Monday July 2, 2007, 3:53 pm
I am so disgusted with this news I may not be able to calm down enough to enjoy my dinner...this administration is a FASCIST DICTATORSHIP...Bush and Cheney above the law and their cronies immune to any consequence for their actions. I am surprised there isn't blood running in the streets.

Monday July 2, 2007, 3:55 pm
Everything is WRONG with this picture!!! But then look who we are dealing with here...can we really expect him to change that much??? To me this is the scariest administration since I have been alive on this earth...the constitution means nothing to it, laws are obviously meant for everyone but them...and we are losing our rights so fast it is not even funny...wake up america, please, before it is too late, if it isn't too late already!!! Thank you for bringing this to our attention...the last time I heard we were a nation that believed 'For the PEOPLE, by the PEOPLE', what has happened???

Monday July 2, 2007, 3:56 pm
I can't stand it/him either, Cate. Just in time for July 4th. Just whose independence are we celebrating? Libby's? This jerk has to go!!!!! Thank you for posting this although it has upset my whole evening....I'm not surprised-anything the People are against, he does! Well, People will celebrate this one leaving like never before-watch those poll #s drop now! Noted/Forwarded

Monday July 2, 2007, 4:02 pm
Sit back and take a deep breath Cate! I stay away from politics because I just can't speak to it intelligently. I kept reading the breaking news alerts coming in my email and the word commutes kept messing me up. I figured it just didn't mean what I thought it meant. Well, as usual, I was wrong. This stuff is driving me nuts! J

Monday July 2, 2007, 4:04 pm
Cate, you said it best, but I'm really wondering if this might be the final straw that wakes up this nation. You have to hope people will begin to see how corrupt this administration really is and drag them out of office.

Monday July 2, 2007, 4:04 pm
Catester...those people are NOT worth your health. (Or your dinner!)

Breathe! Ahhhh.....!

=^..^=

Monday July 2, 2007, 4:10 pm
The Mafia is running our country. If one is guilty as charged, the other gives him a pardon. There's no stopping them when there a barrel of snakes. It sickens me. Where is our Supreme Justices and can't ANYONE stop this corrupt GANG of thugs and hoodlums?

Monday July 2, 2007, 4:12 pm
i just commented on another page, same story,, but i got to tell ya ladies and gents....he's (libby) smirking and laughing behind our backs. just goes to show us all that lying, the SOB....sneaking, making crap up, and then gets a commute on his prison time?????????!!!! well, i dare say.....this bodes poorly in my book. what idiots!!! i can't even fathom this......that bu$h did this!! but nothing suprises me anymore of what he is capable of......where's the justice anymore, in anything?

Monday July 2, 2007, 4:18 pm
Oh, what a tangled web he weaves, when at 1st he practices to deceive.............huh? wow, what an understatement! He (B..H) lies about everything! You can see it and read it in his face! Foolish, Foolish man!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Monday July 2, 2007, 4:22 pm
Gran, glad you settled a bit. Saw your other comment and got worried for a bit. Peace

Monday July 2, 2007, 4:25 pm
Cate, It's worse than going to hell in a bread basket. The dang bu$hCon regime spent millions of dollars hiring Libby the best defense attorneys money could buy. Then the trial was put off trying to wear it out...but justice finally prevailed for a moment and his case went to court. Yet unquestionably and without doubt he was found guilty in light of his multi-million dollar defense Then his appeal was turned down by the judiciary.

But no different than always, as they have proved over and over, the bu$hCons are above the law, as well as the people, and by their Milititant/Impearlistic/Totalitarian standards commuted his guilty sentence and let him go. Yet should in our law abiding country if...a young teenager is caught stealing a pizza or a bicycle they go to jail...in comparison this suck to say the least.

Now here is this fascist corporatacy that has started a prearranged unnecessary war causing tens of thousands of deaths, cost tens of billions of dollars, incalcuable scandals, and they are still going as strong as ever - nothing has changed just buisness as usual. If these conservative mechanical devices without conscience are not stopped they are going to destroy all living life on this planet.

But why aren't the American people in general not thinking about their grandchildren that they propose to love so much, or for all futher generations for that matter? How can we as a supposedly civilized nation be so stupid??? Sorry for tangent....but this is desecration in the most vile sense of the word and the good people are doing nothing but sitting on their ass. Isn't there anything sacred or revered anymore in this country except the almighty dollar? But regretfully I must say us-es are just as guilty....for us-es are doing nothing to stop it.. Cheers and rebel in an endearing and enduring way.

Monday July 2, 2007, 4:34 pm
Okay, I only want good news today please. I did note the story as disgusted as I am right now.

Can someone send me a link to get more pictures of Libby escorted in handcuffs? More of those please; every second shot at every angle, please!! I want to treasure that moment and forget I read this.

Monday July 2, 2007, 4:42 pm
Noted and disgusted!

Monday July 2, 2007, 4:48 pm
Mr. Libby did not DESERVE to go to jail??? EEEXXXCCCUUUSSSSSSEEE ME!!! I guess this is just one more nail in the coffin of the Constitution; given that he was convicted and the appeals court denied his appeal (essentially), this action is yet another slap in the face of the American people and in particular to Ambassador Wilson and his wife, Valerie Plame-Wilson!!! When Bush Sr. insittuted the law that protects undercover CIA agents, he made a strong statement that ANYONE who did so was guilty of TREASON!!! And this is a crime that deserves commutation of a jury verdict??? Well, the truth is, we all know why he did this. Those within his administration have repeatedly demonstrated a complete LACK OF RESPECT FOR THE LAW, and for the American public. I have seen far too many people get much harsher sentences when they have grounds for reversal of a verdict; GOOD GROUNDS!!! Reversible error as its known through the legal community; such was not the case here, and I doubt there is anyone who believes it was. Moreover, his long years of public service do not reverse his lies!!!

IMPEACH CLINTON FOR PERJURY; COMMUTE THE SENTENCE WHEN IT'S A GOP OPERATIVE WITHIN THIS ADMINISTRATION.

I am resigned to the fact that our Country and the Constitution has been totally destroyed!!! I am ashamed to be an American when something such as this occurs. This man did NOT deserve a bloody commutation, nor did he deserve a pardon. And Bush has proven once again that every word that comes out of his life is BLOODY LIE!!!

I, along with everyone else here and Nadia last . . . AM TOTALY DISGUSTED!!! Cate, don't let this ruin your dinner, or your health. Sit down, have a glass of wine and think of all of us here that are FIGHTING BACK!!! Now . . . maybe, just maybe . . . as another mentioned here, this will be the "Tipping Point!!!" Does anyone else here think so? Will Congress (or precisely the Democrats) now have the courage to stand up to this venomous, corrupt administration? Yes, yes . . . I know; it's doubtful!!!

BEWARE ALL IN CONGRESS!!! BE AFRAID REPUBLICANS!!! YOU ARE ABOUT TO HAVE YOUR FULL DAY IN COURT COME 2008!!! And if Congress doesn't get off its bums and begin impeachment proceedings, then I am going to make plans to move out of this Country. I, for one, care not to wake to a police state at some point. This is distrubing . . . she's going to have a drink!!!

Monday July 2, 2007, 4:50 pm
SOB!!!! Freakin' Bu$h! Worse than Nixon, worse than Iran-Contra.. WHEN will Congress realize we're FED UP???? http://www.truthout.org/docs_2006/070207Z.shtml

Monday July 2, 2007, 4:51 pm
Noted ~ Damn criminal government.

Monday July 2, 2007, 4:53 pm
What's wrong with this picture? Crooks are in charge of the nation presently, aka "The Bush Regime." That's what's wrong!

Monday July 2, 2007, 4:55 pm
This government is losing the meaning of constitutional rights and basic freedoms. Gotta get Bush out of here! He is like a dictator.

Monday July 2, 2007, 4:57 pm
Just you wait, people, until Bu$h starts the "bailout" for the real estate/mortgage "bubble" ... remember Neil Bu$h and Poppy Bu$h and that great American savings and loan bank robbery (bailout)?

Bu$hie$ are all a bunc of crooks and liars ... $cooter LIbby fell on his $word to protect Cheney ... but he won't go to jail . . .

Just so it doesn't get lost in the Libby avalanche, Sen. Ted Stevens (R-AK) hired Ollie North's former lawyer Brendan Sullivan to defend him in the Veco-Fishery-House-Renovation scandal.

Monday July 2, 2007, 5:05 pm
Noted-ONE RULE FOR THE RULED, ANOUTHER RULE FOR THE RULERS! HOW DARE THEY!

Monday July 2, 2007, 5:06 pm
the walls are cracking and we are seeing more and more of the monsters inside. well, this Cheney/Bush administration are now as morally bankrupt as it can get. at least the people are seeing its true face, and soon enough there will be no Cheney, no bush, no Libby, no Gonzales, no.......

Monday July 2, 2007, 5:15 pm
Can't anyone see what this is ??? Its a bribe to keep Libby quiet. Hell, Bush is a moron but smart enough to know that he got to keep the lid on the scandal as much as possible. Common sense will tell you that Liibby is telling Bush that if he goes down so is he and Cheney. This is the most corrupt and most horriblely evil regime to ever rule this nation. The enemy in my opion is not only the terrorist but these bozos who are calling the shots. Not only do they have the resources of the most rich nation in the world at their finger tips but have the Satan's disciples ( the oil industry, and other corps. ) pulling their strings. This just another example of their disregard for our laws, and sense of morality. Hell they have swept so much under the rug, that people are now bumping their heads on the White House ceiling.

Monday July 2, 2007, 5:25 pm
I and I am sure all of you can't say, we didn't know this was going to happen.
As sick as it is. We already knew and the Little hariy Bush wasn't afraid to do it. I am sure he'll get his comeupins one day.
Noted!

Monday July 2, 2007, 5:27 pm
This administration should be impeached, top down and digging deep. They have had 8 years of lies and mendacity they've been running our nation by. They have blatantly ignored the will of the people, not just on the Iraq Occupation, but on domestic issues such as healthcare and education - their only priority is oil and oil means money (in their coffers). Apalling and disgraceful - and I don't see our Dems stepping up to the plate and really starting to campaign .. you might want to check out www.unity'08.com - they present some very seductive solutions to the mess the government is in right now. Congress can't get a bill passed - ludicrous!

Sd to the Libby outcome - I have no words but am shaking my fist at the sky and asking, Why?

Monday July 2, 2007, 5:30 pm
Oh, but Blue he already bailed out the rich people by giving them unprecedented tax breaks so that they don't have to pay back to society their fair share considering how society has permitted them to enrich themselves at society's expense. Why wouldn't he bail out Big Biz, too? After all, the ones who stand to lose anything would only be the rich people, poor things speculating like that and investing their millions and losing some of it...tsk, imagine that! We can't have rich people losing money like that, now can we? Those poor fools who are losing their houses are not nearly as important as the rich investor who single-handedly keeps the economy going, right? Right?

*snort*

*eyerolling*

________________________________

Bill - I think your supposition is probably right on the money!

Monday July 2, 2007, 5:37 pm
Cate, there NEEDS to be blood running in the streets, and someday soon there will be. Now, I am not at all a violent person but I'm certainly ready to take up arms against this government. Americans are absolutely sick to death of this criminal regime! Bush is at, what, 23% now? (Who the hell ARE these peole, the 23%?). Congress is at something like 18 or 20% approval, and that a**hole Cheney is even lower, at 12 or 13%. Again, who ARE these thickheads that approve of the job performance. More than anything, I want to see Medical Marijuana legalised before I die, but y'know what? I would settle for seeing Bush. Cheney, Rice, Rumsfeld, Gonzales arrested, taken to The Hague, and put on trial for genocide and crimes against humanity. It is what they all deserve!

Monday July 2, 2007, 5:47 pm
Well, dear people I'm not savvy enough to fully understand all these political misdeeds but, I can comprehend all of this sets the stage for far worse scenario's down the road with the next president. Whoever gets in next will see just how much they can get away with as long as the money is there, and it will be there trust me.

PLEASE PLANT TREES...................

Monday July 2, 2007, 5:55 pm
There was never any doubt that Dubya would rescue him. Good ole Scooter would take them all down if they let him go to prison! NEVER forget that Bush refused to pardon the two Border Guards. They shot an illegal alien DRUG DEALER who refused to stop when ordered to and ran from the guards. They shot him in the butt. The guards are in prison and the last I heard the drug dealer is suing them!! And remember that this is members the Gang that attacked Clinton for endless YEARS and finally got him impeached in the House for lying about a sex act. LIbby lied to a Grand Jury AND the FBI about helping to cover up outing an undercover CIA agent to get even with her husband for refusing to go along with Cheney and Bush lies about Iraq. "Justice and The Rule A Law' anyone?

