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kpete (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 05:53 PM Original message |
Breaking: Turdblossom and Harriet to Testify |
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jtrockville (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 06:01 PM Response to Original message |
1. "under penalty of purjury"? does that mean UNDER OATH? |
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The Wizard (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 06:07 PM Response to Reply #1 |
5. According to the dictionary |
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lisa58 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 06:11 PM Response to Reply #1 |
7. Lying to Congress is purjury whether an oath is taken or not... |
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Catamount (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 10:42 PM Response to Reply #7 |
56. Since when does he care about an oath? |
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lisa58 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 06:15 PM Response to Reply #1 |
10. Looks like it is Under Oath... |
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Jackpine Radical (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 08:30 PM Response to Reply #1 |
40. Actually, I believe it does mean under oath. That's not too important, though, |
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HamdenRice (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-05-09 06:36 AM Response to Reply #1 |
79. Atheists should be happy that it is NOT necessarily UNDER OATH |
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RufusTFirefly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-05-09 11:17 AM Response to Reply #79 |
83. How modern a formulation is "oath or affirmation"? |
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HamdenRice (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-05-09 11:50 AM Response to Reply #83 |
85. BY GRABTHAR'S HAMMER I SWEAR I WILL AVENGE THEE!!! |
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RufusTFirefly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-05-09 11:52 AM Response to Reply #85 |
86. Haha. Good point. I'd call the Enlightenment "modern" ... |
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ixion (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 06:04 PM Response to Original message |
2. encouraging, but in public under oath is the only way, ultimately |
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Jackpine Radical (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 08:32 PM Response to Reply #2 |
41. I disagree about the public part. |
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Politicalboi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 09:43 PM Response to Reply #41 |
50. They're going to use |
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tomp (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-05-09 12:32 PM Response to Reply #41 |
87. but doesn't that mean we can't see the testimony? nt |
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Hulk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 06:04 PM Response to Original message |
3. Haven't we seen this headline a few times before already?? |
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L. Coyote (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 09:51 PM Response to Reply #3 |
51. Justice Department investigation: "political considerations played a part in the firings" |
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Kurt_and_Hunter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 06:06 PM Response to Original message |
4. WTF? agreement reached with "the former Bush Administration" |
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bbgrunt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 06:08 PM Response to Reply #4 |
6. ...and one wonders what kind of concessions were given to reach an "agreement" |
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Richard D (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 07:35 PM Response to Reply #6 |
30. My first thought. |
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Jackpine Radical (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 08:33 PM Response to Reply #30 |
42. Maybe not much. Maybe the major concession was that U.S. marshals wouldn't |
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Peace Patriot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 07:44 PM Response to Reply #4 |
34. Yes, you've nailed the essence, Kurt_and_Hunter. The Bush Junta = the Mob. |
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The abyss (930 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 11:34 PM Response to Reply #34 |
70. Recommend for Peace Patriot’s comments. |
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earth mom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-05-09 03:05 AM Response to Reply #34 |
76. Like many people here on DU have been saying all along. The BFEE = The Mafia. |
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Turbineguy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 06:12 PM Response to Original message |
8. When it comes time to give credit |
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No Elephants (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-05-09 04:28 AM Response to Reply #8 |
77. Meh. I bet he heard someone else say it first. |
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Demeter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 06:13 PM Response to Original message |
9. I'm Thinking They'll Both Take the Fifth |
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JDPriestly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 07:28 PM Response to Reply #9 |
28. Of course, then they can just go down the line to Rove's and Harriet's assistants, etc. |
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Jackpine Radical (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 08:35 PM Response to Reply #9 |
43. Then let them. There is most likely sufficient independent evidence |
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Beetwasher (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 06:15 PM Response to Original message |
11. I'll Believe It When I See It |
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BradBlog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 06:16 PM Response to Original message |
12. BREAKING: CONYERS REACHES AGREEMENT WITH ROVE, MIERS FOR SWORN TESTIMONY |
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Taverner (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 06:16 PM Response to Reply #12 |
13. So does this mean Rove will testify and not be prosecuted? |
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Parche (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 06:16 PM Response to Reply #12 |
14. About Fukin Time |
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Beetwasher (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 06:16 PM Response to Reply #12 |
15. I'll Believe It When I See It |
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Tangerine LaBamba (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 06:16 PM Response to Reply #12 |
16. Whoa........ |
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AndyTiedye (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 06:27 PM Response to Original message |
17. Agreement Should Be: Rove Either Testifies or Does the Frog March |
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JDPriestly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 07:31 PM Response to Reply #17 |
29. The testify or frog march may be the "agreement." The language |
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rambler_american (565 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 09:18 PM Response to Reply #29 |
47. Why would ANYone |
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Catamount (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 10:56 PM Response to Reply #17 |
65. That's what I'd like to see! n/t |
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terisan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 06:29 PM Response to Original message |
18. I think this is the Theater of Politicians and Craig and Conyers will see that Rove goes free. |
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beac (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 06:34 PM Response to Original message |
19. "In an agreement "-- these words worry me. WHAT was in that agreement? |
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spamlet2002 (75 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 06:43 PM Response to Original message |
20. transcribed depositions |
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JDPriestly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 07:36 PM Response to Reply #20 |
31. A transcription is the process of recording an oral deposition in written form as I understand it. |
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Jackpine Radical (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 08:38 PM Response to Reply #31 |
44. Yes. Transcribed simply means that a written record is made by someone like a court reporter |
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creeksneakers2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 07:46 PM Response to Reply #20 |
35. Its a concession from the Bush side |
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pleah (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 06:52 PM Response to Original message |
21. So, they had to come to an AGREEMENT |
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Hardrada (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 06:53 PM Response to Original message |
