I would have preferred something along the lines of “for the Republic, and for the Constitution” – but “for the children”? I think Oliphant wonderfully captures it in today’s cartoon.

Two: the comments about Fitz and the results of his investigation are spot on. John Dean very early on showed how indictments could have been brought based on the original focus of the investigation, the outing of Valerie Plane.

I practiced quite a bit of heavy duty federal criminal law back in the day, and I too thought the 5 strikes you’re not out deal with Rove was beyond the pale. But what the hey, I’m just an outof touch grumpy old man.

“For the children”? Uh oh, I don’t think Bill Maher is going to like that.

Bill Maher won’t, and I didn’t either. Parents need to take 100 percent of the responsibility for their choices. Unless, of courser, i can tell you to learn to dfiscipline them. And I think I know how much parents would like that.

It’s time parents step up to the plate and take responsibility for their choices.

You breed ‘em, you feed ‘em. NMFP.

Not sorry.

THIS IS IS A quote from the previous thread that I thought was pretty inciteful. I never understood the hero worship Fitz has gotten on this board, the uncritical worship of him.

I lost my favorable view of him when he let Rove off the hook, AFTER FIRST LETTING HIM “EXPLAIN” ERR, “TESTILIE” 5 TIMES BEFORE THE GRAND JURY.

I’m just a dumb civil attorney but I’ve never heard of a person getting 5 changes to tell a grand jury the truth. Any criminal lawyers out there — can you tell me that this is normal?

I’m just a romance author, but I guess I’m wondering why you would think that having Rove available for testimony in the Libby case was unimportant. I have no idea if Mr. Rove will be called in that matter, but if I am not mistaken, if Rove is under indictment, he’s unavailable for testimony.

-S

I recently noticed this Raw Story headline:

Iranian TV claims Iraq rushed Saddam’s execution in order to thwart alleged US escape plan: Developing…

Saw it too and the first thing I thought of was a blown attempt at another false flag. Sadaam “escapes”, public supports the “surge” and Jr keeps his war long enough to go after the ultimate prize- war with Iran and Syria. They are certifiably insane and I can’t help but think there’s some merit to the story. They can’t build the mideast pipeline through Afghanistan, Syria, Iraq and Iran if they are forced to redeploy. Something has to happen quick to keep this going….

Speaker Pelosi was perfect yesterday.

Inviting the children up to the dais was one thing-great, but any savvy political mind might have come up with that one. After all, it occurred to Tom Reynolds.

But each of those children got a chance to touch the Speaker’s gavel for a moment-a more perfect visual metaphor for the purpose of government and reminder of the source of government’s power is hard to imagine.

Time for a little more civics in our politics.

And, Anna did a writeup of the significance of Speaker Pelosi at Texas Kaos, which I’ve no qualms about pimping because it’s gorgeous writing.