http://deborahjeanepalfrey.com/Jeane10c.html is back up.

Zuno?

Almost ZED !!

EPU’d From downstairs.

Breaking News from McCain Campaign:
http://www.rawstory.com/showar.....campaign_3

Fired vs Quit on Campaign manager, two top aides quit in protest. this pretty much guts the campaign.

Maybe they have campaign staff at that bazaar in Iraq McCain was so fond of…

Froomkin’s questions he would liked asked:

Bush will be on hand for tomorrow morning’s reopening of the White House briefing room, and rumors are that he might actually hold a news conference. (His last one was May 24.)

I’ve winnowed the many questions I’d love to ask to my top three:

* You said you respect the jury’s conclusion that your former aide Scooter Libby lied and obstructed justice in the investigation into your own White House, what if any efforts have you made to encourage Libby to tell the truth?

* When you said you would fire anyone involved in the leak of Valerie Plame’s identity, did you already know what Karl Rove and Libby had done?

* Given your record of failed predictions about Iraq, why should we put any stock in what you now say will happen if we leave?

And among the interesting headlines showing up via Google News:

Atwitter Over Vitter (about how blogs and the MSM is handling the story)

Deborah Jeane Palfrey Fingers Louisiana Senator David Vitter

Sen. Vitter Apologizes for Number Showing Up on Phone Records (could only be Fox News, right?)

Boy, oh boy, the “Fredo” nickname keeps becoming more appropriate. Apparently Gonzales is too stupid to realize that it’s not a compliment.

I am beginning to believe that all of the Bushies have had chip implants in their brains that force them to say whatever makes His Highness look good, no matter what the truth may be.

Either that, or they are just all incredibly stupid to have sold their souls to gain a little power.

Either way, it is sad, because it is wreaking havoc on what we (theoretically) stand for. There is no truth, there is no justice, and there is no more American way…

Sadly, we might all have to resign ourselves to the fact that this bozo will be AG until January 2009. Bush won’t let him go. He might resign, however. But I doubt it. (Have I covered all the bases?) Impeachment for anyone is somewhat remote on the horizon. There, yes, but remote.

If Gonzo is having retention issues maybe adult diapers are what he needs.

Unless someone testifies that Gonzo was told directly or some document surfaces that proves he knew, nothing will come of this.

I think he has an M.O. that is to press ahead with whatever Bush tells him to do and then deny, deny, forget, deny.

The real issue is that he is serving Bush and not the American people. He should be impeached for that reason alone. He is not performing the job he was confirmed by Congress to do.

Redd

As you know, I’ve been reluctant to get on the “Impeachment” bandwagons- but this one seems pretty clear. You are level headed on your political thinking- do you think it’s time to act on Gonzo?

It’s also nice to see John Solomon take a temporary break from the stupid haircut stories to tackle something that is actually important.

Prof @ 6

Deborah Jeane Palfrey Fingers Louisiana Senator David Vitter

Interesting title. Did Vitter pay for this alleged fingering?

AZ Matt @ 10

If Gonzo is having retention issues maybe adult diapers are what he needs.

Not to get too commercial about it (and I do not own stock in the company that makes it), but Ex-Lax works great!

AZ Matt @ 5

Froomkin’s questions he would liked asked:

Bush will be on hand for tomorrow morning’s reopening of the White House briefing room, and rumors are that he might actually hold a news conference. (His last one was May 24.)

I’ve winnowed the many questions I’d love to ask to my top three:

* You said you respect the jury’s conclusion that your former aide Scooter Libby lied and obstructed justice in the investigation into your own White House, what if any efforts have you made to encourage Libby to tell the truth?

I cannot answer this question because the matter is still before the courts.

* When you said you would fire anyone involved in the leak of Valerie Plame’s identity, did you already know what Karl Rove and Libby had done?

I cannot answer this because an impeachment proceeding has been threatened.

* Given your record of failed predictions about Iraq, why should we put any stock in what you now say will happen if we leave?

I cannot answer this question out of respect for our brave fighting men and women, and due to the pendency of the war in Iraq. Oh, and the war on terra. Get back to me afterwards, and I’ll be glad to respond.

LS - I checked out the Kos diary. Please, please, please let the Cheney connection be true!

