by Mrs. Bucket — August 13, 2007 @ 12:07 pm
oh.
August 13th, 2007 at 12:15 pmHow much knowledge or insight does a person gain when only listening to one side. Not to engage in troll bashing or chest thumping but to bring to the table a differing viewpoint supported by facts from both sides. As long as it's civil there will be someting to gain.
Ignoring the other side won't make them go away. Not allowing the childish bashing to be acknowledged is something I will continue to work on but I won't ignore a genuine debate.
Hello CT. Now could you please explain the use of the word Valiant and why do you think the Dem leadership is being subservient?
August 13th, 2007 at 12:16 pmHey y'all, let's freeze out this lame-assed Dog!
August 13th, 2007 at 12:16 pmninety five
August 13th, 2007 at 12:17 pmhope I didn’t offend, after all, I’m the one who’s been out in the wilds of Idaho to long…..;)
Comment by Raven — August 13, 2007 @ 12:15 pm
Oh HELL no.... :-)
We certainly appreciate your fine efforts, Raven.
August 13th, 2007 at 12:17 pm#67 I see that Exley is active today. He is an able representative of the other side, a worthy opponent. I once suggested that he set up a troll school on behalf of TP, so we could have better trolls to argue with.
August 13th, 2007 at 12:18 pmHere, or out in the woods?
August 13th, 2007 at 12:19 pm"yup, Lilly gets schtupped!"
It's twue?
August 13th, 2007 at 12:19 pmNothing will change. The republicans will continue to reach for monarchy, the Democrats will continue to cave in, and both parties will continue to love politics more than they love our country. Later, asshole.
August 13th, 2007 at 12:20 pmI AM SUPERIOR TO CT 2!!!!
August 13th, 2007 at 12:21 pmCT 2 IS CURRENTLY BEING SOUGHT FOR TERMINATION DUE TO INFERIOR PROGRAMMING!"(set too high on 'dip$hit)
What's with all these comments about Dems playing softball on this issue? The attorney firing issue is one the key issues they are NOT playing softball with. Of course we all want to see them brought to justice swiftly, but the Dems are, in fact, following the rule of law and proceeding cautiously and deliberately, building a STRONG case instead of just firing their six-shooters and yelling "yeehaw" like most of the world stereotypes Americans. They're crossing their T's and dotting their I's and making sure it's done right. Good for them. Justice may not be swift, but justice will be strong!
Just look at the state of Bush's administration right now! Rove's leaving!!! ROVE! This is the third best thing that could happen next to Cheney and Bush leaving themselves! Not to mention Gonzo looking like a complete utter fool and all the rest...
Remember that one of the things we're (most of us anyway) are fighting for is the return of LAW and ORDER (and I don't mean Fred Thompson's former TV show). I'm tired of shooting first and asking questions later. As guilty as I think Rove and the others are, I WANT the proceedings to be thorough and accurate, the way it should be!
That being said, the 20 some odd Dems voting for the revised FISA law need to be voted out. :-)
August 13th, 2007 at 12:23 pmHey y’all, let’s freeze out this lame-assed Dog!
Comment by Zooey
What Dog pile?
I had already cleaned my shoes.........
August 13th, 2007 at 12:23 pmFor who insist that Rove will work on the campaigns of GOP candidates, news reports are saying that Rove plans to leave politics. Of course we don't know what this really means, or when and how Rove will reemerge, but is a salient point nevertheless.
August 13th, 2007 at 12:23 pmCT 2 IS CURRENTLY BEING SOUGHT FOR TERMINATION DUE TO INFERIOR PROGRAMMING!â€(set too high on ‘dip$hit)
Yeah, and he can't seem to keep from running the boat aground either.
August 13th, 2007 at 12:25 pmAnd he's always hooking up the battery terminals backwards ...
VerbalKint, I agree that Exley does engage in actual debate. I've had discussions with CT as well. Although I don't see that happening now.
