2002 DNI report: Shameless liar Pelosi was briefed on Zubaydah’s waterboarding
posted at 7:46 pm on May 7, 2009 by Allahpundit
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Remember, Madam Speaker’s official story is that she was briefed merely on the White House’s belief that waterboarding was legal, not that they ever planned to actually, you know, use it. I’m starting to lose count of how much evidence there is to the contrary at this point: First was this 2007 WaPo report on Pelosi being given a virtual tour of a CIA “black site” at which waterboarding would be used, then came Porter Goss’s op-ed last week reminding her that he got the same briefings she got and he knew exactly what was going on, and now here’s ABC today with a contemporaneous report from the office of the Director of National Intelligence confirming that, oh yes, she knew.
The report details a Sept. 4, 2002 meeting between intelligence officials and Pelosi, then-House intelligence committee chairman Porter Goss, and two aides. At the time, Pelosi was the top Democrat on the House intelligence committee.
The meeting is described as a “Briefing on EITs including use of EITs on Abu Zubaydah, background on authorities, and a description of particular EITs that had been employed.”
EITs stand for “enhanced interrogation techniques,” a classification of special interrogation tactics that includes waterboarding…
Brendan Daly, a Pelosi spokesman, said Pelosi’s recollection of the meeting is different than the way it is described in the report from the DNI’s office.
“The briefers described these techniques, said they were legal, but said that waterboarding had not yet been used,” Daly said.
Daly pointed out that the report backs up Pelosi’s contention that she was briefed only once on “enhanced interrogation techniques.”
Follow the link and note ABC’s update about how many other Democrats knew what was up. I’m starting to think that “rebranding” really might be the answer for the GOP. Since all it takes to escape the left’s wrath on issues like torture or extending the war in Afghanistan or quadrupling the size of a deficit they claimed to care about under Bush is calling yourself a Democrat, why not just call ourselves Democrats from now on? We get to keep all the same policies we have now and avail ourselves of the Absolute Moral Authority that comes with claiming the mantle of enlightenment. Show of hands: How many newly minted Blue Dogs here want to see Gitmo stay open?
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The thought of Nancy dancing sends shudders through me… I just hope it doesn’t involve a Poll /s
Upstater85 on May 7, 2009 at 8:24 PM
Hey, you started it, with the talk of her hooters!
:p
bikermailman on May 7, 2009 at 8:25 PM
Take some solace in knowing that I killed my own appetite for dinner. ;o)
infidel4life on May 7, 2009 at 8:25 PM
But not of hooter that descend like a wreaking ball from San Fransicko to SoCal….
doriangrey on May 7, 2009 at 8:27 PM
I say we waterboard her until she admits she lied.
Daggett on May 7, 2009 at 8:28 PM
ROTFLMAO… Samuel Adams Boston Lager for dinner tonight eh…
doriangrey on May 7, 2009 at 8:28 PM
money and nice hooters can overcome almost anything…you can always bend em over…so you don’t have to see the face…
right4life on May 7, 2009 at 8:28 PM
Notice that she’s hiding behind Michelle Obama’s BIG skirts? Otherwise, she’s nowhere to be found. Not normal. Good, go get her. Pour water on her and she will melt.
suzyk on May 7, 2009 at 8:28 PM
It is still possible that she’s not lying….
Speaking untruths isn’t lying unless knowingly done — she could be non compos mentis, too stupid or insane to know the difference.
cthulhu on May 7, 2009 at 8:28 PM
Noooooooooo….. That would cause a degree of pollution capable of making the crash of the Exxon Valdez look like a spilled beer…
doriangrey on May 7, 2009 at 8:30 PM
One would think that it might have occurred to Pelosi that this would come out.
Terrye on May 7, 2009 at 8:30 PM
My gf doesn’t have the money, but….
bikermailman on May 7, 2009 at 8:30 PM
Heh. That’s funny.
BadgerHawk on May 7, 2009 at 8:31 PM
LMAO! Good Lord I really need a drink now!
infidel4life on May 7, 2009 at 8:32 PM
I say we waterboard her until she admits she lied.
Daggett on May 7, 2009 at 8:28 PM
Thjat’s just cruel. You know she would melt.
faol on May 7, 2009 at 8:32 PM
I say we waterboard her until she admits she lied.
Daggett on May 7, 2009 at 8:28 PM
That’s just cruel. You know she would melt.
faol on May 7, 2009 at 8:33 PM
If I had a choice, I’d take the money…you can always buy the boobs!!
right4life on May 7, 2009 at 8:33 PM
IF she finds Water-boarding so objectionable HOW is it she can not recall this meeting when she found out it WAS used.