Gonzo’s going for the Ken Lay CEO defense: “I didn’t read the reports, I didn’t see the memos, I didn’t understand the complexity, I thought you meant those reports.”

Sad, but it’s probably true. We know Abu’s in way over his head, so it’s unsurprising that he didn’t do his job. “I’m not lying, I’m just incompetent.”

AZ Matt @ 10

If Gonzo is having retention issues maybe adult diapers are what he needs.

Problem is, “retention issues” translates into more employment opportunities for kids from the Regents U-type madrassas.

Great cartoons!

Pat Oliphant - Cheney Legacy

Luckovich - Scary thought!

Gnome de Plume @ 17

LS - I checked out the Kos diary. Please, please, please let the Cheney connection be true!

They are arguing in the comments about the source of the rumor. The author says it is a good friend of his who works inside and who is insisting that a “spin” is being prepared as we speak. He also says that if his friend says it’s true, it’s true. We shall see!!!

Biodun @ 9

Sadly, we might all have to resign ourselves to the fact that this bozo will be AG until January 2009. Bush won’t let him go. He might resign, however. But I doubt it. (Have I covered all the bases?) Impeachment for anyone is somewhat remote on the horizon. There, yes, but remote.

I can’t resign myself to this
I.M.P.E.A.C.H. the lot of them NOW
I’m with emptywheel, bring it on

These guys will in fact say anything. They have nothing to lose. I’m getting of even keeping track of their lies & evasions.

Oh, I get it. The defense is now going to be that Gonzales could not be bothered to actually do his job.

Christy, Christy, Christy, don’t you know that reading reports is oh-so-20th century? He was busy listening in on David Vitter’s phone sessions. So was the FISA court.

Are any of Palfrey’s ladies (or gentlemen?)available to provide blow jobs (with secret recordings) for this maladministration, so we can impeach them? I should think that there’s more than enough information to justify inquiries on at least Gonzo, Darth, and Shrub.

P J Evans @ 25

Are any of Palfrey’s ladies (or gentlemen?)available to provide blow jobs (with secret recordings) for this maladministration, so we can impeach them? I should think that there’s more than enough information to justify inquiries on at least Gonzo, Darth, and Shrub.

a rethug honey trap?

I really don’t see why Gonzales can’t be stupid and liar. Bush certainly is.

With any of these guys, the only way we will stop them from doing further damage is to impeach them. Bush, Cheney, Gonzales, none of them responds to reason or facts. There is no possibility for persuasion or compromise. It is either impeachment, waiting them out, or hoping for veto proof majorities in the Congress.

Small plane crash, FL. Possible top executive of Nascar on board. Hmmmmmm

Welll, it seems to me that when you have comprehension issues then it would follow you have no retention, which would then mean you also have retention issues - as heavily illustrated by our less than illustrious AG, Abu-Gonzo.

LS @ 21

Gnome de Plume @ 17

LS - I checked out the Kos diary. Please, please, please let the Cheney connection be true!

Link for people who just came on line?
They are arguing in the comments about the source of the rumor. The author says it is a good friend of his who works inside and who is insisting that a “spin” is being prepared as we speak. He also says that if his friend says it’s true, it’s true. We shall see!!!

Alberto Gonzales: A real-life Lionel Hutz.

LS @ 21

Gnome de Plume @ 17

LS - I checked out the Kos diary. Please, please, please let the Cheney connection be true!

They are arguing in the comments about the source of the rumor. The author says it is a good friend of his who works inside and who is insisting that a “spin” is being prepared as we speak. He also says that if his friend says it’s true, it’s true. We shall see!!!

do you mean that cheney is in the madam’s little phone records?!!!!!!!

The Bush Cleveland speech is on cspan 2.

Is the kos link this one?

http://www.dailykos.com/storyo.....10228/1771

While I think it may be difficult to impossible to impeach this President, I do think we all can and must push for the impeachment of Alberto Gonzales. If he were replaced by a real Attorney General, Bush and Co couldn’t show such infuriatingly blithe disregard for congressional oversight and we could see Special Prosecutors appointed re: domestic spying, etc. When real crimes are exposed– impeachment/resignation become possible. I loathe Gonzales. He is a smarmy, disgraceful liar. But, on a more pragmatic front, he is the person protecting the President’s many crimes and with constant pressure from the public, he is removable.

