Promoted by Steven D.
Washington, DC (APE) – Pundits and administration supporters alike were left sputtering yesterday with the release of court transcripts from the Patrick Fitzgerald investigation that revealed that authorization for the leaking of classified intelligence which resulted in the destruction of Valerie Plame’s undercover status with the CIA came from none other than president Bush himself. Common speculation is that this will be the lynch-pin of Libby’s defense, implying that all involved in the incident are absolved of any wrongdoing because it was an executive order that was being carried out. This appears to be a position that the Bush administration has apparently embraced, as a White House aide jokingly put it, “Screw it, We all did it!”
President Bush, yesterday appearing in Charlotte, NC, found himself fielding an unscripted question from an audience member critical of his domestic wiretapping policies, insisting that he should be ashamed of himself. Bush was largely unapologetic, and insisted that a multitude of lawyers had assured him that his actions were indeed constitutional.
The administration today seemed to take the same tack in regards to the Valerie Plame leak. They insisted, through Attorney General Alberto Gonzales that the President’s and subsequently the Vice President’s actions were above scrutiny because of the simple fact that America was and is at war… but not a civil war… in Iraq.
A White House spokesperson, who wished to remain anonymous, expressed that the administration anticipated a slow news day on Friday, and had confidence that the issue would dissolve over the weekend by the time the Sunday morning news shows had concluded.
“President Bush is relieved to be free of the burden of the deception that he has had to maintain for a number of years for national security reasons,” said the spokesperson. “While the loss of Mrs. Plame’s undercover status is regrettable, the president is unapologetic about his decision to sacrifice her… this is what great leaders must be able to do without hesitation.”
Attorney General Alberto Gonzales stated that Fitzgerald’s investigation would likely be wrapping up very quickly in light of this new development
So consider my “Titanic” comment as made here instead.
Another fine image from the Dood:
Oh my gosh! Where can I get this on a sticker???
Hopefully Dood will tell us. I want one too.
No, I take that back. I want about 50 of them.
I’ll do it tonight when I get home from work… I’ll let everybody know if they decide to make them… ; )
Keep us posted!
That crew would look good in pinstripes…the really wide black and white ones.
That’s a great capture of the expressions.
America was and is at war… but not a civil war… in Iraq
So we’re at war but the Iraqis aren’t. Got it. No wonder we’re losing, our enemy is phantasmal.
The only thing missing is a picture of Scalia doing The Gesture — but I doubt that could have been worked into the story.
Congratulations on your Lefty, BTW. I knew from the moment I first saw The Wizard Of Oil that it had to be the winner and did a bit of electioneering on your behalf.
I’m hoping that this is a joke. This statement by the Justice department. But, the funny thing is, I can’t tell. Somebody get Franz Kafka on the phone? My life, it has become a novel.
In response to a question from Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) during an appearance before the House Judiciary Committee, Gonzales suggested that the administration could decide it was legal to listen in on a domestic call without supervision if it were related to al-Qaeda.
“I’m not going to rule it out,” Gonzales said.
Questions I want someone to ask Gonzales: “Is there anything you would rule out? Can you tell us one thing you are unwilling to do?”
imho, a detailed read of Fitz response pdf, including footnotes, raises serious questions over Libby’s claims of declassification. You’d think that the declassification of such an important document as NIE would’ve been made known to senior principals. Looks to me some one is tripping over the lies. Here’s Footnote 8, page 25:
This is probably the most absurd thing I have recently read. Cut off this guy’s supply of kool-aid immediately, if not sooner. It has reached the danger level.