zed???

!!!

Ha! It’s mine!

You and your zed are looking kinda lonely there Tex

… she says, just as the crowd bursts in the door …

TRex!!!

ha ha.
scooter belongs in prison and we dont need to give bush immigration reform as part of his legacy. we should look at it again in 6 months and see if the current program is working.

Welcome to Late Late Nite everybody.

I’ll never get caught up on the previous thread. Anything important that I should know?

Again, close but no cigar.

Interesting song, Trex. I’d never heard it, but it does seem appropriate. :)

That’s rather an odd video, but very appropriate. Nicely done TRex!

EPU’d

You gotta love Freddy Boy!

Ha ha ha ha ha ha…. I’m sorry, I know it is impolite to laugh at another’s misfortune but all I can think of is Irv hearing the clanking of the cell door behind him. Ha ha ha ha ha ha

Irv’s gonna change his tune and start singing the Fitzgerald shuffle.

TRex @ 8

Welcome to Late Late Nite everybody.

I’ll never get caught up on the previous thread. Anything important that I should know?

You missed dinner. But feel free to join us for dessert.

TRex @ 8

Welcome to Late Late Nite everybody.

I’ll never get caught up on the previous thread. Anything important that I should know?

Yeah. RJHillhouse has a new book coming. OUTSOURCED. It’s about the outsourcing of our CIA. Looks really good.

Libby was really Cheney’s boy, and the entire idea of fighting back against Joe Wilson’s op-ed was a Cheney plan, or so it seems.

What if Bush thought it was a stupid plan all along? What if he has no intention of issuing a pardon? Bush would pardon Rove in a heartbeat, if it ever came to that. But not for someone who isn’t in his circle of friends.

Maybe that’s why the pundits have been spinning themselves into a frenzy over a pardon, because they’re trying to pressure Bush for Cheney. It seems like a dumb way to do it, but they’ve never asked for my advice anyway.

TexB @ 10

That’s rather an odd video, but very appropriate. Nicely done TRex!

It’s a brand new band, I think. I can’t even remember where I saw the video, now, but it cracked me up. There just something about punk rock Irish music. The two genres go so well together, like whiskey and coke.

It’s great for about four or five songs. Then I start to feel like I’m stuck in a drunken St. Patrick’s Day melee in a tiny bar and I’m just…trying…to get out…the door…

Lemon squares i love lemon squares.. thanks tex

I know what you mean, TRex. I don’t have any desire to go back and listen again. But it was appropriate for the day!

“Hello Dad… I’m In Jail” by Was (not Was):

http://www.mp3.com/albums/397196/summary.html

“Hello dad, I’m in jail
Hi dad, I’m calling you from jail
Hi dad, happy birthday, I’m in jail
Jail, jail, hi dad

All those years, I’m in jail now
I’m in jail, I like it here
It’s nice, I like it
Hello dad, I’m in jail
Hello, hello dad, hi, I’m in jail
Say hi to mom, from jail
I’m in jail, I’m gonna stay here
I like it here
I like it, yeah, throw away the key
I’m in jail

Hello dad, I’m in jail
Jail, jail, jail, jail”

Suzanne @ 17

Lemon squares i love lemon squares.. thanks tex

So do I. Me second favorite after chocolate.

TRex @ 8

Welcome to Late Late Nite everybody.

I’ll never get caught up on the previous thread. Anything important that I should know?

Go read comment 300, and my response at 306 — another potential BushCo scandal is being ignored.

-ck- @ 21

TRex @ 8

Welcome to Late Late Nite everybody.

I’ll never get caught up on the previous thread. Anything important that I should know?

Go read comment 300, and my response at 306 — another potential BushCo scandal is being ignored.

299 on my browser

I know the idea is out there, I’ve said it a few times, other also: if Libby is pardoned then it is like a grant of immunity to Libby so that either Fitz or Congress can continue the investigation.

If the main charge is obstruction, then obstruction is something which will continue after any pardon. And a pardon cannot excuse future acts, you still are a citizen with duties to tell the truth, etc. So a pardon could be a temporary thing for Libby if anyone gets an itch to continue looking for answers.

But this time, the investigators will be armed with judicial findings that Libby lied and obstructed. So he can’t use the same story he gave last time. He either has to come clean or come up with another story which is somehow consistent with all the other evidence.

I’m betting that Bush doesn’t pardon Libby, and when he doesn’t his friends will hold him out as a brave soul who took one for the cause.

I also think that the main reason for all the fuss over Libby is simply because this crowd simply cannot bring themselves (collectively) to give in on this central point: being that the (imagined) ends justify the means. The exact opposite of the rule of law.

Why does Libby keep getting time before going to jail? (sorry if this is a silly question, Am really ignorant of the law) Would have been so much nicer to see him taken directly from the court room.

People are still downstairs talking about how this contracting of spies is an impeachable offence.

Suzanne @ 12

Ha ha ha ha ha ha…. I’m sorry, I know it is impolite to laugh at another’s misfortune but all I can think of is Irv hearing the clanking of the cell door behind him. Ha ha ha ha ha ha

Irv’s gonna change his tune and start singing the Fitzgerald shuffle.