Monday July 2, 2007, 5:59 pm
This is an ironic coincidence

Captain America was buried today at Arlington Cemetary and with him the American Flag.

http://www.military.com/NewsContent/0,13319,140991,00.html?wh=news

Monday July 2, 2007, 6:04 pm
I join the rest of you with deep grief over this abominable news. Think about the message it's giving the world... that a corrupt administration will do anything to pamper it's kind. It just makes my stomach turn. The framers of the Constitution must be looking down on this nation with tears in their eyes, just like mine are now. When will it end!

Monday July 2, 2007, 6:09 pm
Fricking unbelievable! Once again Bush and his buddies prove they are above the law. Alfie, I'm with you. How much more is Bush going to get away with? He has more than another year in office - it makes me shutter ... and completely disillusioned.

Monday July 2, 2007, 6:27 pm
Cut to January 20, 2009: "I, [name of Democratic nominee], do solemnly swear that I will defend and uphold the Constitution of the United States," et cetera. (-;

Monday July 2, 2007, 6:33 pm
I didnt and still dont agree with why he was tried, BUT tried he was and he was found guilty by a jury of his peers. Which i hope in this country it still means something although i fear not. What GB did today was in itself a crime , a crime against the 12 people that found hin guilty for making them sit through a farce trial and to the American people by showing us how the justice system is not supposed to work. What a crying shame for this country.

Monday July 2, 2007, 6:41 pm
Statement of Special Counsel Patrick J. Fitzgerald regarding today's decision by President Bush to commute the 30-month prison sentence of I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby:
"We fully recognize that the Constitution provides that commutation decisions are a matter of presidential prerogative and we do not comment on the exercise of that prerogative.
We comment only on the statement in which the President termed the sentence imposed by the judge as "excessive." The sentence in this case was imposed pursuant to the laws governing sentencings which occur every day throughout this country. In this case, an experienced federal judge considered extensive argument from the parties and then imposed a sentence consistent with the applicable laws. It is fundamental to the rule of law that all citizens stand before the bar of justice as equals. That principle guided the judge during both the trial and the sentencing.
Although the President's decision eliminates Mr. Libby's sentence of imprisonment, Mr. Libby remains convicted by a jury of serious felonies, and we will continue to seek to preserve those convictions through the appeals process."

If anyone here is a fan of Keith Olbermann, watch tomorrow night. He's going to have a special comment - demanding bush's resignation :)

Monday July 2, 2007, 6:42 pm
I respect the jury’s verdict,” Bush said in a statement. “But I have concluded that the prison sentence given to Mr. Libby is excessive This is got to be joke and no is laughing I see why secert service is getting new staff. If I thought it would help America I would be hind Inpeachment of Bush and Cheney It is temptingBut I believe it would only bring us down to the evil doers Therfore we must pass :) This does make the stomach turn But it is not worth getting that upset about :)

Monday July 2, 2007, 6:53 pm
History has shown us that "blood running in the streets" is the only thing that regimes like this understand.

Monday July 2, 2007, 7:20 pm
King George strikes again!

Monday July 2, 2007, 7:28 pm
What everyone doesn't realize if we don't get Bush & Co out of there he has already walked all over our rights, the Constitution, what is to stop him from over turning presidential term limits... I have nightmares about that! He does what he damn well pleases now and nobody stands up to him? Congress is a joke! The people need to take a stand! Get Bush out Now!

Monday July 2, 2007, 7:29 pm
This doesnt shock me coming from Bush. I seriously am beginning to think the guy is TRYING to piss people off. Perhaps since he has only a few months left he doesnt give a rat's patootie anymore..well, when did he ever? Geeeeeeez...the guy needs a good swift kick up his arse...hard enough to kick him outta the white house.

Monday July 2, 2007, 8:00 pm
Please Barb don't share those kinds of nightmare's That would mostley likely cause a CivilWar right here. It does shock me I just never thought it would come 2 pass (I guess that makes me feel down right sad.) :)

Monday July 2, 2007, 8:06 pm
We are in the middle of a revalution right now!And besides,historicaly speaking,Civil War isn't such a bad thing.The only reason the Reveloutionary War wasn't a Civil War was because we weren't a technical country yet!If that's what it takes to right these grieveous wrongs,then so mote it be!!

Monday July 2, 2007, 8:18 pm
Once more Bush proves just how corrupt he really is. If you belong to "The Good Ol'e Boys club you can do anything you want.

Monday July 2, 2007, 8:31 pm
Can anything else be expected from that diaper-rashed Dictator, President we have ? I'm sorry to see, he has not received opposition from both Parties, in some respect ! I guess, they look at him the same way we do - he won't be there much longer......

Monday July 2, 2007, 8:47 pm
Just think People, we have to keep these Creeps as Kings for the rest of their lives. The 23 % that still support him are the Senile and Retardation of this Country, we vote them in Office and we should be able to give them the boot ! They do a bad job and get supported by our tax dollars till they die ?? It just doesn't make sense any longer. This is how "Hitler" got into Germany. People were so fed up with what was going on. Of course, we don't need another "Hitler", but, I know we need something different. We've given Washington, D.C., too much power. It must end or there will be blood in the streets, unhappy to say ! How did it get this bad ? Bad Election or too much of the same kind of control ? I think we need more Political Parties, than just 2 ! One is just as rotten as the other, Booooooooooooooooooooo !!!!

Monday July 2, 2007, 8:48 pm
Jakki, they are being monitored, my second post didn't show up. It was ravenous !

Monday July 2, 2007, 8:55 pm
It's there sweety!

Monday July 2, 2007, 9:01 pm
People...think about it...Bush is sidestepping over 700 laws etc. through white papers, he is pushing the North American union to destroy our sovereignty, he is allowing our young men and women to be killed in a war he based on lies and deceit...our civil liberties are on the line...and no one seems willing oir able to stop this abuse of power.

Monday July 2, 2007, 9:06 pm
Bush stinks...pure and simple!Noted!!

Monday July 2, 2007, 9:11 pm
As the stomach turns. Once again we have been had by King George. I am sickened by the blatant favoritism of the president and his pals.

Monday July 2, 2007, 9:23 pm
Noted!!!

Monday July 2, 2007, 9:32 pm
Democracy must be something more than two wolves and a sheep
voting on what to have for dinner.
-James Bovard, Civil Libertarian (1994)

A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong
enough to take everything you have.
-Thomas Jefferson

Monday July 2, 2007, 9:58 pm
sorry about my wording but he's just showing how big an ASS he really is..that alkl you can say about it
thanx for the post

Monday July 2, 2007, 10:08 pm
When I heard about this on public radio this afternoon, I became instantly nauseous. Bush has essentially take over the Supreme Court for the next 10-20 years with the current crop of younger justices and can commute or pardon anyone he wants so there goes the judiciary check/balance. With executive orders to ignore any law they don't like, blatant disregard of existing laws since the Dept of Justice run by Alberto Gonzales won't prosecute his benefactors, and an essentially immobile Congress in regard to impeachment, it looks like Bush's regime is in full control. But we the people need to flood our representatives, media, and whoever will listen and voice our disgust. If all else fails let's just hope '08 isn't too late.

Monday July 2, 2007, 10:15 pm
OH but there is something we can do,non-violently! Go here for the info!HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!
http://www.care2.com/c2c/groups/disc.html?gpp=10663&pst=740353

Tuesday July 3, 2007, 12:32 am

...Gosh, and I thought President George Bush would pardon the Border Guards. Go figure.

July 19, 2005

WASHINGTON - President Bush said Monday that if anyone on his staff committed a crime in the CIA-leak case, that person will "no longer work in my administration." His statement represented a shift from a previous comment, when he said that he would fire anyone shown to have leaked information that exposed the identity of a CIA officer.

Asked at a June 10, 2004 news conference if he stood by his pledge to fire anyone found to have leaked Plame's name, Bush answered, "Yes. And that's up to the U.S. attorney to find the facts."
*****
Newspaper columnist Robert Novak is still not naming his source in the Valerie Plame affair, but he says he is pretty sure the name is no mystery to President Bush.
"I'm confident the president knows who the source is," Novak told a luncheon audience at the John Locke Foundation in Raleigh on Tuesday. "I'd be amazed if he doesn't."
"So I say, 'Don't bug me. Don't bug Bob Woodward. Bug the president as to whether he should reveal who the source is.' "

Of Interesting voids and vexes; http://socrates.berkeley.edu/~pdscott/q.html

Tuesday July 3, 2007, 12:42 am
Alll Americans are not sitting complacently on their backsides, shaking their heads in disbelief and clucking. MANY contact their Congressmen, Senators, Editors of Influential newspapers, signing the petitions that are available calling for impeachment, emailing and faxing messages of support to those members of Congress who have publicly called for impeachment. Arrogance rears its ugly head once again with the commutation of
Libby's sentence. I know Trond L. is right in his assessment. Friends, the wheels are turning and Cheney, Bush and their "yes men" are greasing the wheels. There is ample reason to celebrate the Fourth of July: justice is afoot...gathering speed. I am not about to permit the celebration of my country be dampened by the Unscruplous--I am celebrating! Let freedom ring by allowing the Constitution, Reason, and Just Peoples act. Join them.

Tuesday July 3, 2007, 4:11 am
Abraham Lincoln said it best: This country, with its institutions, belongs to the people who inhabit it. When they shall grow weary of its government, they can exercise their constitutional right to amend it, or their revolutionary right to overthrow it." I wonder just how much crap will the american people put up with before getting angry enough to do something about it. We need to scream loudly enough to be heard over the voices of 300+ lobbyists per house or senate member. If you care, hand write a letter to your elected officials. Emails are rarely read, except by low level staffers. You will get a form letter response or no response at all - but a hand written letter will make a much bigger splash. We need to overwhelm Washington with a sea of mail that helps to make clear that we do in fact have a level of concern about the future of OUR country.

Tuesday July 3, 2007, 4:12 am
Abraham Lincoln said it best: This country, with its institutions, belongs to the people who inhabit it. When they shall grow weary of its government, they can exercise their constitutional right to amend it, or their revolutionary right to overthrow it." I wonder just how much crap will the american people put up with before getting angry enough to do something about it. We need to scream loudly enough to be heard over the voices of 300+ lobbyists per house or senate member. If you care, hand write a letter to your elected officials. Emails are rarely read, except by low level staffers. You will get a form letter response or no response at all - but a hand written letter will make a much bigger splash. We need to overwhelm Washington with a sea of mail that helps to make clear that we do in fact have a level of concern about the future of OUR country.

Tuesday July 3, 2007, 4:45 am
A pardon for his big shot, rich friend! Kinda expected it! But you'll be thrown in the clink if you're poor, black, female, or unable to afford a good lawyer!!! And BTW, What's with the name Scooter!?! Where a Biff and Buffy? At the country club waiting for Scooter!!!!!!!!! Puhleez!!!!!!!!! Thanx Cate.

Tuesday July 3, 2007, 4:51 am
good one Jon, exactly.
i sit back here in aus and keep thinking "how dumb does this guy think the american people are" and after all this time i often think the same thing.
i want to believe that america is good and just and honorable. but come on guys, get out into the streets or something. i'd love to see the streets of washington (what the heck, all the cities and towns) full of placards calling for his impeachment. check out The Real Cindy Sheehan on myspace

GEORGE BUSH IS AN ''EVIL-DOER''
Stop the Deletions

Impeach
TAKE ACTION NOW!


Thanks to those of you who have already taken action. But if you really want to Impeach George Bush and Dick Cheney, and get the message to Congress on 8/18, then we're gonna need everyone to help!

If you haven't already, then please forward this on to at least 10 people, chain letter style. If just 10 people forward to 10 people eight times in one unbroken chain of democracy, then after eight forwards we'll have reached 100,000,000 people.

Then, on August 18th, 2007, everyone MAIL / EMAIL / CALL your Representatives and demand that they IMPEACH BUSH AND CHENEY!



Visit http://www.myspace.com/impeach818 for more info, videos, and downloadable flyers.

Visit congress.org to find your
Representatives' contact info.

So remember:
Send this message to just 10 friends right now, and on
8/18 we will be heard UNITED!

Tuesday July 3, 2007, 5:01 am
Thankks, Jane, for such an informative...and motivating...post. I know what I will be doing August 18th....
and in between. This must happen!

Carolyn T.

Tuesday July 3, 2007, 5:13 am
I have just had a attack of projectile vomiting all over my room!!!!!! The news gets worse every day. The totlal disregard for the American people, their health, welfare or the Constitution is stunning. Ms Pelosi, please put impeachment on the table. 818...the magic number!!!!! Thanks Jane

Tuesday July 3, 2007, 5:39 am
I just cannot understand what this President is thinking about. I think he needs to get his head out of his ***.
Signed and Forwarding on.

