Contempt for Rove

Yesterday, the House Judiciary Committee voted to hold Karl Rove in contempt of Congress, moving us one step closer to the truth, one step closer to restoring justice, and one step closer to preserving our democracy. It's a huge step forward, and I'm so thankful that the committee voted for contempt.

But now is not the time to celebrate -- now is the time to take action. The House Judiciary Committee is on the record, but now we need the full House of Representatives to vote to hold Karl Rove in contempt as well.

So I've launched an online advocacy campaign at www.ContemptForRove.com where people can forward an email to their Members of Congress, urging them to take action -- and I'm asking you to join me. I need your help to speak out and urge the full House to do the right thing. Your action is critical. Timing is everything.

Please visit www.ContemptForRove.com right now to forward an email to your Member of Congress today.

While I served as Governor of Alabama from 1999-2003 and thereafter, Karl Rove and his right-wing political cronies targeted me through a malicious, unfounded, politically-motivated prosecution. I served 9 months in federal prison before the appeals court released me. And now, Karl Rove refuses to testify before Congress about his role in this whole nefarious scheme.

That's outrageous. By ignoring a Congressional subpoena, Karl Rove has spit in the face of Congress and the American people. As Americans, we deserve to know the truth about how our Department of Justice was used by Karl Rove and his rogue band of political operatives as a political tool to win elections. Only Congress has the power to find the truth.

If Congress lets this politicization of the Department of Justice go unchecked and unpunished, then it could well become part of America's political culture and happen again in the future. Congress needs to keep digging until they get to the truth. Our democracy and system of justice have to be restored. The American people need to have confidence that this kind of outrageous abuse of power is at least less likely to happen in the future.

That truth-finding starts by having Karl Rove under oath before the Judiciary Committee. We the People must insist that Congress do its job and hold Karl Rove in contempt for failing to obey a subpoena. The house of cards will start to fall soon thereafter.

What would happen to the unemployed steel worker, the housewife, or the taxi cab driver who ignored a subpoena? I give you one guess: They would be behind bars. Karl Rove is not above the law, and Congress needs to make that plain and clear to Karl Rove and to everybody else.

Please visit www.ContemptForRove.com right now to forward an email to your Member of Congress today.

Our democracy will cease to exist as we know it if the government is allowed to use its power to prosecute their political opponents. This fight is not about me but about saving our democracy and restoring justice in America.

That's why I'm asking you to write Congress today and urge them to act. When Congress holds Rove in contempt, the truth will begin to become exposed. This ball of string will come unraveled. The truth will be known.

I am in this fight not only for my own freedom but also to ensure that Karl Rove is held accountable for his sins.

Together, we can fight to get the full truth from Karl Rove and restore integrity to our system of justice. America deserves nothing less.

Comments

[CelticDragon]

God bless you, and hang in there, Don! As a life long Republican, I am astonished and ashamed at the mockery our party leaders have made of the rule of law. I am horrified at what they have put you through. On behalf of honest and ethical Republicans (and yes, we are still around as a protest against the criminals in the White House):

I am so very sorry.
I apologize for the humiliation and heartache that you and your family have been put through.
Lesser men would have lost their faith in our country's sense of decency and fairness.

You have reaffirmed it for me.

One day, I pray that Rove, Addington, Gonzales and the rest of the sorry crew will be hauled before a Federal Court...or the Hauge. Until then, keep up the good fight!

We are with you.

[CelticDragon]

I have sent the message, Don. God bless you, and hang in there. I can say as a life long Republican that I am ashamed of what some people in the party have done to the rule of law in the name of power. I am even more aghast at what they have done to you. Not all of us believe in this, and it horrifies me to observe that so many in power now do. I can only hope that Rove, Addington, Gonzales and their ilk will be hauled before Federal Courts one day, and that the GOP will cleanse itself of this filth that stains it. Until then, keep up the good fight Governor. We are with you.

[OgreDaddy]

I've been calling directly to the D.C. offices of relevant Committee members since my Congressman is a tow the line Bushwinger who's strongest support comes from those profiteering from this perversion of what our founding fathers fought so hard for.

Most of the Congressional reps filter e-mails by constituent zip code, so calling their office can be more effective.

I've been concentrating my effort on the House and Senate Judiciary members and the DOJ Inspector General's office.

[gladys46]

I have followed your case Sr. ... I am very sorry that you and your daughter have suffered what I believe is a gross injustice and for that reason I have emailed at your site.

Surely you'll never recoup your life & the time spent innocently incarcerated, I hope that you will receive justice in the end and that your record will be expunged.

If N.Palosi adheres to her oath of office, she will do the right thing and cause the full House to vote!

[Oldbuck]

As I have said before if any other administration had done what Bush ,Rove and Cheney have done they would have been impeached. This has been the most corrupt bunch since the Grant Administration. They has destroyed the check and balances in our system.

[Cilantro33309]

Sent, Don, to congress and all friends and family. I know what they did to you, and I know you were innocent. Now get them.

[dadw5boys]

Roves hand on a bible??

Would the world as we know it end??

[SlinkyTWF]

Probably wouldn't end the world, but it might burn his hand.

[Jezreel]

Thank you Mr. Siegelman. I am so glad you made this option available for those of us who are desperate to have Bush, Rove, et. al held accountable. It felt good to add my Jane Hancock to the growing list of other Americans who understand the seriousness of this issue and our need to be involved in the process.

[aFlyoverPerson]

Man, it felt good to send that email. Highly recommended.

[kloder]

Governor Siegelman, I wish you all the best. I believe in karma, and I think you are overdue for some good. And the truly evil, nasty folks who went after you should get what they deserve. You have many supporters rooting for you!

[Unshriven]

Even now Karl Rove is traveling around, holding unpromoted fund raisers for candidates all over the country.
His "strike the opponent's strength" MO is is full swing at the McCain campaign.
And his favorite secret weapons, Diebold voting machines, are in place and ready to decide the November election.

[cae]

I'm behind you all the way, sir, and will go to the website right now. Best wishes!! The GWB administration has engaged in so much law breaking it's shameful.

[marymansour]

You go, Don. I voted for you twice and will again if you make it back to the gubernatorial candidacy in Alabama.

[SteveRuyle]

Don't prosecute him until Bush is out of office. Then throw him under the Jail. It will make sure that he cant be given a get out of jail free card.

[FACINGREALIT]

This is the MAIN REASON Nancy Peolosi and Congress have not taken action on a lot of the Bush astrocities until Barack is elected, because of their fear of Bush granting pardons and by a fluke is McCain is elected he granting pardons as well.

So for all of those who don't understand a lot of the things Congress is NOT DOING right now is because with a stroke of the PEN Bush can free all of his cronies.

[john85msy]

Payback time.

[Podewumun]

Truth time.