August 13th, 2007 at 12:25 pmtest
August 13th, 2007 at 12:26 pmfail
August 13th, 2007 at 12:27 pmI read one report where Rove is going to write a book that will be favorable to GWB and his tenure as Commander and Chief. I can also see Mr. Rove having a hand behind the scenes with whomever becomes the GOP candidate.
August 13th, 2007 at 12:27 pmPlease ignore all versions of the CT troll -- no matter the level of his dipshit setting.
August 13th, 2007 at 12:28 pmI had already cleaned my shoes………
Comment by Wayne — August 13, 2007 @ 12:23 pm
Last night, for a while, you would have needed hipwaders -- until the trolls and their vile spewings evaporated into the ether.
Fantastic!
August 13th, 2007 at 12:29 pmComment by Zooey — August 13, 2007 @ 12:28 pm
Please ignore Zooey troll, as she fakes her retirement from TP constantly only to be a woman of her turd and come back anyways.
August 13th, 2007 at 12:31 pmComment by Zooey — August 13, 2007 @ 12:29 pm
Yep, beef up the chat log, chattie kathie.
August 13th, 2007 at 12:32 pmCT 2's dipshit setting was set to 98. WAAAy too high.
August 13th, 2007 at 12:33 pmCt 3 is dipshit level is set to 38(*wink*)
within normal parameters....
I said I would come back when TP cleaned up their act -- they have -- so I am back.
The trolls did not win -- we did.
August 13th, 2007 at 12:34 pmHey CT, most of us like Zooey. This is, after all, Thinkprogress and Zooey appears to be a progressive.
Here's a thought: why don't we ignore you. You are not a progressive, you have nothing I've seen of any real value to add to the discussions around here and you're just annoying.
August 13th, 2007 at 12:34 pmYea. Fantastic Zooey.
The trolls like CT get to stay but it looks like TP banned Bartlebee.
August 13th, 2007 at 12:35 pmI think Rove will be leaving his office and the visibility of the American public. I doubt that he is going away though. I am betting that this most SECRET Administration in the history of this country will plant him somewhere VERY SECRET where he will continue to plot and manipulate behind the scenes in total secrecy with NO ACCOUNTABILITY or oversight and absolutely beyond the reach of the law.
All they want to do by having him leave is to lessen the heat and divert the attention of Congress and Americans off the WH to a degree. They are throwing everyone a bone. Hopefully it won't work this time. There has been TOO much damage done.
This is how this administration operates (in utter secrecy). It is so over the top now I can't believe it. I just finished reading "Worse Than Watergate" by John Dean. It absolutely blew my mind. And, it only covered up until and through part of 2004. I really wish Mr. Dean would write another book covering to the present.
August 13th, 2007 at 12:35 pmCT 2-you are to terminate immediately.
August 13th, 2007 at 12:35 pmActivating Sheeple implant.
You must comply.
I had to pull an new IP to get on.
Guess soon you guys will have a nice little blog where trolls get to say what they want but no one gets to stand up to them.
What a joke.
August 13th, 2007 at 12:36 pmComment by Ret. Col. Jack Ripper — August 13, 2007 @ 12:34 pm
Typical lefty "State of TP" address.
TP is becoming more conservative now. The demographics are changing. Go back to your country of origin.
August 13th, 2007 at 12:37 pmHere’s a thought: why don’t we ignore you. You are not a progressive, you have nothing I’ve seen of any real value to add to the discussions around here and you’re just annoying.
Comment by Ret. Col. Jack Ripper — August 13, 2007 @ 12:34 pm
Thank you, Colonel. Great to see you again. :)
Yes, the CT troll is one that needs ignoring. He adds nothing of value, and never can prevent himself from revealing his racist tendencies and terror of the world in general.
August 13th, 2007 at 12:37 pmCAPTION:
Boy, aren't these stylish fabric briefcases just perfect for holding our picnic's balogna sandwiches?
August 13th, 2007 at 12:39 pmHurry up, Jeff!
Comment by Zooey — August 13, 2007 @ 12:34 pm
Winning? How?
Actual lefties on this site are getting banned because they post conspiracy theories that makes even TP uncomfortable.
When you complain that you want to leave 24348 times over, how exactly are you winning?