~Dennis F. Stanton

Tuesday July 3, 2007, 5:59 am
I KNEW BUSH WAOULD NOT LET LIBBY SIT IN A JAIL CELL IF AT ALL MAYBEA MONTH. ITS ALL BECAUSE HE SAID HE WASN'T TAKING THE FALL FOR ALL THIS AND WAS NAMING NAMES IF BUSH AND THE VICE PREZ DIDNT CUT HIS PRISON SENTENCE. DUE TO LIBBY SAYING HE WOULD IMPLICATE HIS BOSS DICK CHENEY.SO TO PROTECT HIM FROM TALKING TO FITZGERALD AND GETTING THE REAL CULPITS WHO ARE CHENEY AND CARL ROVE. BUSH CAN'T RISK THAT SO HE PARDONED HIM TO BY HIS SILENCE CHRIS

Tuesday July 3, 2007, 7:34 am
I cant agree with all of you more. I think Maureen S said it best when she said that our country and our constitution no longer stood for anything. I also agree with Christian R that Bush had to cover his own ass once again from having Cheney and Rove told on and this was the only way he could do that. What a tangled web we weave when first we try to deceive. The American people need to get off their asses and make their voices herd once and for all. WE need to show this government that we will no longer be afraid to speak up and restore this country to a place that we can be proud to live in. If all Americans would stand up, together I know we could restore this nation to one we could be proud of and one we could give the rights to that would make our lives matter. I say, Let's show them who we are America!!!! Let's show them that we the people are the ones who run this country and not all these crooked politicians!!! We can do it if we just stand together and say we arent going to take it anymore!

Who is with me?

Tuesday July 3, 2007, 7:40 am
Having spent yesterday evening at a local Peace & Justice meeting I didn't check email until this morning....probably a good thing ....I have to believe that I am like the majority of people who feel that given time this country will scream for accountability from the current administration before it's to late.

Tuesday July 3, 2007, 7:55 am
Greetings all . . .

Well, one thing is sure; whilst we are all ranting about this, they are planning their next step to shred what remains of the Constitution! Though I did see this morning that the Habeous Corpus Restoration Bill has advanced in the House. What does that mean? I can't say; though what I can say is this is precisely timed to do the most harm . . . to US!!!

Again, as we rant and vent (justifiably so there's no misunderstanding here), they are plotting and planning; it's a diversionary tactic along with the fact that he didn't want Libby getting "looser lips" than those which convicted him in the first place!!! People think that our time with this administration is nearly over? NOT!!!

We can be sure that they have figured out a way to STAY IN OFFICE!!! And this Bush did on the day he was meeting with Putin--to attempt to chastise Russia for their lack of human rights? Good grief!!! Bush has demonstrated that truth has no meaning or value any more in America.

Tuesday July 3, 2007, 7:57 am
Let's hope and pray that this country can survive until Bush is out! Not surprised though, Cheney told him to do it and he follows Cheney's demands all the time. What a stupid, weak and unethical president!

Tuesday July 3, 2007, 8:11 am
It's all too depressing for words anymore - and I am now more angry with the apathetic, spineless Americans letting them get away with all this than I am with them. I also have the same dread, Mo, that these people will not leave office willingly. They have too much greed, power-mongering, and arrogance for them to just walk away - they have plans, you can bet on it.

Tuesday July 3, 2007, 8:24 am
Noted!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tuesday July 3, 2007, 8:34 am
Greetings Arielle,

BINGO! You and I are most definitely on the same page!!! The apathy is what is truly killing America; those (present company excluded of course!!! hee hee) that are sitting back and "taking this," or worse yet, SUPPORTING IT!!! I am listening to the WH Press Conference currently on Bush's decision; and the crap is being piled on higher and higher!!! Do they honestly think that we are going to buy this? Tony Snow is avoiding all the questions that are probing and repeating the same thing over and over as usual . . . i.e., "the Prez thought the sentence was 'too excessive!' WHATEVER!!!

As to that same page? That's what concerns me more than anything; by all the Gods, most commutations DON'T occur until at least SOME time has been served!!! Ooooooo . . . now there's a row building in the press conference!!! LOL The avoidance tactics of everyone who speaks for this administration is beyond absurd!!! Rodger, can you enlighten us? We all know that we are dealing with Type A personalities (especially Cheney!!!) . . . however, as regards the rest, what would be your clinical dianoses? =D

I too am sick to death of the apathy Arielle M'Lady . . . and scratch my head over HOW ANYONE can sit back and see this as acceptable!!! Aaarrrggghhh!!! ;-)

Tuesday July 3, 2007, 8:42 am
OUTRAGEOUS! We need to IMPEACH Bush before he destroys this country. I cannot believe the B...Sh.t that we are being fed through the news media, and that we lay down and take it any more. I am so afraid that Bush will do something insane like orchestrate another terrorist attack so that he can suspend Presidential elections and become a dictator. I know how insane that sounds, but we are not far from that now folks.

Tuesday July 3, 2007, 8:46 am
An old Political Science major shares--indulge me and be happy that I remember this since I am systematically destroying brain cells with wine at night these past days!:

In law, a court can issue a writ of habeas corpus which translaates from the Latin "show me the body." Thus, a writ can mean that the person is brought before a court or judge. lawful. It's intent is to ensure that the accused is accorded due process of law. It does not determine guilt or innocence. It is guaranteed by the Constitution as a safeguard against illegal imprisonment, and It can onlya be suspended in a time of rebellion or invasion. It is most significant that its restoration is moving through the House and a necessary step in the process of then being able to command the presence of you-know-who!

I tell you....the wheels are turning. Be of faith and good cheer and appropriate activism.

Tuesday July 3, 2007, 9:03 am
One crook saves another!!!!!!!!!!! Of course, he was not going to allow Libby go down so he would not be taken down too. IMPEACH BUSH/CHENEY!!!!!!!!!!!!! Like it has been said before, apathy of the average American citizen is allowing this to happen.

Tuesday July 3, 2007, 9:35 am
Over and over we have DEMANDED IMPEACHMENT; and over and over it's been ignored. Better, your hypothesis is NOT insane whatsoever!!! The moment that I heard that he had issued the directive I KNEW . . . deep within my heart and soul that the goal was just as you state: ORCHESTRATE ANOTHER DISASTER SUSPENDING EVERYTHING . . . and then voila!!! No elections that have to be "fixed" or stolen again. He just remains!!!

It's that or some other UNKNOWN action . . . such as a rider or attachment to some bill that's been passed. Given that Congress DOESN'T read the bills that they pass, how would they even know? I think that term limits have been the target here. Why else be so calm, cool, and collected about the outrage of the American Public? Why else push to allow those who have illegally entered this country to get a "free pass???" We haven't seen the worst yet . . . and thus we need all prepare for the storm or all storms that is approaching and will tear America apart.

Charly . . . yeppers!!! You said it; we now KNOW . . . BEYOND ANY DOUBT--REASONABLE OR NOT--that the Rule of Law means nothing in America anymore. As others have stated, we now have TWO systems; one for the rich and powerful, and one for the rest. And we are that rest!!!

Would that we had enough to raise the dead . . . and we could bring back our Founding Fathers in order that they take our Country back. Oh my . . . what a thought!!! The Christian boy being chased through the White House by the ghosts of our founders!!! ROFLMBO!!!

Carolyn . . . don't destroy too many brain cells . . . we need your mind here! =D

Tuesday July 3, 2007, 9:36 am
I feel the need to point out to everyone who seems to think that resoring "habeas corpus" is going to solve our problems that Bush has already put into place a way to get around that. I don't have the exact numer of the law but it shouldn't be hard to track down. Bush wrote and signed into law a provision in the last couple of weeks that gives him complete, and I mean complete control of all functions of government and all branches of the military, civil service, and local law enforcement should an "emergency" occur. He gets to determine what that "emergency" looks like whether it be economic, terrorist attack, or natural disaster; and once he puts that provision into action he is in charge...period!!! He claims he will consult with the other branches of the government but that in the end his decision will be final and will NOT be open for any kind of oversight from the House, the Senate, the Dept. of Justice, or even the Supreme Court. It is the first time in our nations history that a law has actually been written giving one person complete control over everthing. I like to call it his "because I said so" law. Habeas corpus will be meaningless and all other branches of government will be devoid of all power.

Tuesday July 3, 2007, 9:41 am
Greetings Carla,

You speak of his directive that was issued about a month ago; and as to Habeous Corpus . . . you are also absolutely correct!!! While Congress has sat on its bums and not taken the actions so crucial to maintain America, Bush has systematically shredded the Constituion and all it represents. At this point . . . there is only one question left: What are WE, THE PEOPLE, going to do???

Tuesday July 3, 2007, 9:48 am
The directive you're remembering is:
National Security and Homeland Security Presidential Directive
http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2007/05/20070509-12.html

Tuesday July 3, 2007, 9:49 am
With over a year to go until we are rid of this administration, I fear that things will just get worse. Bush & Company have put themselves about the law. Perhaps this will be the final nail in the GOP coffin. This party is so fragmented, it will take years upon years to recover. Outting a CIA agent during wartime is tanamount to treason. Ugly word, isn't it. Bill Clinton lied under oath about a private matter. Scooter Libby lied under oath 70 times to the Grand Jury. Bill Clinton was impeached! Scooter Libby will not serve time in prison! Who committed the worst offense. Neocons will tell you Clinton, of course. Seventy million dollars was spent on the "Clinton Witchhunt". What was found? Absolutely nothing pertaining to Whitewater, "Travelgate" or anything else alleged to have happened. Susan McDougal spent time in prison because she wouldn't lie. Scooter Libby goes free because he did lie. What has happened to our Justice system? What can we do? Well, We the people, can register to vote and then VOTE!!! Sitting on your rear end complaining will do nothing to solve the situation. Don't be part of the problem, be part of the solution. To say, I am disgusted would be a gross understatement.

Tuesday July 3, 2007, 9:51 am
The Resolution to Return Habeaus Corpus, now moving through the House, is going to overturn Bush's recent action. Congress is working to undo this piece of unscrupulous and wiley work so that oversight and accountability CAN TAKE PLACE. Since all of the steps in the impeachment process must be followed to the letter it is essential to RESTORE THIS CONSTITUTIONAL GUARANTEE OF HABEAS CORPUS SO THAT HE IS STRIPPED OF THIS PLOY. This is why Cheney was able to make his insolent comment about operating outside the Executive Branch. Restoring Habeus Corpus will mean that ANYONE CAN BE BROUGHT BEFORE A COURT FOR INVESTIGATION OF EVIDENCE TO SUPPORT WRONGDOING. THAT WILL HAPPEN. WHEN THAT DOES, THEN IMPEACHMENT PROCEEDINGS CAN AND WILL FOLLOW.

Carolyn

Tuesday July 3, 2007, 9:54 am
Thanks Maureen and Mary for tracking down that directive for me. I would urge everyone to go read it and then tell me how much faith you have in the idea that we can just wait out George Bush. As far as this hurting the Republican Party I have to wonder if it will have as much effect as it should. Considering all the major Repug candidates are falling all over themselves to praise Dubya for doing this, they must feel that a large portion of the populace is on their side or they'd be keeping quiet.

Tuesday July 3, 2007, 9:58 am
Go to Care2's homepage and chime in on the vote as to whether or not Dubya chould have commuted Scooter's sentance. So far less than 100 people have participated.
http://www.care2.com/

Tuesday July 3, 2007, 10:04 am
I guess when BUSH was elected (or maybe before?) this stopped being OUR country....

Tuesday July 3, 2007, 10:11 am
Saved from prison by Bush's favour: the White House aide who lied to a grand jury
· Rightwing pressure wins commutation for Scooter
· Democrats say president has trampled on the law

Ewen MacAskill
London Guardian
Tuesday July 3, 2007

George Bush created a political storm yesterday by intervening to stop the disgraced White House aide, Lewis "Scooter" Libby, from going to jail. The president, in a statement, said the prison sentence imposed on Mr Libby, who was found guilty of perjury in a complex spy case linked to the Iraq war, was too harsh.

Mr Bush, who made the statement after leaving a summit with the Russian president, Vladimir Putin, at Kennebunkport, Maine, said: "I respect the jury's verdict. But I have concluded that the prison sentence is excessive."

Mr Bush was under pressure from the vice-president, Dick Cheney, and other conservatives to commute the two-and-a-half year jail sentence imposed last month. When Mr Libby was sentenced, television and radio talk shows were innundated with calls of support for the former White House aide from Republicans.


Conservative commentators raged against the judge, Reggie Walton, and the prosecutor, Patrick Fitzgerald, and called on Mr Bush to act on behalf of a loyal servant. But Democrats and others yesterday accused the president of operating with double standards, protecting a convicted felon from jail because of his association with the White House.