Elliott @ 23:

I would be so glad if impeachment proceedings begin. So glad. But I have to say again that they seem remote. I also would be so glad if I’m wrong and you’re right.

I hate being dumb. But it is what it is. Would someone reassure me that there are no Dem names in the Little Black Book? (I clearly missed some of the back story.)

My wildest fantasy and hope is that their arrogance and being drunk on power, will have lead to their downfall due to liaisons with hookers resulting in blackmail over national security issues. Sigh.

Hugh @ 33

The Bush Cleveland speech is on cspan 2.

Release the pooping sparrows!

Biodun @ 9

Sadly, we might all have to resign ourselves to the fact that this bozo will be AG until January 2009. Bush won’t let him go. He might resign, however. But I doubt it. (Have I covered all the bases?) Impeachment for anyone is somewhat remote on the horizon. There, yes, but remote.

The more stories like this that emerge, the less remote an impeachment inquiry becomes.

Especially when AGAG has been telling his lies to the Judiciary Committees of the House and Senate. These are the folks with the biggest role in the impeachment process, and they’re the very people around whom he’s been playing fast and loose with the truth.

Not a good move.

Impeachment: coming sooner than you think, to a Congress near you.

Hugh @ 33

The Bush Cleveland speech is on cspan 2.

Can’t watch. You’ll have to just tell me what he says.

Cheney in the phone records would be amusing- but probably not a tipping point…”just a massage” ya know- or “NO COMMENT”.

“Well, in Bushworld, anything goes…”

You ain’t kiddin’. Pretty scary.

Gnome de Plume @ 17

LS - I checked out the Kos diary. Please, please, please let the Cheney connection be true!

Which Kos diary?

Thunderbird @ 13

It’s also nice to see John Solomon take a temporary break from the stupid haircut stories to tackle something that is actually important.

Given that Solomon is mainly a stenographer, generally regurgitating what he is given, I was wondering last night about who (probably a career DoJ type) was throwing Gonzo under the bus.

Hugh @ 34

Is the kos link this one?

http://www.dailykos.com/storyo.....10228/1771

oh, please, please, PLEASE let this be the way they spin it….

Hugh @ 34

Is the kos link this one?

http://www.dailykos.com/storyo.....10228/1771

That’s the one.

Oh my, CNN cut away from georgie for the airport thingie!

Hugh @ 34

Is the kos link this one?

http://www.dailykos.com/storyo.....10228/1771

Yeppers!

In todays chaos.. It calms me to realize that I grew up at a time when there was at least a glimmer of hope for World Peace, we had LEADERS who were not dissuaded by even the threat of nuclear annihilation. I’ll never forget a neighbor of mine telling me about a young idealistic Senator who was running for President. He was campaigning on the idea of appealing to our “better angels”. our compassion, our love for country. His name was John Kennedy. I would talk to others and convey my wishes that he be elected to lead our country. I was young but still understood that it was MY FUTURE that was at stake in the summer of ‘60.

Here’s a little taste of the feast of wisdom that emanated from a true statesman….

“I have therefore, chosen this time and this place to discuss a topic on which ignorance too often abounds and the truth is too rarely perceived - yet it is the most important topic on earth: world peace.

“What kind of peace do I mean? What kind of peace do we seek? Not a Pax Americana enforced on the world by American weapons of war. Not the peace of the grave or the security of the slave. I am talking about genuine peace, the kind of peace that makes life on earth worth living, the kind that enables men and nations to grow and to hope and to build a better life for their children - not merely peace for Americans but peace for all men and women - not merely peace in our time but peace for all time.” ….

“For, in the final analysis, our most basic common link is that we all inhabit this small planet. We all breathe the same air. We all cherish our children’s future. And we are all mortal.“

Commencement Address at American University
Washington, D.C.
June 10, 1963

The entire speech is here..

Kennedy’s Address to American U..

My question to the FDL community..

Who can I voted for today that will give me the same “peace” that I’ve yearned for since my summer of ‘60 ???

ironranger @ 48

Oh my, CNN cut away from georgie for the airport thingie!

What airport thingie?

barbara @ 37

I hate being dumb. But it is what it is. Would someone reassure me that there are no Dem names in the Little Black Book? (I clearly missed some of the back story.)

