Comments on: McClellan on his testimony: I’m ‘sure’ White House will consider invoking executive privilege. http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/11/mcclellan-on-his-testimony-im-%e2%80%98sure%e2%80%99-white-house-will-consider-invoking-executive-privilege/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 09:15:46 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: rs121 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/11/mcclellan-on-his-testimony-im-%e2%80%98sure%e2%80%99-white-house-will-consider-invoking-executive-privilege/comment-page-1/#comment-5014672 rs121 Thu, 12 Jun 2008 16:11:20 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/11/mcclellan-on-his-testimony-im-%e2%80%98sure%e2%80%99-white-house-will-consider-invoking-executive-privilege/#comment-5014672 Scott McClellan is a private citizen and if he chooses to testify how can they stop him. All he has to do is show up and testify. They can't arrest him. The WH can claim executive privlege all they want but now their only recourse is throught the courts but the horse is already out of the barn. Scott McClellan is a private citizen and if he chooses to testify how can they stop him. All he has to do is show up and testify. They can’t arrest him. The WH can claim executive privlege all they want but now their only recourse is throught the courts but the horse is already out of the barn.

]]> By: Saint Augustine http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/11/mcclellan-on-his-testimony-im-%e2%80%98sure%e2%80%99-white-house-will-consider-invoking-executive-privilege/comment-page-1/#comment-5012330 Saint Augustine Wed, 11 Jun 2008 17:50:12 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/11/mcclellan-on-his-testimony-im-%e2%80%98sure%e2%80%99-white-house-will-consider-invoking-executive-privilege/#comment-5012330 IMHO since Scott's job was to communicate the administration's message to the public, any communications given to Scott, said to him or transmitted to him would seem to be outside any executive priviledge claim. Logically, why let a mouthpiece in on the lies? Things that Scott doesn't know about can't come back to hurt them, yet. IMHO since Scott’s job was to communicate the administration’s message to the public, any communications given to Scott, said to him or transmitted to him would seem to be outside any executive priviledge claim. Logically, why let a mouthpiece in on the lies? Things that Scott doesn’t know about can’t come back to hurt them, yet.

]]> By: KLS http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/11/mcclellan-on-his-testimony-im-%e2%80%98sure%e2%80%99-white-house-will-consider-invoking-executive-privilege/comment-page-1/#comment-5012268 KLS Wed, 11 Jun 2008 17:27:20 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/11/mcclellan-on-his-testimony-im-%e2%80%98sure%e2%80%99-white-house-will-consider-invoking-executive-privilege/#comment-5012268 I know that the President can deny testimony under executive privilege, but can he prevent testimony? What law permits that? I know that the President can deny testimony under executive privilege, but can he prevent testimony? What law permits that?

]]> By: freeman http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/11/mcclellan-on-his-testimony-im-%e2%80%98sure%e2%80%99-white-house-will-consider-invoking-executive-privilege/comment-page-1/#comment-5012164 freeman Wed, 11 Jun 2008 17:03:15 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/11/mcclellan-on-his-testimony-im-%e2%80%98sure%e2%80%99-white-house-will-consider-invoking-executive-privilege/#comment-5012164 Kucinich and Wexler , the only democrats in the congress who remember the Constitution of the United States at this late hour !Impeach and prosecute for high crimes and treason !Redeem the faith of our citizenry and our international allies . Regain the moral highground and safeguard our democracy for another generation by making "an example" of the fascists who have tried to cripple our democracy Democracy Now ! Kucinich and Wexler , the only democrats in the congress who remember the Constitution of the United States at this late hour !Impeach and prosecute for high crimes and treason !Redeem the faith of our citizenry and our international allies . Regain the moral highground and safeguard our democracy for another generation by making “an example” of the fascists who have tried to cripple our democracy
Democracy Now !

]]> By: nofltwlt http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/11/mcclellan-on-his-testimony-im-%e2%80%98sure%e2%80%99-white-house-will-consider-invoking-executive-privilege/comment-page-1/#comment-5012134 nofltwlt Wed, 11 Jun 2008 16:52:29 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/11/mcclellan-on-his-testimony-im-%e2%80%98sure%e2%80%99-white-house-will-consider-invoking-executive-privilege/#comment-5012134 I'm curious, can executive privilege apply to someone who is willing to testify and would not divulge classified information? I’m curious, can executive privilege apply to someone who is willing to testify and would not divulge classified information?