Mr Bush's decision is likely to hurt his presidency further. With 19 months left in office, he has suffered the most consistently low poll ratings of almost any modern president, is running an unpopular war and last week lost his last chance to bring in a major piece of domestic legislation - reform of the immigration law.

Probation

He commuted Mr Libby's jail sentence, but did not grant him a pardon. Mr Libby still faces a $250,00 (£125,00) fine and will remain on probation.

"My decision to commute his prison sentence leaves in place a harsh punishment for Mr Libby," the president said. "The reputation he gained through his years of public service and professional work in the legal community is forever damaged. His wife and young children have also suffered immensely ... The consequences of his felony conviction on his former life as a lawyer, public servant and private citizen will be long-lasting."

The White House move was prompted by a federal court decision earlier yesterday not to allow Mr Libby to remain at home pending the outcome of an appeal. This would have meant that he would have been heading to jail within the next few weeks. It was expected he would have served out his time in a minimum security jail in one of the states close to Washington DC, in Virginia, Maryland or New Jersey.

His strategy until then had appeared to be to string out the appeal until January 2009 in expectation of a pardon when Mr Bush left office.

Harry Reid, the Democratic leader in the Senate, described Mr Bush's action as "disgraceful". Charles Schumer, a Democratic senator, echoed this: "As independence day nears, we're reminded that one of the principles our forefathers fought for was equal justice under the law. This commutation completely tramples on that principle.

But Republicans such as Fred Thompson, one of the frontrunners for the Republican nomination for the 2008 presidential race, welcomed it, noting Mr Libby's long service to the US.

Covert

The former ambassador Richard Carlson, who helped to raise millions for Mr Libby's defence fund, said: "That's fantastic. It's a great relief. "Scooter" Libby did not deserve to go to prison and I'm glad the president had the courage to do this."

Mr Libby, who was Mr Cheney's chief of staff, was found guilty of obstructing a federal investigation into the "outing" of the covert CIA operative Valerie Plame. The suspicion at the time, though never confirmed, was that the Bush administration revealed her identity to take revenge on her husband, Joe Wilson, a former ambassador who had publicly dismissed as rubbish the president's claim that Iraq had been seeking uranium from Niger to build a nuclear weapon.

In his statement, Mr Bush said he had remained silent throughout the case until the legal process was exhausted. "But with the denial of bail being upheld and incarceration imminent, I believe it is now important to react to that decision," he said.

The president ran over the arguments for and against the sentence. He said some critics felt the punishment did not fit the crime because Mr Libby was a first-time offender with years of exceptional public service. Others "argue, correctly, that our entire system of justice relies on people telling the truth," Mr Bush said.

"They say that had Mr Libby only told the truth, he would have never been indicted in the first place." But he added: "I have made my own evaluation. In preparing for the decision I am announcing, I have carefully weighed these arguments and the circumstances surrounding this case."

Timeline: the road to jail and back

February 2002 Joseph Wilson, a former US ambassador, travels to Niger to investigate claims that Saddam Hussein tried to buy uranium. Wilson tells the US government that the claims are based on forged documents

January 2003 George Bush says in his State of the Union address: "The British government has learned that Saddam Hussein recently sought significant quantities of uranium from Africa"

June 2003 A US government source tells New York Times reporter Judith Miller that Wilson's wife, Valerie Plame, worked for the CIA

July 2003 Wilson goes public about his Niger trip. Seven days later Plame is "outed" as a CIA operative

September 2003 A criminal investigation is launched to find out who leaked Plame's identity

October 2003 Libby is interviewed by federal agents

March 2004 Libby testifies to a grand jury and denies deliberately leaking Plame's identity

October 2005 Libby is indicted by the FBI on five counts: obstruction of justice and two counts each of false statement and two counts of perjury

September 2006 Former US deputy secretary of state Richard Armitage confesses to leaking Plame's name

March 2007 Libby is found guilty on four out of five charges.

June Libby given a 30-month prison sentence

July 2 George Bush commutes sentence, sparing him jail. A $250,000 fine stands.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/usa/story/0,,2117298,00.html

Tuesday July 3, 2007, 10:29 am
It's great to know so many people out there are thinking what Im thinking. We need to get him out and out fast before martial law is declared over something trivial. Democrats.com has a great website where you can email your Representative to impeach Bush and Cheney and also where you can email the House Judiciary Committee to start hearings on H.Res 333 - Articles of Impeachment! Let's do something!

Tuesday July 3, 2007, 10:35 am
Carla and Carolyn . . . and everyone else here! *smile*

HABEAS CORPUS is to prevent unlawful imprisonement!!! And truthfully, I am somewhat confused as to what that has to do with Libby's commutation of sentence??? OR what it has to do with impeachment??? Perhaps someone can enlighten me? And just to set things proper . . . or perhaps balanced might be a more appropriate word, I have copied the definitions from a law site:

habeas corpus

Lat. "you have the body" Prisoners often seek release by filing a petition for a writ of habeas corpus. A writ of habeas corpus is a judicial mandate to a prison official ordering that an inmate be brought to the court so it can be determined whether or not that person is imprisoned lawfully and whether or not he should be released from custody. A habeas corpus petition is a petition filed with a court by a person who objects to his own or another's detention or imprisonment. The petition must show that the court ordering the detention or imprisonment made a legal or factual error. Habeas corpus petitions are usually filed by persons serving prison sentences. In family law, a parent who has been denied custody of his child by a trial court may file a habeas corpus petition. Also, a party may file a habeas corpus petition if a judge declares her in contempt of court and jails or threatens to jail her.

In Brown v. Vasquez, 952 F.2d 1164, 1166 (9th Cir. 1991), cert. denied, 112 S.Ct. 1778 (1992), the court observed that the Supreme Court has "recognized the fact that`[t]he writ of habeas corpus is the fundamental instrument for safeguarding individual freedom against arbitrary and lawless state action.' Harris v. Nelson, 394 U.S. 286, 290-91 (1969). " Therefore, the writ must be "administered with the initiative and flexibility essential to insure that miscarriages of justice within its reach are surfaced and corrected." Harris, 394 U.S. at 291.

The writ of habeas corpus serves as an important check on the manner in which state courts pay respect to federal constitutional rights. The writ is "the fundamental instrument for safeguarding individual freedom against arbitrary and lawless state action." Harris v. Nelson, 394 U.S. 286, 290-91 (1969). Because the habeas process delays the finality of a criminal case, however, the Supreme Court in recent years has attempted to police the writ to ensure that the costs of the process do not exceed its manifest benefits. In McCleskey the Court raised barriers against successive and abusive petitions. The Court raised these barriers based on significant concerns about delay, cost, prejudice to the prosecution, frustration of the sovereign power of the States, and the "heavy burden" federal collateral litigation places on "scarce federal judicial resources," a burden that "threatens the capacity of the system to resolve primary disputes." McCleskey, 499 U.S. at 467.

The Court observed that"[t]he writ of habeas corpus is one of the centerpieces of our liberties. `But the writ has potentialities for evil as well as for good. Abuse of the writ may undermine the orderly administration of justice and therefore weaken the forces of authority that are essential for civilization.' " McCleskey, 499 U.S. at 496 (quoting Brown v. Allen, 344 U.S. 443, 512 (1952) (opinion of Frankfurter, J.))

The predominant inquiry on habeas is a legal one: whether the "petitioner's custody simpliciter" is valid as measured by the Constitution. Coleman v. Thompson, 501 U.S. 722, 730 (1991). The purpose of the great writ is not to relitigate state trials.

Dismissal of habeas petition under the "total exhaustion" rule of Rose v. Lundy, 455 U.S. 509, 520 (1982) (each claim raised by petitioner must be exhausted before district court may reach the merits of any claim in habeas petition).

Jury exposure to facts not in evidence deprives a defendant of the rights to confrontation, cross-examination and assistance of counsel embodied in the Sixth Amendment. Dickson v. Sullivan, 849 F.2d 403, 406 (9th Cir. 1988); see also Jeffries v. Blodgett, 5 F.3d 1180, 1191 (9th Cir. 1993) (introduction of extraneous prior bad acts evidence during deliberations constitutes error of constitutional proportions), cert. denied, 114 S.Ct. 1294 (1994). However, a petitioner is entitled to habeas relief only if it can be established that the constitutional error had "substantial and injurious effect or influence in determining the jury's verdict." Brecht v. Abrahamson, 113 S. Ct. 1710, 1722 & n.9 (1993). Whether the constitutional error was harmless is not a factual determination entitled to the statutory presumption of correctness under 28 U.S.C. S 2254(d). Dickson, 849 F.2d at 405; Marino v. Vasquez, 812 F.2d 499, 504 (9th Cir. 1987).

In a habeas corpus proceeding, a federal court generally "will not review a question of federal law decided by a state court if the decision of that court rests on a state law ground that is independent of the federal question and adequate to support the judgment." Coleman v. Thompson, 501 U.S. 722, 111 S. Ct. 2546, 2553-54 (1991). This doctrine applies to bar federal habeas review when the state court has declined to address the petitioner's federal claims because he failed to meet state procedural requirements. Id. at 2254; see also Sochor v. Florida, 504 U.S. 527, 119 L. Ed. 2d 326, 337 (1992). Thus, the independent state grounds doctrine bars the federal courts from reconsidering the issue in the context of habeas corpus review as long as the state court explicitly invokes a state procedural bar rule as a separate basis for its decision. Harris v. Reed, 489 U.S. 255, 264 n.10 (1988).

Habeas petitioners are not entitled to habeas relief based on trial error unless they can establish that it resulted in actual prejudice. O'Neal v. McAninch, 115 S. Ct. 992, 994-95 (1995). It is the responsibility of the court, once it concludes there was error, to determine whether the error affected the judgment. If the court is left in grave doubt, the conviction cannot stand. Id.

On a petition for a writ of habeas corpus, the standard of review for a claim of prosecutorial misconduct, like the standard of review for a claim of judicial misconduct, is " 'the narrow one of due process, and not the broad exercise of supervisory power.' " Darden v. Wainwright, 477 U.S. 168, 181 (1986) (quoting Donnelly v. DeChristoforo, 416 U.S. 637, 642 (1974)). "The relevant question is whether the prosecutor['s] comments 'so infected the trial with unfairness as to make the resulting conviction a denial of due process.' " Id. (quoting Donnelly, 416 U.S. at 643).

A federal court has no supervisory authority over criminal proceedings in state courts. The only standards we can impose on the states are those dictated by the Constitution. Daye, 712 F.2d at 1571. Objectionable as some actions might be, when considered in the context of the trial as a whole they are not "of sufficient gravity to warrant the conclusion that fundamental fairness has been denied." Id. at 1572. See Gayle v. Scully, 779 F.2d at 807 (trial judge's caustic, sarcastic comments and offensive conduct, although perhaps inconsistent with institutional standards of federal courts, did not violate due process); Daye, 712 F.2d at 1572 (trial judge's skeptical attitude toward defendant's testimony, and his reinforcement of identification evidence by government witnesses, "approached but did not cross the line that permits [a ruling] that the Constitution has been violated").

The fact that a jury instruction is inadequate by Federal Court direct appeal standards does not mean a petitioner who relies on such an inadequacy will be entitled to habeas relief from a state court conviction. Estelle v. McGuire, 502 U.S. 62, 71-72 (1991). In habeas proceedings challenging state court convictions, relief is available only for constitutional violations.

Whether a constitutional violation has occurred will depend upon the evidence in the case and the overall instructions given to the jury. See Cupp v. Naughten, 414 U.S. at 147 (constitutionality determined not by focusing on ailing instruction "in artificial isolation" but by considering effect of instruction "in the context of the overall charge."). See also Henderson v. Kibbe, 431 U.S. 145, 155 (1977) (recognizing that "[a]n omission, or an incomplete instruction, is less likely to be prejudicial than a misstatement of the law" and, therefore, a habeas petitioner whose claim of error involves the failure to give a particular instruction bears an "especially heavy" burden).

Shackling, except in extreme forms, is susceptible to harmless error analysis. Castillo v. Stainer, 997 F.2d at 669. In a habeas case dealing with a state court sentence, the question is whether the shackling "had substantial and injurious effect or influence in determining the jury's verdict." Id. (quoting Brecht v. Abrahamson, 113 S. Ct. 1710, 1714 (1993)). If we are in "grave doubt" whether the error affected the verdict, the error is not harmless. O'Neal v. McAninch, 115 S. Ct. 992, 994 (1995).

The risk of doubt, however, is on the state. Id. at 996 (rejecting language in Brecht v. Abrahamson which places on defendant burden of showing prejudice). See Castillo v. Stainer, 983 F.2d at 149 (finding shackling at trial harmless error because defendant only wore waist chain that could not be seen by jury).