No. No one will reassure you of that. Given the size of her phone records dump, it is a given that Ms. Palfrey has been running a non-partisan business. It’s not red or blue: all she worries about is the green.

Loo Hoo. @ 44

Gnome de Plume @ 17

LS - I checked out the Kos diary. Please, please, please let the Cheney connection be true!

Which Kos diary?

This one

barbara @ 37

I hate being dumb. But it is what it is. Would someone reassure me that there are no Dem names in the Little Black Book? (I clearly missed some of the back story.)

I read somewhere a month or 2 ago that they’re aren’t any D names in the book. Seems like this kind of stuff is dominated by Rs.

I’m also not sure where my Dem critters (Klobuchar and Ellison) stand on impeachment proceedings for Bush, Cheney, and Gonzo. I can’t reach either of them personally and the staffers I talked to have been coy. Minneapolis folks: Help anyone?

dakine at 45 — I was wondering the same thing. The name “McNulty” came to mind, actually. *g* As did a number of possibilities at the FBI, including Director Mueller.

Didn’t catch much, plane on wrong ramp? Update soon, CNN said.

LS @ 11

Unless someone testifies that Gonzo was told directly or some document surfaces that proves he knew, nothing will come of this.

I think he has an M.O. that is to press ahead with whatever Bush tells him to do and then deny, deny, forget, deny.

The real issue is that he is serving Bush and not the American people. He should be impeached for that reason alone. He is not performing the job he was confirmed by Congress to do.

Yes. And what else is new?
(Off for dinner. Have a nice one all)

barbara @ 37

I hate being dumb. But it is what it is. Would someone reassure me that there are no Dem names in the Little Black Book? (I clearly missed some of the back story.)

We have no guarantees. But since ABC, constantly striving for “balance,” released no names in their May 20/20 story, I’m betting almost all of the names are on the GOP side.

But I don’t care. I want all the whoremongers gone. Vitter must resign. If resignation is appropriate for a State department Bush appointee, it’s certainly appropriate for a Senator, especially a Family Values Senator.

barbara @ 37

I hate being dumb. But it is what it is. Would someone reassure me that there are no Dem names in the Little Black Book? (I clearly missed some of the back story.)

Democrats do have fantasies.
PEACE, PROSPERITY and UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE!

The Gavel
Waxman’s Surgeon General hearing video’s are up at the Gavel. Politics over science, no surprise there.

IIRC, there are Dems in Madame’s little black book. I’ll try to find a link.

eCAHNomics @ 53

barbara @ 37

I hate being dumb. But it is what it is. Would someone reassure me that there are no Dem names in the Little Black Book? (I clearly missed some of the back story.)

I read somewhere a month or 2 ago that they’re aren’t any D names in the book. Seems like this kind of stuff is dominated by Rs.