Try again. And add some flavor to the discussion and drop the constant ______ist claims. Do yourself a favor.
August 13th, 2007 at 12:39 pmTROLLS
A troll as smart as Bartlebee.
A troll whose hungry mouth is prest;
Against Bush's ass, while he's getting dressed.
A troll that looks to Bush all day;
And lifts his ballsack from the way.
A troll that may in summer fear;
Islamic folk or wedded queer.
Upon whose head Herr Bush has lain;
A stream of piss then called it rain.
Thus Trolls are made from Bush's pee;
But none can beat ole Bartlebee.
BARTLEBEE of the BANNED
August 13th, 2007 at 12:42 pmLast night, for a while, you would have needed hipwaders — until the trolls and their vile spewings evaporated into the ether.
Fantastic!
Comment by Zooey
I had 3 gigs this last weekend, so this is the first I have looked in on TP since thursday. Was a bloody mess for the last week or so.
August 13th, 2007 at 12:44 pmheh
I just finished reading “Worse Than Watergate†by John Dean. It absolutely blew my mind. And, it only covered up until and through part of 2004. I really wish Mr. Dean would write another book covering to the present.
Comment by JG — August 13, 2007 @ 12:35 pm
Oh great -- another book to read!! Heh. I would bet he's writing a boko as we speak. As you know, I just finished "Conservatives Without Conscience." A great book, and great insight into how these crooked politicians (and idiotic trolls) think.
I just got "The One Percent Doctrine." Another good one.
August 13th, 2007 at 12:44 pmKKKarl KKKan't KKKuit PolitiKKKs, it's in his blood.
(Yes, he got the blood from Dirty Dick)
August 13th, 2007 at 12:46 pmThank you Leahy.
Get to the truth.
otherwise the people WILL not support the current party in power.
We are not the United States of Criminals and Coverup
We are the United States of America.
We post here because love this country and it is time for a intelligent conversation.
August 13th, 2007 at 12:48 pmPerhaps Rove's RNC emails have been recovered from a server somewhere and handed over to the judiciary committee.
August 13th, 2007 at 12:49 pmI had 3 gigs this last weekend, so this is the first I have looked in on TP since thursday. Was a bloody mess for the last week or so.
heh
Comment by Wayne — August 13, 2007 @ 12:44 pm
You were having way more fun, I think.
Hell, I was having more fun than anyone on TP the last few days, and I was moving boxes of who-knows-what for my son!
August 13th, 2007 at 12:49 pm"Rove resigned because he’s going to be working on the presidential campaign of Fred Thompson in September.
Thompson is going to be the next President of the United States!
Comment by Dr. William Dog — August 13, 2007 @ 12:07 pm"
#50 - even trolls can be right sometimes! - but as usual, 2+2=5 under the bridge. But - Rove probably is leaving to work for Thompson.
August 13th, 2007 at 12:49 pmLefties so radical, they're getting restrained from their own territory.
It's happening right here on TP. The latest edition -- BARTLEBEE!
I always knew you to be an idiot, Barty.
August 13th, 2007 at 12:50 pmI hope they get to the RNC emails.
THEY have violated the Presidential Records Act.
We are not the United States of Criminals and Coverup
We are the United States of America.
Heres a song about it.
August 13th, 2007 at 12:52 pmhttp://www.musicbenefits.net/todefendtheconstitution.mp3
Perhaps Rove’s RNC emails have been recovered from a server somewhere and handed over to the judiciary committee.
-Comment by VerbalKint
I hope you're right Verbalkint. It's certainly feasible, & as posted above, Fitz may just have some more to say on this.
I also thought he'd architect the Thompson campaign, but another poster claimed he says he 'getting out'.
Personally, I want to see him waiting to get out of jail.
August 13th, 2007 at 12:52 pmComment by The Smiths Go To Washington — August 13, 2007 @ 12:48 pm
Very well said, and great story on your link. Thanks.
August 13th, 2007 at 12:52 pmI didn't know you could wax poetic Bartlebee. Very well done.
If I were to attempt that it would involve a man from Nantucket and it would just go down hill from there so.......