Libby was NOT imprisoned . . . and therefore this would not apply; as to Bush and his actions--including his Presidential Security Directive--habeas corpus has nothing to do wtih that either. It is not this which prevents impeachment. What is preventing that is the bloody Congress . . . particularly the Democrats given that they have ignored the fact that Ramsay Clarke has been leading this battle for several years. Given that Bush is NOT imprisoned . . . what's the reason for adding this? I mentioned it only to pass on a wee bit of "news within news!" In the sense that all those who have been picked up and put into prison or Gitmo might . . . MIGHT . . . have an argument to place before the Courts. It was suspended (and typically is reserved ONLY for times of war/invasion!!!).

Beyond that . . . we need all be concerned for our country!!! Carla . . . thanks for the tip on the vote re Bush's actions!!! =)

Tuesday July 3, 2007, 10:39 am
P.S. Habeas corpus has also been used in custody battles; if one parent feels that s/he is the custodian and the other has the child, they can apply for this. How is beyond me as this is clearly an abuse. However I do know of a case where this did occur . . . and Montana issue the Writ for two children who were lawfully in the mother's custody and living within WA . . . where they were born. And that was post 9/11 . . . which means it took place after suspension of haeas corpus!!! GO FIGURE!!!

Tuesday July 3, 2007, 10:44 am
noted! I agree with Laura W-its time to impeach ALL OF THEM!! BUSH AND CHENEY WILL GIVE THIS
LYING THIEF ANYTHING HE WANTS-after all he has plenty hanging over their heads. IT IS SO PAST DUE
TO GET THESE SCHEMING LYING ARROGANT THIIEVES OUT OF THE WHITE HOUSE AND WASHINGTON!

Tuesday July 3, 2007, 10:52 am
I could go on & on -- it makes me so upset, I could spiT!
What's wrong with this picture? BUSH!!!

Tuesday July 3, 2007, 11:03 am
Thanks Laura for the information! It's a site that I am all too familiar with as I communicate on a regular basis with my representatives over many issues, not the least of which is impeachment. The sad thing is that this is NOT moving forward and we need ask why??? Why hasn't the House brought forth the Letters? Why hasn't the judiciary committee done so??? The response has been that it "will take too much time and money and thus we aren't going forward" (from Jud. Comm.). So, where does that leave us? NOWHERE!!!

If the House is going to turn a deaf ear to the People, and NOT bring forth the Letters from the Committee on the premise that it's too costly/time consuming . . . then we are undone!!! We can call for this over and over and over . . . and we have been since at least 2003!!! Or, perhaps 2004 when it was discovered that the war was a lie . . . or at least that many citizens began to question. In the itnerim, whilst they think that it's too costly . . . what are they costing us??? THE CONSTITUTION!!! So much for that one.

One thing I can say for certainty is that my Representative (and Carla's! *smile*) would NOT vote for Impeachment. Plain and simple; he's a Republican (a Dem has not ever held the 48th District in WA) and he's also a crook!!! When he was Sheriff of King Co. he demonstrated that; since his election he's done nothing but vote along party lines. *sigh* THEY DON'T CARE!!!

Tuesday July 3, 2007, 11:06 am
There are literally dozens of organizations out there working to impeach both of these treasonous liars. Go and sign their petitions or go on the websites and email your Rep. I have to believe that we CAN make a difference. Let's make the peoples voices heard

Tuesday July 3, 2007, 11:07 am
Just a quick clarification before I have to run off and go play dog walker....I know habeas corpus doesn't have anything to do with impeachment. BUT if is the only legal recourse to stop Dubya from throwing any American who he deems as a threat to this county (or in reality himself) in prison wihout ever having to come up with charges. He could easily invent some BS reason to classify those of us, politicians included; who are looking to remove him and Cheny from office as "enemey combatants" and we'd never been seen or heard of again. If enough people start disappearing you can bet the rest will be scared into submission and back off. It's a tried and true tactic.

Tuesday July 3, 2007, 11:07 am
Another good site to visit on ALL issues is www.Congress.org; they track all actions within the Congress and bring forth breaking news. =)

Tuesday July 3, 2007, 11:09 am
THANK YOU EVERYONE!! Great posting your ideas and comments. I hope this gets to the front page. I'm happy to see people "finally" speaking up. Its SO important!!

Tuesday July 3, 2007, 11:30 am
Bush And Cheney Declare Themselves Above The Law Again
Libby pardon latest snub to course of justice



Steve Watson
Infowars.net
Tuesday, July 3, 2007





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George W Bush has decided that if you happen to work in the White House a two-and-a-half year jail sentence for intentional obstruction of a federal investigation and four counts of perjury is "too harsh". As a result the President has commuted the sentence of convicted felon Scooter Libby and sent him home with a pat on the back and orders to put his feet up.

Amid all the frothing media terror hype, the fact that the Bush administration has once again declared itself above the law has been relegated to the "and also in the news" sections.

The decision came after a federal appeals court refused on Monday to step in and delay sending Libby to prison.

"My decision to commute his prison sentence leaves in place a harsh punishment for Mr Libby," the president said. "The reputation he gained through his years of public service and professional work in the legal community is forever damaged. His wife and young children have also suffered immensely ... The consequences of his felony conviction on his former life as a lawyer, public servant and private citizen will be long-lasting."

Someone should tell Bush exactly how justice is supposed to work, if you willingly attempt to pervert its course and are discovered you do tend to end up with a bad reputation, this is not a punishment, it is merely a by product of your criminal actions.

In addition Bush has not ruled out a total pardon for Libby.

Harry Reid, the Democratic leader in the Senate, described Mr Bush's action as "disgraceful". Charles Schumer, a Democratic senator, echoed this: "As independence day nears, we're reminded that one of the principles our forefathers fought for was equal justice under the law. This commutation completely tramples on that principle.

Perhaps the real reason behind the Libby decision is that fact that the Bush administration knows full well that Libby took the rap for his criminal masters.

Back in March a spokesman for the jury that convicted Libby told reporters immediately afterward that many felt sympathy for him and believed he was only the "fall guy."

Denis Collins said that "a number of times" they asked themselves, "what is HE doing here? Where is Rove and all these other guys....I'm not saying we didn't think Mr. Libby was guilty of the things we found him guilty of. It seemed like he was, as Mr. Wells [his lawyer] put it, he was the fall guy."

He said they believed that Vice President Cheney did "task him to talk to reporters" and out Valerie Plame as a CIA agent.

At Libby's trial it was revealed that he lied about leaking undercover CIA officer Valerie Plame's identity in 2003 because Cheney's office wanted to discredit Plame's husband, former Ambassador Joseph C. Wilson IV, who was a strong public critic of the administration's decision to go to war in Iraq.

Wilson had traveled to Niger in February 2002 on a CIA-sponsored mission to investigate allegations that Saddam Hussein's regime had attempted to procure weapons-grade uranium from the African nation. Wilson reported to the CIA that from what he could learn the allegations were almost certainly untrue. In a July 6, 2003, op-ed in The New York Times, Wilson charged that the Bush administration had "twisted" intelligence information when it cited the alleged Niger-Iraq connection in the president's State of Union address earlier that year.

As one part of an effort to counter Wilson's allegations and to discredit him, Libby and other Bush administration officials told reporters that Wilson's wife selected him to go on the CIA mission, suggesting nepotism.

Libby's trial has also brought Cheney's role to center stage. According to evidence and testimony, Cheney selectively leaked and declassified intelligence information to bolster the administration's case for war and later to defend against charges that he had misrepresented prewar intelligence.

Even former Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Bob Graham has stated:

"It's hard to believe that the chief of staff to the vice president was acting as a rogue agent. What we have learned from the trial validates the suspicion that Libby was not just operating as a lone ranger. He was carrying out what the vice president wanted him to do, which was to besmirch Joe Wilson. I think Libby has been a conspirator in one of the most reprehensible and damaging breaches of American security in modern history."

However this will all seemingly go down the memory hole. Libby will skip jail and Cheney will face no recrimination.

And what of Bush? While Libby takes the fall over the Wilson/Plame affair, will anyone remember that at the very core of it was the speech that Bush gave to the nation in 2003 whereupon he announced that Iraq had sought to buy uranium from Niger, a claim the CIA had informed the administration was based on falsified documents ten months before it was included in the speech.

This is just one of the many instances where Bush has committed an impeachable offense by knowingly lying to the American people.

In recent weeks we have been reminded time and time again by the criminals in office that they consider themselves subject to no law or oversight.

Last week the Vice President and the President casually declared their offices to be independent of the executive branch and completely autonomous, with revelations also emerging that Dick Cheney has attempted to abolish agencies his office is supposed to be accountable to.


Previous to this Dick Cheney declared both himself and Bush unaccountable to Congress, stating last year that "vice president and president and constitutional officers don’t appear before the Congress.”

It is also now clear that Bush and Cheney have broken literally hundreds of laws because they see themselves as outside of their reach.

The Constitution assigns power to Congress to write the laws and asserts that the president has an obligation ''to take care that the laws be faithfully executed." Bush, however, has repeatedly declared that he does not need to ''execute" a law he believes is unconstitutional.

Bush and Cheney are vastly expanding Presidential power and creating provisions that set their offices up as dictatorial bodies.

It has now become chillingly clear that the President and the Vice President believe that they have absolute power over the Government of the United States and cannot be held accountable to anybody.

http://infowars.net/articles/july2007/030707Libby.htm

Tuesday July 3, 2007, 11:32 am
To go to the poll in Carla H.'s post at 9:58 am today. It's on the Home page, in section below search there's a free services box with polls in the last column on the right. Click on polls and vote. Now there's 135 votes. It seems small but it's another way to find out how your views compare to others on Care2. We need to support each other and find positive ways to cope with these political realities right now.

Tuesday July 3, 2007, 11:34 am
Someone should tell Bush exactly how justice is supposed to work, if you willingly attempt to pervert its course and are discovered you do tend to end up with a bad reputation, this is not a punishment, it is merely a by product of your criminal actions.

Tuesday July 3, 2007, 11:56 am
Congress is Reinstating Habeas Corpus. It is relative to producing witnesses and to due process, both of which are integral to Impeachment Proceedings. That is the only point I am trying to make. Since Congress is comprised essentially of lawyers, they must see it as a necessary step to bringing Impeachment about in such a way that the person being impeached or otherwise charged with crimes has rights protected and cannot cry that they did not receive due process.

I do not/did not imply that it had anything whatsoever to do with Libby's commuted sentence.

Like you, whatever steps have to be taken by Congress to ensure that this all goes forth and satisfies the very letter of the law so no one can hide is what I want to have happen. I want them to start with Bush, Cheney, Attorney General and right on down the line meting out punishment where it is deserved.

On one thing we all seem to agree and that is what I hope we can focus on: Impeachment.

Tuesday July 3, 2007, 12:18 pm
AND JUST WHEN YOU THOUGHT IT COULDN'T GET WORSE:

BUSH WON'T RULE OUT PARDON FOR LIBBY
http://www.care2.com/news/member/798753001/414455

Tuesday July 3, 2007, 12:35 pm
This is really sick...you know someone was pulling strings. Can there be any plainer reason to passionately dislike politicians?

Tuesday July 3, 2007, 12:42 pm
DON'T YOU LOVE IT.....
WE HAVE CONVICTED FELONS WHO GET OUT OF PRISON BECAUSE THEY DID DO THEIR TIME AND CAN'T EVEN FIND A DECENT JOB....
THIS CONVICTED FELON DOESN'T EVEN HAVE TO GO TO JAIL....??
WHERE IS THAT IMPEACHMENT PETITION AGAIN....??

Tuesday July 3, 2007, 1:01 pm
noted

Tuesday July 3, 2007, 1:35 pm
The Constitution is disappearing before our eyes, do the neo cons have something on "everyone"?! When will congress stand up and actually do something?
http://bound2pleasewebdesigns.com/crisis.html

Tuesday July 3, 2007, 2:14 pm
Who else in DC needs to go besides the immediate gang of crazies? Who in congress isn't screaming for impeachment everyday? Who is? You are. Most of the world would like to have democracy, why don't they? The answer is; you can't get away with stuff like this in a democracy. We, as a governmental body, don't back democratic governments. It's very simple, as to why this is; we would then, have to deal with the people of that country, and that just wouldn't work. It's essential, if we are going to ever have any kind of choices and power, that we wake up to what type of system we are under. All fantasies must end.