Sorry don’t buy the she does not recall. She is lying to cover her own A$$ from the wrath of the looney left and to save the meme about Bush and torture. In other words, it is political.
ordi on May 7, 2009 at 8:34 PM
right4life on May 7, 2009 at 8:33 PM
Not me. I’ve always preferred the real thing. Besides, she’s awesome enough in so many other ways, the money is no biggie.
bikermailman on May 7, 2009 at 8:35 PM
Where’s Spain when you need them?
txag92 on May 7, 2009 at 8:37 PM
yeah I got a poor one too…trouble is they fool us…and once we’re married…its like jekyll/hyde…they’re SO nice before ya get married…then they grab the wallet and don’t let go!!
right4life on May 7, 2009 at 8:38 PM
Since when are we not okay with lying?
beekiller on May 7, 2009 at 8:40 PM
I’d love to see a cute but poor woman marry me for my wallet…. Boy would I get the last laugh…. ;)
doriangrey on May 7, 2009 at 8:41 PM
Perhaps I wasn’t completely clear. I wasn’t saying “forgetful”, I was saying “stupid”. As in, so deficient of clear mental ability so as to not know what happened or is happening at any time.
cthulhu on May 7, 2009 at 8:42 PM
You know, come to think of it, I don’t see why Republicans oppose investigations in this matter.
You are arguing that we shouldn’t have investigations yet adamantly support support these policies.
Shouldn’t we have a bi-partisan or third party investigation so that if these policies are beneficial and legal we can see?
If Bush and Cheney are right, they (and the GOP) have nothing to worry about. Obama, Pelosi, Reid, etc. will look like fools and you guys have something to run on for 2010.
Instead, you are fiercely opposed to such investigations.
I wonder why…
ckoeber on May 7, 2009 at 8:42 PM
And, BTW, I’m leaning toward the “stupid” interpretation.
cthulhu on May 7, 2009 at 8:42 PM
Is it just me, or does it seem like a LOT of Obama nonsense is beginning to backfire on him now?
Daggett on May 7, 2009 at 8:51 PM
BALDFACED LIAR
WisCon on May 7, 2009 at 8:52 PM
There, fixed it for ya goober.
iconoclast on May 7, 2009 at 8:52 PM
Are her pants(suits) on fire? Liar, Liar and all.
Big John on May 7, 2009 at 8:53 PM
So if we still prosecute those in Washington who authorized or otherwise knew about this then we get rid of Pelosi too?
Yakko77 on May 7, 2009 at 8:57 PM
San Fran Nan
WHAT were you thinking that one can lie and everyone would cover up for you?
You are not the ONE just the speaker of the house. The Choosen one only gets media coverup.
I wonder if Cindy Sheenan can get enough votes on a recall petion now.
Gracelynn on May 7, 2009 at 9:01 PM
Botoxed faced liar
Big John on May 7, 2009 at 9:01 PM
Huffies are calling for her head!
ctmom on May 7, 2009 at 9:04 PM
Well, I’m lucky here. She has no debt but her house, drives a 15 year old Suburban, lives simply, and even makes her own jewlery! (she’s a metal artist)
bikermailman on May 7, 2009 at 9:04 PM
Where are the trolls?
ddrintn on May 7, 2009 at 9:12 PM
Currently curled up in feral balls tongues delicately caressing their violated burning rectal sphincters.
doriangrey on May 7, 2009 at 9:18 PM
Thank you all for making me laugh.
Especially, cthulhu on May 7, 2009 at 8:28 PM
Non Compos Mentis of the House, Nancy Pelosi.
Loxodonta on May 7, 2009 at 9:20 PM
This is not the first time Nancy’s lied, or gone back on her word, or used people. So this news comes as no real shock.
However….Ms. Pelosi. If you are having such difficulty understanding what is stated in a meeting, or comprehending what is said, or having such a issues with memory, before spouting of your innocence, and lack of knowledge on certain subjects, without first checking, to see if your comments, can be backed up by facts, and truth….then perhaps Ms. Pelosi, it is time to retire, graciously!
capejasmine on May 7, 2009 at 9:26 PM
Is any actually surprised by this? She’s a liberal.
Claypigeon on May 7, 2009 at 9:29 PM
the libbie trolls are eating their own – they are cold blooded and lay eggs, so it’s no big deal – nom nom nom
Ris4victory on May 7, 2009 at 9:32 PM
Looks like the San Fran Grand Ma needs to be put in a home for the memory challenged.
chemman on May 7, 2009 at 9:39 PM
Jaime Gorelick could not be reached for comment. After all, she’s immune because she also has copies of the 900 FBI files.
Del Dolemonte on May 7, 2009 at 9:46 PM
This is just a disgrace. You know what’s even worse the bozo’s in her district will reelect her.
