Rove skips out on Judiciary Committee hearing.
By on Jul 10th, 2008 at 11:46 am
Rove skips out on Judiciary Committee hearing.
Today, Karl Rove was set to appear under subpoena before the House Judiciary Committee to discuss the politicization of the Justice Department. Yesterday, Rove’s lawyer wrote a letter declaring Rove would not testify, citing executive privilege:
Mr Rove will respectfully decline to appear on July 10 on the grounds that as a close advisor to the President, whose testimony is sought in connection with his official duties in that capacity, he is immune from compelled Congressional testimony.
After Rove proved to be a no-show today, the panel voted 7-1 to rule that Rove’s claims of immunity under executive privilege are invalid.
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Mr Rove will respectfully decline to appear on July 10
Well, that’s a lie right off the bat. There’s no respect anywhere in his refusal to honor a subpoena.
Arrest the MFer.
July 10th, 2008 at 11:47 amI want to see PudgeBoy do the perp walk!
July 10th, 2008 at 11:50 amGet out the handcuffs.
The panel needs to get off their butts and do their job.
Enough of the shenanigans already.
July 10th, 2008 at 11:51 amThey couldn’t see this coming and vote immunity invalid before he was scheduled to appear?
July 10th, 2008 at 11:51 amThe important question is what will this lame committee do next? Go get the fat pig and arrest him, now!!!
July 10th, 2008 at 11:54 amjabberjaw says:
This was another chance for Obama to be a real leader. As the new Democratic party leader, he could have worked hard for votes and to fillibuster like he promised to save the Constitution. He failed.
(kidding, it’s just me.)
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good luck.
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July 10th, 2008 at 11:55 amThe Democrats will send a sternly worded letter shortly.
And nothing more.
July 10th, 2008 at 11:55 amOK, Dems, time to send a nasty letter…no, make that a Registered letter.
July 10th, 2008 at 11:56 amI say let’s cut him a deal. He can get away with the Executive Privilege canard if we get to jam an apple in his mouth, shove a big spit up his ass, roast him over coals and serve him at the RNC convention.
And if he doesn’t accept the deal, arrest the pus gut pig and throw him in jail. It might feel like apples and spits, but they would just be cellmates saying hi.
July 10th, 2008 at 11:57 amFritz Says:
July 10th, 2008 at 12:00 pmOK, Dems, time to send a nasty letter…no, make that a Registered letter.
And no smiley faces over the ‘i’s and ‘j’s. That’ll show ‘em!
Gee, this means Conyers will have to write another letter expressing his disappointment of Rove to cooperate.
sarc ON
July 10th, 2008 at 12:00 pmOut of the country…How convenient. I would really like to know if this trip was planned beforehand like they said it was. Who knows, maybe Karl won’t come back.
July 10th, 2008 at 12:01 pmAnd one more thing, if this trip was planned, why didn’t they bring it up earlier?
July 10th, 2008 at 12:02 pmRay Edmonds Says:
Who cares! Lets discuss the economy or how the government is bailing out speculators. Why isn’t there a thread on the Bernake/Paulson testimony before congress. They look like 2 criminals on TV. Who cares about Rove, the American people care about their wallets right now.
I think the only thing the majority of Americans care about is American Idol or Wheel of Fortune.
July 10th, 2008 at 12:02 pmHere’s someone whose dirty little fingers are in all the (illegal) pies, ignoring things that would get all others jailed, meanwhile innocent people have been locked away for years without charges. It just makes me sick.
July 10th, 2008 at 12:02 pmIt appears that the latest RNC trend is toward the Concern Troll. Maybe they think that their talent base is better suited to handle the less rigorous demands of such a tactic.
It appears that they are wrong about that.
July 10th, 2008 at 12:03 pmThis issue unfortunately needs to drag out until the next Administration is in office. There can be no chance of a presidential pardon for this, the most aggregious, divisive unelected pig to have ever routed through the WH. He deserves to be hung for all the treasonous antics he has involved himself in from outing an undercover CIA agent to trying to destroy our multi party system in his failed attempt at permanent Republican rule. He would be thrilled with being brought up on charges while Bush is still there to protect him. It’s kind of a loyalty badge for these pathetic Repub whores. Let him smuggly spew his venom over at FAUX News for now. This pig’s time will surely come.
July 10th, 2008 at 12:04 pmSlap the cuffs on this un-American, treasonous dough-boy!!!
July 10th, 2008 at 12:05 pmKing George doesn’t think the law applies to him and his noblemen. And look who said he was “out of the country”? Cannon, from Utah…he couldn’t even win the primary election… an incumbent lost to another Republican…..
Even the Republicans want nothing to do with King George’s tribe.
My question to all your readers: What are you going to do to stop these people from making money on this corruption?
