Finally, Rove must testify under oath.

[Lemon law]

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/200...h/bush_aides_testimony

After long last, the Presidential immunity argument of GWB&co is at an end.
And Karl Rove and Harriet Myers must stand and deliver. I am not happy that its behind closed doors, and I do not expect any immediate fireworks, but as GWB&co discovered during the justice department hearings, democrats are from Missouri, and they very carefully cross check all statements.

Like Scooter Fibby, ole Karl better be very honest, facts are very sharp things, and they will cut anyone trying to juggle them.

Even if ole Karl or Harriet gets away with perjury in the first encounter, their perjury may not last long. And when the rats start to run, the truth will start to come out at last.

The truth can set us free.

 

[palehorse]

For the record, I welcome their being investigated thoroughly.

But, just out of curiosity, what pre-conceived "truths" do you hope they uncover?

 

[theflyingpig]

lol. Taking an oath means nothing to some people.

 

[DealMonkey]

He'll clam up and plead the 5th just like a good lil' turdblossom.

 

[lupi]

"I do not recall"

/end thread

 

[RichardE]

If he lies, and we have no way of proving otherwise does it matter if he takes an oath?


What did you and Bush discuss at this meeting?

Rove: Tea (Knowing the tapes are gone and the only two people who were at the meeting were him and Bush) we discussed tea, I was trying to decide if I like earl grey or not and he suggested a different brand.

 

[Lemon law]

Originally posted by: palehorse
For the record, I welcome their being investigated thoroughly.

But, just out of curiosity, what pre-conceived "truths" do you hope they uncover?

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
A somewhat good question palehorse. But to start, what was a political operative like Rove doing when he had any access to the justice department, something that was and still is illegal under law.

I suspect that round one will be more in the area of fact finding, then various facts will be crosschecked, not only from the testimony of Rove and Miers, but also in the testimony of other involved parties.

Depending on what happens in round one, there will be a far more detailed round two and three, and like watergate, its not going to be a pretty sight.

And rather than it being a cancer growing on a sitting President, it can become a sideshow and a national catharsis, and hopefully show that justice delayed is not always justice denied.

Its certain that some will prematurely claim witch hunt, but its still the nature of the process, and if we can learn the lessons of the past, its less likely that any will try to repeat them. Let the chips fall where they do.

 

[Farang]

Originally posted by: lupi
"I do not recall"

/end thread

yes.. and they won't be able to loop it on the daily show like they did with gonzalez

 

[MovingTarget]

It is about time. That being said, I don't think that Congress will uncover too much. Rove is crafty enough to give Congress the runaround without actually perjuring himself. I will be highly surprised if he gets caught red-handed for anything.

 

[palehorse]

Originally posted by: Lemon law

Originally posted by: palehorse
For the record, I welcome their being investigated thoroughly.

But, just out of curiosity, what pre-conceived "truths" do you hope they uncover?

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
A somewhat good question palehorse. But to start, what was a political operative like Rove doing when he had any access to the justice department, something that was and still is illegal under law.

I suspect that round one will be more in the area of fact finding, then various facts will be crosschecked, not only from the testimony of Rove and Miers, but also in the testimony of other involved parties.

Depending on what happens in round one, there will be a far more detailed round two and three, and like watergate, its not going to be a pretty sight.

And rather than it being a cancer growing on a sitting President, it can become a sideshow and a national catharsis, and hopefully show that justice delayed is not always justice denied.

Its certain that some will prematurely claim witch hunt, but its still the nature of the process, and if we can learn the lessons of the past, its less likely that any will try to repeat them. Let the chips fall where they do.

Fair enough. However, what if nothing untoward is uncovered or revealed? Will a lack of closure or certainty linger forever, or will it work to exonerate him once and for all -- and by extension, Bush himself?

My guess is that nothing short of a hangman's noose in the town square will satiate those who have already tried and convicted him in their minds...

Do you agree?

 

[MotF Bane]

Originally posted by: MovingTarget
It is about time. That being said, I don't think that Congress will uncover too much. Rove is crafty enough to give Congress the runaround without actually perjuring himself. I will be highly surprised if he gets caught red-handed for anything.

This.

 

[Fear No Evil]

I'm glad the economy is all taken care of now and they can concentrate on important issues like this.

 

[Dari]

Originally posted by: Fear No Evil
I'm glad the economy is all taken care of now and they can concentrate on important issues like this.

[Jindal] We're Americans. We can do anything [/Jindal]

I think we can do more than one thing at a time.

 

[woodie1]

Originally posted by: Dari

Originally posted by: Fear No Evil
I'm glad the economy is all taken care of now and they can concentrate on important issues like this.

I think we can do more than one thing at a time.

You have a much higher opinion of Congress than I do.

 

[JEDIYoda]

Originally posted by: Lemon law
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/200...h/bush_aides_testimony

After long last, the Presidential immunity argument of GWB&co is at an end.
And Karl Rove and Harriet Myers must stand and deliver. I am not happy that its behind closed doors, and I do not expect any immediate fireworks, but as GWB&co discovered during the justice department hearings, democrats are from Missouri, and they very carefully cross check all statements.