Oh, please, let it be so! Because otherwise, we’re gonna have to consume tons of crow. Bray softly, Dems, and pray that the brothers haven’t gone the way of Bob Dole re: Vi*gr*.

~~~ModNote: Edited for content to clear filters.~~~

Biodun @ 55

I’m also not sure where my Dem critters (Klobuchar and Ellison) stand on impeachment proceedings for Bush, Cheney, and Gonzo. I can’t reach either of them personally and the staffers I talked to have been coy. Minneapolis folks: Help anyone?

I believe Ellison has signed onto Kucinich’s bill.

barbara @ 63

Biodun @ 55

I’m also not sure where my Dem critters (Klobuchar and Ellison) stand on impeachment proceedings for Bush, Cheney, and Gonzo. I can’t reach either of them personally and the staffers I talked to have been coy. Minneapolis folks: Help anyone?

I believe Ellison has signed onto Kucinich’s bill.

You are correct. Ellison has added his name to the list of co-sponsors.

The diary says that “Cheney used her services while head of Halliburton” not that his phone number appears in the records.

TeddySanFran @ 59

barbara @ 37

I hate being dumb. But it is what it is. Would someone reassure me that there are no Dem names in the Little Black Book? (I clearly missed some of the back story.)

We have no guarantees. But since ABC, constantly striving for “balance,” released no names in their May 20/20 story, I’m betting almost all of the names are on the GOP side.

But I don’t care. I want all the whoremongers gone. Vitter must resign. If resignation is appropriate for a State department Bush appointee, it’s certainly appropriate for a Senator, especially a Family Values Senator.

The thing that gets me is that the most common description of what happened is he had a long-term affair. He didn’t JUST have an affair. He hired a hooker…He broke the LAW.

Bush’s Cleveland speech so far is him railing against national healthcare. Now he’s moving on to the great job he’s doing on the economy. Throws out a bunch of numbers that don’t mean what he thinks it does.

Thunderbird @ 64

barbara @ 63

I believe Ellison has signed onto Kucinich’s bill.

You are correct. Ellison has added his name to the list of co-sponsors.

Sorry, forgot to provide link…

http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/.....dObIB:@@@P

Sojourner @ 8

I am beginning to believe that all of the Bushies have had chip implants in their brains that force them to say whatever makes His Highness look good, no matter what the truth may be.

Either that, or they are just all incredibly stupid to have sold their souls to gain a little power.

Either way, it is sad, because it is wreaking havoc on what we (theoretically) stand for. There is no truth, there is no justice, and there is no more American way…

Nothing as esoteric as a “chip”; all of the “Bushies” are felons and Rove has the proof. Herbert Hoover used the same methods to keep his job for all of those decades.

Justice Department officials could not immediately determine whether Gonzales read any of the FBI reports in 2005 and 2006 because the officials who processed them were not available yesterday . . .

I hope this means that the people in question were on vacation, away on jury duty, or sick in bed.

On the other hand, if the officials who processed these reports were unavailable yesterday because AGAG was meeting with them to “refresh his memory” a la his conversations with Monica Goodling . . . can you say Obstruction of Justice?

Sure you can.

In the old days there were books with local phone #’s, addresses and such for skip tracers and collection agencies. I used to use one at my job to find people for collections when they would move or change their phone #’s. Does anybody know if these hard copies are still available or not? Might help the research efforts on Palfreys list.

Seems that Vitter BOTH had a long term affair with a hooker in LA. AND used hookers in DC.

It doesn’t offend me any that he did either- it’s between him and his wife- but it may matter to some of his gooper supporters- but if he asked and received forgiveness from Jesus- and if it was “a long time ago”- he’s probably home free.

It’s breaking the law. He’s not home free. He must resign.

He added the qualifier ‘verified’ to his testimony. Verified by whom? But no ‘verified’ abuses.
Weasel words.

OK, time to panic again, someone’s speaking through Chertoff’s (ahem) “gut” Homeland Security chief’s hunch: “Increased risk”

Bush now on to energy. Seems we’re dependent on oil, but Bush is on the case. Switchgrass, and ethanol, and something about pigs eating corn and then they lost the feed. So he never actually got around to talking about Iraq. Some aide probably pulled the plug so it wouldn’t get out on the web.

Teddy:

Do you think he’ll be prosecuted?

Do you think he’ll resign?

Christy Hardin Smith @ 56

dakine at 45 — I was wondering the same thing. The name “McNulty” came to mind, actually. *g* As did a number of possibilities at the FBI, including Director Mueller.

At a certain point, the immortal words of Popeye will creep into just about anyone’s vocaulary (”I’se stood all that I cans and I can’t stands no more!”)

