Pelosi wants grand jury investigation for Bolton, Miers.
By on Feb 28th, 2008 at 5:30 pm
Pelosi wants grand jury investigation for Bolton, Miers.
Today, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) asked Attorney General Michael Mukasey and DC U.S. Attorney Jeff Taylor “for a grand jury investigation into whether White House chief of staff Josh Bolten and former counsel Harriet Miers should be prosecuted for contempt of Congress.” Pelosi is demanding that misdemeanor charges be pursued against Miers and Bolten for their refusal to cooperate in the U.S. attorney scandal. The Gavel has more.
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What’s to investigate? They were issued subpoenas, they ignored them.
Seems like pretty clear case of contempt of Congress to me.
February 28th, 2008 at 5:32 pmDon’t rush into anything Nancy.
February 28th, 2008 at 5:33 pm#1 They need to investigate whether accountability is on the table.
February 28th, 2008 at 5:34 pmEnough already. Inherent contempt! Throw their a$$ in jail until they agree to testify.
February 28th, 2008 at 5:35 pmWe’ll all be dead by the time this moves forward.
February 28th, 2008 at 5:36 pmBoy, do I hope that this is NOT just another “sternly worded letter.” There have been far too many disappointments for me to get excited about this right now.
Get your free Pocket BARACK-itizer here.
February 28th, 2008 at 5:37 pmIs this a tease?
February 28th, 2008 at 5:39 pmWe’ll all be dead by the time this moves forward.
Comment by Doc Rock — February 28, 2008 @ 5:36 pm
Justice may be slow, but I have faith it will happen eventually. It took over a decade to bring Alberto Fujimori to trial, but it’s happening finally.
February 28th, 2008 at 5:39 pmI fear that this is another show for the sheeple. Nothing’s gonna happen.
February 28th, 2008 at 5:44 pmOne mighta thunk felony charges would apply.?
February 28th, 2008 at 5:47 pmWhy does Pelosi have to ask for an investigation into contempt charges? I thought Congress had authority to pursue contempt charges themselves. Is that not so?
February 28th, 2008 at 5:48 pmOr, is it because the charges must be executed through the DoJ and there in lies the obstacle? If that’s true, then what good is congress having authority?
I’m beginning to get a little contemptuous of congress myself. Do SOMETHING to rein these bastards in. NOW.
February 28th, 2008 at 5:49 pmPelosi is demanding that misdemeanor charges be pursued…
Misdemeanor charges . . wow . . I’ll bet they’re shakin’ in their shoes.
That one really packed quite a whollup there Nance.
I’ll be sending you a tablecloth, next day air.
February 28th, 2008 at 5:49 pmI want to see Meirs lose her law license. You should not be allowed to practice law when you break it.
February 28th, 2008 at 5:51 pmAttorney General Michael Mukasey has already said that the Justice Department would not act on such a referral and convene a grand jury, as required by federal law. That’s because Miers and Bolten didn’t comply with the subpoenas because the President said they couldn’t — it would violate executive privilege.
February 28th, 2008 at 5:52 pmhttp://tpmmuckraker.talkingpointsmemo.com/
“It takes a woman to clean house, just wait till Pelosi is Madame Speaker!
Comment by Gin — February 28, 2008 @ 5:49 pm”
The hit and run troll liked that so much he had to post it on more than one thread. Gin, it is not that clever. Once was more than enough.
February 28th, 2008 at 5:52 pmAnd then maybe Gigi can push for an investigation into Pelosi demanding a bigger plane. Right, Gigi?
February 28th, 2008 at 5:55 pm#16
February 28th, 2008 at 5:55 pmFEC Completes Action in Seven Enforcement Cases 11/2007
In MUR 5711, the Commission found no reason to believe Senator Barbara Boxer (CA), Senator Dianne Feinstein (CA) or Representative Nancy Pelosi (CA/08) violated the Act by soliciting funds that violated the limits and prohibitions of the Act in connection with a non-federal election.
Comment by good_golly — February 28, 2008 @ 5:51 pm
Nice addy link to a stupid site that claims to be a blog of the “majority” ; what “majority” ?
The ones that constantly vote GOP against their own self-interest and for a never-ending cascade of criminals and sexual deviants ?
That is no majority……….
February 28th, 2008 at 5:56 pmYeah, yeah, yeah . . . believe it when I see it. Stop Telecom immunity and then I will being to believe.
February 28th, 2008 at 5:57 pmI would be happier if someone stepped forward with acusation’s and proof they gave the chimp and cheney blow job’s….