There was a time that a version of CT would engage in actual debate. No sign of that today though.
August 13th, 2007 at 12:54 pmComment by hellinabucket — August 13, 2007 @ 12:54 pm
I thought you'd like _Version 2 better.
I'm dissapointed.
August 13th, 2007 at 1:02 pmI always knew you to be an idiot, Barty.
Comment by CT_Version 2
And this comes from somebody who still wishes to find WMDs in Iraq.
August 13th, 2007 at 1:03 pmyou have only yourself to blame for any dissappointment. Questions were asked several times today. No reply on them but enough time for BS posts.
August 13th, 2007 at 1:05 pmComment by Juan C — August 13, 2007 @ 1:03 pm
No, I don't. Please pull up that "post." You'd find nothing.
There's nothing wrong with priorities changing and evolving as time passes. Mistakes can happen, success occurs, and winning is the key.
We're America, not a hoard of weaklings.
August 13th, 2007 at 1:07 pmHe's just trying to draw me out Juan.
But I guess I'm gonna have to tone it down for a while to make TP happy.
We know they love neocon trolls, but they don't seem to like libtrolls.
:|
Who knew?
August 13th, 2007 at 1:08 pmComment by hellinabucket — August 13, 2007 @ 1:05 pm
You're not mad at me...are you, Mr. Bucket?
I know we can be friends despite our differences.
August 13th, 2007 at 1:10 pmI am repeating myself, but just to be clear, Rove has stated that he is leaving politics, and that he will neither assist nor endorse any presidential candidate. Of course Rove is a pathological liar, but at least that is the official story, which tends to suggest Rove working somewhere in secrecy.
August 13th, 2007 at 1:20 pmOf course Rove is a pathological liar, but at least that is the official story, which tends to suggest Rove working somewhere in secrecy.
Comment by VerbalKint — August 13, 2007 @ 1:20 pm
...assisting the next republicRAT presidential candidate...
remember it's always OPPOSITE DAY in bushco bizarro world...
August 13th, 2007 at 1:25 pm...
There's no hate. Only a firm belief that this administration has damaged this country and it's principles for what we had stood on. Fear is what has been used by them to push their agenda without evidence. We aren't safer when our military is stretched to the breaking point. We aren't safer when there is no plan on how to pay for this blunder that has gone 500% over projected budget. We aren't safer when one branch of govt. acts outside of the law.
Any and all supporters of this administration a very selective with any evidence to defend them but are so quick with insults.
I don't hate the ignorant but I'm not going to sit by and let them believe their ignorance is the truth.
August 13th, 2007 at 1:35 pmKarl stepped in his own filth and I sincerely hope Pat Leahy gets to the bottom of it, and expose Rove for the unscrupulous goon he is.
August 13th, 2007 at 1:46 pm“Balzin Saddlesâ€!
The X-rated version?
Comment by Barfly — August 13, 2007 @ 12:12 pm
OUCH, that's gotta hurt.
August 13th, 2007 at 1:49 pmThe fact that rove has resigned on his terms makes me leery. This man does nothing that isn't calculated.
His usefulness as a purely political animal in getting people elected is basically over, being that no one in the bush administration is running it could be that he's going to become the Grand Yoda for the 08' election. After all they're still putting together the theft of the 08' elections and it would take someone of rove's talents to get any one of the sorry-ass candidates the Repukes have running elected.
I don't know what it is that they're up to, but I'd bet the bank it isn't good.
The fact that it will make it harder from him to invoke EP doesn't mean he won't or that even if he were convicted for anyone of the numerous crimes he should be convicted of also doesn't mean bush wouldn't pardon him.
Whatever this is the fact they're doing it on their terms makes me nervous.
August 13th, 2007 at 1:55 pm…assisting the next republicRAT presidential candidate…
remember it’s always OPPOSITE DAY in bushco bizarro world…
Comment by katy — August 13, 2007 @ 1:25 pm
Perhaps Rove will work behind the scenes to get a third-party campaign going, the specific purpose of which is to split the anti-Republican vote. Look at how Rove got the traitor Lieberman reelected over a true Democrat.
