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cali Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Sep-04-07 07:12 AM
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Leahy says no hearings on AG until
they get the answers they want on warrentless wiretapping, rendition and torture, the fired U.S Attorneys, etc.

Interviewed this morning on VPR, Leahy said that until the know the extent of what Justice did on these matters, they can't hold meaningful hearings on a replacement for Gonzo.
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presspeal Donating Member (104 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Sep-04-07 07:19 AM
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1. Oh right...
Hold that line Leahy!:toast:
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cali Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Sep-04-07 07:21 AM
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2. The dems are definitely in catbird
seat on this one.
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radfringe Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Sep-04-07 07:26 AM
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3. and then bush will whine that there's no AG
because the dems won't play ball, the republics will whine because they can't have an "up/down" vote, (which if they did, they would probably fillibuster anyways)

meanwhile, the powder keeps drying on the tables they don't have
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presspeal Donating Member (104 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Sep-04-07 07:28 AM
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5. Although Wubya may be happy about it...
We all know the first place a decent AG would look.:evilgrin:
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Yupster Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Sep-04-07 09:11 AM
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9. Does Bush care if he doesn't have an AG?
Isn't that just one less person to question what he's doing?
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cali Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Sep-04-07 09:15 AM
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10. It's not like he can just not nominate someone
Clement isn't a recess appt; he's merely acting AG, so he can't put nominating someone off indefinitely. He has an obligation to nominate.
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ThomWV Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Sep-04-07 07:26 AM
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4. If you believe (as I do) that he is doing the right thing then contact his office and tell him
Edited on Tue Sep-04-07 07:34 AM by ThomWV
Because the surest way for him, or any Senator, to cave is for us to ignore it when he does the right thing.

senator_leahy@leahy.senate.gov
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cali Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Sep-04-07 07:30 AM
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6. Thanks for the reminder!
I often contact Leahy as he's my Senator, but I haven't done so about this.
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presspeal Donating Member (104 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Sep-04-07 07:35 AM
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7. Great pont.
:loveya:
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napi21 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Sep-04-07 09:56 AM
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24. Thanks for the link. I just sent him a thank you, and encouragement to
STICK WITH IT!
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Jim__ Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Sep-04-07 07:51 AM
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8. Here's hoping that he sticks to that! - n/t
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BlooInBloo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Sep-04-07 09:17 AM
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11. You may want to insert the words "confirmation" and "new" in strategic subject line locations.
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Kingshakabobo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Sep-04-07 09:19 AM
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12. LOL. That would help. n/t
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dbt Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Sep-04-07 09:21 AM
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13. Or what?
Another strongly-worded letter?

:rofl:
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BlooInBloo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Sep-04-07 09:23 AM
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14. Dude, your anti-Democrat snark doesn't even *make sense*.
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dbt Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Sep-04-07 09:38 AM
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16. Nor does your snarky reply.
What will he actually DO?

:evilgrin:
Anxiously Yours,
dbt
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cali Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Sep-04-07 09:39 AM
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17. seeing as you're so anxious
you might note that I did respond to your post.
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dbt Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Sep-04-07 09:48 AM
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18. I am no longer anxious.
My anxious correspondence with our "democrats" during the Clinton Impeachment disabused me of any notions that we have actual representaions in Congre$$.
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cali Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Sep-04-07 09:52 AM
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21. LOL!
You just have no interest in anything rational or actual facts.
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dbt Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Sep-04-07 10:04 AM
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25. And YOU cannot refute my OP either, I see. n/t
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cali Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Sep-04-07 10:14 AM
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26. What OP?
Pray point me in the right direction.
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dbt Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Sep-04-07 10:17 AM
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27. Find it. It ain't that hard.
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cali Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Sep-04-07 10:54 AM
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30. You do realize that the only Original Post in this thread
is mine? Are you referring to a thread you started or a post in this thread?
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Virginia Dare Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Sep-04-07 09:50 AM
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19. I bet you really suck at poker...n/t
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dbt Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Sep-04-07 09:52 AM
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20. I see you cannot refute my OP
:hi:
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Virginia Dare Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Sep-04-07 10:31 AM
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28. No, Leahy didn't make me privy to his next course of action...
but I can refute your assumption with my own assumption if you'd like.
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dbt Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Sep-04-07 10:34 AM
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29. ":Assumption" has exactly NOTHING to do with my OP
but please do continue.

:evilgrin:
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Virginia Dare Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Sep-04-07 02:02 PM
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32. When you post a copy of the letter Leahy will follow up with..
then we'll talk.
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cali Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Sep-04-07 09:24 AM
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15. or nothing,.
Leahy simply won't hold AG confirmation hearings. He may well not get the information he's seeking but he puts bushco in a tight spot. And aside from the kooky inherent contempt idea, what else beyond issuing subpoenas and contempt charges, can he do?
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Hippo_Tron Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Sep-04-07 09:53 AM
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22. Can you say recess appointment?
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cali Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Sep-04-07 09:55 AM
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23. When?
They're back, and they don't have a recess for a while. If he didn't recess appoint when he had the chance, it's doubtful he'll do it. And if it appears that he will, then the Senate can hold pro forma sessions.
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Hippo_Tron Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Sep-04-07 11:30 AM
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31. Thanksgiving is probably his best bet
Assuming he decides we can go that long without an AG.
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wryter2000 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Sep-04-07 06:31 PM
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33. He has an acting atty general
I'm wondering if it's better for Bush to keep his stand-in that have to submit someone to confirmation. Leahy's been at this a lot longer than I have, and I respect him. But, I wonder if this is really the tack to take. Seems to me stronger to have confirmation hearings and pound on the subpenas then.
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