Could we please get a clean up crew on post’s #10 &16, seem’s the little black hearted troll spit up again, twice…..Blessings
February 28th, 2008 at 5:57 pmI see the trolls are here spreading their $#!+…
Gin at least gets it. We’re not happy with Pelosi because she’s not doing her job of taking out the trash. Too bad he doesn’t see anything wrong with what his Republican masters are doing, that keeps Pelosi from doing her job…
And good_golly drops a stinking pile with his post from a GOP blog. Like we’ll believe that, after all, the Republican Party and its boot-licking stooges (which good_golly is a proud card-carrying member) have such a good reputation with the truth. Maybe I’ll be impressed if good_golly actually, Oh, I don’t know, cites a worthy source and not, oh, say, ‘gopbloggers.org’?
I’m not holding my breath, of course.
Distract, distract, distract, and don’t let focus fall on the masters own misdoings and misdeeds. THat worked so well in 2002 and 2004…and of course, crow about their accomplishments in 2006 to distract from the fact that they lost the congress, both houses, in 2006. Hehe
February 28th, 2008 at 5:57 pmgood_golly- regarding #20. I also found this interesting.
February 28th, 2008 at 5:57 pmHey WitchOne! Nice readin ya! It’s fine with me if Madame Speaker pulls the plug on the swamp and winds up down the drain with the rest of the slime.
February 28th, 2008 at 6:00 pmComment by good_golly — February 28, 2008 @ 5:54 pm
You find any inkling of wrongdoing on the part of any Dem as a heinous act ; yet , no garbage GOP politician ever gets questioned by your blindly partisan self , no matter their behavior.
Doesn’t that seem a little odd , even to someone as feeble-minded as yourself ?
February 28th, 2008 at 6:01 pmMCMetal, of course not. IOKIYAR.
February 28th, 2008 at 6:02 pmGG, you have already proven to us all that your principal underlying philosophy is that two wrongs make a right, and that you do not believe in the rule of law. So go crawl back under your slimy rock to await the doom faced by your sleazy party of dumb crooks.
February 28th, 2008 at 6:02 pmHey goof jelly
2 words
Rick Renzi
Now shut the hell up already
February 28th, 2008 at 6:03 pmBack at ya RUCerious, Yep! me to, don’t care about Palosi…I will be happy when all the trash is in the dumpster…..Blessings
February 28th, 2008 at 6:03 pmYou mean Sun Myung Moon’s rag? No, not really. It’s only marginally better than a Republican Blog, and is still as much a bastion of truth as that Republican Blog.
IOKIYAR!!!
February 28th, 2008 at 6:06 pm26. What would you like Jeremy, the Washington Times perhaps?
http://www3.washingtontimes.com/ commentary/ 20070508-092120-1493r.htm
Comment by good_golly — February 28, 2008 @ 6:04 pm
Yeah
For a good laugh ……….
This dope actually believes the Wash Times has any credibility ?
Gonna’ post links to the The American Sphincter and The Weakly SubStandard next , chucklehead ?
February 28th, 2008 at 6:07 pmMCMetal. You find any inkling of wrongdoing on the part of any Republican as a heinous act ; yet , no garbage Dem politician ever gets questioned by your blindly partisan self , no matter their behavior.
Doesn’t that seem a little odd , even to someone as feeble-minded as yourself ?
Comment by MCMetal — February 28, 2008 @ 6:01 pm
I edited the above a bit for you, MC.
Comment by good_golly — February 28, 2008 @ 6:05 pm
And , as usual with any post associated with you , it’s completely erroneous and absolutely untrue.
If Pelosi is guilty of wrongdoing , throw her in prison ; when have you ever said anything remotely similar to that , in refference to a GOP politician ?
February 28th, 2008 at 6:08 pmOh, projection too, I see. Of course, good_golly doesn’t get that we don’t mind watching the 10 or so Dems frogmarched out the congress hall with the scads of corrupt Republicans. Of course, since it’s OK if you’re a Republican to commit crimes in his book, he honestly thinks that we think it’s OK if a Dem commits a crime. Sadly, he’s so mistaken…
Heh. Well, as much as I’d like to continue playing whack-a-troll, I’ll leave good_golly to your guys care. Don’t let him distract, and remember, flagging is your friend.
Hey, I wonder if he’s got anything to say about Bolten and Mier’s refusing to honor the subpoena they were issued.
IOKIYAR, again?
February 28th, 2008 at 6:09 pmWhat would you like Jeremy, the Washington Times perhaps?