FROM THE DUMBASS FILE:

So, I sent my Senator Harry Reid a rant about Libby’s commutation, and in it posed the rhetorical question “if this isn’t an impeachable offense, we ought strike the clause from the Constitution.”

(Similar in tone and content to my rant in the paper last Sunday.)

Here’ what I got back:

Dear Mr. Gladd:

Thank you for contacting me about the presidential power to issue pardons. I appreciate hearing from you.

The President’s decision to commute Mr. Libby’s sentence is disgraceful. Libby’s conviction was the one faint glimmer of accountability for White House efforts to manipulate intelligence and silence critics of the Iraq War. Now, even that small bit of justice has been undone. Judge Walton correctly determined that Libby deserved to be imprisoned for lying about a matter of national security. The Constitution gives President Bush the power to commute sentences, but history will judge him harshly for using that power to benefit his own Vice President’s Chief of Staff who was convicted of such a serious violation of law.

I am unaware of any current plans to amend the Constitution. Under Article II, Section 2 of the U.S. Constitution, our Founding Fathers expressed their intension to give the President the sole power “to grant Reprieves and Pardons for Offenses against the United States.” Congress does not have a role in the pardon process.

Please be assured that I will keep your suggestions in mind should the Senate consider amending the Constitution with regard presidential pardons. Again, thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with me. I look forward to hearing from you in the near future.

My best wishes to you.

Sincerely,
HARRY REID
United States Senator

OK, dipwad, it was just a rhetorical allusion. I wasn’t calling for a Constitutional amendment, you moron.

Agggghhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sometimes I fear Harry is a few fries short of a Happy Meal.

2 terminals closed, evacuated, Oakland airport because man went thru exit instead of entry & searching for man. I was surprised CNN cut away twice now from george (with all due respect).
Now 3rd cutaway.
His speech is getting all chopped up.

Hugh @ 67

Bush’s Cleveland speech so far is him railing against national healthcare. Now he’s moving on to the great job he’s doing on the economy. Throws out a bunch of numbers that don’t mean what he thinks it does.

Inconceivable!

scav @ 75

OK, time to panic again, someone’s speaking through Chertoff’s (ahem) “gut” Homeland Security chief’s hunch: “Increased risk”

Add another one to KO’s “Nexus of Terror” list…

Bobby

If it makes ya feel any better- the letter was certainly written by a STAFF dipwad.

ignatious @ 35

While I think it may be difficult to impossible to impeach this President, I do think we all can and must push for the impeachment of Alberto Gonzales. If he were replaced by a real Attorney General, Bush and Co couldn’t show such infuriatingly blithe disregard for congressional oversight and we could see Special Prosecutors appointed re: domestic spying, etc. When real crimes are exposed– impeachment/resignation become possible. I loathe Gonzales. He is a smarmy, disgraceful liar. But, on a more pragmatic front, he is the person protecting the President’s many crimes and with constant pressure from the public, he is removable.

We won’t get a real AG until after the election. Cheney will just appoint someone smarter than Abu who will be able to stonewall even more effectively. We need to IMPEACH. (Hearings, Articles, Conviction).

scav @ 75

OK, time to panic again, someone’s speaking through Chertoff’s (ahem) “gut” Homeland Security chief’s hunch: “Increased risk”

Is this because Chertoff hasn’t done his job and he has left so many positions vacant at DHS?

rwcole @ 72

Seems that Vitter BOTH had a long term affair with a hooker in LA. AND used hookers in DC.

It doesn’t offend me any that he did either- it’s between him and his wife- but it may matter to some of his gooper supporters- but if he asked and received forgiveness from Jesus- and if it was “a long time ago”- he’s probably home free.

Not so sure,…, just get these hookers on GMA, or Nightline, or Hardballs, and it’s a whole new game.

Mojo @ 50

In todays chaos.. It calms me to realize that I grew up at a time when there was at least a glimmer of hope for World Peace, we had LEADERS who were not dissuaded by even the threat of nuclear annihilation. I’ll never forget a neighbor of mine telling me about a young idealistic Senator who was running for President. He was campaigning on the idea of appealing to our “better angels”. our compassion, our love for country. His name was John Kennedy. I would talk to others and convey my wishes that he be elected to lead our country. I was young but still understood that it was MY FUTURE that was at stake in the summer of ‘60.

Here’s a little taste of the feast of wisdom that emanated from a true statesman….

“I have therefore, chosen this time and this place to discuss a topic on which ignorance too often abounds and the truth is too rarely perceived - yet it is the most important topic on earth: world peace.