22. And will elope shortly thereafter. |
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jhain (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 07:05 PM Response to Reply #22 |
24. SPEWWWWW |
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jhain (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 07:05 PM Response to Original message |
23. Hope They Can Find A NOMEX Covered Bible |
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salguine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 07:23 PM Response to Original message |
25. Sheeeeit. Rove will run the whole show with a smirk on his fat fucking face. |
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JDPriestly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 07:26 PM Response to Original message |
26. Anyone want to make a bet on how times Rove and Harriet will answer "I don't recall"s and |
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The Backlash Cometh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 07:27 PM Response to Original message |
27. Can you say, "redacted?" |
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notesdev (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 07:37 PM Response to Reply #27 |
33. Yep |
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NewJeffCT (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 07:37 PM Original message |
So, they testify and take the 5th or say "I can't recall"... |
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L. Coyote (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 07:37 PM Response to Original message |
32. Euphemism: "between the former Bush Administration and"?? Who is who?? |
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benld74 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 07:47 PM Response to Original message |
36. Under penalty of perjury - Do you really think THAT scares them after all they have done?,,, |
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deminks (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 08:17 PM Response to Original message |
37. What happened to Josh Bolten and his subpoena? |
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struggle4progress (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 08:19 PM Response to Original message |
38. It is to our honor to have a gentleman such as Conyers in the US Senate |
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Lint Head (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 08:29 PM Response to Original message |
39. To me this is too little too late. Rove should be in jail while the investigation |
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bdamomma (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 08:45 PM Response to Original message |
45. it won't be public either. unfortunately. |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 10:44 PM Response to Reply #45 |
58. uh, oh ....hmmmmmmmmmmm... |
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Rosa Luxemburg (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 10:54 PM Response to Reply #45 |
63. I'm sure it will be a little more transparent than usual |
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Xipe Totec (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 09:17 PM Response to Original message |
46. Breaking Turdblossom - I like the sound of that! n/t |
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L. Coyote (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 09:39 PM Response to Original message |
48. WHERE WERE WE? Deja DU's |
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femrap (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 09:41 PM Response to Original message |
49. I want to see them |
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Politicalboi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 09:56 PM Response to Reply #49 |
53. Me too |
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Sarah Ibarruri (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 09:52 PM Response to Original message |
52. Why did the former Bush admin have to agree? |
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ElboRuum (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 10:14 PM Response to Original message |
54. I've said it before and I'll say it again. |
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Ellipsis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 10:22 PM Response to Original message |
55. "Not technically under oath" |
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merh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-05-09 01:03 AM Response to Reply #55 |
72. according to The Hill |
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Ellipsis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-05-09 01:57 AM Response to Reply #72 |
74. Yeah but he didn't have a get out of jail free card and I'm thinking Rove might... |
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merh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-05-09 02:02 AM Response to Reply #74 |
75. I'm afraid Craig will keep him out of jail |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 10:42 PM Response to Original message |
57. Good news . . . !!! |
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struggle4progress (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 10:46 PM Response to Original message |
59. Pelosi: Rove Deal Is "Victory For The Constitution" (TPM) |
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struggle4progress (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 10:48 PM Response to Original message |
60. Bush statement on Rove, Miers (TrailBlazers) |
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struggle4progress (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 10:51 PM Response to Original message |
61. Deal means Rove, Miers will testify (The Hill) |
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struggle4progress (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 10:53 PM Response to Original message |
62. Rove, Conyers reach deal on testimony (The Hill) |
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struggle4progress (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 10:55 PM Response to Original message |
64. Ex-Bush advisor Karl Rove to testify in Congress (AFP) |
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struggle4progress (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 10:57 PM Response to Original message |
66. Rove, Miers Will Testify Over U.S. Attorney Firings (CBS) |
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iconicgnom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 11:02 PM Original message |
This is the least of their crimes, but it's being made the most of. |
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struggle4progress (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 11:02 PM Response to Original message |
67. Rove, Miers to testify before U.S. House panel (Reuters) |
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struggle4progress (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 11:03 PM Response to Original message |
68. Top Bush Aides to Testify in U.S. Attorneys' Firings (NYT) |
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classysassy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 11:26 PM Response to Original message |
69. Sir/m'am,I do not remember |
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Lindsey (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-05-09 12:37 AM Response to Reply #69 |
71. Let's not forget the act of treason, punishible by death, |
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BlueMTexpat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-05-09 01:40 AM Response to Original message |
73. Here's the Faux Noise version ... |
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Kolesar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-05-09 06:29 AM Response to Reply #73 |
78. Seriously. I thought you were writing satire until I explored the link...eom |
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flyarm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-05-09 10:37 AM Response to Original message |
80. Testimony "NOT UNDER OATH" |
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RufusTFirefly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-05-09 11:12 AM Response to Original message |
81. Any connection between this "agreement" and... |
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Ikonoklast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-05-09 11:14 AM Response to Original message |
82. I hope someone on the committee goes off the reservation |
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flyarm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-05-09 11:49 AM Response to Original message |
84. AGREEMENT FOR ROVE AND MIERS |
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spamlet2002 (75 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-05-09 02:08 PM Response to Original message |
88. oh please |
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MadrasT (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-05-09 04:44 PM Response to Original message |
89. Encouraging, but... |
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Kurovski (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-05-09 05:29 PM Response to Original message |
90. K&R. (nt) |
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DisgustedTX (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-05-09 08:01 PM Response to Original message |
91. Rove? He's been indicted since May 2005 |
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