]]> By: katy http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/11/mcclellan-on-his-testimony-im-%e2%80%98sure%e2%80%99-white-house-will-consider-invoking-executive-privilege/comment-page-1/#comment-5012128 katy Wed, 11 Jun 2008 16:50:20 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/11/mcclellan-on-his-testimony-im-%e2%80%98sure%e2%80%99-white-house-will-consider-invoking-executive-privilege/#comment-5012128 <em>McClellan on his testimony: I’m ‘sure’ White House will consider <strong>invoking executive privilege</strong>.</em> that's not what my mind was reading at first... probably not the only thing the WH is thinking of invoking... watch your back, scotty... take care, man... but you know that... McClellan on his testimony: I’m ‘sure’ White House will consider
invoking executive privilege.

that’s not what my mind was reading at first…

probably not the only thing the WH is thinking of invoking…

watch your back, scotty… take care, man…
but you know that…

]]> By: upside99 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/11/mcclellan-on-his-testimony-im-%e2%80%98sure%e2%80%99-white-house-will-consider-invoking-executive-privilege/comment-page-1/#comment-5012124 upside99 Wed, 11 Jun 2008 16:49:59 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/11/mcclellan-on-his-testimony-im-%e2%80%98sure%e2%80%99-white-house-will-consider-invoking-executive-privilege/#comment-5012124 Ms_Joanne, Thanks for the clarification. How stoo-pid of me not to see that nuance! :-) Ms_Joanne,

Thanks for the clarification. How stoo-pid of me not to see that nuance! :-)

]]> By: Ms_Joanne http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/11/mcclellan-on-his-testimony-im-%e2%80%98sure%e2%80%99-white-house-will-consider-invoking-executive-privilege/comment-page-1/#comment-5012012 Ms_Joanne Wed, 11 Jun 2008 16:30:33 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/11/mcclellan-on-his-testimony-im-%e2%80%98sure%e2%80%99-white-house-will-consider-invoking-executive-privilege/#comment-5012012 Upside, I think that 3AM call has more to do with a reminder that Scotty has a family. That's how mobsters work. Upside, I think that 3AM call has more to do with a reminder that Scotty has a family.

That’s how mobsters work.

]]> By: Exit Stage Left http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/11/mcclellan-on-his-testimony-im-%e2%80%98sure%e2%80%99-white-house-will-consider-invoking-executive-privilege/comment-page-1/#comment-5011942 Exit Stage Left Wed, 11 Jun 2008 16:14:37 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/11/mcclellan-on-his-testimony-im-%e2%80%98sure%e2%80%99-white-house-will-consider-invoking-executive-privilege/#comment-5011942 <em>pbg Says: Jeez, guys, impeachment’s off the table because they don’t have the votes to convict! Do you really want that? The House impeaches him, and we don’t have the 2/3 vote in the Senate, he gets acquitted. He walks. He’s exonerated.</em> I recently either heard or read a statement that impeachment is more about protecting the constitution than about convicting bush. pbg Says:
Jeez, guys, impeachment’s off the table because they don’t have the votes to convict!
Do you really want that? The House impeaches him, and we don’t have the 2/3 vote in the Senate, he gets acquitted. He walks. He’s exonerated.

I recently either heard or read a statement that impeachment is more about protecting the constitution than about convicting bush.

]]> By: pbg http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/11/mcclellan-on-his-testimony-im-%e2%80%98sure%e2%80%99-white-house-will-consider-invoking-executive-privilege/comment-page-1/#comment-5011868 pbg Wed, 11 Jun 2008 15:51:32 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/11/mcclellan-on-his-testimony-im-%e2%80%98sure%e2%80%99-white-house-will-consider-invoking-executive-privilege/#comment-5011868 Jeez, guys, impeachment's off the table because they don't have the votes to convict! Do you really want that? The House impeaches him, and we don't have the 2/3 vote in the Senate, he gets <strong>acquitted</strong>. He <strong>walks</strong>. He's <strong>exonerated</strong>. It doesn't matter how clear the crimes are, If we can't convict Bush and Cheney, we'd damn well better take impeachment off the table. THe last thing--the LAST thing I want is for George Bush to be 'vindicated.' Better wait until B&C are private citizens again with no privilegeand no pardons in their pockets. Jeez, guys, impeachment’s off the table because they don’t have the votes to convict!

Do you really want that? The House impeaches him, and we don’t have the 2/3 vote in the Senate, he gets acquitted. He walks. He’s exonerated.

It doesn’t matter how clear the crimes are, If we can’t convict Bush and Cheney, we’d damn well better take impeachment off the table.

THe last thing–the LAST thing I want is for George Bush to be ‘vindicated.’ Better wait until B&C are private citizens again with no privilegeand no pardons in their pockets.

