Comments on: Congress to Rove: ‘No justification’ for refusing to testify on Siegelman case. http://thinkprogress.org/2008/05/14/congress-to-rove-no-justification-for-refusing-to-testify-on-siegelman-case/ Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:51:44 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: The Shadow http://thinkprogress.org/2008/05/14/congress-to-rove-no-justification-for-refusing-to-testify-on-siegelman-case/comment-page-1/#comment-4965168 The Shadow Fri, 16 May 2008 16:31:25 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/05/14/congress-to-rove-no-justification-for-refusing-to-testify-on-siegelman-case/#comment-4965168 <strong>Congress needs to stop playing games with "Fat Boy". He's not going to take them seriously until his ugly a_ s is sitting in court. What other American would get as many chances to come before they'd be locked up. I urge all of you to contact Rep. John Conyers and ask him to hold Rove in contempt so we can have his trial going on during the election. What Bush, Rover and all of the other criminals don't understand is President Obama's Justice Department can still investigate all of the crimes they committed and prosecute them. They are all guilty of "War Crimes" based on the Geneva Conventions for "Crimes Against Humanity". Karl Rove is a War Criminal and he knows it.</strong> Congress needs to stop playing games with “Fat Boy”. He’s not going to take them seriously until his ugly a_ s is sitting in court. What other American would get as many chances to come before they’d be locked up. I urge all of you to contact Rep. John Conyers and ask him to hold Rove in contempt so we can have his trial going on during the election. What Bush, Rover and all of the other criminals don’t understand is President Obama’s Justice Department can still investigate all of the crimes they committed and prosecute them. They are all guilty of “War Crimes” based on the Geneva Conventions for “Crimes Against Humanity”. Karl Rove is a War Criminal and he knows it.

]]> By: sacopenapa http://thinkprogress.org/2008/05/14/congress-to-rove-no-justification-for-refusing-to-testify-on-siegelman-case/comment-page-1/#comment-4960942 sacopenapa Thu, 15 May 2008 03:18:28 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/05/14/congress-to-rove-no-justification-for-refusing-to-testify-on-siegelman-case/#comment-4960942 The Time to throw the WAR CRIMINAL KARL ROVE behind bars is far over due... get his ugly face to unswer questions under oath. The paint a red targeg on his ungly gutt and send him to the Iraq's front line! The Time to throw the WAR CRIMINAL KARL ROVE behind bars is far over due… get his ugly face to unswer questions under oath. The paint a red targeg on his ungly gutt and send him to the Iraq’s front line!

]]> By: FunMe http://thinkprogress.org/2008/05/14/congress-to-rove-no-justification-for-refusing-to-testify-on-siegelman-case/comment-page-1/#comment-4960606 FunMe Thu, 15 May 2008 00:19:55 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/05/14/congress-to-rove-no-justification-for-refusing-to-testify-on-siegelman-case/#comment-4960606 I am beginning to think that maybe there is a reason the Congress is willing to wait to have the pig Rove testify until AFTER January 2009: No pardons! I am beginning to think that maybe there is a reason the Congress is willing to wait to have the pig Rove testify until AFTER January 2009:

No pardons!

]]> By: bking7698 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/05/14/congress-to-rove-no-justification-for-refusing-to-testify-on-siegelman-case/comment-page-1/#comment-4960598 bking7698 Thu, 15 May 2008 00:13:42 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/05/14/congress-to-rove-no-justification-for-refusing-to-testify-on-siegelman-case/#comment-4960598 Subpeonas have been issued, ignored, contempt of congress charges have been filed and the justice department refuses to enforce them. How 'bout that!? Write to Conyers and Waxman and demand that congress take some kind of action. Subpeonas have been issued, ignored, contempt of congress charges have been filed and the justice department refuses to enforce them. How ’bout that!? Write to Conyers and Waxman and demand that congress take some kind of action.

]]> By: SP Biloxi http://thinkprogress.org/2008/05/14/congress-to-rove-no-justification-for-refusing-to-testify-on-siegelman-case/comment-page-1/#comment-4960482 SP Biloxi Wed, 14 May 2008 22:41:34 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/05/14/congress-to-rove-no-justification-for-refusing-to-testify-on-siegelman-case/#comment-4960482 Memo to Conyers: Forget the invitation and penpal methods for Tubby McTreason Rove. Go to Plan B and force subpoena power on Rove and demand testimony. Memo to Conyers: Forget the invitation and penpal methods for Tubby McTreason Rove. Go to Plan B and force subpoena power on Rove and demand testimony.