Like Scooter Fibby, ole Karl better be very honest, facts are very sharp things, and they will cut anyone trying to juggle them.

Even if ole Karl or Harriet gets away with perjury in the first encounter, their perjury may not last long. And when the rats start to run, the truth will start to come out at last.

The truth can set us free.

so what part of this the word "agreed" do you not understand??

Karl Rove and Harriet Miers agreed Wednesday to be questioned by the House Judiciary Committee, settling for now a major constitutional dispute that was going to be decided by the courts

 

[Thump553]

Keith Obermann reported last night that the agreement was the testimony would be in private and not under oath, but on the record. And Rove and Meyers have not totally conceded their immunity. Although lying to Congress is a crime whether under oath or not, I am sorely disappointed that Congress caved in on this (with the apparent blessings of the White House). I doubt the White House wanted a court ruling that could limit the (very) arguable limits of Presidential power that Bush claimed.

 

[Lemon law]

Many of have Rove will take the fifth or not recall, but something that somewhat works against that is not only the Rove ego, but the fact he has shot his mouth off in many public forums, and has all but answered the questions already. Except this time, they are playing for keeps and Rush is not in a forum where the audience enjoys the story.

If way too clever Rove gets away with it, it may come at a price of selling someone else down the river.

 

[Fear No Evil]

Originally posted by: Lemon law
Many of have Rove will take the fifth or not recall, but something that somewhat works against that is not only the Rove ego, but the fact he has shot his mouth off in many public forums, and has all but answered the questions already. Except this time, they are playing for keeps and Rush is not in a forum where the audience enjoys the story.

If way too clever Rove gets away with it, it may come at a price of selling someone else down the river.

Non Lemon-Law,

Could he also 'get away with it' because he nor the Bush Administration did anything wrong? I know that would require you to look at this with a non partisan view.. But, isn't that a POSSIBILITY? Or have you already convicted them?

Not sure what the slip was about 'Rush' above. I know its tough to bang out rational thoughts when frothing at the mouth but lets try to keep your people straight here. There are several other threads bashing Rush you can go spout off in.

 

[craftech]

I don't like that it will be behind closed doors. I depend upon watching live coverage on C-Span for the truth instead of listening to the cable news networks lie for Republicans as they do every day. If C-Span ever disappears through some future Republican effort I'll throw away my TV.

 

[conehead433]

The toad will repeatedly say 'rivet'.

 

[Robor]

Originally posted by: Farang

Originally posted by: lupi
"I do not recall"

/end thread

yes.. and they won't be able to loop it on the daily show like they did with gonzalez

Didn't he say something like 'I don't recall' 70+ times? They didn't need to loop it for that!

 

[Robor]

Originally posted by: Fear No Evil
I'm glad the economy is all taken care of now and they can concentrate on important issues like this.

Hack

 

[Robor]

Originally posted by: Fear No Evil

Originally posted by: Lemon law
Many of have Rove will take the fifth or not recall, but something that somewhat works against that is not only the Rove ego, but the fact he has shot his mouth off in many public forums, and has all but answered the questions already. Except this time, they are playing for keeps and Rush is not in a forum where the audience enjoys the story.

If way too clever Rove gets away with it, it may come at a price of selling someone else down the river.

Non Lemon-Law,

Could he also 'get away with it' because he nor the Bush Administration did anything wrong? I know that would require you to look at this with a non partisan view.. But, isn't that a POSSIBILITY? Or have you already convicted them?

Not sure what the slip was about 'Rush' above. I know its tough to bang out rational thoughts when frothing at the mouth but lets try to keep your people straight here. There are several other threads bashing Rush you can go spout off in.

If they didn't do anything wrong why isn't it under oath and public? Why did it take so long and so much effort? Oh, and pot, kettle, black.

 

[nobodyknows]

Originally posted by: Thump553
Keith Obermann reported last night that the agreement was the testimony would be in private and not under oath, but on the record. And Rove and Meyers have not totally conceded their immunity. Although lying to Congress is a crime whether under oath or not, I am sorely disappointed that Congress caved in on this (with the apparent blessings of the White House). I doubt the White House wanted a court ruling that could limit the (very) arguable limits of Presidential power that Bush claimed.

Maybe they can slip a little truth serum into Rove's refreshment beforehand?

 

[Ozoned]

Glory, glory. :beer: Finally :clock: Bush and his :evil: criminal cabal of traitors :disgust: and the dark scurge that has decended:frown: upon the Usa:sun: from their lies and illegal war will be settled, :thumbsup: and Bushwacko will be racked, :Q flayed, :Q and quartered :Q and sent to the 4 corners of the Republican party.



PURGE BUSH, CHENEY, AND ROVE NOW. :thumbsup: :| :thumbsup:










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