]]> By: trollsbwild http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/11/mcclellan-on-his-testimony-im-%e2%80%98sure%e2%80%99-white-house-will-consider-invoking-executive-privilege/comment-page-1/#comment-5011866 trollsbwild Wed, 11 Jun 2008 15:51:14 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/11/mcclellan-on-his-testimony-im-%e2%80%98sure%e2%80%99-white-house-will-consider-invoking-executive-privilege/#comment-5011866 The MSM keep asserting that the Dems do not want to support impeachment because it will hinder them in the fall. The feeling is that they have the upcoming elections locked up already. As if they are ignoring the 800 lb. gorilla in the room. The fact is that the Dems would more than likely gain support if they grew a spine and impeached Bush and Cheney. The entire culture in DC has it's priorities screwed up. They are too busy campaigning instead of worrying about doing their jobs. One of them is to ensure the constitution is faithfully protected. The MSM keep asserting that the Dems do not want to support impeachment because it will hinder them in the fall. The feeling is that they have the upcoming elections locked up already. As if they are ignoring the 800 lb. gorilla in the room.
The fact is that the Dems would more than likely gain support if they grew a spine and impeached Bush and Cheney.
The entire culture in DC has it’s priorities screwed up. They are too busy campaigning instead of worrying about doing their jobs. One of them is to ensure the constitution is faithfully protected.

]]> By: Shayne http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/11/mcclellan-on-his-testimony-im-%e2%80%98sure%e2%80%99-white-house-will-consider-invoking-executive-privilege/comment-page-1/#comment-5011862 Shayne Wed, 11 Jun 2008 15:49:05 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/11/mcclellan-on-his-testimony-im-%e2%80%98sure%e2%80%99-white-house-will-consider-invoking-executive-privilege/#comment-5011862 The reason members of Bushco have gotten away with not testifying is because congress allowed it to happen. Is there really any legitimate reason why Harriett Myers and Karl Rove haven't had testify, NO. Congress has let it happen. The reason members of Bushco have gotten away with not testifying is because congress allowed it to happen. Is there really any legitimate reason why Harriett Myers and Karl Rove haven’t had testify, NO. Congress has let it happen.

]]> By: Exit Stage Left http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/11/mcclellan-on-his-testimony-im-%e2%80%98sure%e2%80%99-white-house-will-consider-invoking-executive-privilege/comment-page-1/#comment-5011850 Exit Stage Left Wed, 11 Jun 2008 15:44:35 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/11/mcclellan-on-his-testimony-im-%e2%80%98sure%e2%80%99-white-house-will-consider-invoking-executive-privilege/#comment-5011850 Two things come to mind here: 1) How can McC be covered under executive privelege when he wrote a damn book and the white house signed off on its contents? 2) Why the hell did they schedule his testimony so far in advance, thus giving the repukes time to concoct a lame-ass strategy of deceit? Two things come to mind here:
1) How can McC be covered under executive privelege when he wrote a damn book and the white house signed off on its contents?
2) Why the hell did they schedule his testimony so far in advance, thus giving the repukes time to concoct a lame-ass strategy of deceit?

]]> By: spencers mom http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/11/mcclellan-on-his-testimony-im-%e2%80%98sure%e2%80%99-white-house-will-consider-invoking-executive-privilege/comment-page-1/#comment-5011806 spencers mom Wed, 11 Jun 2008 15:32:29 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/11/mcclellan-on-his-testimony-im-%e2%80%98sure%e2%80%99-white-house-will-consider-invoking-executive-privilege/#comment-5011806 <em>Tawdry Says: It’s way, way too late in the game for impeachment. We don’t need that to be the number one story going into the election. The number one story needs to be McCain’s forgetfulness, flip-flops and stupid gaffes.</em> While I don't disagree, Tawdry, it will be almost 8 months before President Obama takes office and, by leaving this administration unchecked, we are not only leaving open the possibility to Bush to take military action against Iran, but we are also saying that it's okay to delay having an Iraq exit <em>strategy </em>until 2009. How many U.S. troop deaths, and Iraqi civilian deaths, will occur in that time? And is that okay, given the details we already know about this admin? PEACE Tawdry Says:

It’s way, way too late in the game for impeachment. We don’t need that to be the number one story going into the election. The number one story needs to be McCain’s forgetfulness, flip-flops and stupid gaffes.

While I don’t disagree, Tawdry, it will be almost 8 months before President Obama takes office and, by leaving this administration unchecked, we are not only leaving open the possibility to Bush to take military action against Iran, but we are also saying that it’s okay to delay having an Iraq exit strategy until 2009.

How many U.S. troop deaths, and Iraqi civilian deaths, will occur in that time? And is that okay, given the details we already know about this admin?

PEACE

]]> By: upside99 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/11/mcclellan-on-his-testimony-im-%e2%80%98sure%e2%80%99-white-house-will-consider-invoking-executive-privilege/comment-page-1/#comment-5011800 upside99 Wed, 11 Jun 2008 15:31:51 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/11/mcclellan-on-his-testimony-im-%e2%80%98sure%e2%80%99-white-house-will-consider-invoking-executive-privilege/#comment-5011800 Is it just me or does it sound like Scotty is having second thoughts after getting the 3AM phone call from Darth with a subtle reminder of the shotgun and the man-sized safe? Is it just me or does it sound like Scotty is having second thoughts after getting the 3AM phone call from Darth with a subtle reminder of the shotgun and the man-sized safe?