Feith and Gonzales can’t get a job. Let’s keep up the good work. Now let’s make sure Rove doesn’t make money going to the Texas Realtor’s Conference. Realtors are protesting. We should object too.
July 10th, 2008 at 12:09 pmRay Edmonds Says
July 10th, 2008 at 11:59 am
Who cares! Lets discuss the economy or how the government is bailing out speculators. Why isn’t there a thread on the Bernake/Paulson testimony before congress. They look like 2 criminals on TV. Who cares about Rove, the American people care about their wallets right now.
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It’s true that most of us don’t care about Rove nearly as much as we care about how much current and former Bushco people continue to thumb their nose at the entire legislative branch of government. And that’s what we’re discussing here.
July 10th, 2008 at 12:09 pmHey Ray-
July 10th, 2008 at 12:11 pmIf you can’t stay on topic you will continue to be flagged. If you don’t like the topic, LEAVE! Go start your own damned blog or STFU.
We’ve seen the Concern Troll gambit before, Ray. Yours doesn’t ring any less false than any of the others.
Besides, I thought you said, I’m out until a thread about real issues appears.
We’ll all await that moment in feverish anticipation.
July 10th, 2008 at 12:12 pmWhat a weasel. Big Man Rove can’t defend his actions. What a piece of human garbage.
July 10th, 2008 at 12:12 pmBeautifully said, misshusseinmolly.
July 10th, 2008 at 12:13 pmAfter Rove proved to be a no-show today, the panel voted 7-1 to rule that Rove’s claims of immunity under executive privilege are invalid.
So. What are you going to do about it?
July 10th, 2008 at 12:15 pmThe Bush Dictionary
executive privilege = Criminal Cover Up
July 10th, 2008 at 12:18 pmRay Edmonds Says:
Our newest entry into the “concerned troll” contest.
July 10th, 2008 at 12:18 pmBy God fire off a threatening letter!
July 10th, 2008 at 12:19 pmAnd because his claims of executive privilege are not valid, the next step the Dems took was to . . . do nothing. Keep up the good work guys. I’m sure Karl’s concerned.
July 10th, 2008 at 12:20 pmA Patriot Acting Says:
This issue unfortunately needs to drag out until the next Administration is in office. There can be no chance of a presidential pardon for this, the most aggregious, divisive unelected pig to have ever routed through the WH.
I might think that it is best to allow these crimes to remain un-prosecuted until Obama takes office, if I thought that Obama would follow through and go after the crooks. Maybe if we hold his feet to the fire he will agree to investigate all crimes committed by the Bush Crime Family.
The problem with prosecuting these crimes now is that Bush will then be able to pardon everyone. I don’t think he can pardon people from crimes they have not been convicted of.
July 10th, 2008 at 12:22 pmKarl is evil. He is also smart. Can’t stand him.
July 10th, 2008 at 12:22 pmFrom American Heritage Dictionary:
con·tempt (k?n-t?mpt’) n.
1. The feeling or attitude of regarding someone or something as inferior, base, or worthless; scorn.
2. The state of being despised or dishonored; disgrace.
3. Open disrespect or willful disobedience of the authority of a court of law or legislative body.
If anybody or anything qualifies as “contempt”, it’s the general disdain Rove has for Congress — actually the general disdain the entire Bush administration has for Congress.
So what’s it gonna take for Congress to call it what it is? What are they waiting for? It’s gotten to the point where a regular contempt citation would just prolong what truly needs to be done. Cite inherent contempt, round up these scofflaws, and haul them into Congress in handcuffs. Now.
July 10th, 2008 at 12:23 pmSorry to say I wouldn’t be surprised.
http://www.afterdowningstreet.org/node/34610
July 10th, 2008 at 12:23 pmThat “toady” is part of on-going criminal conspiracy.
July 10th, 2008 at 12:25 pmAfter the FISA disaster yesterday the democrats need to save face and go after this guy! It’s a lost cause if they don’t, although maybe it’s already a lost cause? Lots of depressing things to ponder these days.
July 10th, 2008 at 12:25 pmralph the wonder llama Says
July 10th, 2008 at 12:13 pm
Beautifully said, misshusseinmolly.
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I dunno — I thought A Patriot Acting’s post right after mine said exactly the same thing, but in a far more direct and concise way. And probably in language the troll understands better.
July 10th, 2008 at 12:25 pmKarl is evil, Karl is smart.
It was smart to pull the gold fillings out of corpse’s mouths too, and like KKKarl, more evil than smart.
July 10th, 2008 at 12:27 pmAfter Rove proved to be a no-show today, the panel voted 7-1 to rule that Rove’s claims of immunity under executive privilege are invalid.
OK, so what’s next? More useless letters or are you going to have this pig arrested and brought before you in chains if necessary?