]]> By: texaslady http://thinkprogress.org/2008/05/14/congress-to-rove-no-justification-for-refusing-to-testify-on-siegelman-case/comment-page-1/#comment-4960466 texaslady Wed, 14 May 2008 22:33:58 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/05/14/congress-to-rove-no-justification-for-refusing-to-testify-on-siegelman-case/#comment-4960466 rover is the best at lying and twisting the truth plus he has a closet full of dirt on anyone trying to pin him down. rover is the best at lying and twisting the truth plus he has a closet full of dirt on anyone trying to pin him down.

]]> By: Chocolate Jesus http://thinkprogress.org/2008/05/14/congress-to-rove-no-justification-for-refusing-to-testify-on-siegelman-case/comment-page-1/#comment-4960460 Chocolate Jesus Wed, 14 May 2008 22:29:06 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/05/14/congress-to-rove-no-justification-for-refusing-to-testify-on-siegelman-case/#comment-4960460 >If he’s going to answer in writing, he’s waiving “executive >privilege”. Right..about something that neither he nor the president claim to have had anything to do with... while I think this will almost certainly go against bush at an appelate level, I beleive the judge hearing the miers stuff is a bush dittohead..however, since his written decision will be dissected at the apellate level, he's going to have to work REALLY hard to come up with even a semi-plausible reason for allowing the invoking of Ep in this case.. >If he’s going to answer in writing, he’s waiving “executive >privilege”.

Right..about something that neither he nor the president claim to have had anything to do with…
while I think this will almost certainly go against bush at an appelate level, I beleive the judge hearing the miers stuff is a bush dittohead..however, since his written decision will be dissected at the apellate level, he’s going to have to work REALLY hard to come up with even a semi-plausible reason for allowing the invoking of Ep in this case..

]]> By: pete http://thinkprogress.org/2008/05/14/congress-to-rove-no-justification-for-refusing-to-testify-on-siegelman-case/comment-page-1/#comment-4960456 pete Wed, 14 May 2008 22:28:46 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/05/14/congress-to-rove-no-justification-for-refusing-to-testify-on-siegelman-case/#comment-4960456 Rove knows he can't handle the heat of direct questioning. He's the guy at the nexus of all the lies. It's, probably, humanely impossible for anyone to keep them all straight "on the fly". Plus, Goodling and Gonzo etc., have used up all the "I don't recalls". Heck! The poor little turdblossom would probably need an IV to replace all the sweat. I would gladly pay a buck for that program, but, I'm not holding my breath. Rove knows he can’t handle the heat of direct questioning. He’s the guy at the nexus of all the lies. It’s, probably, humanely impossible for anyone to keep them all straight “on the fly”. Plus, Goodling and Gonzo etc., have used up all the “I don’t recalls”. Heck! The poor little turdblossom would probably need an IV to replace all the sweat. I would gladly pay a buck for that program, but, I’m not holding my breath.

]]> By: ralph the wonder llama http://thinkprogress.org/2008/05/14/congress-to-rove-no-justification-for-refusing-to-testify-on-siegelman-case/comment-page-1/#comment-4960438 ralph the wonder llama Wed, 14 May 2008 22:20:07 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/05/14/congress-to-rove-no-justification-for-refusing-to-testify-on-siegelman-case/#comment-4960438 <em>In April, Luskin had indicated that Rove would testify if Congress subpoenaed him.</em> Well, yeah, but in fairness to Luskin, he only said that because he didn't think Congress would ever do it. In April, Luskin had indicated that Rove would testify if Congress subpoenaed him.

Well, yeah, but in fairness to Luskin, he only said that because he didn’t think Congress would ever do it.

]]> By: texaslady http://thinkprogress.org/2008/05/14/congress-to-rove-no-justification-for-refusing-to-testify-on-siegelman-case/comment-page-1/#comment-4960410 texaslady Wed, 14 May 2008 22:11:48 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/05/14/congress-to-rove-no-justification-for-refusing-to-testify-on-siegelman-case/#comment-4960410 Well even if rover lies and gets caught there is always a pardon waiting well until Jan 2009 at least. Well even if rover lies and gets caught there is always a pardon waiting well until Jan 2009 at least.