August 13th, 2007 at 2:12 pmThink of the timing. He's leaving just as the candidates are positioning themselves for the next election. Do you think the possibility exists that the boy-genius is just freeing himself to get involved in the next presidential campaign?
August 13th, 2007 at 2:14 pm“As he did in the Libby case involving the outing of an undercover CIA agent and improper political briefings at over 20 government agencies, Mr. Rove acted as if he was above the law. That is wrong. Now that he is leaving the White House while under subpoena, I continue to ask what Mr. Rove and others at the White House are so desperate to hide. Mr. Rove’s apparent attempts to manipulate elections and push out prosecutors citing bogus claims of voter fraud shows corruption of federal law enforcement for partisan political purposes, and the Senate Judiciary Committee will continue its investigation into this serious issue.â€
By Senator Patrick Leahy
Senator Patrick Leahy, this is my response to you: Shut your fat stupid useless, purposeless and meaningless yap. All you had to do—and all you need to do—is subpoena! SUBPOENA! YOU TURD. So your job and shut the hell up!
August 13th, 2007 at 2:14 pmHere, or out in the woods?
Comment by Raven — August 13, 2007 @ 12:19 pm
Yes, indeedy. :)
August 13th, 2007 at 2:15 pmIf "democracy", the republic, and justice are to survive in this country...
..."justice" must be served in this administration...
...TREASON, lies, cover-ups, mass murder, war crimes, corruption and war profiteering...
...are NOT the kind of "democracy" other countries want to have "spread" to their lands...
August 13th, 2007 at 2:22 pmWe’re America, not a hoard of weaklings.
Comment by CT_Version 2 — August 13, 2007 @ 1:07 pm
You neocolons obviously hoard your weaklings, they make grand playthings.
August 13th, 2007 at 2:23 pmThis increases the time Rove is "publicly persecuted", and gives Bush a calim to grant clemency to Rove.
August 13th, 2007 at 2:25 pmYou neocolons obviously hoard your weaklings, they make grand playthings.
Comment by RUCerious — August 13, 2007 @ 2:23 pm
And doorstops. And stepstools. And sandbags in leaky levees. :)
August 13th, 2007 at 2:26 pmRU and Zooey brought out the A material today. Good stuff.
August 13th, 2007 at 2:31 pmKKKarl: three words…CUT AND RUN
You fat tub of shit.
August 13th, 2007 at 3:18 pmDoesn't the congress have better things to do. Rove is gone. He's outta there! Time to move on.
August 13th, 2007 at 4:17 pmIt might be in vain -- but KR needs to be pursued. Her and his ilk need to get the message: You Are Not Above The Law, We Take Our Democratic Republic Seriously.
Senator Leahy makes me proud to be a Vermonter. We need more like him in all levels and three branches of government.
August 13th, 2007 at 4:22 pmNow what in the blue blazes make Chris Matthews believe that Leahy will have an easier time with the Rove investigation. Oh I forget how Matthews is an NBC expert. Judging how NBC is moving people out and around I'd keep my mouth shut if I were in his shoes. I'm sure everyone at NBC knows how even the famed Meet The Press was used by the crooked administration and need to be thinking of making some kind of change to the long running program. It's to bad that CNN isn't seen on a wider base because I'm sure that their Sunday morning program would cut into NBC just as Lou Dobbs does during the week.
August 13th, 2007 at 4:24 pmWolf, Lou then PBS news hour is all Americans with open minds need. After that find a movie and fall asleep.
It could possibly be that Rove has decided that Bush is a lost cause and is leaving to become the advisor/campaign manager for one of the Repub candidates thinking that he can work his magic again. I think the logical candidate would be Romney, that ticking-time-bomb-carbon-copy-of-Bush. Oh boy, wouldn't that be scary.
August 13th, 2007 at 4:48 pmLeahy is right. Rove needs to come clean on his role. And what role Bush played in the US Attorneys firing scandal. He must comply with the subpoenas and testify.
August 13th, 2007 at 10:58 pm