Dems: Investigations Will Continue

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Statement from Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA):

The resignation of Attorney General Gonzales is long overdue. The rampant politicization of federal law enforcement that occurred under his tenure seriously eroded public confidence in our justice system.

The President must now restore credibility to the office of the Attorney General. Given the serious loss of public trust and the disarray at the Department of Justice, the American people must have absolute confidence in the integrity of the next Attorney General as the nation's chief law enforcement officer and as defender of our constitution independent of political influence. The President's nominee must have the character and stature to command that confidence.

The nominee must also pledge to cooperate with ongoing congressional oversight into the conduct of the White House in the politicization of federal law enforcement. Hearings on the nominee will provide Congress with another opportunity to examine the new, flawed FISA law and will aid in our efforts to improve it.

Statement from Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV):

"Alberto Gonzales was never the right man for this job. He lacked independence, he lacked judgment, and he lacked the spine to say no to Karl Rove. This resignation is not the end of the story. Congress must get to the bottom of this mess and follow the facts where they lead, into the White House."

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IMPEACHMENT for high crimes and malfeasance CANNOT BE PARDONED if the facts are found out after BUSHY HAS LEFT THE BUILDING!

NO IMPEACHMENT SHOULD BE STARTED THAT 'LIL BUSH' CAN PARDON! JUSTICE PURSUES AND JUSTICE AWAITS FOR THOSE WHO WOULD DESTROY OUR CONSTITUTION FROM WITHIN!

LET THEM EXIT IN DROVES- WE CAN REOPEN THE 'GUANTANAMO' THAT THEY ARE SO PROUD AND FOND OF FOR 'TERRORISTS' OF THEIR ILK!

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 09:22 AM on 08/28/2007
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Hasta Luego,and don't let the door hit you in the a--. Go back to Texas with Rove and Delay where you can await your incompetent president on January 20, 2009. Oh and don't expect to pick up any speaking gigs or write any books. No one will want to hear or read about your corrupt practices. Good ridance to bad rubbish. You know sometimes our prayers are answered.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 03:32 PM on 08/27/2007

Replacing Gonzo with a college buddy?

Wouldn't be another skull'n bones guy would it?

I'm betting yep.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 03:29 PM on 08/27/2007
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impeach.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 02:59 PM on 08/27/2007

Why is Pelosi pounding her dildo?

Cause no one else will do it for her.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 02:52 PM on 08/27/2007



SIGN THE DEMOCRAT PETITION: NO MORE UNFAIR WASHINGTON D.C. LOBBYIST MONEY INFLUENCE IN THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY !!!

(Please see link below)

Let's send the message to ALL Democrats that enough is enough, and that we ALL want the 'politics as usual money game' to end, NOW!

NOTHING motivates a lackluster Democratic majority in Congress to do the RIGHT thing like, an 18% approval rating. Maybe if we all keep driving their approval rating lower they will finally bring our brave troops home from Iraq, instead of making excuses that they don't have the power.

Hey Democrats: Throw the Democrat Bums Out Of Congress!

Don't forget folks, we can always replace them with NEW Democrats who really DO ... want to work hard for the people!

The Democratic Party needs REAL reform N-O-W!

PLEASE, TAKE A MOMENT, SIGN THE PETITION, AND PASS THE PETITION ALONG TO OTHERS:

http://johnedwards.com/action/sign-petitions/lobbyists

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 02:38 PM on 08/27/2007

Hold Americans accountable for their own ignorance and greed. Bush is just a front. The buck stops with the slimy Americans who voted for corruption and fascism. Whether they wanted tax breaks for the extremely wealthy or they thought they were saving fetal cells, it is they who allow this behavior in our government. These individuals are extensions of the sickness embodied in myths of American exceptionalism, the white man's burden, the undeclared Empire of America, the religiosity and hypocrisy.

These politicians are only the front, not the cause. Until Americans demand better we will get the same and deserve it. Get off your backsides and get out the votes - on with the investigations!

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 02:34 PM on 08/27/2007

Oh my God, someone who still thinks America is a democracy and not a plutocracy with a corporatist face.

Capture this person. Put them on display...as one of the...last of the last!

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 03:24 PM on 08/27/2007

A smart man would nominate someone that is not personally connected to him at all. A smart man.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 01:51 PM on 08/27/2007

What person not "personally connected" would take the job? Also, a smart President would never have had this problem in the first place.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 01:59 PM on 08/27/2007

Smart's just part of it. The other part is someone who is willing to do the untoward deeds that an Honest and Competent person would refuse.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 02:02 PM on 08/27/2007
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not a smart man who is guilty as sin...although shrub is not real smart i don't think uncle dick would allow him to appoint someone with any integrity...

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 02:03 PM on 08/27/2007

Integrity? Bush and Chaney think that is a dirty word. Sleaze, lies, incompetance and arrogance are what they look for. They are surrounded with these types of people. Aren't there any truly HONEST people left in the GOP? Is it that this administration attracts the dregs?

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 02:23 PM on 08/27/2007

fired fired fired, hat/door, hat/door, hat/door, you, you, YOU, YOU AND YOU, don't go anywhere...hat, door...

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 01:45 PM on 08/27/2007

from the RAMONES

"Beat on the brat with a baseball bat"

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 01:35 PM on 08/27/2007

Gonzo MUST be indicted for lying to congress
Congress MUST NOT approve Chert-off.
Chertoff's confirmation should include a lengthy revisitation of his Katrina incompetence

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 01:23 PM on 08/27/2007


Everything in its time. Gonzo will probably stand in line until Leahy, et al, continue to pick apart this sordid cabal. And they Will!!

Any "Confidence" you might see in W's demeanor will be Pure Bluster, and nothing more. This particular gang of New World Thugs are History!!!

And, if you think that Chertoff will even be nominated, you're delusional. Of course, his handlers are already delusional, so he might be named but only as a delaying tactic.

IMHO

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 02:49 PM on 08/27/2007

Don't even start the selection process until you get the answers to the questions that Gonzalez couldn't remember and the missing emails.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 01:01 PM on 08/27/2007

Hooray!!

There's a reason for this mass exodus before September...finally the Congressional leadership has chipped away at the obfuscation here.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 01:05 PM on 08/27/2007
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Gonzales was complicit in the crimes of the white house prior to becoming AG. His removal was the first step in restoring the authority of the DOJ. His replacement MUST be willing to investigate everything from the leadin to the war, torturing prisoners and up to the latest illegal spying methods.
We don't neecd another Bush loyalist... it's almost better to let the office go unfilled than to install another coverman for W.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 12:56 PM on 08/27/2007

Keep Dreaming. He's never chosen anyone based on merit or honesty - the more "LOYAL" and Corrupt the better.

In a perfect world maybe, he would be seeking a forthright, competent individual.

This is BUSHWORLD, remember

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 02:00 PM on 08/27/2007


Maybe. But, Remember this...George Bush has a BOSS, Too!!

Or, do you honestly believe that An Imperial HalfWit like "W" would ever be given Free Rein over the entire "Civilized" World? His Bosses may be Delusional, but, they are Not Stupid!

Brick

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 02:41 PM on 08/27/2007
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Nancy trade that plastic gavel in for sleghammer.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 12:55 PM on 08/27/2007
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