]]> By: texaslady http://thinkprogress.org/2008/05/14/congress-to-rove-no-justification-for-refusing-to-testify-on-siegelman-case/comment-page-1/#comment-4960376 texaslady Wed, 14 May 2008 21:55:25 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/05/14/congress-to-rove-no-justification-for-refusing-to-testify-on-siegelman-case/#comment-4960376 Why would executive priviledge be used if rover was connected to Seligman's jailing ? Either he did concoct false evidence or he didn't. Why would executive priviledge be used if rover was connected to Seligman’s jailing ? Either he did concoct false evidence or he didn’t.

]]> By: Freedom Rebel http://thinkprogress.org/2008/05/14/congress-to-rove-no-justification-for-refusing-to-testify-on-siegelman-case/comment-page-1/#comment-4960370 Freedom Rebel Wed, 14 May 2008 21:53:40 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/05/14/congress-to-rove-no-justification-for-refusing-to-testify-on-siegelman-case/#comment-4960370 The only justification for Karl Rove not speaking on record is because he would have to lie. He will never admit to what he has done. There is only one way Rove will ever spill his juts and that's if he gets full immunity. The only justification for Karl Rove not speaking on record is because he would have to lie. He will never admit to what he has done. There is only one way Rove will ever spill his juts and that’s if he gets full immunity.

]]> By: MCMetal http://thinkprogress.org/2008/05/14/congress-to-rove-no-justification-for-refusing-to-testify-on-siegelman-case/comment-page-1/#comment-4960358 MCMetal Wed, 14 May 2008 21:50:37 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/05/14/congress-to-rove-no-justification-for-refusing-to-testify-on-siegelman-case/#comment-4960358 <i>In April, Luskin had indicated that Rove would testify if Congress subpoenaed him. By the end of the month, Luskin backed away from the pledge, claiming he had been taken out of context. </i> Can someone please explain how "context" is measurable when you claim your client is willing to testify in front of Congress if they should subpoena him ? In April, Luskin had indicated that Rove would testify if Congress subpoenaed him. By the end of the month, Luskin backed away from the pledge, claiming he had been taken out of context.

Can someone please explain how “context” is measurable when you claim your client is willing to testify in front of Congress if they should subpoena him ?

]]> By: Fritz http://thinkprogress.org/2008/05/14/congress-to-rove-no-justification-for-refusing-to-testify-on-siegelman-case/comment-page-1/#comment-4960356 Fritz Wed, 14 May 2008 21:50:02 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/05/14/congress-to-rove-no-justification-for-refusing-to-testify-on-siegelman-case/#comment-4960356 <em>"Congress to Rove: ‘No justification’ for refusing to testify on Siegelman case."</em> <strong>So now what? Send the letter Certified?</strong> “Congress to Rove: ‘No justification’ for refusing to testify on Siegelman case.”

So now what? Send the letter Certified?

]]> By: Trizza http://thinkprogress.org/2008/05/14/congress-to-rove-no-justification-for-refusing-to-testify-on-siegelman-case/comment-page-1/#comment-4960350 Trizza Wed, 14 May 2008 21:48:16 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/05/14/congress-to-rove-no-justification-for-refusing-to-testify-on-siegelman-case/#comment-4960350 I am starting to get the feeling that the label of Democrats as "weak" are probably true. All I hear are threats of subpoena's but never the actual issue of one. Pelosi taking impeachment off the table in the face of a clear reason to impeach. No wonder this administration has no respect for the rule of law. When they break it, they can count on congress to literally do nothing more than issue idle threats. I am starting to get the feeling that the label of Democrats as “weak” are probably true. All I hear are threats of subpoena’s but never the actual issue of one. Pelosi taking impeachment off the table in the face of a clear reason to impeach. No wonder this administration has no respect for the rule of law. When they break it, they can count on congress to literally do nothing more than issue idle threats.