“What kind of peace do I mean? What kind of peace do we seek? Not a Pax Americana enforced on the world by American weapons of war. Not the peace of the grave or the security of the slave. I am talking about genuine peace, the kind of peace that makes life on earth worth living, the kind that enables men and nations to grow and to hope and to build a better life for their children - not merely peace for Americans but peace for all men and women - not merely peace in our time but peace for all time.” ….

“For, in the final analysis, our most basic common link is that we all inhabit this small planet. We all breathe the same air. We all cherish our children’s future. And we are all mortal.“

Commencement Address at American University
Washington, D.C.
June 10, 1963

The entire speech is here..

Kennedy’s Address to American U..

My question to the FDL community..

Who can I voted for today that will give me the same “peace” that I’ve yearned for since my summer of ‘60 ???

I can imagine the hatchet job that FOX would do on that speech if it were given today.

Remember, Jack Kennedy was a little know Congressman before he ran for the Presidency. He did have a dynasty behind him, though.

But your post reminds me of this little known Neil Young song “Depression Blues”.

“Got a woman that loves me
and I love her so
But she’s all dressed up now
With nowhere to go.

All our old hang-outs
Are boarded up and closed
Or bein’ bought by somebody
Nobody knows.

But things ain’t that bad
We still got the kids
We’re goin’ out to the movies
Right after this.

Goin’ back to school
Savin’ up my tuition
Gonna rewrite all the rules
On the old blackboard.

‘Cause it seems things today
There ain’t no magic in ‘em
They don’t cut the grade
Like they used to.

Depression blues
Nowhere to go
Bein’ bought by somebody
Nobody knows.

Is there anybody out there
With a voice loud and clear
Gonna sing all the words
We all wanna hear.

Depression blues
Nowhere to go
Bein’ bought by somebody
Nobody knows.”

Many people want that voice to be Gore’s. But we’ll just have to wait and see.

The White House has a problem- they’re using President Shit fer Brains to deliver their message- and NO ONE LISTENS TO HIM ANYMORE!

The “bully pulpit” has turned into the “mute button” pulpit.

“What’s ol 26% sayin today? Snore!!”

BobbyG @ 78

FROM THE DUMBASS FILE:

So, I sent my Senator Harry Reid a rant about Libby’s commutation, and in it posed the rhetorical question “if this isn’t an impeachable offense, we ought strike the clause from the Constitution.”

(Similar in tone and content to my rant in the paper last Sunday.)

Here’ what I got back:

Dear Mr. Gladd:

Thank you for contacting me about the presidential power to issue pardons. I appreciate hearing from you.

The President’s decision to commute Mr. Libby’s sentence is disgraceful. Libby’s conviction was the one faint glimmer of accountability for White House efforts to manipulate intelligence and silence critics of the Iraq War. Now, even that small bit of justice has been undone. Judge Walton correctly determined that Libby deserved to be imprisoned for lying about a matter of national security. The Constitution gives President Bush the power to commute sentences, but history will judge him harshly for using that power to benefit his own Vice President’s Chief of Staff who was convicted of such a serious violation of law.

I am unaware of any current plans to amend the Constitution. Under Article II, Section 2 of the U.S. Constitution, our Founding Fathers expressed their intension to give the President the sole power “to grant Reprieves and Pardons for Offenses against the United States.” Congress does not have a role in the pardon process.

Please be assured that I will keep your suggestions in mind should the Senate consider amending the Constitution with regard presidential pardons. Again, thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with me. I look forward to hearing from you in the near future.

My best wishes to you.

Sincerely,
HARRY REID
United States Senator

OK, dipwad, it was just a rhetorical allusion. I wasn’t calling for a Constitutional amendment, you moron.

Agggghhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sometimes I fear Harry is a few fries short of a Happy Meal.

Well, you could read his response as saying:

We have no plans to amend the Constitution.
Therefore, this is impeachable.

kemo @ 86

rwcole @ 72

Seems that Vitter BOTH had a long term affair with a hooker in LA. AND used hookers in DC.

It doesn’t offend me any that he did either- it’s between him and his wife- but it may matter to some of his gooper supporters- but if he asked and received forgiveness from Jesus- and if it was “a long time ago”- he’s probably home free.

Not so sure,…, just get these hookers on GMA, or Nightline, or Hardballs, and it’s a whole new game.

That’s what I want - the hookers talking. Maybe several might like to have their 15 minutes of fame on CNN. Wouldn’t you just love to hear the descriptions they could give? I would. Awful me.

In LA. the RACE of the hookers may be important.

