Comments on: One Year Ago Today, Alberto Gonzales Resigned http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/27/gonzales-anniversary/ Fri, 27 Nov 2009 05:25:58 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Max-1 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/27/gonzales-anniversary/comment-page-1/#comment-5188146 Max-1 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 17:46:02 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/27/gonzales-anniversary/#comment-5188146 . ... AND STILL UNEMPLOYABLE! . .

… AND STILL UNEMPLOYABLE!

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]]> By: Anne http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/27/gonzales-anniversary/comment-page-1/#comment-5187776 Anne Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:21:40 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/27/gonzales-anniversary/#comment-5187776 Is it wrong of me to want to ask Joe Biden if he still "loves" Gonzo...does he still think he's "the real deal?" Is it wrong of me to want to ask Joe Biden if he still “loves” Gonzo…does he still think he’s “the real deal?”

]]> By: freeman http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/27/gonzales-anniversary/comment-page-1/#comment-5187708 freeman Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:07:04 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/27/gonzales-anniversary/#comment-5187708 This man should be retiring in jail .He signed off on torture , domestic spying , extraordinary rendition , signing statements and the erosion of habeas corpus .All of which amount to treason ! This man should be retiring in jail .He signed off on torture , domestic spying , extraordinary rendition , signing statements and the erosion of habeas corpus .All of which amount to treason !

]]> By: RUCerious http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/27/gonzales-anniversary/comment-page-1/#comment-5187696 RUCerious Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:04:02 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/27/gonzales-anniversary/#comment-5187696 Providing assistance to a master in an arbitration case. Perfect, as long as the service involves waiting tables. Providing assistance to a master in an arbitration case.

Perfect, as long as the service involves waiting tables.

]]> By: the Lone Voice of Reason http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/27/gonzales-anniversary/comment-page-1/#comment-5187564 the Lone Voice of Reason Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:23:20 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/27/gonzales-anniversary/#comment-5187564 How many pardons can be handed out? I hope they come on a roll. How many pardons can be handed out? I hope they come on a roll.

]]> By: Uncle Ho http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/27/gonzales-anniversary/comment-page-1/#comment-5187522 Uncle Ho Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:10:06 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/27/gonzales-anniversary/#comment-5187522 Indeed, Ford granted a blanket pardon for any crimes committed or may have been committed by Nixon. Which is why I voted FOR Carter. Indeed, Ford granted a blanket pardon for any crimes committed or may have been committed by Nixon.

Which is why I voted FOR Carter.

]]> By: Bob http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/27/gonzales-anniversary/comment-page-1/#comment-5187500 Bob Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:02:27 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/27/gonzales-anniversary/#comment-5187500 Pardoned or not, anyone can be labeled an enemy combatant, imprisoned indefinately, and never be charged with a crime. Now there would be some justice. Pardoned or not, anyone can be labeled an enemy combatant, imprisoned indefinately, and never be charged with a crime.

Now there would be some justice.

]]> By: The Republic of Stupidity http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/27/gonzales-anniversary/comment-page-1/#comment-5187490 The Republic of Stupidity Wed, 27 Aug 2008 14:58:47 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/27/gonzales-anniversary/#comment-5187490 spencers mom Says: If a president can “self-pardon” I think Nixon would have done so. My question is, can the president blanket pardon anyone and everyone, regardless of whether or not they’ve been charged with a crime? ___________ Unfortunately, I believe the answer to that is Yes. This came up sometime in the last few months and some of us actually did a little research. I believe Nixon was blanket-pardoned by Ford, even though he had never been charged w/ anything after he resiged. spencers mom Says:

If a president can “self-pardon” I think Nixon would have done so. My question is, can the president blanket pardon anyone and everyone, regardless of whether or not they’ve been charged with a crime?
___________

Unfortunately, I believe the answer to that is Yes.

This came up sometime in the last few months and some of us actually did a little research. I believe Nixon was blanket-pardoned by Ford, even though he had never been charged w/ anything after he resiged.

]]> By: stateofthedivision http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/27/gonzales-anniversary/comment-page-1/#comment-5187480 stateofthedivision Wed, 27 Aug 2008 14:54:54 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/27/gonzales-anniversary/#comment-5187480 There's been a name change. It's no longer the Justice Department, it's the "Just Us" Club. And it's wielded to smack non-members. There’s been a name change. It’s no longer the Justice Department, it’s the “Just Us” Club.

And it’s wielded to smack non-members.

]]> By: spencers mom http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/27/gonzales-anniversary/comment-page-1/#comment-5187476 spencers mom Wed, 27 Aug 2008 14:53:30 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/27/gonzales-anniversary/#comment-5187476 <em>QUALAR Says: Unfortunately, there isn’t a limit on the number presidential pardons, but there’s not enough ink in Washington to cover all of the criminals in the Bush Administration. By the way, can Sir Lies-A-Lot of Crawford pardon himself?</em> If a president can "self-pardon" I think Nixon would have done so. My question is, can the president blanket pardon anyone and everyone, regardless of whether or not they've been charged with a crime? PEACE QUALAR Says:

Unfortunately, there isn’t a limit on the number presidential pardons, but there’s not enough ink in Washington to cover all of the criminals in the Bush Administration. By the way, can Sir Lies-A-Lot of Crawford pardon himself?

If a president can “self-pardon” I think Nixon would have done so. My question is, can the president blanket pardon anyone and everyone, regardless of whether or not they’ve been charged with a crime?