Well he is reputed to be married to a democrat with young children – would he throw the wife and kids aside to protect the most criminal administration in our history? Wotta sap!

Conyers Judiciary committee up on CSPAN2 right now with a replay of testimony on confidentiality of the press– apparently about the kinda thing that Judy Miller went to jail for not revealing her source. “Reporter Shield” law.

Bob in HI

Debbie(aussie) @ 24

Why does Libby keep getting time before going to jail? (sorry if this is a silly question, Am really ignorant of the law) Would have been so much nicer to see him taken directly from the court room.

I’d like to know the answer to that one myself. Mere mortals go directly.

For a hysterically funny post, head on over to DU. I promise you won’t be disappointed:
GEORGE W. BUSH: MISUNDERSTOOD MAN OF VISION!
(Dial-up warning, many graphics)

Try not to wake the neighbors with your laughter. ;o)

Debbie(aussie) @ 24

Why does Libby keep getting time before going to jail? (sorry if this is a silly question, Am really ignorant of the law) Would have been so much nicer to see him taken directly from the court room.

They booked him but the bureau of prisons (or some such) has to process him. Mid-August is what I heard for him to actually be imprisoned.

TexB, was trying to send a message with my “confirm friend” over at facebook, some kind of glitchy said I couldn’t send, then I found out I had sent 3 messages. Sorry! Ain’t technology great ;~)

It seems non violent, white collar criminal types often go several weeks between sentencing and entering prison. As long as they aren’t a flight risk, they’re given time to get their affairs in order.

Jack Abramoff got several months, but then, he was cooperating with the feds.

thanks for the replies. It just doesn’t seem fair. A couple of weeks, maybe, but eight, ridiculous!!!

NewDealFarmGrrrlll @ 31

TexB, was trying to send a message with my “confirm friend” over at facebook, some kind of glitchy said I couldn’t send, then I found out I had sent 3 messages. Sorry! Ain’t technology great ;~)

Imagine how pleased I was to get three messages the same night! :) Glad to see you over there.

Part of the delay is, iirc, in the federal system, they like to determine WHERE they are going imprison ya before you are in their custody, if at all possible.

Gosh, it’s good to “see” you guys.

Good to be back on the job.

TheOtherWA @ 32

It seems non violent, white collar criminal types often go several weeks between sentencing and entering prison. As long as they aren’t a flight risk, they’re given time to get their affairs in order.

Jack Abramoff got several months, but then, he was cooperating with the feds.

And common addict/dealers like my sis-in-law don’t even get 10 minutes to arrange for the care of their children! (State court, but even so.)

NewDealFarmGrrrlll @ 31

TexB, was trying to send a message with my “confirm friend” over at facebook, some kind of glitchy said I couldn’t send, then I found out I had sent 3 messages. Sorry! Ain’t technology great ;~)

I thought you were changing your name??

All the fun I can stand. Good night, everyone. May we see the best of all possible tomorrows.

RonD @ 39

All the fun I can stand. Good night, everyone. May we see the best of all possible tomorrows.

Sleep well my friend.

Evening Kittehs & Pups!
WB TRex!

Dang! missed Late night…
have to catch up –
my EPU-segue:

Tweety bday is Dec 17, 1945
He can’t help himself.
He was born to crow about it.
Chinese Astrology:
The Wood Rooster!

g’nite rond. sleep well

TRex, we liked your guest posters but we love you. Good to have ya back, big guy.

RonD @ 39

All the fun I can stand. Good night, everyone. May we see the best of all possible tomorrows.

Sleep well – the best of all possible tomorrows indeed!

TRex @ 36

Gosh, it’s good to “see” you guys.

Good to be back on the job.

Finally gave up on the Sadly, No thread did you?

Suzanne @ 35

Part of the delay is, iirc, in the federal system, they like to determine WHERE they are going imprison ya before you are in their custody, if at all possible.

I think it is like the gap between hotel check-out and check-in: they have to get clean sheets and towels, restock the mini-bar, put a chocolate on the bed, etc.

TomJ @ 46

Suzanne @ 35

Part of the delay is, iirc, in the federal system, they like to determine WHERE they are going imprison ya before you are in their custody, if at all possible.

I think it is like the gap between hotel check-out and check-in: they have to get clean sheets and towels, restock the mini-bar, put a chocolate on the bed, etc.

order the proper tennis balls and get the right golf clubs, find out if he gets early seating for dinner or does the late seating. sux when one has to be one’s own caddie but that is hard time in the federal country club system.

Terre @ 29

For a hysterically funny post, head on over to DU. I promise you won’t be disappointed:
GEORGE W. BUSH: MISUNDERSTOOD MAN OF VISION!
(Dial-up warning, many graphics)

Try not to wake the neighbors with your laughter. ;o)

That is fun, Terre!

Awhile back, Wonkette had a contest for Libby’s prison nickname. My fave was “Fugitive from a Cheney Gang”.

