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Deputy Attorney General's Chief Of Staff Resigns, Was Accused Of Threatening Attorneys If They Spoke Out

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by ubrew12 June 16, 2007 6:11 PM EDT
"Carol Lam. I can see why Gonzo would ask her to resign. ... Lam successfully prosecuted Vietnam war hero Republican Congressman "Duke" Cunningham"

The military industrial complex had to send a signal to all those U.S. prosecuters out there who thought they were 'independent', and could go after military-contracts corruption as well as labor-contracts corruption. Wrong!
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by down-ndirty June 16, 2007 5:05 PM EDT
...speaking of Carol Lam. I can see why Gonzo would ask her to resign. After all, Lam successfully prosecuted Vietnam war hero Republican Congressman "Duke" Cunningham for corruption charges. Cunningham is in jail but his story of corruption is far from over.
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by sissy_8 June 16, 2007 4:44 PM EDT
What absolutely boggles my mind is Alberto's desire to stay in a job where he has no credibility, no one's respect or trust, where his only claim to fame is the friendship of an equally inept, incompetant, Texan who happened to lie his way to power. Would it be asking too much if they both gave up for the same reasons and just went home? Nah, it looks like we just might have to endure them both for the duration. Just keep your fingers crossed and your nose plugged that they don't get into too much more trouble. We can't take much more.

Sissy
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by harp1963 June 16, 2007 4:40 PM EDT
No matter what George Bush and "Peter" Cheney have done to destroy the American way of life and the reputation of this great nation, the goofballs at FOX and other Republican media outlets will brainwash the sheep into believing the last six and a half years are Bill Clinton's fault. They are so good at it america will believe anything. See below:

They were secretly influenced by Bill Clinton's Spock-like "Vulcan Mind Meld," FOX reports. The next day mainstream Republican media outlets report of Clinton's power to use "mind microwaves" to make Goerge Bush and "Peter" Cheney into the idiots they are in running America into the ground. Gun lovers living in hollows around America start laying lead blankets around the underground bunkers they have to protect their families from the Clinton "Mind Meld." And the brainwashing of America continues......Next week Republican media outlets will try and convince Americans that the economy is great!! "Listen America, 1% of Americans are living in the laps of luxury, while the other 99% work for $5.15 an hour and carry enough debt to just keep their heads above water to feed their families. We (the Republican media outlets) won't tell you this is secretly called the 'plantation owner economy'. We'll only report how everyone is working, we'll leave out the part about working for no benefits and low wages. Just the fact that everyone is working is all you sheep need to know." More from the Republican media next week.......
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by fryedbread June 16, 2007 4:02 PM EDT
I love the Clinton defense!

"But...well...um... HE DID IT FIRST!!"

Yawn. All this from the party of personal responsibility, too. If we really are going to play *** for tat like this is a school yard, I say impeach Bush. At least it will be justified. And besides, they did it first. =)
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by ubrew12 June 16, 2007 3:48 PM EDT
Article: "In addition to helping plan [8 prosecuter] firings, he called several of the U.S. attorneys afterward trying to quell the growing outcry...Elston is taking a job with a law firm in the Washington area"

I didn't know Tony Soprano was hiring...


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by roger_inkart June 16, 2007 3:13 PM EDT
they just should have fired all 93 like clitton,or if a REAL felony was commited, wait for clitton to pardon them.
Posted by mommajomma at 09:18 AM : Jun 16, 2007

Yup, the cowards - when backed into a corner - can't help but invoke Clinton.

Even the thick-headed chumps who still support this disaster of an administration have to have some idea that something wrong was done (RNC talking points about Clinton aside.) Otherwise, why on earth would all people like Elston leave their positions?
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by radiob-2009 June 16, 2007 1:00 PM EDT
A update on the candiacy of Drew Shelt.

June 15, 2007
Dogpile Gazette






Dogpile Missouri: We caught up with Drew our hometown champion on the steps of the state capital yesterday and inquired to his campaign for president. He stated that all was going well and that momentum was gathering in his favor. When pressed on issues such as Iraq he replied that he had a concrete plan to end the war inside of six months of his presidency. Asked about the immigration issue he again reiterated that he had the only viable plan. Asked about his plan and details of Drew was quick to respond to our questions with great insight and knowledge of the subject. He spoke fluently to the mixed audience outside the steps of the capitol, which was followed by applause. He promised his plan would indeed provide better security at home and abroad. He then went on to state that he would not only finish the war in Iraq inside of six months but he would also put an end to the war on terror bringing it also to a end inside of two years. Dogpile residents and America will indeed be watching this candiate.
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by radiob-2009 June 16, 2007 12:57 PM EDT
June 6, 2007
Dogpile Gazette






Dogpile Missouri: Our very own Drew Shelt former city councilman has entered the presidential race. This is a first for Dogpile to have a native from Dogpile run for the presidency.
We caught up with Drew Shelt and asked him some questions. On the question of why he was running he replied that he felt it was time the people of this nation had a candidate that did not represent the corporations and instead represented the people. When asked of the current contenders for the office he merely hung his head. Asked what he would do if elected he replied that he would restore America to its owners the American people. When pressed on what he would do specifically on issues such as Iraq, the war on terror, dependence on oil, and various subjects he amazed all of us with quick and well thought out plans with details. How Drew Smelt a relative unknown of Dogpile could possibly garner national attention and actually win the race he replied it is in the hands of the people where it belongs. Amazed by his quick response we pressed for details on how he would end our dependence on oil, his reply was to promote the development of existing technology and advance new technology in an expedient manner. Solutions are all around us; the problem is big oil and lobbyist who have circumvented the exploitation of the alternative fuels and technologies. Dogpile and the nation will be watching Drew Shelt.
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by abbe7 June 16, 2007 12:35 PM EDT
"they just should have fired all 93 like clitton,or if a REAL felony was commited, wait for clitton to pardon them.
Posted by mommajomma at 09:18 AM : Jun 16, 2007"

They did. Queen Bush did it at the beginning of his first term and this was OK because it is the usual way, not for obstruction of justice as it happened
this time in the middle of a term. And in case you missed it, they were all republicans appointed by Bush.
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