Comment by good_golly — February 28, 2008 @ 6:04 pm
BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
Gigi offers a link to a right-wing site, gets shot down and thinks she can make up the difference with a link to the Moonie Times!
BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
“House Republicans declared yesterday something fishy…”
BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
Nice one, Gigi! Keep ‘em comin’!
Oh, my sides!
February 28th, 2008 at 6:17 pmWhat would you like Jeremy, the Washington Times perhaps?
http://www3.washingtontimes.com/ commentary/ 20070508-092120-1493r.htm
Comment by good_golly — February 28, 2008 @ 6:04 pm
I highly recommend this paper for cockatiel owners. Very absorbet.
February 28th, 2008 at 6:18 pmbent, dammit absorbent. Geez.
February 28th, 2008 at 6:18 pmTwo words: Executive Privilege
Comment by good_golly — February 28, 2008 @ 6:14 pm
Makes me think of that Lethal Weapon where the bad guy hid behind “diplomatic immunity” with a sneer.
He got shot in the end.
February 28th, 2008 at 6:19 pmClinton repeatedly invoked executive privilege to avoid Congressional subpoenas. But IOKIYAD, right?
Comment by good_golly — February 28, 2008 @ 6:16 pm
Does Gigi think it was appropriate then?
Does Gigi realize that we are in 2008?
Does Gigi need to be told when to breathe?
February 28th, 2008 at 6:22 pmNancy, that table is not meant for dancing…
February 28th, 2008 at 6:22 pmHe got shot in the end.
Comment by ralph the wonder llama — February 28, 2008 @ 6:19 pm
I coulda sworn he was gutshot?
February 28th, 2008 at 6:25 pmHow about a grand jury investigation into Pelosi supporting bills in favor of her biggest campaign contributors?
Comment by good_golly — February 28, 2008 @ 5:45 pm
Since when is that illegal, and, if that were to happen, we’d have to investigate every single Republican politician in the USA, and throw them all out. Which would be good for the country, but bad for wingnuttia.
February 28th, 2008 at 6:27 pmWow. We’re all supposed to cringe and slink away – on the strength of goony’s right-wing nutjob sites…?
Yeah, right, goony. That’s gonna happen, dude.
/sarc off
February 28th, 2008 at 6:28 pmHere’s a hint for you Nancy –
Inherent contempt, Inherent contempt, Inherent contempt, Inherent contempt, Inherent contempt, Inherent contempt, Inherent contempt.
Oh did I say – Inherent contempt.
Why do we seem to know about the law than congress does?
February 28th, 2008 at 6:29 pmI stand corrected, RUC.
February 28th, 2008 at 6:29 pmMuch as I dislike Roger Clemens, I wish he would have refused to show up to testify before Congress. I wonder if they would have turned it over to a Grand Jury to decide if he should be prosecuted for contempt. Now, he’s being accused of perjury. But, he’s just a citizen, not a public official – so he must be held to a higher standard than anyone in the federal government.
Backwards, n’est-ce pas?
February 28th, 2008 at 6:29 pm“Pelosi wants grand jury investigation for Bolton, Miers.”
Sorry, the Justice Department is busy investigating more pressing issues like track & field and baseball.
February 28th, 2008 at 6:30 pmgg seems to think that the trifling few dems with less-than-stellar ethics is in any way comparable to her entire political party bent on destroying our Constitution, military and economy. Nice try, gg, but Jefferson was investigated under a wholly republican system, and nothing happened, so, you lose, as you’ve lost on everything, every promise that Bushco made, except the ones that enrich them directly. America loses when Republicans aren’t in prison.
amd your apples-to-oranges comparison to Clinton’s clearly outlined rights to clemency are another one of your sick jokes, proving that you have no knowledge of or respect for the law.
February 28th, 2008 at 6:34 pmSince when is contempt of congress a misdemeanor?
February 28th, 2008 at 6:49 pmSo, is the defacto law if you’re a member of the Bush crime family you can ignore subpoenas, but if you’re not you can’t?
February 28th, 2008 at 6:50 pmgone-goofy must have been grounded from the computer all day until his mommy left for work. He seems pretty frenetic around here. Unless, do you supposed, he finally landed that job ad McDonalds?
February 28th, 2008 at 6:58 pmNancy, that table is not meant for dancing…
Comment by McWars — February 28, 2008 @ 6:22 pm
Ok, the thought of Pelosi doing a table dance is going to give me nightmares!
If we could only impeach Chimpy McFlightsuit by giving him a BJ I again offer to take one for the country! I’ll even supply the dress – red this time, much more appropros.