Twain @ 90

kemo @ 86

Not so sure,…, just get these hookers on GMA, or Nightline, or Hardballs, and it’s a whole new game.

That’s what I want - the hookers talking. Maybe several might like to have their 15 minutes of fame on CNN. Wouldn’t you just love to hear the descriptions they could give? I would. Awful me.

That would be quite a “karma boomerang” moment, wouldn’t it?

ironranger @ 80

2 terminals closed, evacuated, Oakland airport because man went thru exit instead of entry & searching for man. I was surprised CNN cut away twice now from george (with all due respect).
Now 3rd cutaway.
His speech is getting all chopped up.

Don’t worry, CNN has tape of it from 4 years ago when he gave the same speech.

barbara @ 63 and Thunderbird @ 64:

Thanks. I suspected Ellison, yes, but wasn’t sure.

realworld @ 84

ignatious @ 35

While I think it may be difficult to impossible to impeach this President, I do think we all can and must push for the impeachment of Alberto Gonzales. If he were replaced by a real Attorney General, Bush and Co couldn’t show such infuriatingly blithe disregard for congressional oversight and we could see Special Prosecutors appointed re: domestic spying, etc. When real crimes are exposed– impeachment/resignation become possible. I loathe Gonzales. He is a smarmy, disgraceful liar. But, on a more pragmatic front, he is the person protecting the President’s many crimes and with constant pressure from the public, he is removable.

We won’t get a real AG until after the election. Cheney will just appoint someone smarter than Abu who will be able to stonewall even more effectively. We need to IMPEACH. (Hearings, Articles, Conviction).

Ah, but there’s the rub. If/when Abu resigns, there has to be a new one appointed AND confirmed. And another Abu clone, even if somewhat smarter than Abu, would not be confirmable.

That’s why Elliott Richardson was AG in the first place after Mitchell and Kleindeist and William Saxbe after Richardson. Nixon was forced to appoint reputable lawyers because fo the documented corruption. The same thing will happen here.

ignatious @ 35

While I think it may be difficult to impossible to impeach this President, I do think we all can and must push for the impeachment of Alberto Gonzales. If he were replaced by a real Attorney General, Bush and Co couldn’t show such infuriatingly blithe disregard for congressional oversight and we could see Special Prosecutors appointed re: domestic spying, etc. When real crimes are exposed– impeachment/resignation become possible. I loathe Gonzales. He is a smarmy, disgraceful liar. But, on a more pragmatic front, he is the person protecting the President’s many crimes and with constant pressure from the public, he is removable.

I’ve said this before, but, where is the downside in impeaching Gonzo? And it’s fairly clear cut - even before this latest thing - that he’s been routinely lying to Congress. The Repugs don’t like him either and I’m sure they would throw him to the wolves if there was some damning evidence in an impeachment hearing.

He’s not an elected official, so it’s not like taking out a Republican. It’s more like taking something personal of Bush’s and I’m sure the Repugs are ready to throw the Democrats a bone here.

rwcole @ 88

The White House has a problem- they’re using President Shit fer Brains to deliver their message- and NO ONE LISTENS TO HIM ANYMORE!

The “bully pulpit” has turned into the “mute button” pulpit.

“What’s ol 26% sayin today? Snore!!”

Ahem. I know pulpits. I do some great work in pulpits, if I do say so myself.

Bush has given “pulpit” a very bad name.

Bush has no pulpit: he’s just a bully.

Once again evidence the editorial board of the Compost does not read it’s own paper seeming to prefer the reporting of the moonie times instead

dakine01 @ 95

realworld @ 84

We won’t get a real AG until after the election. Cheney will just appoint someone smarter than Abu who will be able to stonewall even more effectively. We need to IMPEACH. (Hearings, Articles, Conviction).

So he say’s Who needs and AG after all? There is no law that says I have to follow any time line. Oh Justice is in chaos? What else is new?

Ah, but there’s the rub. If/when Abu resigns, there has to be a new one appointed AND confirmed. And another Abu clone, even if somewhat smarter than Abu, would not be confirmable.

That’s why Elliott Richardson was AG in the first place after Mitchell and Kleindeist and William Saxbe after Richardson. Nixon was forced to appoint reputable lawyers because fo the documented corruption. The same thing will happen here.

I just carefully listened to two speeches concerning Iraq on the Senate floor, which were uncharacteristically engrossing: one by Barbara Boxer and one by Joe Biden.

Barbara Boxer was passionate, clear, compelling, and principled. She challenged her Republican colleagues to ‘walk the walk,’ and just told it like it is. Excellent job.

Joe Biden was something else. Most of his speech was also compelling, direct, clear, and damning to Bush and the Republicans following him. But as he drew to a close, and began to describe his Biden ‘plan’