TomJ, Who would have thought it would take sooo looong to change the sheets etc.

Debbie(aussie) @ 24

Why does Libby keep getting time before going to jail? (sorry if this is a silly question, Am really ignorant of the law) Would have been so much nicer to see him taken directly from the court room.

From what Christy said earlier, this is the usual procedure for people tried in federal court who are not a danger to society (meaning not an immediate danger; being likely to start unnecessary wars in the long term doesn’t count.) Rather than having to find somewhere temporary to stash him immediately, they let him wait until they’ve determined where he’s going to go permanently.

Since the sentence is the amount of prison time, not exactly when he serves it, that’s the way it works. It’s annoying in this case because it probably contributes to his sense of entitlement, but that’s the way it is.

stibbert @ 49

Awhile back, Wonkette had a contest for Libby’s prison nickname. My fave was “Fugitive from a Cheney Gang”.

I vote for “Scooter”.

I wanna see Scooter and Shooter in side by side cells. Why, they could even be cellmates.

TRex, I gotta question for ya.

Bob Schacht @ 27

Conyers Judiciary committee up on CSPAN2 right now with a replay of testimony on confidentiality of the press– apparently about the kinda thing that Judy Miller went to jail for not revealing her source. “Reporter Shield” law.

Bob in HI

More like what Judy and the NYT claimed she was going to jail for, but since other reporters actually have, the principle is valid.

Patrick 4/4 @ 45

TRex @ 36

Gosh, it’s good to “see” you guys.

Good to be back on the job.

Finally gave up on the Sadly, No thread did you?

Last time I looked that was a really good thread, but I haven’t been back. I suspect that it’d turned into a pie-fight by now.

I want to see Scoots room with The Duke.

http://blogs.abcnews.com/photo…..c_nr_1.jpg

Suzanne @ 54

TRex, I gotta question for ya.

Shoot.

TRex @ 8

Welcome to Late Late Nite everybody.

I’ll never get caught up on the previous thread. Anything important that I should know?

You might find this from downstairs to be of some interest.

TRex @ 58

Suzanne @ 54

TRex, I gotta question for ya.

Shoot.

Actually two questions – just how hard was the internet fast and what was the best part?

TRex @ 56

Patrick 4/4 @ 45

Finally gave up on the Sadly, No thread did you?

Last time I looked that was a really good thread, but I haven’t been back. I suspect that it’d turned into a pie-fight by now.

Pie fight -> Good thread-> pie fight -> good thread -> good pie fight ->pie thread – > fight pie -> Damn Good Coffee.

-ck- @ 21

TRex @ 8

Welcome to Late Late Nite everybody.

I’ll never get caught up on the previous thread. Anything important that I should know?

Go read comment 300, and my response at 306 — another potential BushCo scandal is being ignored.

-ck- Sounds like we have another entry for Hugh’s list of Bush scandals.

Redshift @ 55

Bob Schacht @ 27

Conyers Judiciary committee up on CSPAN2 right now with a replay of testimony on confidentiality of the press– apparently about the kinda thing that Judy Miller went to jail for not revealing her source. “Reporter Shield” law.

Bob in HI

More like what Judy and the NYT claimed she was going to jail for, but since other reporters actually have, the principle is valid.

Since I wrote my comment, Judy Miller was actually mentioned in testimony– but I don’t recall the exact wording.

Bob in HI

I’m just glad the big guy’s fast is over. Can think of few things worse than a dino deliberately going hungry….

Loo Hoo. @ 48

Terre @ 29

For a hysterically funny post, head on over to DU. I promise you won’t be disappointed:
GEORGE W. BUSH: MISUNDERSTOOD MAN OF VISION!
(Dial-up warning, many graphics)

Try not to wake the neighbors with your laughter. ;o)

That is fun, Terre!

Thanks for the dialup warning.. just finished (yes it is that slow) loading.. woke up the cutest dog in the world with my laughter – thanks

Actually two questions – just how hard was the internet fast and what was the best part?

Really, it wasn’t hard at all. The only thing I wasn’t doing was writing. I was letting my engines cool.

And I feel so refreshed and recharged, now!

Leeloo in 08!
Enjoy the Diva Song from the 5th Element

Rumor has it, the Mangalores (seen @2:36)
were modeled after Fred. No joke!
(freeze around 3:40 for a good look ;)
maybe Tweety just likes the Big Guns

rut roh, TRex is recharged and hungry.

A rumbling was heard out of Athens, GA, tonight that caused rethuglicrooks nationwide to go on alert in fear of being TRexed.

TribeScribe @ 67

Leeloo in 08!
Enjoy the Diva Song from the 5th Element

Rumor has it, the Mangalores (seen @2:36)
were modeled after Fred. No joke!
(freeze around 3:40 for a good look ;)
maybe Tweety just likes the Big Guns

Multipass.

Mary McCurnin @ 69

Multipass.

heh?
That must be southern left-handed sco/vir/ox
for something…

That’s gold Jerry, gold!

Alright, gang. My eyelids are drooping. Time to drag myself off to bed.