Ok, I now have to go wash my keyboard and my mind out with soap. Antibushterial soap.
February 28th, 2008 at 7:09 pm#63 – I would even volunteer but it appears that I since I am a guy that would only make me a candidate for republican in good standing and not get anyone impeached.
February 28th, 2008 at 7:16 pmIt took over a decade to bring Alberto Fujimori to trial, but it’s happening finally.
Comment by toasterhead
On the other hand Reagan received honors in his funeral and he was never prosecuted by the atrocities in Central America.
February 28th, 2008 at 7:17 pmAntibushterial soap.
Comment by Ms_Joanne — February 28, 2008 @ 7:09 pm
Very catchy. We appreciate your willingness to serve your country. And yes, offering to do that kind of dirty work to get GW Botch out of office is a special case of serving one’s country.
I hope your condition (illness, did you say?) has upgraded since this morning!
February 28th, 2008 at 7:18 pmI would like g_g to explain to us how executive privelege applies when shrub stated to congress that he wasn’t privy to any conversations pertaining to attorney firings?
February 28th, 2008 at 7:29 pmSomeone please give me a history lesson because what I think I learned was just disputed on a radio program. On the program was a blip about this issue. Paraphrasing, Pelosi states she is going to go ahead with the content charges BUT the justice department WHICH IS RESPONSIBLE TO THE PRESIDENT is refusing to take the case.
Now what I learned a long time ago was there are three branches of government; legislative, judicial, and executive. I alway thought the justice department was under the judicial branch. Am I wrong? If I am right then how the hell can the justice department say no to Pelosi?
February 28th, 2008 at 7:37 pmI would like g_g to explain to us how executive privelege applies when shrub stated to congress that he wasn’t privy to any conversations pertaining to attorney firings?
Comment by Tstatguy — February 28, 2008 @ 7:29 pm
Good luck with that.
Gigi never explains her comments when their illogic is pointed out. She’s like her fuhrer in that way.
February 28th, 2008 at 7:37 pmHow about a grand jury investigation into Pelosi supporting bills in favor of her biggest campaign contributors?
Comment by good_golly
oh, you mean like the way your hero is supporting/insisting upon telecom immunity – it’s not like they contributed to the repukes? sarcasm off.
February 28th, 2008 at 7:38 pmNow what I learned a long time ago was there are three branches of government; legislative, judicial, and executive. I alway thought the justice department was under the judicial branch. Am I wrong? If I am right then how the hell can the justice department say no to Pelosi?
Comment by aquarius2 — February 28, 2008 @ 7:37 pm
I believe you are wrong.
The Justice Department is a cabinet-level department within the executive branch. It is separate from the Judiciary.
February 28th, 2008 at 7:39 pmof course there’s also some ass covering at stake being he’s been breaking the law since his 1st week in office. but, wouldn’t expect g_g to acknowledge that either.
February 28th, 2008 at 7:41 pmRalph
Thanks. I probably could have/should have looked this up but I knew I would get the right answer quicker by asking.
Still, it is annoying that Congress is once again hamstringed by Bush.
February 28th, 2008 at 7:42 pm#64…ROTFLMFAO! Truer words and all.
I am much better now…but that said, the thought of blowing Bush has again turned my stomach. But, good patriot that I am….
February 28th, 2008 at 7:43 pmyeah, leave it to this sleaze to find the loophole (for lack of a better term) in something and exploit it while thumbing his nose at the american people.
February 28th, 2008 at 7:45 pmMs Joanne:
hope that doesn’t fall under “it’s a rough job, but……..”
LOL
February 28th, 2008 at 7:47 pmMs_Joanne – I went and gargled at the thought but it still didn’t help – perhaps a steak dinner…
February 28th, 2008 at 7:52 pmoh, you mean like the way your hero is supporting/insisting upon telecom immunity – it’s not like they contributed to the repukes? sarcasm off.
Comment by Tstatguy — February 28, 2008 @ 7:38 pm
According to a post here earlier today, the Republicans are actually whining that they’re not getting enough contributions from the telecoms. Because, after all, the Republicans are working hard to keep the telecoms out of trouble.
But that’s different in goonland, because they’re Republicans. When they work hard to support contributors it’s perfectly OK.
February 28th, 2008 at 8:03 pmYeah. The Justice Department is the arm of the Executive Branch that brings cases against people on behalf of the Executive Branch, IIRC. The problem here is that the Executive Branch needs to take itself to court.
Funny if you think about it.