Tuesday July 3, 2007, 2:45 pm
Greetings Carolyn,

First, please accept my apologies if I sounded rude; I did not mean to be! =P While I am fully aware of what Habeas corpus is (worked as paralegal for over 10 years), it has NOTHING to do with impeachment or with producing witnesses, with all due respect (please see above post). The ONLY way it might apply to impeachment would be if a witness against Bush, Cheney, or any of the administration were unlawfully imprisoned. I do agree that it has to do with due process. However, whether or not it's restored will have nothing to do with impeachment. Again, if there were a witness against Bush, that WITNESS would have to petition for her/his release. However, that is easily handled by the Senate during the trial as the Senate has full powers of subpoena!!! Thus, they can use that power to bring any witnesses before them during his trial.

In my view, this is not about habeas corpus (despite that I was the one who riased it . . . more in passing than any other. Nevertheless, habeas corpus plays no role in the Impeachment process whatsoever; and just so you know Carolyn, I love Poly Sci though it was not my major, anthropology was. Nevertheless, there is little if any areas that are not explored and researched through Anthropology.

Beyond all the outrage over this one issue, the primary thing to remember here is that the time for "talking, ranting, raving" et cetera and posting out thoughts is over; now is the TIME FOR ACTION. It seems to me that we would all be better served here in this thread were discussed from the context of organisation . .. . finding ways to resolve these issues. Organising protests, petitions, whatever . . . that's the course of action that we need to pursue at this point. As one of my dearest friends here has pointed out (and I refer to Robert K, or Boots as most of us know him) that we are "preaching to the choir!"

We're all in agreement; and this is certainly a set back in many ways . . . however, let it be the impetus for the actions that we need take in order to ensure that our voices are heard and that Congress upholds the oaths it took and brings forward the letters, votes for impeachment, and then the trial proceeds in the Senate. If they can impeach Clinton for a lie over something that was private, surely Bush's actions not only deserve impeachment . . . it's a MORAL IMPERATIVE!!! From there . . . perhaps we can take our country back. I still agree with several here insofar as APATHY is the greatest obstacle that we face! Let us toss of that cloak and TAKE ACTION!!!

Tuesday July 3, 2007, 2:49 pm
Carla,

You speak such truth with the words about habeas corpus; that is when we would need it the most!!! And as we know . . . it's predominantly to ensure that States do not abuse the authority they have over our Constitutional rights; if any of us were imprisoned, then I totally concur . . . we would definitely need habeas corpus!!! Well stated! =)

Cheers,

Maureen

Tuesday July 3, 2007, 3:41 pm
I think folks are missing a key point here. When the Democrats acquitted Clinton of perjury and tolerated his pardons, they set a precedent that all future administrations will be able to ride on. The simple argument that all prosecutions of people in “MY” given administration are just “political witch-hunts” and thus worthy of pardon is now wrote and inarguable. Whether we like Clinton’s acquittal or not, we have to realize that it severely reduced our ability as a country to hold future administrations accountable. The Democrats appearing to be outraged about the Libby issue is one of the blackest moments in recent political comedy. Choosing between the Dems and Reps is looking more and more like a decision between tick and leaches. If we want change, we seriously need a new way. Vote green. (Heck, vote Libertarian; just don’t vote Dem or Rep.)

Tuesday July 3, 2007, 4:01 pm
Her's an idea and I don't put specific solutions out here but I'm going to. Any one who is familiar with my postings knows that I have no political ties and that I think it's next to impossible for anyone that isn't bought and paid for, to some degree, to get into any presidential race. I have looked at Kucinich, and I will vote for him, if he doesn't get run out by the media. If he is elected it will be different. I make no vows to specifics. I could be being conned, but I don't feel it. I don't know how to get him elected, but I would if I could. If you listen to him and check his voting record you'll find he is the most like us.

Tuesday July 3, 2007, 6:37 pm
Kucinch preches PEACE But he owns a gun I ask you Why would a man who preaches peace own a gun? :)

Tuesday July 3, 2007, 9:06 pm
Was just trolling by and thought I would stop and note this one. Bush is gonna protect his own one way or another.
I don't think we'll ever see him impeached or Cheney for that matter, too many people too busy pissing and moaning online to actually get any real action going. But to each his own, whatever one might think gets the job done.
This is only the tip of the iceberg so to speak, bigger and worse things are to come from this administration.
We can only hope that I'm wrong. Cheers Cate, noted.

Tuesday July 3, 2007, 9:50 pm
ReBubblicans

Bush’s decision to commute Libby’s sentence came shortly after I read this fascinating WaPo story about Bush and his bubble (which both Christy and I have already covered separately). In addition to thinking about all the most likely reasons for the commutation - obstruction of justice, taking care of a loyal soldier, sending the very important message that it’s okay to break the law on behalf of a Republican president - I found myself wondering if Bush even realized that his decision would not be popular outside of Crazy Base Land. After all, who’s going to tell him otherwise?

I started thinking about bubbles some more, and realized that the bubble is actually much larger than just the White House. The fact is that there is a giant bubble machine called the media, which insisted that not only was the Libby trial a partisan Democratic witch hunt that could only be remedied by a pardon, but that most Americans felt the same way. Similarly, on issues like abortion and gay marriage and withdrawal from Iraq, the mainstream corporate media keeps pretending that the Republican positions are mainstream positions.

This is something that I have long regarded as a serious threat to our democratic system, but I’m beginning to think that media corruption cuts both ways. Yes, the media’s Republican bias is still very dangerous on matters of fact (i.e., not questioning election irregularities or the case for war with Iraq), but it just doesn’t have quite the same effect on matters of opinion. Sure, they can say that most Americans are the anti-choice bloodthirsty homophobes the GOP wants them to be, but that doesn’t actually turn anyone into an anti-choice bloodthirsty homophobe who isn’t one already - anyone that suggestible is probably a Republican anyway.

But you know who really does eat that %#&!*% up? The Republican Party. Not just Bush, but all of them. I think they’ve actually started to believe their own media’s hype; that despite all the polls that say otherwise, they are somehow following the will of the American people. How else to explain their steadfast support for Scooter and neverending war, or their steely opposition to choice or immigration reform? It’s like they’re following their own Pied Piper into the river of electoral oblivion, and I encourage them to continue.

The only problem is, the Democratic Party is watching the same media. I reckon at least half of them are inside the same media bubble as the Republicans. That’s why we liberals have to be such pricks.

(And just because I know we’re going to be talking about it anyway: KEITH! - hat tip Oklahoma kiddo for the video link)

Posted in Media, GOP Ethics, CIA Leak Case, BushCo.

Tuesday July 3, 2007, 10:43 pm

I was looking for KEITH. Thanks for mentioning a link.
He should run on the, Revolution Ticket/Party.

Are there really that many Americans running through fields with kites, and purple pills, and no cable?
What is their, 'Power Source' ?

Tuesday July 3, 2007, 11:36 pm
Okay, I've posted this on an article I have circulating...but I believe it may be relative here. It has been mentioned several times above about what are we going to do about getting the bu$hCons out. Doing something instead of just talking to ourselves here in the choir. Well in the message below from the disabled veterans is a way for us to get up out of our confortable chairs and act to show the American people and the World that bush and his fascist regime has got to go and that enough is enough. And to any of us that cannot get involved personally we can seek help from our siblings, our neighbors, our associates, children or anyone else we might think of. The message is pretty jumbled up but it is legible and self explanatory.....so now is the time to get activated and for everyone to rise up out of the gutter bush has put us in... see below -

Call Out the Instigator
Cindy Sheehan

Call out the Instigator
Because there’s something in the air
We got to get together sooner or later
Because the revolution’s here
You know it’s right!
Thunderclap Newman

I’m not backing off. I tried to remove myself from the
political realm of the US, what BushCo is turning into
an Evil Empire, but the blatant audacity of George
commuting Scooter’s sentence (he’s not ruling out a
full pardon ---and you know he will) has dragged me
kicking and screaming back in. I can’t sit back and
let this BushCo drag our country further down into the
murky quagmire of Fascism and violence, taking the
rest of the world with them!

I have sat quietly back these past five weeks as the
slaughter in Iraq sorrowfully surges along with
George’s bloody escalation---and as the philosophical
opposition to the war has soared to almost four out of
every five Americans. I have remained silent when
Senator Barack Obama said that impeachment is only
reserved for “grave, grave� breeches! Well, BushCo has
created hundreds of thousands of graves dug by their
lies and greed. For cripes’ sake, George admitted to
breaking the FISA Act (which is a felony) that also
breeched the 4th Amendment to our Constitution that
already prohibited illegal search and seizure. How was
Bill Clinton’s offense graver than George's, Dick's,
or Scooter's? Did we ever think that the criminality
and arrogance of the Nixon White House would be
eclipsed in our time with nary a “baaaah� from the
Sheeple in Congress?

George has said that America doesn’t “do torture� when
we have all seen the images of torture from Abu Ghraib
(don’t believe your lyin’ eyes) and know that hundreds
of people sold to the US Army for an immoral bounty
are incarcerated within the inhumane confines of
Guantanamo Prison which is right in our own back yard.

I have had to bite my tongue---HARD---as the George
and Dick crime cabal, (formerly known has the
executive branch) have claimed that their offices are
not to be held up to the same standards of
accountability and control as any other entity in the
human race, governmental or private.

It has been recently reported that Nancy Pelosi said
that impeachment is not “worth it.� Her faulty
reasoning is that impeachment would take too much time
because they don’t have the votes. If they could
“whip� their own Democratic caucus into shape to
defend and protect our Constitution and the people of
Iraq and our soldiers as they whupped, cajoled,
threatened and browbeat the caucus into attaching
“non-binding� time lines onto the last war funding
bill, then impeachment would not only be possible, but
likely.

The recent commutation of I. Scooter Libby’s sentence,
however, was the straw that broke my camel’s back of
exhausted ennui. Patrick Fitzgerald is a thoughtful
and thorough prosecutor who did a heroic job of
bringing at least one of the Bush Crime Mob to
justice. Even though we were all very pleased, we knew
that it was not enough and that Mr. Fitzgerald would
delve deeper into the feces infested executive branch.
The lawlessness of the Bush Administration has reached
wild west proportions and the inmates definitely have
control of the US(A)sylum.

A very dear friend of mine, Rev. Lennox Yearwood of
the Hip Hop Caucus, is being harassed by the Air Force
for “Conduct Unbecoming an Officer and a Gentleman�
because “The Rev� fulfills his duty as an Officer and
a Gentleman honorably by protesting Iraq and the
Fascist Bush Regime almost constantly. The Rev is
still in Individual Ready Reserve so the Air Force
believes it is within its parameters to pursue the
charges, although every “Officer and Gentleman(woman)�
should be protesting the atrocious mistakes in the
Middle East. After The Rev’s hearing on July 12th, (in
Macon, GA) he is going to begin a “symbolic� walk from
the Reverend Martin Luther King’s grave (Atlanta, GA)
to DC---I am going to be there for him and to begin
the march, but I am not going to make it symbolic.

We are going to walk from Atlanta, GA to Congress
beginning July 13th and ending up in DC on July 23rd
to send the mis-leaders back home to face the music of
justice in their own districts.

It is about time us “peasants� (in the eyes of the
Fascist Ruling Elite) march on DC with our
“pitchforks� of righteous anger and our “torches� of
truth to demand the ouster of BushCo. I have a dream
of the detention centers that George has built and
filled being instead filled with Orange Clad neo-cons
and neo-connettes.

If Congress won’t dig BushCo’s political grave, it is
the People’s job to do so. Thomas Jefferson said that
we need a Revolution every 20 years, or so, to keep
our Republic honest. Over 225 years have passed since
our last Revolution (if you don't count the War
Between the States) and we are long overdue for one.
Turn off your TVs, kiss your pets goodbye, bring the
kids and flock to the federal seat of corruption, or
join us on our walk there, for a People's
Accountability Movement to be in the face of the
Criminal BushCo and the Complicit Congress for the
last week of session before they go on their
undeserved vacations (why do they get vacations when
the Iraqi parliamentarians don’t?)

On the eve of our first revolution: You know it’s
right!

Author’s note: Please, I already see “Attention Whore
Back.� If anyone thinks that I am going to walk
hundreds of miles in the Deep South during July for
attention, then please join us! We will be publishing
our route and plans for Accountability events along
the way, within the next few days. Stay tuned.


Be Well, RAISE HELL !
Bill Perry 215-945-3350
Delaware Valley Veterans For America
Disabled American Veteran, VVAW, VFP, VFW, VVA

_http://www.Arlington-Libertybell.net/_
(http://www.arlington-libertybell.net/)

_http://www.VFP144.org_ (http://www.vfp144.org/)

Tuesday July 3, 2007, 11:45 pm
Good for the boss, at least he will not commute the sentences of all those traitors who defy his authority daily. Damn Traitors and cowards. Just like a coward like Daniel Diaz to end up at the bottom of the Pacific, in the dark where traitors belong. Ha. Ha. Ha.