Good night!

TRex @ 71

Alright, gang. My eyelids are drooping. Time to drag myself off to bed.

Good night!

Nite TRex.

Nite TRex
Sweet dreams.

Good night TRex. Sleep well.

Bob Schacht @ 63

Redshift @ 55

More like what Judy and the NYT claimed she was going to jail for, but since other reporters actually have, the principle is valid.

Since I wrote my comment, Judy Miller was actually mentioned in testimony– but I don’t recall the exact wording.

UPDATE: Testimony has also mentioned several times that the definition of journalist in the bill is “overly broad” and would apparently include bloggers! The definition is something like, a journalist is anyone who gathers information for the public.

Bob in HI

TribeScribe @ 70

Mary McCurnin @ 69

Multipass.

heh?
That must be southern left-handed sco/vir/ox
for something…

That’s gold Jerry, gold!

No. It is what the 5th Element says when she is learning english. Has to do with mass transit.

wigwam @ 59

TRex @ 8

Welcome to Late Late Nite everybody.

I’ll never get caught up on the previous thread. Anything important that I should know?

You might find this from downstairs to be of some interest.

Woohoo, I’m meeting her for a Latte or two, I don’t drink Lattes, but, I’ll have a fresh Kona Brew!!! Yee-Haw!!! :P

any lawyers in the room who might be able to email me. i have a quick legal question.

Mary McCurnin @ 76

TribeScribe @ 70

heh?
That must be southern left-handed sco/vir/ox
for something…

That’s gold Jerry, gold!

No. It is what the 5th Element says when she is learning english. Has to do with mass transit.

Mul-ti-pass!

newtonusr @ 79

Mul-ti-pass!

Si!

What was that… Floston Paradise?

CTuttle @ 77

wigwam @ 59

You might find this from downstairs to be of some interest.

Woohoo, I’m meeting her for a Latte or two, I don’t drink Lattes, but, I’ll have a fresh Kona Brew!!! Yee-Haw!!! :P

I don’t suppose that Hawiians wear black leather trench coats. ;-)

If any damn one of you starts talking in a Chris Tucker-sucking-helium voice: I will take action.

wigwam @ 82

CTuttle @ 77

Woohoo, I’m meeting her for a Latte or two, I don’t drink Lattes, but, I’ll have a fresh Kona Brew!!! Yee-Haw!!! :P

I don’t suppose that Hawiians wear black leather trench coats. ;-)

Only the local chapter of HOG owners! *g*

I heard Christine Craft on Progressive Talk Radio in Sac. talking about Blackwater having their own CIA operation off shore and it was made up of ex cia types. Is this what RJ Hillhouse’s book is about?

Patrick 4/4 @ 83

If any damn one of you starts talking in a Chris Tucker-sucking-helium voice: I will take action.

Won’t touch that one with a 10′ Ruby Rhod! LOL

newtonusr @ 81

What was that… Floston Paradise?

By Zorg, you got it!

TribeScribe @ 87

newtonusr @ 81

What was that… Floston Paradise?

By Zorg, you got it!

I’m in the minority that thought that was a terrific comedy.

CTuttle @ 77

wigwam @ 59

You might find this from downstairs to be of some interest.

Woohoo, I’m meeting her for a Latte or two, I don’t drink Lattes, but, I’ll have a fresh Kona Brew!!! Yee-Haw!!! :P

Wow, CTuttle! How exciting! Keep us posted. Several people living in Hawaii around here.

I’m off. Sleep well you lot.

I sure I knew what you guys were talking about – is this some sort of zucchini code?

Debbie(aussie) @ 89

I’m off. Sleep well you lot.

Sweet dreams Debbie.

To bed. good night folks.

Suzanne @ 91

I sure I knew what you guys were talking about – is this some sort of zucchini code?

http://www.amazon.com/Fifth-El…..amp;sr=1-1

Mary McCurnin @ 85

I heard Christine Craft on Progressive Talk Radio in Sac. talking about Blackwater having their own CIA operation off shore and it was made up of ex cia types. Is this what RJ Hillhouse’s book is about?

Not entirely, interestingly, SFC Batalona, one of the four Blackwater employees, whom were dragged, flogged, and hung in Iraq, was a Big Isle native!!!

Mary McCurnin @ 93

To bed. good night folks.

Night Mary.

Mary McCurnin @ 85

I heard Christine Craft on Progressive Talk Radio in Sac. talking about Blackwater having their own CIA operation off shore and it was made up of ex cia types. Is this what RJ Hillhouse’s book is about?

I think so. My copy hasn’t arrived in the mail yet.

newtonusr @ 88

TribeScribe @ 87

By Zorg, you got it!

I’m in the minority that thought that was a terrific comedy.

I join you in that refined and discerning minority ;)

MaryMc: yes, Leeloo Dallas Multi Pass!
If only we’d take the hint!
nice Web site BTW!

Good night Mary. I’m ready for bed myself.

TexB @ 99

Good night Mary. I’m ready for bed myself.