And I see that ole good_golly ran out the
defense, again. *smirk* Of course, Clinton never actually avoided testifying before congress, neither did his underlings. He might have lied under oath, or split hairs on words *smirk*, but he answered the subpoenas. Meirs and Bolton have every right to say, “I cannot answer that question.” Granted, they’ll definitely look like they have something to hide, and I guarantee you the next step is that they’ll be taken to court to decide ‘does Executive Privilege apply here’.
However, it’s about ‘beating the Democrats’. They’ll be in this mode for the next, oh, say, 8 years, maybe even more. It’s the same pattern as before.
Yet another reason for leaving this place…to get away from the ‘Gotta beat the other side’ mentality that has infected both sides, but the Conservative side especially…
February 28th, 2008 at 8:04 pmHey good_golly, here’s a list of your wonderful, pious, right-wing moralist republicans. Everybody else here if you want a good laugh, take a look too. http://dkosopedia.com/wiki/Examples_of_Republican_hypocrisy_on_moral_values
February 28th, 2008 at 8:04 pmEveryone turn on Countdown now. It’s going to be good! Well, it’s good every night but, you know what I mean.
February 28th, 2008 at 8:09 pmgoon_golly is currently busy, feverishly plowing through wingnut blogs in search of a list of corrupt Democrats. In order to fill out the list to a more impressive length, of course, it will date back to the 60s or earlier.
Just wait.
February 28th, 2008 at 8:16 pmEveryone turn on Countdown now. It’s going to be good! Well, it’s good every night but, you know what I mean.
Comment by Mr. Evil — February 28, 2008 @ 8:09 pm
Yes, well, thanks to Comcast, that network is no longer available without buying a premium package. FoxNews is still available, of course.
February 28th, 2008 at 8:17 pmWell, sorry to hear that gummitch. Maybe there’s a Direct TV system in your near future?
February 28th, 2008 at 8:28 pmLets get real folks.
Here’s how it really went down.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) begged Attorney General Michael Mukasey and DC U.S. Attorney Jeff Taylor “for a grand jury investigation into whether White House chief of staff Josh Bolten and former counsel Harriet Miers should be prosecuted for contempt of Congress.â€
Both Mukasey and Taylor replied to Pelosi stating “screw you”.
Pelosi replied back stating “thank you sirs, which positions do you like most”?
That’s the state of our Democratic Congress folks.
Vote all these political leaches out in November.
Troubled Texan
February 28th, 2008 at 8:42 pmWell, sorry to hear that gummitch. Maybe there’s a Direct TV system in your near future?
Comment by Mr. Evil — February 28, 2008 @ 8:28 pm
Landlord isn’t a fan of satellite dishes, unfortunately. The thing that really ticks me off is that MSNBC was part of the lineup and Comcast moved it into the channels above 100. There are plenty of slots open and I could find any number of shopping channels in the package. It reeks of political b.s.
February 28th, 2008 at 8:45 pmAG Mukasey promises to get right on appointing that grand jury Rep. Pelosi, right after he decides if waterboarding is torture.
February 28th, 2008 at 8:53 pmYeah, I’ve heard horror stories about Comcast’s service. My sympathies. I’d have to fork over the extra $$$ for a converter box to watch KO. No other news show anywhere on TV comes close to Countdown.
February 28th, 2008 at 9:08 pmI M P E A C H – T H E – W H O L E – G O D D A M N – L O T – O F – T H E M – A L R E A D Y !
February 28th, 2008 at 9:28 pmHe got shot in the end.
Comment by ralph the wonder llama — February 28, 2008 @ 6:19 pm
I coulda sworn he was gutshot?
Comment by RUCerious — February 28, 2008 @ 6:25 pm
You guys are smokin’.
February 28th, 2008 at 10:02 pmInvestigate!
February 29th, 2008 at 12:16 amComment by good_golly — February 28, 2008 @ 5:59 pm
You dirtbags couldn’t investigate the incompetence that led to 9-11. You couldn’t investigate the lies that led to the Iraq disaster. You couldn’t investigate Rove’s/Cheney’s acts of treason. You couldn’t investigate Foley’s pedophilia. You couldn’t investigate the politically motivated firings of DOJ prosecutors. You couldn’t investigate torture. You couldn’t investigate the trashing of the Constitution. The Rethuglican party investigated nothing while the nation drowned in Bushite criminality. But now you yammer about ethics violations (load of crap). It’ll take probably fifty years to get to the bottom of the murderous scumbaggery that slugs such as yourself had no problem with. Take a ticket, beeotch, get a hanky and stand the phuck in line.
At least they are following through, months after they said they would.
February 29th, 2008 at 12:55 pm