Comments on: Wake Up! It’s Libby Time…

By: Clamberite

Clamberite — Tue, 16 Jan 2007 23:46:35 +0000

Is it possible that in a Machiavellian way that the true target of the leak was Plame herself? That her husband’s trip provided the vehicle to get her out of the picture because she wasn’t coming up with the answers they desired? That, as in all other things these clowns have tried, it backfired? Think about it. Wilson was just an annoyance, easily dismissed by saying our allies have learned , like Bush said in his speech, but Plame was another matter entirely. The head of the joint task force wasn’t cooperating? How could the neo-clowns go to congress when the head of the CIA agency charged with finding WMDs couldn’t find any?

By: tk

tk — Tue, 16 Jan 2007 19:59:28 +0000

Also, I wish the MSM would stop lionizing Obama just to destroy Hillary. He is in no way prepared for the presidency and will undoubtedly distract from the fine candidates in the field. He should realize himself that it’s too soon for a presidential run. Lack of good judgment?

By: tk

tk — Tue, 16 Jan 2007 19:56:59 +0000

Let us hope these people will at least be made uncomfortable. More than that I don’t really expect.

By: Caoimhin Laochdha

Caoimhin Laochdha — Tue, 16 Jan 2007 16:17:04 +0000

Ed*ard Teller @
95

. . . I was first drawn to fdl because of this same subject - the intentional sliming of Valerie Plame and Joseph Wilson by the White House. And, possibly, the intentional takedown of Brewster-Jennings as an intelligence gathering tool, . . . and have been linked to others who were also very knowledgeable about aspects of the case and their ramifications.

Over the past 18 months, I’ve watched this site change, grow, teach and evolve. What a great place!

Thanks, everyone. Let’s hope this trial has a lot of positive unintended consequences for the rule of law and the process of government oversight.

I appreciate finally having an opportunity to read valuable and objective reporting w/analyis that admits all biases up front and proudly wears them on the sleeve.

slainte,
cl

By: cyn2

cyn2 — Tue, 16 Jan 2007 15:57:56 +0000

Ok, I give, what’s “voir dire”?

Also, Christy, it’s fantastic that you are getting to cover this. As E Teller said earlier, your coverage and explanations are what first drew me to this site. You impressed me with your knowledge and ability to explain the law. Remember the day of Fitz’s press conference, ah, what a day.

Also, some asked about Karl Rove. Did you see this article?

“You recognize me? My name’s Dr. Multimillionaire and I kicked your ass.”

– Rep. Steve Kagen (D-WI), quoted by the Oshkosh Northwestern, to White House adviser Karl Rove after Kagen reportedly “held the door to a White House men’s room closed when he was alone with Rove.”

http://politicalwire.com/archi.....e_day.html

By: Rayne

Rayne — Tue, 16 Jan 2007 15:12:54 +0000

blank kludge — you’re welcome. I have a Plame Affair bookmark filled with linky-goodness for just such purposes.

By: kemo

kemo — Tue, 16 Jan 2007 15:12:41 +0000

Ed*ard Teller @ 95

On the opening day of this trial, I’ve got to say that, along with hundreds of others, I was first drawn to fdl because of this same subject - the intentional sliming of Valerie Plame and Joseph Wilson by the White House. And, possibly, the intentional takedown of Brewster-Jennings as an intelligence gathering tool, but takedown nevertheless. I’ve learned so much about this subject here, and have been linked to others who were also very knowledgeable about aspects of the case and their ramifications.

Over the past 18 months, I’ve watched this site change, grow, teach and evolve. What a great place!

Thanks, everyone. Let’s hope this trial has a lot of positive unintended consequences for the rule of law and the process of government oversight.

I recall the late night you were first poking around here. When asked what was so bad about Michael Ledeen, I thought you were a troll. Glad I was wrong…

By: twolf1

twolf1 — Tue, 16 Jan 2007 15:11:04 +0000

cnn – says obama is forming exploratory cmte.

By: Christy Hardin Smith

Christy Hardin Smith — Tue, 16 Jan 2007 15:10:22 +0000

Pach is live-blogging the jury selection in the comments of the post above, just FYI everyone.

By: Oilfieldguy

Oilfieldguy — Tue, 16 Jan 2007 15:10:21 +0000

This trial should stand as a stark reminder to journalists not to get too cozy with elected officials.

Or as was stated in one of my favorite movies:

“Look, bitch, you knew I was a snake.”

Please forward this comment to Judist Miller.