Night Betsy!

TribeScribe @ 86

Patrick 4/4 @ 83

If any damn one of you starts talking in a Chris Tucker-sucking-helium voice: I will take action.

Won’t touch that one with a 10′ Ruby Rhod! LOL

And don’t get me started on Gary Oldman as a Texas shit-kicker…

Walton and Fitz may have sent a subtle warning about the jeopardy that Libby may face if the Appeals Process results in a retrial.

Walton: Exlpaining again his reasoning for 30 months sentence. Citing the guidelines and the concurrent service of sentences for different counts.Fitz: Says concurrent 30 month sentences are okay.Walton: I’m told I don’t have to do concurrent sentences according to the guidelines but it seems this current ruling is appropriate.Fitz: Agrees.

It seems to me that Libby, if he receives a retrial that subsequently fails yet again…would be making himself subject to even greater penalties. Walton said that he had issued concurrent service but could have stretched things out, quite legitimately, by issuing consecutive sentences.

I’m such appellants lack of remorse, absence of cooperration with the AUSA on the issues that were obstructed by his perjuries, and continued misuse of the legal system would weigh heavily on an increased sentence if he lost a retrial on some remanded point.

Loo Hoo. @ 90

CTuttle @ 77

Woohoo, I’m meeting her for a Latte or two, I don’t drink Lattes, but, I’ll have a fresh Kona Brew!!! Yee-Haw!!! :P

Wow, CTuttle! How exciting! Keep us posted. Several people living in Hawaii around here.

I’m wondering if she would join in on a FDL Book Salon, we have two Starbucks to choose from, a Borders to boot!!! *g*

(waving g’nite to the firepups headed off to bed)

Good night, Mary.

Sleep well TexB.

G’day debbie!

Sweet dreams (and days) to y’all.

Suzanne @ 97

Mary McCurnin @ 85

I heard Christine Craft on Progressive Talk Radio in Sac. talking about Blackwater having their own CIA operation off shore and it was made up of ex cia types. Is this what RJ Hillhouse’s book is about?

I think so. My copy hasn’t arrived in the mail yet.

That’s one small corner of it. The intelligence budget is about 60 billion. I get the impression that the majority of it now goes to contractors, including Blackwater.

Suzanne @ 104

(waving g’nite to the firepups headed off to bed)

Ditto!!!

Loo Hoo. @ 90

CTuttle @ 77

Woohoo, I’m meeting her for a Latte or two, I don’t drink Lattes, but, I’ll have a fresh Kona Brew!!! Yee-Haw!!! :P

Wow, CTuttle! How exciting! Keep us posted. Several people living in Hawaii around here.

If he tells us, will she have to kill him?

kirk murphy @ 105

Good night, Mary.

Sleep well TexB.

G’day debbie!

Sweet dreams (and days) to y’all.

Nite, Doc!!!

Night everyone, and yes CTuttle, I suggested a Book Salon in the last thread too! This is exciting stuff!

wigwam, yeah, i’ve been following this story over at her blog. The whole powerpoint thing never got picked up by the MSM, which should have been all over it.

kirk murphy @ 108

Loo Hoo. @ 90

Wow, CTuttle! How exciting! Keep us posted. Several people living in Hawaii around here.

If he tells us, will she have to kill him?

I should hope not!!! *g* Uncle Sam trained me well!!! Bwhahaha…!!!

Hope not, Kirk. He may have to disguise himself. I see trench coats and fake mustaches.

Loo Hoo. @ 30

Debbie(aussie) @ 24

Why does Libby keep getting time before going to jail? (sorry if this is a silly question, Am really ignorant of the law) Would have been so much nicer to see him taken directly from the court room.

They booked him but the bureau of prisons (or some such) has to process him. Mid-August is what I heard for him to actually be imprisoned.

If Bush is intent on pardoning him before he goes to the slammer THAT would be just about the worst time for him to do so…in the midst of the new debate regarding the extended Iraq Supplemental.

On the other hand, if Bush declares “We Won in Iraq…we’re bringin’ the boys home” that would provide cover for the pardon :- )

Maybe THATS what he’s going to do!

[I actually think that instead he’ll tie the pardon in with an air attack on Iran…if you are gonna make bad news its best to release it all in one fell swoop and a lot of it will be hidden].

Patrick 4/4 @ 101

And don’t get me started on Gary Oldman as a Texas shit-kicker…

ok, leave him out & leave you with this:

Priest Vito Cornelius: Because it is evil, absolutely evil.
President Lindberg: One more reason to shoot first.
Priest Vito Cornelius: Evil begets evil, Mr. President.
Shooting will only make it stronger.

gnite all!

cinnamonape, please be wrong.

TribeScribe @ 115

Patrick 4/4 @ 101

And don’t get me started on Gary Oldman as a Texas shit-kicker…

ok, leave him out & leave you with this:

Priest Vito Cornelius: Because it is evil, absolutely evil.
President Lindberg: One more reason to shoot first.
Priest Vito Cornelius: Evil begets evil, Mr. President.
Shooting will only make it stronger.

gnite all!