Brat4life on May 7, 2009 at 9:47 PM
EEK! Drudge has quite the photo of Nancy featured with the caption “Drip, Drip, Drip” hyperlinked to a WaPo story.
KittyLowrey on May 7, 2009 at 10:01 PM
Well, duh.
Granted, there’s value in confirmation that she is lying …
The lefty nuts who want to string up Bush Administration officials over this will not give a darn about Pelosi.
Which tells you this has nothing to do with principle and everything to do with seeking (absolutely unhinged) political advantage.
BD57 on May 7, 2009 at 10:02 PM
Ooooo….Oooooo…..me..me..me..me…My hand’s up…My hand’s up….
On a slightly more serious note: Pelosi’s apparent lack of concern about being proved a liar in this doesn’t say much for her opinion of the MSM, does it?
tgharris on May 7, 2009 at 10:08 PM
Ok i am kidding I made that up
Jamson64 on May 7, 2009 at 10:09 PM
Amen! You hit the nail on the head!!!
capejasmine on May 7, 2009 at 10:10 PM
Does this mean that talk of show trials might fade away?
ddrintn on May 7, 2009 at 10:11 PM
Au contraire, I think Pelosi’s opinion of them is very high. As reliably hypocritical tools, they are extremely useful to a lying Democrat (birm).
drunyan8315 on May 7, 2009 at 10:16 PM
I think Pelosi uses the George Costanza defense in lying, i.e., it’s not a lie if you believe it.
dawgyear on May 7, 2009 at 10:20 PM
Drudge headline is hilarious! “Drip, drip, drip” HA!
SouthernGent on May 7, 2009 at 10:22 PM
SouthernGent on May 7, 2009 at 10:22 PM
Just saw that; still cracking up… I love the photo Drudge used.
Keemo on May 7, 2009 at 10:24 PM
Good one!
Keemo on May 7, 2009 at 10:26 PM
Disgraceful lying BITC#!!!
If the Republicans do not crucify her for this outright lie while politicizing our National Security than where do you draw the line.
When do you lay down the gauntlet?
This woman is the face of modern liberalism and has been lying since the Iraq war with the rest of the democrats that suffered from selective amnesia of telling the world for years that Saddam was a threat,had WMD’s,and ties to al-qaeda then yelled “Bush lied” for political advantage.
We have watched CIA undercover agents be exposed and our interrogation techniques that stopped attacks and saved lives rendered useless under her leadership.
Now we have photo’s that will be plastered all over the
world 24/7 and put our Soldiers lives in more danger for more of their political games.
She has done nothing but obstruct any investigations into the corrupt democrats like Murtha,Rangel,and many others in the “swamp”.
Lying BITC#!!
It is time to put the wood to these traitorous democratic
scum and drive them out of leadership positions in this country.
Republicans on the hill need to be on every network,radio,blog,Senate floor,House floor,and the steps of the Capital demanding accountability and stripping this lying hag of her leadership.
This lying BITC# has to go.
If the Republicans on the hill don’t have the guts to do it,
THAN CALL OUT CHENEY TO DO IT!!!
Baxter Greene on May 7, 2009 at 10:27 PM
True…True…
Let me rephrase…The Speaker’s obvious lack of concern regarding MSM coverage of her apparent prevarications indicates she holds them low on the veracity scale.
tgharris on May 7, 2009 at 10:27 PM
I heard of someone who worked closely with our representatives in D.C. and he says that almost all of them are liars. Egotistical Liars. It’s like a club.
bloggless on May 7, 2009 at 10:29 PM
When I first saw that Drudge Headline, I honestly thought he was referring to her face melting. The pic looks as if her face is melting.
bloggless on May 7, 2009 at 10:31 PM
She was in fact put ON the Commission that “investigated” something that she could have helped prevent.
Yep, 900 FBI files will do it every time.
Del Dolemonte on May 7, 2009 at 10:32 PM
I heard Human Events broke this stosry
Bullhead on May 7, 2009 at 10:35 PM
Just one more reason that I despise that lying wench.
BallisticBob on May 7, 2009 at 10:38 PM
That’s a good idea Baxter. The current batch of limp dicks calling themselves Republicans could/should be forced to take a 40 hours class with Professor Cheney at the helm.
At the chalk board we have DICK Cheney, in the first row we have Lindsey Graham & Susan Collins… Just the thought!
Keemo on May 7, 2009 at 10:40 PM
The Nanster lied? WOW! That almost NEVER happens.
44Magnum on May 7, 2009 at 10:42 PM
Of Course this will go a long way when those photos are released later on this month.
The democrats are not going to be able to just say “look what Bush did”.