Wednesday July 4, 2007, 12:08 am
i AM NOT IN A VERY GOOD MOOD AT BEING AGAIN DELETED ,WHEN I SPEND OVER 2 HOURS TO POST . CATE I SENT A MESSAGE TO CARE2 ABOUT THE HARRASMENT YOU'VE RECEIVED.

GO TO MY PAGE AND WATCH THE 40 MIN.SLIDE SHOW AND SPEECH MADE IN A SECRET LOCATION BY BENJAMAN FREEDMAN WHO WAS AT THE BALFOUR ACCORDS AND SPEAKS OPENLY IN 1961 ABOUT OUR BEING SUCKED INTO WAR BY THE ROTHSCHILDS ETC.

THE FEDERAL RESERVE BANK IS ILLEGAL, MAJOR CLASS A STOCKHOLDERS ARE THE ROTHSCHILD CLAN WHO HAVE OVER 3 TRILLION DOLLARS IN THE FED. JOHN D. ROCKERFELLER SR. AND EVERY ROCKEFELLER SINCE ARE OWNERS OF THE FED.BANK AS WELL. JOHN SR. IS THE CZAR OF THE ILLUMINATI AS WELL. wHEN JOHN WILKES BOOTH ASSINATED LINCOLN, HE WAS THE HIT MAN FOR BARON ROTHSCHILD WHO DID NOT WANT LINCOLN TO MINT AND PRINT MONEY AND DO AWAY WITH THE CORRUPT BANKERS. HE ALSO FINANCED THE FRENCH IN OUR CIVIL WAR AND MADE BILLIONS FROM SELLING THE ARMS AND MATERIALS ON BEHALF OF HIS BANKING EMPIRE. BOOTH WAS TAKEN TO ENGLAND WHERE HE DIED OF OLD AGE, A RICH MAN SUPPORTED BY ROTHSCHILD.

JOHN F. KENNEDY CALLED THE FEDERAL RESERVE ILLEGAL ACCORDING TO OUR CONSTITUTION AND WAS KILLED FOR THREE REASONS.1) HE WAS GOIND TO DISBAND THE CIA.(BUSH SR.WAS DIRECTOR)
2) WAS GOING TO REINSTITUTE HIS POWER TO MINT AND PRINT NON INTEREST BILLS THEREBY DOING AWAY WITH THE FED. THE FED IS NOT A US OWNED BANK (A MINTED QUARTER COSTS 2 1/2 CENTS TO MAKE, THE FED BANKERS POCKET THE OTHER 22 1/2CENTS ETC.) 3) NO NUCLEAR WEAPONS TO ISRAEL,AND A FOURTH WAS GOING TO RECALL THE TEN THOUSAND TROOPS FROM VIETNAM. JOHNSON TOOK OFFICE AND THE MILITARY ,INDUSTRIAL POWERS HAD HIM ESCALATE THE WAR 4 FOLD.

THE COMMITTEE OF 300, THOSE THAT RUN THE WORLD FINDS QUEENELISABETH II, AS THE HEAD OF THE 300., OTHER KNOWN MEMBERS INCLUDE: GEORGE BUSH JR, HENRY KISSENGER, HELMUT KOHL, WILLY BRANDY,NEVILLE CHAMBERLAIN, OLAF PALME, PEHR G.GYLLENHAMMAR (FROM VOLVO) LORD DAVID OWEN(ROYAL INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS) RICHARD HOLBROOKE, LORD PETER CARRINGTON, PERCY BANEVIK(ABB SWEDEN), ALAN GREENSPAN, PETER WALLENBERG (S-E BANK OF SWEDEN)PRINCE PHILLIP, QUEEN BEATRIX OF THE NETHERLANDS, PRINCE BERNHARD NETHERLANDS THE OTHERS I HAVE NOT FOUND YET BUT STILL LOOKING.

33 DEGREE FREEMASONS; P2 FREEMASON HENRY KISSENGER, PRINCE PHILLIP, WALT DISNEY, AL GORE, TONY BLAIR, ROBERT McNAMARA,, YASAR ARAFAT, RONALD REAGAN ALSO KNIGHTS OF MALTA, CECIL ROHDES,HARRY S.TRUMAN, MICHAIL GORBAJOV, SHIMON PERES, GERALD FORD, YITZAK RABINE, FRANCOUIS MITTERAND, FDROOSEVELT, SIR WINSTON CHURCHILL, J.EDGAR HOOVER, KING HUSSEIN,SADDAM HUSSEIN, GERHARD SCHROEDER, BENJAMIN NETANYAHU, BILLY GRAHM, COL. JAMES"BO"GRITZ, JOHN GLENN, BUZZ ALDRIN,

ILLUMINATI CZAR-JOHN ROCKEFELLER SR, JOHN JACOB ASTOR, McGEORGE BUNDY, ANDREW CARNEGIE,WALTER FREEMAN, W.AVERELL HARRIMAN, TED KENNEDY, HILLARY CLINTON (6 DEGREE GRAND DAME) BARON GUY de ROTHSCHILD, ALBERT PIKE (FOUNDER OF THE KKK) ROCKEFELLERS-DAVID,NELSON, WINTHROP, LAURENCE, JOHN D. III, LORD J.ROTHSCHILD, GEORGE W. BUSH JR. , IRENEE du PONT, SAM AND EDGAR BRONFMAN JR. (SEAGRAMS WHISKEY) LEE TENG hui, ADAM WEISHAUPT, FONDER OF THE BAVARIAN ILLUMINATI

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BILDERBERGERS::-KING CARL XVI GUSTAF,PRINCE BERNHARD, OLAF PALME, LORD PETER CARRINGTON,CARL BILDT, TONY BLAIR, HENRY KISSENGER, BILL CLINTON,

WHILE SOME ARE DEAD THIS IS THE THREAD OF POWER AROUND THE WORLD. FOR ME HENRY KISSENGER IS -COMMITTEE OF 300,, P2FREEMASONRY, KNIGHTS OF MALTA, BILDERBERGER
GEORGE W. BUSH:- " " " " ", ILLUMINATI, TRILATERAL COMM. CFR, SKULL & BONES.

YOU WILL HAVE TO FIGHT TO KEEP OUR REPUBLIC, UNDER THIS ADMINISTRATION BACK TO LINCOLNS TIME THE SECRET SOCIETIES HAVE RULED. ALL WARS ARE PLANNED EVENTS, UNDER BUSH WE HAVE BECOME LIKE ISRAEL, A FASCIST REGIME WHO DOES NOT REVERE FREEDOM, BUT GREED INSTEAD.

Wednesday July 4, 2007, 12:23 am
Gee. What a shock. Stevie Wonder could see that coming. What better way to shut Libby up before he could implicate Cheney, the real president, in the whole Valerie Plame fiasco? Since he took the fall for the higher-ups, it looks like warped loyalty pays. It's very likely that the deal was made long before the sentencing so no matter the length of the jail term, Bush would have thought it "excessive." He acted like the fine, a paltry quarter of a million, was "serious" when it's actually more like a minor inconvenience for Libby. The next step may be a full pardon. Yet another standard of our Forebears, truth within the law, bites the dust under this crooked bunch occupying the White House.

Wednesday July 4, 2007, 3:24 am
Bush is so wrong in what he did, They want us to fallow the law and respect it and then the president goes and does what he did.

Wednesday July 4, 2007, 3:50 am
I agree Bush is wrong: I admit I only know what I have read in the article linked to this, and all your comments.

Kudos to you all for being brave enough to speak out against the Bush Administration. A friend of my husband is currently NOT flying the Star Spangled Banner, in protest to the current administration and in particular this case. He's flying the coiled snake flag instead. Like most people against the war, he still supports the troops, (it's not they who are at fault, after all.)

I am NOT an American and therefore many of you will say this doesn't concern me, but it is becoming more and more apparent that America is attempting to rule the world. Therefore I feel that whatever happens in US Government will eventually happen in UK Governments (I have as little faith in a Labour Government as I have in the Bush Administration, I hold them both in contempt for many things).

I could ramble on and on all day, but I won't, instead I will just say that I support the majority of you (those who think Bush need to be ousted). Those who have flamed and harassed Cate for this thread will get what they deserve soon enough.
I just find it hard to swallow that a country who has for many years pushed the idea of democracy on other countries and forced them to oust dictators, is now being run by a dictator. There's Irony for you.

Wednesday July 4, 2007, 8:11 am
I think that Libby was prosecuted for the least of his crimes, but was the "volunteer" to take the fall. If Bush wouldn't have been true to form , he just might have persuaded a few with the idea that "something" was being done. But now he cannot convince anyone but the most foolish. His legacy is becoming complete. We should not take this as a slap , but as proof. And- be aware of the diversionary effect of this. Keep your eyes steady.And today- let your freedom ring.

Wednesday July 4, 2007, 8:33 am

Martin K....thanks. The election was a coupe, redistricting TX in 2003 was a coupe, and the smirk on Bushs Face all these years exemplifies it is who he knows and knows him, and not values that make up his world.

I work with blind idiots that still favor this monster. Still think Liberals are stinking hippies, and so busy chasing big cars, boats, houses, or sustaining their self-righteous short circuited intelligence ... they don't know a 'FOX' in sheeps clothing when in is made into an 'acronym' for them.

Civil War? We are Brave to Speak Up. We are Bold to carry on our dreams.

Use this time well. Gather facts, log events, keep records of the truths being silenced, don't give up and know there are many through out the world that share our dreams and love their families too.

FOX, the Corp Media, are only the beginning of the ' s p i n '.
The future holds greater plans to reduce our voice of reason, decieve their followers greater, and even infiltrate our very senses of liberty.

Know Thy Self.

Disclosing a, CIA Operative is much more than perjury or obstruction of justice. It is the lowest of the unbelieveable to the essence of our security as a nation. This was and is no less than, Treason.
Yet 40% of Americans are brain-dead or just do not have the capacity for grief.

It was interesting to note how Martha Stewart was made an example after Enron and Global Crossing.
Paris Illton was used for appearrances of a justice system that is not true.
...and so many other Dumming-Down the central prime time watchers .
From Ozzie and Harriett right to 'No one is above the law, and we just proved it.'
How INsignifigant, misleading, and sad for those doing the SPIN ... once the Bush Cartel is done with them.
...............

Wednesday July 4, 2007, 8:41 am
SICK BASTARD'S,PLEASE GET HIM THE HELL OUT OF THERE,OUR COUNTRY IS DIEING

Wednesday July 4, 2007, 8:53 am

A fasinating and right-on analysis of GWB.

* BUSH’S “NARCISSISTIC PERSONALITY DISORDER”

Saturday, June 23, 2007
Dear Thirsters:

After these last painful six-plus years, it seems clear that there is something clearly wrong with Mr. Bush’s psychological and mental functioning. It is important for us lay citizens to understand this phenomenon, because it has truly fateful implications for the future of America and the peace of the world.

The following analysis is by a psychiatrist whose clinical impression is that Mr. Bush is NOT “delusional”; i.e., he is not “crazy.” Rather, he has a “narcissistic personality disorder.” Read on.

One hopes profoundly that the voters of America will never again elect a president who is (if numerous reports are reliable) BOTH a recovering alcoholic AND a recovering drug user. It is one thing to be charitable, and to believe in “redemption.” It is quite another thing to allow one’s charity to extend to the most powerful position in the world.

This item was received from Thirster in Residence Boyd Dunford, architect. Thanks, Boyd!

Best, Bob

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BY PAUL MINOT:

A Psychiatrist's Perspective - by Paul L. Minot, MD* DailyKos.com

Bush's irrational consideration of a "surge" in the wake of the [Iraq Study Group] report -- which apparently defies all credible counsel -- has begun to generate speculation regarding his sanity. References to Bush's
"delusions" have appeared in the MSM (notably on "Scarborough Country") and throughout the blogosphere. As a psychiatrist, I understandably get concerned when I see clinical terminology bandied about in political discourse, and thought it might be of interest to share my own perspective on this question.

First of all, let me state up front that I probably hate Bush as much (or nearly so) as anybody here. I think he has done more damage to our country than Osama Bin Laden ever did, and probably is the manifestation of OBL's most wicked fantasies following 9/11.

Frogmarching him to the Hague (along with Cheney, natch) is too good for him. I think the guy is both stupid and evil, and I have no intention of cutting him any slack here. But in the political/clinical tradition of Dr. Bill Frist's school of diagnostics, I have a distinct clinical impression that I think explains most of his visible pathology.

First and foremost, George W. Bush has a Narcissistic Personality

Disorder. What this means, mostly, is that he has rather desperate

insecurities about himself, and compensates by constructing a grandiose

self-image. Most of his relationships are either mirroring

relationships -- people who flatter him and reinforce his grandiosity -- or

idealized self-objects -- people that he himself thinks a lot of, and

hence feels flattered by his association. Some likely perform both

functions. Hence his weakness for sycophants like Harriet Miers, and

powerful personalities like Dick Cheney.