I liked the Cockroach-Cam.

But, if a pardon is issued, then he has to testify in any investigation (civil, criminal or congressional), which is not a good thing for boosh. A pardon prohibits Libby from taking the 5th amendment on the subject he was pardoned regarding. He would have to tell the truth and the “I don’t recall” shit won’t fly any better than his lies did.

I posted a little longer version of the as-usual bizarre slobbering from Chris Matthews about Fred Thompson where the pipsqueak from The Weakly Standard makes about the only valid point of that segment when he refers to a speech at Hoover.org where Thompson puts Roe V. Wade at the top of his list for damaging judicial decision made in the last 30 years:
“Pandering without looking like you’re pandering”-Chris Matthews
http://tinyurl.com/2ykpld

PLUS
David Shuster’s excellent wrap-up from the Libby decision Thursday:
http://tinyurl.com/37ytax
and a special…

::BONUS PUNDIT MASHUP VIDEO::
“Great Moments In Television Punditry; Scooter Libby Edition”
http://tinyurl.com/3ct99k

Enjoy FDLers!!
You’re getting the links FIRST along with DU…

JT

Cross-Posting Above::Privilege Of Busting my a## all evening making these vids…-jt

cinnamonape @ 114

Loo Hoo. @ 30

They booked him but the bureau of prisons (or some such) has to process him. Mid-August is what I heard for him to actually be imprisoned.

If Bush is intent on pardoning him before he goes to the slammer THAT would be just about the worst time for him to do so…in the midst of the new debate regarding the extended Iraq Supplemental.

On the other hand, if Bush declares “We Won in Iraq…we’re bringin’ the boys home” that would provide cover for the pardon :- )

Maybe THATS what he’s going to do!

[I actually think that instead he’ll tie the pardon in with an air attack on Iran…if you are gonna make bad news its best to release it all in one fell swoop and a lot of it will be hidden].

I could see the latter happening, but, I believe fervently that a pardon would only exacerbate Shrub’s legal problems, I believe there would be Obstruction of Justice charges that could be forthcoming with said pardon!!! :-)

Suzanne @ 118

But, if a pardon is issued, then he has to testify in any investigation (civil, criminal or congressional), which is not a good thing for boosh. A pardon prohibits Libby from taking the 5th amendment on the subject he was pardoned regarding. He would have to tell the truth and the “I don’t recall” shit won’t fly any better than his lies did.

Which likely means that barring some “Gerald Ford” type Republican being elected the situation could be rather grim for the Bush cabal. They are actually better off with Libby sitting in jail than compelled to testify without his 5th Amendment protections.

Maybe Fitz knew this all along ;-)

Suzanne @ 118

But, if a pardon is issued, then he has to testify in any investigation (civil, criminal or congressional), which is not a good thing for boosh. A pardon prohibits Libby from taking the 5th amendment on the subject he was pardoned regarding. He would have to tell the truth and the “I don’t recall” shit won’t fly any better than his lies did.

Damn, great minds…, could a Book Salon be feasible, Suzanne??? Jez wunderin!!!

Maybe Fitz knew this all along ;-)

Fitz strikes me as the kinda guy who would know.

I hope so, CT.

I would not want to play pok*r with Fitz. That man keeps his cards very close to his chest. He knows this case even better than Marcy and Jane and we know the wealth of knowledge they have.

Suzanne @ 123

Maybe Fitz knew this all along ;-)

Fitz strikes me as the kinda guy who would know.

I hope so, CT.

I’ll ‘poke’ ya, if I get a thumbs up from from Doc RJ, we could work from there! *g*

CT watch where you poke. You could put your eye out with that thing (said in best Ralphie’s mom voice)

Suzanne @ 126

CT watch where you poke. You could put your eye out with that thing (said in best Ralphie’s mom voice)

Okay, but remember I’m well trained and I know how to use it!!! If it’s all systems go on this end, would ya’ll be game?

John Tully, good stuff! I saw that tonight on Hardball, and couldn’t believe my ears. Pat Buchanan has been sounding reasonable these days.

CT, I’m not the one who makes those decisions. I would suggest making your recommendation to the Lakes Book Salon Editor, James Trumm via his email: jftrumm AT gmail DOT com.

CT, direct James Trumm to the last thread, and ask him to read the links. If it works out, would we all have to drink a Hawaiian blend of one sort or another during the Salan?

Isn’t a Mai Tai a Hawaiian blend?

Two more songs for Scooter to practice.
Humble Pie “30 days in the Hole”
Grand Funk Railroad “Inside Lookin’ Out”
Maybe he can learn “Mean Mistreater” while he’s there

This is not good. According to Americablog, Abbas has declared a state of emergency and dissolved their government.

True, Scooter could be not only an author, but a singer!

Stratocuiser, may i add Folsom Prison Blues to the Scooter soundtrack?

Loo Hoo. @ 130

CT, direct James Trumm to the last thread, and ask him to read the links. If it works out, would we all have to drink a Hawaiian blend of one sort or another during the Salan?

