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White House given 3 days to comply with e-mail inquiry.»

Federal judge John M. Facciola ruled today that the “White House has three days to explain why it shouldn’t be required to copy its computer hard drives to ensure no further e-mails are lost.” In January, Facciola issued a similar five-day deadline for the White House to report whether computer backup tapes had any of the missing e-mails from 2003-2005. There are potentially more than 5 million missing emails.

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38 Responses to “White House given 3 days to comply with e-mail inquiry.”

  1. MCMetal Says:

    Federal judge John M. Facciola ruled today that the “White House has three days to explain why it shouldn’t be required to copy its computer hard drives to ensure no further e-mails are lost.”

    The White House response : Because we don’t give a shit and what are you or anyone else gonna’ do about it ?


  2. McWars Says:

    I say, haul them into court immediately so they don’t have time to be crafty with their explanation.


  3. Buckie Boy Says:

    Answers are:

    It’s a secret.
    National Security.
    Executive Privilege.

    Real answers are:

    Cause I don’t want to.
    It will expose us as criminals.
    I might go to jail I we did.

    You are never going to get a straight answer out of this lot of criminals.

    Bush/Cheney
    Hague Trials ‘09


  4. Buckie Boy Says:

    “I might go to jail if we did.” oops


  5. CitiDC Says:

    The PRA is still on the books, yet we still have no Bush Administration plan on how they will comply.


  6. Fritz Says:

    White House given 3 days to comply with e-mail inquiry.

    …or what?


  7. ralph the wonder llama Says:

    “We Don’t Care. We Don’t Have To. We’re the Bush White House.”


  8. Fan of Man Says:

    yeah? or what….


  9. Nevar Says:

    The White House:
    “Heh heh, we got away with this for over 7 years now, why should we pay any heed when we’re in the home stretch? Heh heh”


  10. katy Says:

    and did they comply with that “similar five-day deadline”???


  11. missmolly Says:

    Three days. Or what?


  12. cerberus Says:

    Good luck, Focciola! I guess his name tells us what Bush Co. will say - Focc Youla!.


  13. The Republic of Stupidity Says:

    Hmmm… me t’inks tha Snark is STRONG on this thread…


  14. cerberus Says:

    These fools need to quite playing games with these criminals. The sad fact is that that’s all they’re doing - playing games - while our democracy tanks further and further into the ground all around them. The Bush Cabal has made a mockery of the role of Congress and they’re doing nothing to stop it.


  15. cerberus Says:

    Frankly, I’m tired of our Congress playing lameduck; it’s the presidunce who is the lameduck but he certainly isn’t acting like one.


  16. Doc Rock Says:

    High crimes and misdemeanors


  17. Zimzone Says:

    Hmmm, let’s see, that would be Good Friday.

    Bush will be hiding in Crawford.

    Cheney will be in an undisclosed location.

    Purina will be out to lunch.

    Paulson will be going to work for the weekend.

    McCain will be meeting with the Easter Bunny & LIEberman.

    Hey, you stupid Judge, you can’t expect anyone to comply on a Friday! We’ll be dumping bad news at 5:30 p.m…can’t you see we’re really busy?


  18. cerberus Says:

    I’m wondering if it isn’t time to unseat ALL INCUMBENTS when their ridiculous and irresponsible gig is up.


  19. cerberus Says:

    zimzone: And all of these fools have been “out to lunch” on our dime since day one.


  20. cerberus Says:

    Zimzone: Love Dana DooDooRight’s new moniker - Purina Dog Face.


  21. Zimzone Says:

    cerberus Says:
    March 18th, 2008 at 4:42 pm

    zimzone: And all of these fools have been “out to lunch” on our dime since day one.

    You are correct, sir. But did Cheney really have to shoot the Easter Bunny? I mean, that’s just going too far.


  22. Zimzone Says:

    cerberus Says: March 18th, 2008 at 4:42 pm
    Zimzone: Love Dana DooDooRight’s new moniker - Purina Dog Face.

    Correct again. She also has a BIG FAT ASS!
    I didn’t realize that until she was on The Daily Show…I guess that’s why she hides behind the podium, eh?


  23. raynman Says:

    We’re going to give you three days, or else we’ll give you three days more. And if you don’t do it by then, we’ll give you another week.

    This time, we mean business… until next time….


  24. Wayne A. Schneider Says:

    I guess if they don’t comply, the judge will write them a letter. Eh? Ooooh, they’re scared now!

    Sorry, your honor, but unless you tell them something like, “I want those e-mails found and brought in here or someone is going to jail, and I’ll decide who that is later, so you better all cooperate,” they’ll just continue to defy you, give you the finger, and ignore you.



  25. Roket Says:

    It appears that Guinness needs to add another category to their book. Most crimes obstructed buy one administration.


  26. Chuck_Feney Says:

    Un-fuggin-believable.

    What would the Repugs have done to Clinton if he didn’t comply? You damn right they’d attack him like a rabid dog.

    Why are the Dem’s so weak?

    DEMAND ACCOUNTABILITY!


  27. Styve Says:

    The Bush Regime is full of psychos, and is led by a family known for its support of the Nazis and fascist dictators around the world. They won’t back down. They are going for the gold.

    A very cool Horabin song on Bush and terrorism…September 11

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_W_aracSKY


  28. Bilbo Hussein Baggins Says:

    In January, Facciola issued a similar five-day deadline for the White House to report whether computer backup tapes had any of the missing e-mails from 2003-2005. There are potentially more than 5 million missing emails.

    And how many e-mails do you think they have permanently deleted since January? Why do these judges make these kind of determinations. Why didn’t the judge order someone to go there and confiscate their hard drives. This is like the Democrats writing letters to the White House.


  29. grover nerdkissed Says:

    why even bother anymore?
    no one is gonna do anything.


  30. osage Says:

    The Bush administration has already been given more than enough rope to hang themselves. It’s past time for putting the noose around their criminal necks.


  31. Cal Malenky Says:

    Sorta like “How many divisions does the Pope have?”
    -Adolph Hitler


  32. ForTruth Says:

    If those e-mails are exposed, it will damage your personal safety, and a terrorist will cut your head off.

    /sarc


  33. Uosdwis Says:

    What is the court going to do when they DON’T? Send around the sheriff with a warrant for the administration’s arrest?


  34. sacopenapa Says:

    TIME TI INDICT IMPRISON AND IMPEACH BUSH/CHNNEY& Co. IS OVERDUE! HAGUE 2009!


  35. Chocolate Jesus Says:

    >Three days. Or what?

    They might be forced to raise their voice, or possibly sign a piece of paper, or maybe, even BOTH!!!


  36. grover nerdkissed Says:

    isnt is sad that we as a country have NO FAITH in checks & balances anymore?

    actually, what is sad is that we have NO REASON to have any faith in them!!!


  37. Luis M Says:

    cerberus Says: March 18th, 2008 at 4:42 pm
    Zimzone: Love Dana DooDooRight’s new moniker - Purina Dog Face.

    Zimzone Says: March 18th, 2008 at 4:46 pm
    Correct again. She also has a BIG FAT ASS!
    I didn’t realize that until she was on The Daily Show…I guess that’s why she hides behind the podium, eh?

    Come on guys, I think that’s a bit too childish. Criticize what she does, not how she looks.


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