]]> By: Freedom Rebel http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/11/mcclellan-on-his-testimony-im-%e2%80%98sure%e2%80%99-white-house-will-consider-invoking-executive-privilege/comment-page-1/#comment-5011782 Freedom Rebel Wed, 11 Jun 2008 15:28:09 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/11/mcclellan-on-his-testimony-im-%e2%80%98sure%e2%80%99-white-house-will-consider-invoking-executive-privilege/#comment-5011782 Political Suicide should be the least of ANY politicians worries. The fact that they are putting their political careers before defending the Constitution and it's citizens is contemptable. They are going to force us to make term limits, which I have always been for. We have seen these fat cats exploit their positions long enough. Getting rich off of earmarks and gifts. If the administration stands in the way of Scott testifing they are admitting they have something to hide. Which I'm sure we haven't seen all the skeletons come out of the closet yet. Political Suicide should be the least of ANY politicians worries. The fact that they are putting their political careers before defending the Constitution and it’s citizens is contemptable. They are going to force us to make term limits, which I have always been for. We have seen these fat cats exploit their positions long enough. Getting rich off of earmarks and gifts.

If the administration stands in the way of Scott testifing they are admitting they have something to hide. Which I’m sure we haven’t seen all the skeletons come out of the closet yet.

]]> By: Tawdry http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/11/mcclellan-on-his-testimony-im-%e2%80%98sure%e2%80%99-white-house-will-consider-invoking-executive-privilege/comment-page-1/#comment-5011776 Tawdry Wed, 11 Jun 2008 15:25:36 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/11/mcclellan-on-his-testimony-im-%e2%80%98sure%e2%80%99-white-house-will-consider-invoking-executive-privilege/#comment-5011776 It's way, way too late in the game for impeachment. We don't need that to be the number one story going into the election. The number one story needs to be McCain's forgetfulness, flip-flops and stupid gaffes. It’s way, way too late in the game for impeachment. We don’t need that to be the number one story going into the election. The number one story needs to be McCain’s forgetfulness, flip-flops and stupid gaffes.

]]> By: Leftside Annie http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/11/mcclellan-on-his-testimony-im-%e2%80%98sure%e2%80%99-white-house-will-consider-invoking-executive-privilege/comment-page-1/#comment-5011744 Leftside Annie Wed, 11 Jun 2008 15:19:05 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/11/mcclellan-on-his-testimony-im-%e2%80%98sure%e2%80%99-white-house-will-consider-invoking-executive-privilege/#comment-5011744 Scott doesn't work for them any more. EP does NOT apply. Period. If he refuses to testify - throw his ass in JAIL. Scott doesn’t work for them any more. EP does NOT apply. Period.

If he refuses to testify – throw his ass in JAIL.

]]> By: 5th Estate http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/11/mcclellan-on-his-testimony-im-%e2%80%98sure%e2%80%99-white-house-will-consider-invoking-executive-privilege/comment-page-1/#comment-5011742 5th Estate Wed, 11 Jun 2008 15:18:24 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/11/mcclellan-on-his-testimony-im-%e2%80%98sure%e2%80%99-white-house-will-consider-invoking-executive-privilege/#comment-5011742 “<strong>I don’t have anything incriminating to say here </strong>if that’s what you’re looking for. Well I imagine if Congress tries to go into <strong>other issues, ones I haven’t spoken about </strong>in the book, I’m sure the White House would think seriously about that.” So is McLellan saying he has "incriminating" evidence or information that he hasn't made public? Because that's what it sounds like to me. “I don’t have anything incriminating to say here if that’s what you’re looking for. Well I imagine if Congress tries to go into other issues, ones I haven’t spoken about in the book, I’m sure the White House would think seriously about that.”

So is McLellan saying he has “incriminating” evidence or information that he hasn’t made public? Because that’s what it sounds like to me.

]]> By: 5th Estate http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/11/mcclellan-on-his-testimony-im-%e2%80%98sure%e2%80%99-white-house-will-consider-invoking-executive-privilege/comment-page-1/#comment-5011730 5th Estate Wed, 11 Jun 2008 15:12:40 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/11/mcclellan-on-his-testimony-im-%e2%80%98sure%e2%80%99-white-house-will-consider-invoking-executive-privilege/#comment-5011730 nellre: <em>If the president of vice president lie to congress, impeachment must proceed immediately</em> LOL! I share your sentiment,but that'll never work. nellre:
If the president of vice president lie to congress, impeachment must proceed immediately

LOL! I share your sentiment,but that’ll never work.

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