Isn’t a Mai Tai a Hawaiian blend?

So they say, I wouldn’t know definitively, however, it is a kick-ass drink, expensive too!!! Suzanne, I shall utilize my chain of command, Ma’am(snappy salute rendered)!!! *g*

Hadn’t thought about that one, but it’s perfect. Any others?

Isn’t a Mai Tai a rum drink? Slight recollection from my younger days…

I think a Dr Hillhouse Book Salon would be a very sobering eyeopener to the destruction of our intelligence community by those sworn to protect it.

However, there is always Late Nite later that night :)

Jailhouse Rock?

Suzanne @ 132

This is not good. According to Americablog, Abbas has declared a state of emergency and dissolved their government.

That is definitely not Kosher!!! It is only going to force a showdown between Hamas and Fatah!!!

Cell Block Tango (from the Musical Chicago)

Suzanne @ 124

I would not want to play pok*r with Fitz. That man keeps his cards very close to his chest. He knows this case even better than Marcy and Jane and we know the wealth of knowledge they have.

Also, some place I read that he was a math major as an undergraduate.

Working on the Chain Gang

OMG, Bush signs the legislation congress sent him in March to do away with appointments to the USAttorney positions AFTER appointing the guy they wanted in central California.

Sounds like a decent compilation for tomorrow, after some sleep.

CTuttle @ 139

Suzanne @ 132

This is not good. According to Americablog, Abbas has declared a state of emergency and dissolved their government.

That is definitely not Kosher!!! It is only going to force a showdown between Hamas and Fatah!!!

And Fatah is launching a counter-offensive in the West Bank.

Think Progress, sorry.

http://thinkprogress.org/

Of course he did, LooHoo, he is a sneaky sumbitch and proud of it.

Ball and Chain. At least that got “I Don’t Need No Doctor” out of my head.

There’s a recommended thread on CIA contractors over at DailyKos, so I put in a good word in the comments for Hillhouse, her site, and her book.

I Fought The Law (and the law won)

thanks for the link, wigwam. i can’t wait until my book arrives, should be here by monday.

Suzanne @ 132

This is not good. According to Americablog, Abbas has declared a state of emergency and dissolved their government.

You are quite right.
A lot can be traced to Israeli intervention over the years. In the early days, Israel funneled money and guns to Hamas as a counterbalance to Fatah. Now they’re supplying money and guns to Fatah because they don’t like Hamas. And of course, Israel sends in its tanks and demolishes homes and shops whenever and wherever they want to. And the Palestinians are acting like two Sicilian mobs competing for territory in Chicago, because Palestinian leadership is too compromised and weak to knock heads together and develop a unified leadership.

I wish Israel would just release Mahmoud Bargoutti from his jail cell. He’s about the only one left who could unify Fatah and Hamas enough to form a government of Palestinian unity.

A sad day for all.

Bob in HI

CTuttle @ 139

Suzanne @ 132

This is not good. According to Americablog, Abbas has declared a state of emergency and dissolved their government.

That is definitely not Kosher!!! It is only going to force a showdown between Hamas and Fatah!!!

It already has. Hamas now controls Gaza, and Fatah now controls the West Bank. Which just about scuttles any idea of a unified single Palestinian government.

Bob in HI

Timre for this tired firepup to head off to bed (after I finish cleaning house yet again). I sure wish this place would sell.

G’nite all.

wigwam @ 149

There’s a recommended thread on CIA contractors over at DailyKos, so I put in a good word in the comments for Hillhouse, her site, and her book.

You did a marvelous job, Wigwam!!!

Suzanne @ 154

Timre for this tired firepup to head off to bed (after I finish cleaning house yet again). I sure wish this place would sell.

G’nite all.

Bon Nuit, Ma Cheri!!!

Bob Schacht @ 152

Suzanne @ 132

This is not good. According to Americablog, Abbas has declared a state of emergency and dissolved their government.

You are quite right.
A lot can be traced to Israeli intervention over the years. In the early days, Israel funneled money and guns to Hamas as a counterbalance to Fatah. Now they’re supplying money and guns to Fatah because they don’t like Hamas. And of course, Israel sends in its tanks and demolishes homes and shops whenever and wherever they want to. And the Palestinians are acting like two Sicilian mobs competing for territory in Chicago, because Palestinian leadership is too compromised and weak to knock heads together and develop a unified leadership.

I wish Israel would just release Mahmoud Bargoutti from his jail cell. He’s about the only one left who could unify Fatah and Hamas enough to form a government of Palestinian unity.

A sad day for all.

Bob in HI

Thats precisely why Israel won’t release Bargoutti, a unified Palestine is A*P*C’s worst nightmare!!!

Well, once again the crickets drown out the Lake’s noises, with that, I bid the Lake another fond Adieu!!! Aloha O’e!!!

Crack o’ dawn in NE Ga!

Good morning pups!

Good morning all.. I got my money so I’m headed out to my boyfriends for a couple of day…
We don’t turn on the news or the computer for 24 hours. I hope the world is still there when I get off his mountain..

