Quote of the day
posted at 10:00 pm on August 17, 2007 by Allahpundit
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“It is this big investigation of Republican manipulation of the executive branch’s prosecutorial ability for partisan gain. What it has turned into is the Democratic manipulation of the legislative branch for partisan gain. It’s a hoax, and a very expensive one.”
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How is it that Patrick “leaky” Leahy, who was removed from a select committee on intelligence for leaking vital information, was able to rise to the chairmanship of such a high profile committee? In my opinion, Leahy should be in prison making sand out of boulders…
Zorro on August 17, 2007 at 10:35 PM
The Earth would stop spinning if politicians ever stopped using their position and power against the other party or for personal gain.
Neo on August 17, 2007 at 10:35 PM
Are they going to look into the allegations that Dems rigged votes at election time and that is what prompted the firings ?
William Amos on August 17, 2007 at 11:01 PM
Clinton fires ALL of these attorneys: no story.
Bush fires fewer than 10: firestorm und drang!
I wonder (cough*transparentpartisanmediabullshit*cough) why.
profitsbeard on August 17, 2007 at 11:41 PM
Term limits would solve soooooooooo many problems.
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GT on August 17, 2007 at 11:49 PM
Liberals aren’t fooling anybody, the public knows that a vendetta is going on and that it’s very transparent this is being used to distract from not one beneficial piece of legislation having come from this immoral, incompetent and shiester run Congress.
3% approval rating and liberals are more interested attacking Republicans than running the country, big surprise.
Speakup on August 17, 2007 at 11:54 PM
Clinton fires ALL of these attorneys: sound of crickets chirping.
Bush fires fewer than 10: firestorm und drang!
The difference shows that this entire operation is flagrant flaming b.s. that even the most supine and cravenly partisan media types will be having a hard time keeping a straight face for much longer.
profitsbeard on August 18, 2007 at 12:05 AM
You have to admit, though, that Gonzales hasn’t performed admirably in his testimonies. He’s become quite the albatross to the Bush admin.
SouthernDem on August 18, 2007 at 12:41 AM
Isn’t this a red herring thrown back and forth? Please correct me if I’m mistaken.
SouthernDem on August 18, 2007 at 12:43 AM
Tax dollars at work.
It’s all about revenge. It’s all about envy. It’s all about success.
What this congress needs is an enema.
Kini on August 18, 2007 at 12:54 AM
You have to admit.
SouthernDem on August 18,2007 at 12:41AM.
SouthernDem you are correct on Gonzales, he hasn,t
been stellar in his performance in his testimony.
But, democrats method of operation has always been
make it look like Republican’s are hiding something.
And then hammer over and over for resignation
and nothing but.
canopfor on August 18, 2007 at 1:45 AM
Actually the country needs the enema – so we can be rid of Congress.
Herikutsu on August 18, 2007 at 1:47 AM
I don’t think you’ll find much disagreement here that many of Bush’s appointees are total failures.
Bolton, Roberts and Alito being notable exceptions.
infidel4life on August 18, 2007 at 3:35 AM
If you gave congress an enema, there would be nothing left!
conservnut on August 18, 2007 at 7:02 AM
With a firehose.
Texas Nick 77 on August 18, 2007 at 7:06 AM
GT on August 17, 2007 at 11:49 PM
Amen
Kini on August 18, 2007 at 12:54 AM
Amen again.
mrfixit on August 18, 2007 at 7:09 AM
The system under which our congress works has been slowly but inexorably modified to work for the elected not the electorate.
On the first day they are elected they become part on a super class of people where normal laws do not apply.
Franking privilege
Social Security
EEOC laws
Lobbyist are waiting to pounce on the newly elected to taint them with there 30 pieces.
Before you know it “ Mr. Smith” becomes Duke Cunningham or William Jefferson.
You know they are all touched from they way people from both sides of the aisle came down against the FBI in the Jefferson case.
Our whole culture has become that of the later part of the Roman Empire.
Building stadiums with public money etc.
It is vile, and we need a new revolution.
TheSitRep on August 18, 2007 at 8:54 AM
The big expense is yet to come. I have watched the
witch huntsCongressional hearings on C-Span and have been discouraged by the sight of good honorable public servants being abused by partisan hacks.In the future our government will be staffed by people who think they will “fit into” that style of governing. Honorable people who just want to serve the public will be well advised to stay the #### away from any position subject to Congressional oversight.
TunaTalon on August 18, 2007 at 9:37 AM
I hope I’m not breaking some rule here, but I think this thread by Dave Price at Dean Esmay’s site (linked by Instapundit) has the quote of today.
When people react in blind rage and start calling names when a scientific hypothesis is questioned, you know that hypothesis’s supporters are in trouble.
Quoth Dean “I rage in an unhinged manner at dissent” Esmay.
That’s about as funny as could be.
Sorry if you don’t want links to that echo chamber, I usually don’t go there anymore but I clicked on the Instapundit link before I realized it was that site.
Veeshir on August 18, 2007 at 1:16 PM
tt just said
Honorable people who just want to serve the public will be well advised to stay the #### away from any position subject to Congressional oversight.
direct experience shows that the congressional idiots reach into everything in the federal service.
all of the federal actions that appear to be totally stupid, if traced back far enough, reveal the fine hand of our elected representatives in them. some times only to the upper end of the fingernail, sometimes up past the shoulder, down past the ankles and right out the toes.
just remember you get the government that someone has paid for.
C
pk on August 18, 2007 at 3:03 PM
Democrats say they have not found any evidence of wrongdoing because the White House has offered only private interviews with key administration officials, without a transcript.
“It’s easy for some Republicans to complain about the process when they know full well that the White House has blocked Congress’ efforts to get the full truth about the firing of independently minded U.S. attorneys,” said Nadeam Elshami, spokesman for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, California Democrat.
The White House counters that Democrats have rejected President Bush’s offer for interviews with administration officials, choosing instead to insist on public hearings.
“We don’t have any evidence, therefore we must investigate!” Wasn’t that the chorus they used in the Clarence Thomas
shakedownhearings? On top of that, they’re crying because the White House isn’t letting them have their way on private vs. public hearings.Liberals (n.)– See bratty, whiny children.
BigOrangeAxe on August 18, 2007 at 3:36 PM
Wow, if you’re going to pay a spokesman, you would at least want one who could speak. A sadly blatant misdirection by opening with “It’s easy”, continuing with “know full well”, and capping off with “independently minded”, which should read independent-minded.
That Gingrich/Snow ticket starts to sound interesting when considering how much clear, concise public communication matters these days.
Freelancer on August 18, 2007 at 4:03 PM
Freelancer on August 18, 2007 at 4:03 PM
Heh heh heh just look at the silk pony, obviously you dont have to be clear or concise, you just have to look gooood…
doriangrey on August 18, 2007 at 9:37 PM
Ashcroft was a fine Attorney General. The libs hounded him because of his conservative religious beliefs, and look who they got in his place.
Snidely Whiplash on August 20, 2007 at 2:27 AM
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