White House Rejects Special Counsel

[deadparrot]

WASHINGTON - The White House on Monday rejected the call by several House Democrats for a special counsel to investigate the Bush administration's eavesdropping program.ADVERTISEMENT

"I think that where these Democrats who are calling for this ought to spend their time is on what was the source of the unauthorized disclosure of this vital, incredible program in the war on terrorism," White House spokesman Scott McClellan said. "I really don't think there is any basis for a special counsel. ... But the fact that this information was disclosed about the existence of this program has given the enemy some of our playbook."

In a letter released Monday, 18 House Democrats told Bush that Attorney General Alberto Gonzales should appoint a special counsel. They said the surveillance of terrorists must be done within the bounds of U.S. law, but complained that their efforts to get answers to legal and factual questions about the program have been stymied — "generally based on the feeblest of excuses."

"If the effort to prevent vigorous and appropriate investigation succeeds, we fear the inexorable conclusion will be that these executive branch agencies hold themselves above the law and accountable to no one," wrote the lawmakers, led by Rep. Zoe Lofgren (news, bio, voting record), D-Calif., a member of the Judiciary and Homeland Security committees.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060227/ap_on_go_pr_wh/eavesdropping

[ayeshahaqqiqa]

1. Terror! Terror! Terror!

Snotty hasn't figured out what we have-Bushco are the real terrorists.

[AndyA]

2. This one statement says it all:

"If the effort to prevent vigorous and appropriate investigation succeeds, we fear the inexorable conclusion will be that these executive branch agencies hold themselves above the law and accountable to no one..."

So what's the next step?

[Kierkegaard]

3. Incredible...

"...But the fact that this information was disclosed about the existence of this program has given the enemy some of our playbook." Yeah. The enemy here being the American people...

[rodeodance]

4. what a snobby reply!

......"I think that where these Democrats who are calling for this ought to spend their time is on what was the source of the unauthorized disclosure of this vital, incredible program in the war on terrorism," White House spokesman Scott McClellan said. "I really don't think there is any basis for a special counsel. ... But the fact that this information was disclosed about the existence of this program has given the enemy some of our playbook."

[jimshoes]

13. Hey snotty, anyone can buy your shitty playbook

you can even download it. It's called 1984.

Edit:
Have to just say the actual book 1984 is fantastic and well worth reading.

[Pachamama]

17. Unfortunately, this Admin thinks "1984" is the instruction manual, not a

...WARNING!!!!!

Unbelievable.... :scared:

[hippiechick]

5. WTF?

Paraphrasing Scotty: "Don't try to determine if what we were doing is illegal and unconstitutional, but rather spend your time and the taxpayer's money trying to find out who snitched!"


:spank: :freak: :puke: :spank: :freak: :puke:

[meegbear]

6. SURPRIZE! SURPRIZE! SURPRIZE!

[formercia]

10. The Administration is full of 'Gomers' n/t

[central scrutinizer]

7. blame the messenger, blame the victim, blame anybody

just get the fuck away from us - we are perfect and untouchable. Thanks, Snotty.

[Just Me]

8. If they've got nothing ILLEGAL to hide, they'd appoint special counsel.

I think it's safe to assume they've done some fairly egregious illegal shit. Don't you?

[Pacifist Patriot]

23. Yes, I think that's fair to say.

[Akoto]

9. Scotty sure is getting snippity of late.

Being backed into a corner sure must be uncomfortable. :)

[Rex]

11. They shit in a bucket and call it strategy.

Poor Stupid Scottie, what he said is so ineffectual and enfeeble.

"I think that where these Democrats who are calling for this ought to spend their time is on what was the source of the unauthorized disclosure of this vital, incredible program in the war on terrorism,"

Yeah Scott, that's why they want to investigate your BOSS, Cheney said he authorized the information to be leaked so there is our first suspect.

"I really don't think there is any basis for a special counsel. ... But the fact that this information was disclosed about the existence of this program has given the enemy some of our playbook."

Playbook? So you agree that Dick Cheney is helping our enemy? Thanks for agreeing Stupid Scottie.

[rman]

12. surprise...

not

[gratuitous]

14. People who haven't done anything wrong have nothing to hide

Sooooo, what are you and your bosses hiding, Mr. McClellan?

[drfresh]

15. HAHAHA

That's a good one, gratuitous.

[fooj]

16. I am sick to death of these rat bastards!

When is it going to sink in with the rest of America?

Peace.

[Pachamama]

18. "this vital, incredible program in the war on terrorism"

Yeah, its "VITAL" to the Bush administration conducting their illegal info gathering and "INCREDIBLE" that they are able to get away with it...

:grr:

[Mithras61]

26. Indeed. It certainly is NOT vital in...

the efforts to defeat terrorists, and we need to keep hammering this home.

This program (NSA wiretapping program) has not turned up a single lead or other piece of evidence that the FBI didn't already have from (in the FBI's own words)"more reliable sources." It is only VITAL that it be protected from EXAMINATION by anyone outside the NSA or BFEE!

[sinkingfeeling]

19. I don't think it's up to the White House. It's a DOJ call.

[geomon666]

20. Oh you disgusting piece of crap!

"I think that where these Democrats who are calling for this ought to spend their time is on what was the source of the unauthorized disclosure of this vital, incredible program in the war on terrorism," White House spokesman Scott McClellan said.



Where was this sentiment at when we were trying to figure out who outted a CIA agent you scum? You filthy f***ing piece of crap!

[progressoid]

21. I'm shocked. Shocked I tell ya.

[Pacifist Patriot]

22. Holy crap, that sounds alot like the Diebold tactic in CA.

"I think that where these Democrats who are calling for this ought to spend their time is on what was the source of the unauthorized disclosure of this vital, incredible program in the war on terrorism," White House spokesman Scott McClellan said. "I really don't think there is any basis for a special counsel. ... But the fact that this information was disclosed about the existence of this program has given the enemy some of our playbook."

It's not the crime that's the problem. The guy who talked about it is the problem. How do we stop this shit?

[Az_lefty]

24. Ignore the man behind the curtain...

:eyes:

[SoCalDem]

25. DUH!!!

Do the police "ask the suspect's permission" to investigate a crime?

This is a done deal unless the press steps up the pressure and forces the WH to take the dare..

Clinton fell into that trap because he thought he would get a fair shake.. *² has more devious advisors who would never let him appoint a special counsel.

Even if they did, it wouldn't amount to much..he would just appoint a pal.. "Hey, let's appoint henry Kissinger or James baker"

[sattahipdeep]

31. Fishing is something the whole family can truly enjoy

When the water is dark you sense it with a sense long unused

Broader Security Review....



I'm sure someone can come up with a plan.

:hi: SoCalDem

[Nutmegger]

27. Listen up SICK BASTARDS!!!

Freedom of the press means that people can report your damn illegal, criminal activities. The "leaker" is a hero IMHO.

Now if only the MSM would care and not sit on the story for a year!

[seriousstan]

28. Anyone have the list of 18?

Thanks

[BootinUp]

29. Why only 18?

Seems like we should have many more signatures on that.

[seriousstan]

30. That is one of the reasons things like this never get anywhere.

I just wanted to see who the 18 signers were. I expect them to be the usual crowd that stands up in these situations. I was wondering if there were any "new" faces.

[OKNancy]

32. Kick

[xchrom]

33. could snotty scotty be more whiney?

"I really don't think there is any basis for a special counsel. ... But the fact that this information was disclosed about the existence of this program has given the enemy some of our playbook."

he knows they didn't just spy on suspected al qaeda connections.
but it is rovian to accuse the innocent of their wrong doing.