You could just pass a bill giving all lawbreakers who get a note from the president retroactive immunity. That seems to be the popular choice these days.
http://progressiveworldreview.com
July 10th, 2008 at 12:29 pmCongressman Dennis Kucinich will present a single Article of Impeachment to the House of Representatives sometime between 3:30 pm and 4:00 pm (EDT) today, Thursday, July 10th. C-SPAN.
July 10th, 2008 at 12:30 pmI saw Wasserman-Shultz on Dan Abrams show the other night and he kept asking her, “what are you prepared to do when he doesn’t show up, because you know, he’s not coming.”
And she just kept saying something to the effect of. “we’ll see.”
Well, We’ve Seen. He didn’t show up. NOW GO ARREST THE CRIMINAL BASTURDBLOSSOM!”
July 10th, 2008 at 12:30 pmLet’s see if Dems actually do anything. Rove, Bush, and Cheney shit all over them, and the Dems seem to like it.
July 10th, 2008 at 12:32 pmsmkngman3 Says:
Sorry to say I wouldn’t be surprised.
Pelosi Opposing Contempt for Rove
http://www.afterdowningstreet.org/node/34610
The rumor was false. Pelosi might be dumb, but she is not stupid.
July 10th, 2008 at 12:37 pmRove is too busy rolling in mud and eating slop.
It’s what pigs do.
July 10th, 2008 at 12:37 pmJust arrest the SOB and be done with it. His actions for the last 8 years and longer accounted for a lot of damage to this country. The smirking little pig needs to held accountable and sooner or later he will.
July 10th, 2008 at 12:38 pmThat faint sound you hear is Bushco laughing their asses off at John Conyers.
Well now, John. You have been quoted as saying you are going to get tough on Rove. What about it?
crickets….
July 10th, 2008 at 12:44 pmJohn Conyers @ (202)225-5126. Call his office and let him know what a jackass he is for talking tough and doing nothing.
July 10th, 2008 at 12:48 pmJebus. Sometimes I think that the entire population of the United States – including most of Congress – is suffering from Stockholm Syndrome…
July 10th, 2008 at 12:49 pmStratRat Says:
“The rumor was false. Pelosi might be dumb, but she is not stupid.”
Based on what evidence? link? (Thanks!)
July 10th, 2008 at 12:49 pmStockholm syndrome is a psychological response sometimes seen in an abducted hostage, in which the hostage shows signs of loyalty to the hostage-taker, regardless of the danger (or at least risk) in which the hostage has been placed.
The syndrome is named after the Norrmalmstorg robbery of Kreditbanken at Norrmalmstorg, Stockholm, Sweden, in which the bank robbers held bank employees hostage from August 23 to August 28 in 1973. In this case, the victims became emotionally attached to their victimizers, and even defended their captors after they were freed from their six-day ordeal.
July 10th, 2008 at 12:51 pmhopeless.
July 10th, 2008 at 12:52 pmsince when did executive privilege apply in perpetuity?
July 10th, 2008 at 12:53 pmStratRat,
Just to clarify, I was requesting a link about the “rumor being false”, not about proving that Pelosi isn’t stupid. I wouldn’t dare put that amount of resposibility on you.
Thanks!
July 10th, 2008 at 12:56 pmI am thoroughly ashamed to be an American and that I once wore my country’s uniform for these cowardly Quislings.
July 10th, 2008 at 1:07 pmSoooooo. Does this mean he’s dragging the President into this mess?
July 10th, 2008 at 1:09 pmBilbo Hussein Baggins Says
July 10th, 2008 at 12:22 pm
I don’t think he can pardon people from crimes they have not been convicted of.
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Don’t be too sure of that — I believe that’s exactly what Gerald Ford did with Richard Nixon.
But your point is well taken. Going after these criminals would be a lot easier once Bushco is out of power and both houses of Congress have true, functioning majorities of Democrats.
Unfortunately, I suspect President Obama will be all about “unity” and “moving forward” once he gets into the White House, and no one will ever pay for these crimes.
July 10th, 2008 at 1:09 pmExecutive privilege is an anagram for Revile Pig Executive
July 10th, 2008 at 1:10 pmIt’s all giving me a headache. Bushco is messing over the middle class and the Dems aren’t doing anything about it. Aren’t they supposed to represent the middle class?
I’m so discouraged.
I really think Cheney went to them and said, “Remember Paul Wellstone? Remember the anthrax we sent Tom Daschle, Patrick Leahy and other newscasters that could screw us over. Remember 9/11? We will do it to you if you piss us off. We will drop a nuke on your home state if you screw us over. Now go back to Congress and STFU or you’ll pay”.
And that’s why they are doing nothing…..