]]> By: Crusty Old Bastard http://thinkprogress.org/2008/05/14/congress-to-rove-no-justification-for-refusing-to-testify-on-siegelman-case/comment-page-1/#comment-4960348 Crusty Old Bastard Wed, 14 May 2008 21:48:08 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/05/14/congress-to-rove-no-justification-for-refusing-to-testify-on-siegelman-case/#comment-4960348 "...we do not understand why he would not submit to providing transcribed answers to live questions, as he has done in media interviews." You naive fools! You don't suppose that the fact that before Congress, unlike the media Ho's, he will be forced to perjure himself, admit guilt, or refuse to testify has any thing to do with him not being willing to offer sworn testimony. I suspect that like King George the Dumb, imposing the fifth means downing a bottle of cheap bourbon to KKKarl. “…we do not understand why he would not submit to providing transcribed answers to live questions, as he has done in media interviews.”

You naive fools! You don’t suppose that the fact that before Congress, unlike the media Ho’s, he will be forced to perjure himself, admit guilt, or refuse to testify has any thing to do with him not being willing to offer sworn testimony. I suspect that like King George the Dumb, imposing the fifth means downing a bottle of cheap bourbon to KKKarl.

]]> By: drago http://thinkprogress.org/2008/05/14/congress-to-rove-no-justification-for-refusing-to-testify-on-siegelman-case/comment-page-1/#comment-4960344 drago Wed, 14 May 2008 21:47:26 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/05/14/congress-to-rove-no-justification-for-refusing-to-testify-on-siegelman-case/#comment-4960344 I love how these crooks claim "executive privilege", does that mean the "executive" Bush knew what was going on? Well, that's what the American people would like to know. Does anyone in government really care about the people anymore? I love how these crooks claim “executive privilege”, does that mean the “executive” Bush knew what was going on?

Well, that’s what the American people would like to know. Does anyone in government really care about the people anymore?

]]> By: zuch http://thinkprogress.org/2008/05/14/congress-to-rove-no-justification-for-refusing-to-testify-on-siegelman-case/comment-page-1/#comment-4960342 zuch Wed, 14 May 2008 21:45:28 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/05/14/congress-to-rove-no-justification-for-refusing-to-testify-on-siegelman-case/#comment-4960342 <i>Today, House Judiciary Committee leaders sent a letter to Karl Rove’s laywer, Robert Luskin, rejecting Rove’s offer to answer questions on his involvement in the Don Siegelman prosecution and other issues in writing.</i> If he's going to answer in writing, he's waiving "executive privilege". So he damn well should appear and testify under oath. There's nothing in "EP" that says that testimony not under oath is like not saying "Simon says" so it doesn't count.... Cheers, Today, House Judiciary Committee leaders sent a letter to Karl Rove’s laywer, Robert Luskin, rejecting Rove’s offer to answer questions on his involvement in the Don Siegelman prosecution and other issues in writing.

If he’s going to answer in writing, he’s waiving “executive privilege”.

So he damn well should appear and testify under oath. There’s nothing in “EP” that says that testimony not under oath is like not saying “Simon says” so it doesn’t count….

Cheers,

]]> By: texaslady http://thinkprogress.org/2008/05/14/congress-to-rove-no-justification-for-refusing-to-testify-on-siegelman-case/comment-page-1/#comment-4960336 texaslady Wed, 14 May 2008 21:42:23 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/05/14/congress-to-rove-no-justification-for-refusing-to-testify-on-siegelman-case/#comment-4960336 Notice when a repub rep wants to backtrack they were always "taken out of context." So, then they can't be held to the original agreement. What an ass ! Notice when a repub rep wants to backtrack they were always “taken out of context.” So, then they can’t be held to the original agreement. What an ass !

]]> By: ralph the wonder llama http://thinkprogress.org/2008/05/14/congress-to-rove-no-justification-for-refusing-to-testify-on-siegelman-case/comment-page-1/#comment-4960332 ralph the wonder llama Wed, 14 May 2008 21:41:14 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/05/14/congress-to-rove-no-justification-for-refusing-to-testify-on-siegelman-case/#comment-4960332 Hmmm... maybe taking three straight special elections in red districts has convinced Congress to find some balls. I'm not betting on it yet, but it sure would be nice to see. Hmmm… maybe taking three straight special elections in red districts has convinced Congress to find some balls.

I’m not betting on it yet, but it sure would be nice to see.

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