Raven U in Jackson? did I see that?

Good morning, pups. I wonder what the NYT put in the water coolers this week… Bobo has his knickers in a bunch about sperm banks and Paul Krugman says we’re getting shorter.

http://mgpaquin.wordpress.com/

Coffee and tea are ready, and because it’s Friday and payday I got a selection of Krispy Kreme donuts. (For those of you who don’t want to start the day with a sugar high there are also some hot, crunchy Thomas’ English muffins just out of the toaster…) Have a wonderful Friday.

From yesterday’s WaPo, the bill to give DC a voting representative in the House passed the Senate Homeland Security Committee 9-1. It is being pushed along by Lieberman [I know, I know] and is headed for possibe passage this time. The House already voted in favor. Davis is pro, the Utah Senators who gain a new House seat are pro, Warner is against.

Mornin’ all!

Takeover by Hamas Illustrates Failure of Bush’s Mideast Vision

http://www.washingtonpost.com has an important article on the clashes in Palestine and the failures of Bush’s policies. My new theory is that Bush wants to pretend he’s FDR and create World War III. January 2009 can’t come soon enough..

Thanks twofl for the direct link, I’m still not so good on the link stuff…

The new banner on HEP is an indicator that I’m taking a little break from giving a rat’s patoot about anything political.

But there are some great write-ups by Holly J about DemocracyFest (aka DemFest) for anyone who’s interested. I embedded the links for her, and included some of the pictures.

http://howardempowered.blogspot.com

Including a pic of Subway Serenade, btw.

JPL @ 168

Thanks twofl for the direct link, I’m still not so good on the link stuff…

Link help:

Hit the link button over the window where you type your comment. Delete the http:// that is there.

Go over to the link you are interested in bringing here. Highlight it with your mouse, then click Control-C to copy.

Come back to the fdl comment window, click on the window, and then do Control-V to paste. Presto chango!

If you have trouble picking up the link from the other place, you might be able to find it at the top of your screen in the address bar. Again Control-C to copy, then bring it back to fdl.

Here’s the old fashioned way to do links:

You type

[a href=”

http://www.reallylonglinkthatyouarebringingtofdl

“]

Short title

[/a]

For example here’s the link to fdl:

[a href=”http://www.firedoglake.com”]FDL[/a]

and when you replace [ and ] with the carats over comma and period, looks like:

FDL

Try it!

Suzanne @ 150

I Fought The Law (and the law won)

Let’s hope it’s this and not, I. Fought The Law (and I. won)

I was reading about the internal investigation in Gonzo by the Justice Dept. just now, and started to think about a few things about Ford’s pardon on Nixon.

It is now “generally accepted” that Ford did the right thing so that the country could move on. (I don’t know who decided that, but that’s what MSM seems to think.) But all these people, Cheney and Rummy in particular, got their start under Nixon. If Nixon has been properly prosecuted, along with his chronies, and there had been actually penalties doled out, don’t you think Cheney would have learned a different lesson than the one he did; ie. that the Oval Office was largely above the law? So, in order to let the country “move on” – Rove’s favorite term to cover up past crimes – Ford actually laid the foundation for the country to repeat the exact crimes he was pardoning.

Anyway, that’s my morning thought. I’m sure it’s been discussed here before. And nobody’s awake to read it anyway.

[http://http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/19241345/]SURGE[/a]

egregious, I’m trying the article I linked to talks about how the surge is complete but it will take several months to work. What did I do wrong?

JPL you’re almost there!

You need to have only one http:// at the beginning. I take care of this by deleting the one that’s in the link box.

And replace these [ ]
with the greater than and lesser than symbols that can be typed by Shift-comma key and Shift-period key.

The [ turns into the lesser than sign. < </code>

The ] turns into the greater than sign. >

Give it another try you’re so close!!

go JPL!

this is the perfect place to practice…

from a link in the first Late Night thread last night, I found this info about me, or my chart, or whatever…

[Your sun sign is Scorpio. This is the sign in which the Sun is in your birth chart. Your Ascendant is in Libra, and your Moon is in Cancer.]

Unfortunately, I have no idea whatsoever what this means, or whether it is good, bad, or indifferent.

SURGE[/a] who says you can’t try to teach an old dog new tricks?

Do I not use [/a]

Sorry I realize I wasn’t being clear. Plus a good friend just taught me a way of explaining it better.

You type:

<a href=”http://your link here”>write text you want displayed here</a>

MR. Bill @ 162

Raven U in Jackson? did I see that?

Sorry, back from walking the pooch. Nope, Athens, the “other” Georgia.

new thread!

Instead of writing [/a] you use other characters before and after the /a. I will try to type those below:

< </code>

>

It’s difficult to show because when you put something in between those lesser than and greater than signs, it shows up as invisible on the thread!

Jane’s wiki entry

I did it……important post up stairs, but Jane has a b-day coming up next month… Thanks e…

Well done JPL…and THX for that link. Jane rules!

JPL!!

You did it!!!!

New thread upstairs…