Even as a narcissist, Bush knows he isn't a great intellect, and

compensates by dismissing the value of intellect altogether. Hence his

disses of Gore's bookishness, and any other intellectual that isn't

kissing his ass. Bush knows that his greatest personal strength is

projecting personal affability, and tries to utilize it even in the

most inappropriate settings. That's why he gives impromptu backrubs to

the German Chancellor in a diplomatic meeting -- he's insecure

intellectually, and tries to make everyone into a "buddy" so he can

feel more secure. (Pathetic, isn't it?)

The most disturbing aspect about narcissists, however, is their

pathological inability to empathize with others, with the exception of

those who either mirror them, or whom they idealize. Hence Bush's

horrifying insensitivity to the Katrina victims, his callous jokes when

visiting grievously injured soldiers, and numerous other instances.

The guy simply has no capacity to feel for others in that way. When LBJ

was losing Vietnam , he developed a haunted expression that anybody

could recognize as indicative of underlying anguish. For all his

faults, you just knew he was losing sleep over it. By the same token,

we know just as well that Bush isn't losing any sleep over dead

American soldiers, to say nothing of dead Iraqis. He didn't exhibit any

sign of significant concern until his own political popularity was

sliding -- because THAT'S something he can definitely feel.

Which brings us to his recent "delusion". To be blunt, I don't see any

indication that Bush has any sort of psychotic disorder whatsoever. The

lapses in reality-testing that he exhibits are the sort that can be

readily explained by his characterological insensitivity to the

feelings and perceptions of others, due to his persistently

self-centered frame of reference. By applying Occam's Razor to the

question of what is psychologically driving Bush to endorse this

"surge", I think it can be readily explained by his narcissism as

follows. (Warning: Rampant speculation to follow!)

Bush knows that things aren't going his way in Iraq, and he knows that

it is damaging him politically. He also sees that it is likely to get

worse no matter what he does, and in fact it may be a lost cause.

However, he recognizes that if he follows the recommendations of the

ISG, that Iraq will almost certainly evolve into a puppet state of Iran, and given his treatment of Iran he will completely lose control of

the situation -- and he will be politically discredited for this outcome.

The ONLY chance that he has to avoid this political disaster, and save

his political skin, is to hope against hope for "victory" in Iraq.

Advancing the "surge" idea offers Bush two political advantages over

following the ISG recommendations. One is that if it is implemented,

maybe, just maybe, he can pull out some sort of nominal "victory" out

of the situation. The chances are exceedingly slim, granted, but slim

is better to him than the alternative (none). Alternately, if the

"surge" is politically rejected, he gains some political cover, so when

things inevitably go to shit, he can say "I told you so" and blame the

"surrender monkeys" for the outcome. Most people probably won't buy it,

but some (his core base) will.

Now, I know what many of you are thinking -- is George Bush willing to

risk the lives of hundreds, maybe thousands more American soldiers, on

an outside chance to save his political skin, in a half-baked plan that

even he knows probably won't work at all? Damn straight he is.

Because George Bush is that narcissistic, that desperate, and yes, that

sociopathic as well.

Anyway, that's MY two bits.





Some more thoughts on this: Narcissistic Personality Disorder is

frequently associated with alcoholism. The insufferable "holier than

thou" attitude associated with "Dry Drunk Syndrome" is indicative of

underlying narcissism.





Also, the way that Bush embraces Christianity is characteristically

narcissistic. Rather than incorporating the lessons of humility and

empathy modeled by Jesus, Bush uses his Christian faith to reinforce

his grandiosity. Jesus is his powerful ally, his idealized "buddy" who

gives a rubber stamp to any cockamamie invasion he thinks up.





Finally -- and this will sound VERY familiar -- NPDs are notoriously unable to say they're sorry. Admitting error is fundamentally incompatible

with their precarious efforts to maintain their sense of "okayness".

Any friend, partner, or family member that has this character flaw

almost certainly has NPD.





* Paul L. Minot, MD

Inpatient and outpatient general and adolescent psychiatry.

Maine General Medical Center , Seton Campus

Wednesday July 4, 2007, 8:58 am
Make your voice heard - sign the petition to express your outrage at Bush's actions: http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/666188440

Wednesday July 4, 2007, 9:37 am
Greetings All,

All the words here are so moving and so inspirational; addtionally, we now need to TRANSLATE THIS TO ACTION!!! If it be July 18, then so be it. We need be in the streets from now until Congress takes the action it is bound to take.

On this day, the day our Founding Fathers signed the Declaration of Independence--FROM TYRANNY--we need remember and rise to action on behalf of America, as well as each and every pair of boots on the ground fighting an illegal war for an illegal President!!! WE OWE THIS TO THEM! WE OWE THEM THE SAME LOYALTIES THEY HAVE SHOWN US, FIGHTING AN UNJUSTIFIED WAR (with exception to Afghanistan) FOR A PRESIDENT WHO DOES NOT DESERVE TO STAND FOR US!!! It is the least we can do for the troops given the sacrifices they and their families have made for all of us; they serve without question, and they do their duty even when they KNOW it is illegal; that's the courage that the militia who fought for our freedom from King George demonstrated, and our troops continue to demonstrate. How can ANY of us do less?

Boots, thanks for the great post; and thanks always for all you do within a tough environment (i.e., the South) to fight against this administration!!! You are a true gem and ya know that I love ya!!! =) Blue, Carol, Morgaen, Martin . . . so many here have shown the TRUE COURAGE necessary by raising our voices; and so many have pointed out that we are not merely fighting Bush & Co., we are also fighting against fellow citizens who are either on drugs, hypnotized, or just fools. And I live by an old saying: "WITH A FOOL NO SEASON SPEND, NOR BE COUNTED AS HIS FRIEND!!!" Anyone who befriends this administration is a fool; anyone who believes what they--or the corrupt media--is a fool. WE HERE ARE NO FOOLS!

I thank you all for standing together with those of us who know what is real and what is false; and Cate, you are a shining light and I too am sorry that you have been harrassed by those who feel it's productive to slight others; they will have their day as well and will face the karma they have stored for themsevles. Let us hope that we are witness to some, if not all! *smile*

TRANSLATE THIS TO ACTION!!! WE MUST FIGHT BACK!!! We must become the remainder of that original militia who gave us our freedom, and stand with those National Guardsmen who remain here and not misused in the illegal war of Iraq!!! WE NEED THESE BRAVE MEN AND WOMEN HOME NOW!!! Without them, we are sitting ducks for anyone who so chooses . . . and the only "other" militia available is the Blackhawk mercernaries Bush and Cheney have put in our midst!!!

IMPEACH, FIGHT BACK, TAKE AMERICA BACK FROM THE CROOKS WHO ARE CHOKING HER LIFE OUT!!!

(Stopped tracking)

Wednesday July 4, 2007, 10:24 am
The Bush administration has shown again and again that it has not regard for the law, or for what is right. The thing I find the most distressing about the pardon of Libby is that it didn't surprise me in the least. In fact, I rather expected it. What a disgusting president we have.

Wednesday July 4, 2007, 12:48 pm
Cate, I'm really sorry you've been subjected to any nastiness, and thank you Martin for being there by her side. I'm just back on-line after a week's suspension, so I'm gonna be real polite now. Plus, because of their involvement with animals in my country, pretending that they care for them, and the limits of viciousness they can go to and beyond, and plus I have absolutely no energy for them, positive or negative, I am not reporting or flagging noone. They can and will walk to the Headmaster's office one day, anyway. We all know in the Middle East what's been going on, and the dimensions of it, and we're not going to be the ones to regret our words or our deeds. I just want to wish all my friends on Earth, a happy 4th of July, it happens to be Guru Purnima Day as well, where all can rejoice, and hope Daniel will be back soon, cause he has a big heart, underneath all that armour.

Wednesday July 4, 2007, 4:27 pm
The only reason blood isn't running in the streets is because the American people, beaten down by TV programming - I mean programming - loss of confidence in their vote, their voice, their decisions, their Constitution, chemcials in their water, chemicals in their food, chemicals in their air, and chemicals in their land, a loss of more than $7 trillion in savings over the past seven years, age, and chronic illness which their healthcare providers and insurers DO NOT CURE, are EXHAUSTED BEYOND ANY HUMAN ABILITY TO STAND UP. Cate, you know the rules of the game: who controls the rules wins the game. However, time and space no longer hold a place for our pulse to Thanatos. Consciousness has risen dramatically because we've been subjected to such monsterous experiences in the last 7 years. Be patient. All is well. And as always, observe only the rantings of lunatics and madmen. Only their job are they doing.

Wednesday July 4, 2007, 5:28 pm
You know it's funny how Bush thinks that the prison part of his sentence is too much for Libby, when internationally (the world) thinks of him as a dictatorship-type president. How ironic is that? He'll send our men and women to attack other countries but when it comes to one of his cronies he's a different person. Bush just doesn't get it! And his arrogance is beyond my imagination. They say the damage he's done to this country will take decades to recover even irreparable. Unbelievable!

Thursday July 5, 2007, 9:33 am
Carol A.-In your post you wrote-"Also, the way that Bush embraces Christianity is characteristically

narcissistic. Rather than incorporating the lessons of humility and

empathy modeled by Jesus, Bush uses his Christian faith to reinforce

his grandiosity. Jesus is his powerful ally, his idealized "buddy" who

gives a rubber stamp to any cockamamie invasion he thinks up.

TRUST ME (at least in this)- THE NAME DROPPING IS ONE-SIDED!!

Thursday July 5, 2007, 10:56 am
I am willing to bet Libby already knew he would not do any time ! I bet Cheney told him what the game plan was when he became the fall guy for him that he would never do time .

I don't have much money but if we can get enough people," meaning over a 100,000," to go to Washington and demand Bush and Cheney along with Rove and Rice and a few others pack up and leave OUR white house I would sure as hell try my best to get up enough for the bus fare.

Thursday July 5, 2007, 11:09 am
Noted

Friday July 6, 2007, 5:20 am
The only surprise here is that Bush did not give Libby a full pardon, and why he waited so long to commute the prison sentence!! The fine still stands, but that will probably be paid by the neocons, as they already have his legal costs. I wonder what his 'community service' will consist of.

Friday July 6, 2007, 3:38 pm
Noted - and did I say here or another entry, it certainly proves Crime Does Pay!

Saturday July 7, 2007, 3:08 am
Libby/Liddy The Names don't even Change That Much How Long till this one Gets Paid Big Bucks By the Spinners To Play a Villan in movies and Cop shows!
A Snitch is A Snitch and Libby and Cheney Should Be Held Accounable By the CIA for Thier Actions However it is obvious That Valerie Plame Was Sacrificed By her Own Agency For Being Honourable and Married to an Honourable Former Diplomat.! The outcome of this was obvious to be Outraged over this while Our soldiers and Thousands of Innocents are being victimised By these Criminals is so Far Off Point! ..!
We need to Take Back The Vote Take Back the Streets and Take Away The Weapons of Mass Destruction that Are Threatening OUR WORLD !.! DISARM THE DESPOTS.!..!

Saturday July 7, 2007, 10:58 am
If ever a president and his "hit men" needed IMPEACHMENT, this is the one! With over 60% (maybe 70%) of the American peoples wishes being ignored, Bush continues to thumb his nose at us and pay special attention to HIS special interest people. It is time for the people to take OUR government back, now!

Sunday July 8, 2007, 4:15 am
Well, that's the least ol' Bushy could do after a few years worth of blow jobs under the table by Mr. Lippy, I mean Libby! Friends don't let friends do time, especially when blow jobs are at stake.

Sunday July 8, 2007, 10:29 am

It is too easy! These Sociopaths see complacency and know how to use it.
The systems that have been integrated as the greatest partnership in the growth of a country are now being abused beyond what the average minds can or would contemplate. These are criminal, calculating, and self-serving corporate kings posing as American Citizens when they spend more time with the peers of supply & demand.

Monday July 9, 2007, 8:42 am
Can you say IMPEACH?

And all Clinton did was get his d*%k sucked.

Monday July 9, 2007, 9:36 am
Johann: Probably a bit difficult for the Bushites, at the moment, when they have Bush's d%*k in their mouths, or their tongues up his a^s!

Monday July 23, 2007, 3:24 pm
About the "drug dealer", well, that´s what your authorities tell you, I am not very sure the two border patrol members really shoot a "drug dealer", maybe they just shot an illegal. So they don´t have a case. Not evidence that that person was a "drug dealer" at all.

Monday December 7, 2009, 8:57 pm
I like the bit about Libby not getting off free, as if anyone seriously believes he's going to pay that fine out of his own pocket.
Bush seems to get a twisted delight in sticking it in the rear end of the American public.

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