Just like voting for the Iraq War,they are just as responsible as anybody for these interrogation techniques.
Baxter Greene on May 7, 2009 at 10:47 PM
It won’t stick. The liberal media will have the Drew Peterson arrest 24-7 for the next 5 days. L. King has already started it…
Travis1 on May 7, 2009 at 10:50 PM
<blockquote We get to keep all the same policies we have now and avail ourselves of the Absolute Moral Authority that comes with claiming the mantle of enlightenment. Show of hands: How many newly minted Blue Dogs here want to see Gitmo stay open?
this is exactly what I said we should do a year ago
jp on May 7, 2009 at 10:53 PM
I recomend treating her fairly..Let us wait a day. Surely with new information, she herself will file an ethics complaint. (if she hasn’t already) we have been assured by her she allows no false accusations.
seven on May 7, 2009 at 10:55 PM
imagine if this was Newt or Tom Delay, they’d be ran out of the country
jp on May 7, 2009 at 10:55 PM
this is the same way they washed themselves clean on Iraq
not possible without the MSM
jp on May 7, 2009 at 10:58 PM
Damn, that is one cold-hearted bitch right there.
infidel4life on May 7, 2009 at 11:12 PM
For all trolls and lurkers. yes she lies.
Yes she delibrately lies and is proud of it. It is her shaddy way of trying to revenge her hate for people that understand her pathetic moral character.
People that voted for her which includes all the dems that put her in charge, like liars apparently to be their bulldogs.
seven on May 7, 2009 at 11:19 PM
But, but, but….Pelosi swears her face was in the shop for a complete rebuild and overhaul that week and has the receipt somewhere to prove it. Maybe the same group that Photoshopped Zero’s birth certificate can help her out.
viking01 on May 7, 2009 at 11:22 PM
And all this reduces her re-election chances in California by exactly how much?
Limerick on May 7, 2009 at 11:22 PM
Like everything liberals do that might be considered negative, this seems to be getting very little attention from the MSM, so…
Loxodonta on May 7, 2009 at 11:27 PM
Yet we continue to work within the system even though the system is beyond repair. It’s like keeping a gangrenous leg because of the fond memories you have of it pushing you down the sidewalk.
Limerick on May 7, 2009 at 11:32 PM
DMFD
dmann on May 7, 2009 at 11:38 PM
Something was telling me we should be firing people in washington and making the struggling leaders of industry treated with respect and encouragement for being loyal and hard working in an economic meltdown they did not cause. Firings should begin here. She failed the stress test.
seven on May 7, 2009 at 11:38 PM
Yet, if we take up the tactics of the Left, we end up lying, cheating, bullying, and threatening. I can’t do that, even for a good cause. So, I have no idea how to deal with the liberal-media-academia-political complex.
Loxodonta on May 7, 2009 at 11:41 PM
When did the San Fran Nan find that she had an opinion & a position on EIT? Was it before or after her pilgrimage to Hezbollah central (Syria) with that guy from MN?
macncheez on May 7, 2009 at 11:43 PM
Exactly!!
Baxter Greene on May 7, 2009 at 11:44 PM
She supported torture! Off with her head!
littleguy on May 7, 2009 at 11:45 PM
Exactly!!
Baxter Greene on May 7, 2009 at 11:45 PM
Lie, cheat, bully? Why? Why not just cast em off, like that gangrenous leg.
Limerick on May 7, 2009 at 11:45 PM
How do we cast off 70-90% of the media and academia?
Loxodonta on May 7, 2009 at 11:47 PM
Impeach Pelosi NOW!
So when the Democrats force Pelosi to resign, does Steny Hoyer become speaker?
TN Mom on May 7, 2009 at 11:54 PM
Time has run out for the gentlemanly approach, the high ground is only good if you use it to rain hell down onto your enemy. We do not cast off, we actively engage and defeat. It is an ugly proposition but far better than the alternative offered by nObama and his shock troops. Buckle up; it’s going to be a rough ride! (violence is in our future, embrace the suck….soldier)
dmann on May 7, 2009 at 11:58 PM
Her lies and few others explain why we have the wrong president. The election was more along the lines of a set up to vote against Bush and make the republicans guilty by association.
The republican list of sins
Deficit spending
waterboarding
Conservatives were not surendering and evacuating Iraq quickly
high unemployment
Mortgage mess. CRA and Barney were the problema.
I like the other Mis california and see they were totally picking on the wrong one.
seven on May 7, 2009 at 11:58 PM
They get allergic smelling hay.
Del Dolemonte on May 8, 2009 at 12:02 AM
Pelosi is a sociopathic loser.
therightwinger on May 8, 2009 at 12:04 AM
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