PEACE

]]> By: desertflower1 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/27/gonzales-anniversary/comment-page-1/#comment-5187470 desertflower1 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 14:51:04 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/27/gonzales-anniversary/#comment-5187470 Good riddance to bad rubbish Good riddance to bad rubbish

]]> By: McWars http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/27/gonzales-anniversary/comment-page-1/#comment-5187464 McWars Wed, 27 Aug 2008 14:48:49 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/27/gonzales-anniversary/#comment-5187464 A former AG should be able to interest any law firm. Maybe shrub could put in a good word for his former employee, but no one would take that to mean shit, and rightfully so. A former AG should be able to interest any law firm. Maybe shrub could put in a good word for his former employee, but no one would take that to mean shit, and rightfully so.

]]> By: JMOHR http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/27/gonzales-anniversary/comment-page-1/#comment-5187460 JMOHR Wed, 27 Aug 2008 14:48:37 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/27/gonzales-anniversary/#comment-5187460 This is absolutely amazing considering how well other corrupt and fallen Republicans have fared after being forced out. Wonder why it is so different for Gonzales? This is absolutely amazing considering how well other corrupt and fallen Republicans have fared after being forced out. Wonder why it is so different for Gonzales?

]]> By: Paul W http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/27/gonzales-anniversary/comment-page-1/#comment-5187462 Paul W Wed, 27 Aug 2008 14:48:37 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/27/gonzales-anniversary/#comment-5187462 <em>One year ago today, Alberto Gonzales resigned as Attorney General of the United States amid questions of his “competence to run the Justice Department”</em> And yet nothing has changed. Mukasey has <a href="http://progressiveworldreview.com/2008/08/12/figureheads-change-but-the-song-remains-the-same/" rel="nofollow">proven</a> himself to be just as much of a Bush toady as Gonzales was. http://progressiveworldreview.com One year ago today, Alberto Gonzales resigned as Attorney General of the United States amid questions of his “competence to run the Justice Department”

And yet nothing has changed. Mukasey has proven himself to be just as much of a Bush toady as Gonzales was.

http://progressiveworldreview.com

]]> By: 5th Estate http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/27/gonzales-anniversary/comment-page-1/#comment-5187458 5th Estate Wed, 27 Aug 2008 14:48:25 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/27/gonzales-anniversary/#comment-5187458 Bob: <em>Since she was not only unqualified but also broke the law, none of those hired by her should be allowed to stay. </em> Indeed. Having been hired illegally they are technically working illegally. Bob: Since she was not only unqualified but also broke the law, none of those hired by her should be allowed to stay.

Indeed. Having been hired illegally they are technically working illegally.

]]> By: Keith H. http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/27/gonzales-anniversary/comment-page-1/#comment-5187454 Keith H. Wed, 27 Aug 2008 14:47:38 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/27/gonzales-anniversary/#comment-5187454 I think that when you say 'i don't recall' or 'i don't remember' when in fact you do know and remember, is lying. I think that when you say ‘i don’t recall’ or ‘i don’t remember’ when in fact you do know and remember, is lying.

]]> By: Marie http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/27/gonzales-anniversary/comment-page-1/#comment-5187440 Marie Wed, 27 Aug 2008 14:44:31 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/27/gonzales-anniversary/#comment-5187440 My, my -- look how far we've come. Good-by to the old boss, hello to the new boss = <strong>same as your old boss</strong> - he just doesn't look as stupid. My, my — look how far we’ve come.
Good-by to the old boss, hello to the new boss = same as your old boss – he just doesn’t look as stupid.

]]> By: QUALAR http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/27/gonzales-anniversary/comment-page-1/#comment-5187436 QUALAR Wed, 27 Aug 2008 14:43:51 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/27/gonzales-anniversary/#comment-5187436 Unfortunately, there isn't a limit on the number presidential pardons, but there's not enough ink in Washington to cover all of the criminals in the Bush Administration. By the way, can Sir Lies-A-Lot of Crawford pardon himself? Unfortunately, there isn’t a limit on the number presidential pardons, but there’s not enough ink in Washington to cover all of the criminals in the Bush Administration. By the way, can Sir Lies-A-Lot of Crawford pardon himself?

]]> By: upside99 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/27/gonzales-anniversary/comment-page-1/#comment-5187430 upside99 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 14:41:52 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/27/gonzales-anniversary/#comment-5187430 I heard he is running second in the race to be Justice of the Peace in Crawford, TX. A busy job with all thise DUI and Spousal Abuse cases to work. I heard he is running second in the race to be Justice of the Peace in Crawford, TX. A busy job with all thise DUI and Spousal Abuse cases to work.

]]> By: Bob http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/27/gonzales-anniversary/comment-page-1/#comment-5187416 Bob Wed, 27 Aug 2008 14:38:35 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/27/gonzales-anniversary/#comment-5187416 Micheal Mukasey — has refused to say whether he believes Gonzales politicized the department, <strong>has promised not to investigate officials who authorized the use of torture on detainees of the U.S. government</strong>, <strong>and has refused to review the qualifications of career employees hired by former loyal Bushie Monica Goodling.</strong> In other words, Gonezos departure has had no effect on the corruption of the Justice Dept, and now career employees are in place to wreak havoc for years to come. Mission Accomplished: there is no Justice. There needs to be a house cleaning to replace everyone hired by MG. Since she was not only unqualified but also broke the law, none of those hired by her should be allowed to stay. If they are qualified, they should have to reapply and be accepted within the law. Micheal Mukasey — has refused to say whether he believes Gonzales politicized the department, has promised not to investigate officials who authorized the use of torture on detainees of the U.S. government, and has refused to review the qualifications of career employees hired by former loyal Bushie Monica Goodling.

In other words, Gonezos departure has had no effect on the corruption of the Justice Dept, and now career employees are in place to wreak havoc for years to come. Mission Accomplished: there is no Justice.

There needs to be a house cleaning to replace everyone hired by MG. Since she was not only unqualified but also broke the law, none of those hired by her should be allowed to stay. If they are qualified, they should have to reapply and be accepted within the law.

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