July 10th, 2008 at 1:21 pmDid anyone really expect him to come? The Bush Administration has thumbed their nose at the Constitution, Congress, and Federal Law long enough. Hold him in Contempt of Congress, then send a Federal Marshal to arrest and if necessary bring him before Congress in chains and cuffs. Will Congress have the b__s to do something?
July 10th, 2008 at 1:27 pmJ Says:
StratRat Says:
“The rumor was false. Pelosi might be dumb, but she is not stupid.”
Based on what evidence? link? (Thanks!)
I read it on a reputable blog this morning; although I cannot remember which one – I read lots of them. I am looking around for the link, post it when I have it.
July 10th, 2008 at 1:30 pmhttp://www.balloon-juice.com/?p=10806. John Cole’s Balloon Juice blog has the story about Pelosi. The story is still a little hazy, stay tuned…
July 10th, 2008 at 1:36 pmacv Says:
After the FISA disaster yesterday the democrats need to save face and go after this guy!
There is no saving face for destroying the 4th amendment and giving immunity to lawbreakers. Every one of the traitors that voted for it need to lose their jobs and get kicked from office, even Obama.
Obama especially since he swore to filibuster immunity but caved and voted for it. Traitor @#$%^*&^#.
We now have a criminal enabling Democratic Bush lapdog or a senile f-ckwit Republican as our choices for President.
Great choices **banging head on desk **
There is no saving face or coming back from being a traitor to the Constitution. There is no “do over” vote for that wretched bill. There will be no “fix it later”. The American people are getting a full reaming from both parties.
Buy lots of KY Jelly stock, its gonna be a bumpy ride folks
July 10th, 2008 at 1:52 pmI appreciate it. Staying tuned, indeed.
July 10th, 2008 at 1:55 pmI am humbled misshusseinmolly. I was getting a bit aggravated with this idiot’s posts all morning. I am always impressed by your diplomacy (a true lady) but this clown was asking for it.
July 10th, 2008 at 2:12 pmI think this was posted earlier, but to sign the ACLU’s petition supporting their lawsuit against the FISA bill, go here.
July 10th, 2008 at 2:17 pmFritz Says:
OK, Dems, time to send a nasty letter…no, make that a Registered letter.
Or they could pull out all the stops and send a registered nasty letter :)~
July 10th, 2008 at 2:40 pmtrollsbwild Says:
John Conyers @ (202)225-5126.
It just kept ringing when I called. Not even picked up by voicemail. The help is probably tired of being bombarded by now.
July 10th, 2008 at 2:48 pmmisshusseinmolly Says:
Bilbo Hussein Baggins Says
July 10th, 2008 at 12:22 pm
I don’t think he can pardon people from crimes they have not been convicted of.
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Don’t be too sure of that — I believe that’s exactly what Gerald Ford did with Richard Nixon.
A caller asked Thom Hartmann that very same question today. He also referenced Ford/Nixon. I cannot state to whether T.H. is right or wrong, but he vociferously stated that Bush canpardon someone for anything they may be accused of at a later date.
July 10th, 2008 at 2:52 pmToady, Karl Rove was set to appear under subpoena …
ah hahaha! please don’t fix that typo!
talk about serendipity! i love it!
July 10th, 2008 at 2:54 pmINHERENT CONTEMPT ~ USE IT OR LOSE OUR DEMOCRACY!
NO ONE IS ABOVE THE LAW!!!
July 10th, 2008 at 2:57 pmKATY, nice catch, gold glove of the day award !!
July 10th, 2008 at 2:59 pmthanks, RU…
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hey, about that pelosi rumor… i haven’t heard THAT one, but i did hear edschultz read a story earlier that nancy has agreed to hold hearings on the kucinich impeachment resolution…
now THAT would be good news…
she must be feeling the pressure, eh?
July 10th, 2008 at 3:04 pmI saw a leagal scholar the other day on MSNBC can’t remember who it was or what show, (most likely Countdown) saying that the Congress is in real danger of altering the Constitution and permanently ceding power to the Executive branch simply because they have done nothing to check the outlandish abuses of power that this administration has claimed for itself.
They are running out of time and if they don’t do something the next president will be able to claim the same powers forever more as a matter of precedent.
July 10th, 2008 at 3:38 pmArrest McTreason Rove!
July 10th, 2008 at 3:50 pm“Executive privilege” doesn’t exist. It’s an excuse to commit abuse without being accountable.
We also call that a dictatorship.
July 10th, 2008 at 4:21 pmkaty Says:
Toady, Karl Rove was set to appear under subpoena …
ah hahaha! please don’t fix that typo!
That. is. Hilarious.
July 10th, 2008 at 4:25 pmaw… too bad…
and i understand, ali… but, you made a funny :-)
July 10th, 2008 at 10:09 pm