House subpoenas Karl Rove

[Lone_Star_Dem]

Source: Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House Judiciary Committee has subpoenaed former White House adviser Karl Rove as part of its inquiry into whether the Bush administration politically meddled at the Justice Department.

Accusations of politics governing decisions at the agency led to the resignation of former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales.

The subpoena issued Thursday orders Rove to testify before the House panel on July 10. He is expected to face questions about the White House's role in firing nine U.S. attorneys in 2006 and the prosecution of former Gov. Don Siegelman of Alabama, a Democrat.

Read more: http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5hZDPDG3HNjIv0GWUaM1t0BED3UoAD90QRPM81

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Executive Privilege anyone?

[StarryNite]

1. Finally some good news today!

:bounce:

[Lone_Star_Dem]

2. It made me smile, too!

Any day someone is making Rove's life more difficult is a good day for me. :)

[Phred42]

47. Rove: Then & Now

[katty]

64. yeah, finally--drag his ass in!!

[The Backlash Cometh]

65. Imagine him and Wesley sharing a cell.

Wesley will probably learn better ways to evade his taxes. Hone them skills.

[RUMMYisFROSTED]

67. I'm unable to see the desperation in his eyes.

[stlsaxman]

69. How about "Rove: Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow"

this being a photo of "tomorrow"...

[aggiesal]

55. Now all we have to do is get the ...

Justice Department to enforce the subpoena.

My guess is that the DOJ will ignore the subpoena.

Don't mean to rain on your parade.

[Name removed]

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[Phred42]

92. And Conyers will arrest Fat Bastard and lock him up in the basement

[The Political Jerk]

3. Bam! But will he say anything? No, he won't.

But making him appear is a step.

-The Political Jerk

[no limit]

4. Didn't he already claim executive privilege today? How much longer is this going to be dragged on?

Bring contempt charges against this asshole already, not the first time he refused to testify and it wont be the last.

[Lone_Star_Dem]

6. Wasn't that just for Siegelman though?

That wouldn't cover the firing of the U.S. attorneys.

I could be wrong and he could have already attempted to claim it on both. :shrug:

[no limit]

11. I think you're right, but if he claimed it on that we already know he will claim it for this hearing

so why in the hell would they even waste their time? Bring the contempt charges already, by my count this will be the 3rd time he claims executive privilege.

[Lone_Star_Dem]

14. Well, I think this may be the reason...

John Conyers on what they'll do if Rove doesn't show up for court: "We'll do what any self-respecting committee would do. We'd hold him in contempt. Either that or go and have him arrested."

He's claimed not to have spoken to anyone in the WH about Siegelman. Yet now he's trying to claim Executive Privilege in the case. I think this is about to get interesting.

Honestly, I think he'll get away with Executive Privilege in the firing of the U.S. attorneys, but not so easy on Siegelman. He has his own big mouth to thank for it too!

[no limit]

26. I'm hopeful about this too

but if nothing happens this certainly won't be the first time Conyers disappoints me.

[murielm99]

17. I thought that was yesterday.

When are they going to arrest him?

[99th_Monkey]

32. I tend to agree. Giving Rove until July 10 to appear seems silly.

Especially when he's already pretty much said FU. A much earlier date, like June 5 would seem to make more sense.
Then send the US Marshals on June 6th to arrest his ass.

But at least they're doing SOMEthing.

[L. Coyote]

44. VIDEO: Karl Rove Refuses To Testify Before Congress AGAIN = Executive Privilege

Yesterday! Fresh enough to REC up still: VIDEO = http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x3326358

"Bush League Justice" = Verdict with Dan Abrams: ... Rove has again refused to voluntarily testify
before Congress regarding the political prosecution of former Alabama Gov. Don Siegelman ....

Congresswoman Linda Sanchez, who chairs the Congressional subcommittee investigating the improper prosecution of Gov. Siegelman, reveals in this interview on Verdict with Dan Abrams that a Justice Department investigation is underway, in addition to the Congressional probe headed by House Judiciary Committee Chairman John Conyers.

LOTS MORE VIDEO LINKS: http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=385x135823#135863

[ORDagnabbit]

5. never happen...he'll claim executive priveledge and those hot air spineless lawmakers will huff and

puff but wont actually do anything

[Ian_rd]

7. Took the words right out of my mouth.

They talk a good game until it really counts, then Bush and his cronies get away with murder.

[AlinPA]

78. He will never be arrested and will never appear. He will just say no, Bush** will say no and it's

over. He will just laugh it off on Fox "News".

[tridim]

15. They've already said he will be arrested if he doesn't comply.

[ORDagnabbit]

16. all talk and no action for the last 8 years.... n/t

[tridim]

18. I really believe times are changing.

Call me crazy, but I'm starting to see some real spine in congress. Especially in the past few weeks.

[ORDagnabbit]

24. I hope so n/t

[femrap]

87. You might be right....but ONLY cuz the Election

is approaching. This is what politicians do (and the repugnants know it)...they do nothing after '06 election, but now that the big Prez Election is coming up in just 5 months, they'll find some golf balls to stuff in their pants and FINALLY go after fat karl.

And IF we do have an election and a dem is elected, ALL INVESTIGATIONS AND ANY PROSECUTIONS WILL BE STOPPED. The neocons/fascists will walk away scott free...just like after Iran-Contra. The message will be 'Forgiveness, Unity, Time to Move On'....yak yak blah blah. SAME OLD SHIT.

But this time, our country will be dying...more pressing issues like an ECONOMIC DEPRESSION, the likes we've never seen. And Washington DC and the WH will continue with its continued cocksucking of The Corporation.

It's like watching a pathetic Soap Opera....however, this time, Mother Nature is gonna have the last laugh.

[JerseygirlCT]

34. Let's just say I'm getting skeptical about their willingness to actually

do it.

I'll be happier when it really happens.

[bluesmail]

60. I'm hoping for a heap of ignored subponeas, then the Roundup

[Bozita]

8. *applause* followed by *more applause*

I feel better already.

[MannyGoldstein]

9. I'll Bet He Wet His Pants When He Heard

Because he was laughing so hard.

This Congress ain't going to the mat with anyone.

[ElboRuum]

10. Now taking bets...

What do you think are the odds he'll be "excused" for one reason or another? I've always been suspicious with a probability of 1, but this certainly approaches it.

[YDogg]

12. wake me up when he's arrested.

[travelingtypist]

68. Yep. And frogmarched to the jail in the basement in handcuffs.

I can't see how this is any different than Bolton and Meirs.

[FunMe]

13. More theatrics with fake subpoena from Conyers?

Until I see Rove answering questions and sweating like the pig he is, I won't celebrate.

Conyers has issued so many "threats" when these criminals refuse to testify that it is hard to be "happy" about any supoena.

Sometimes I wonder whether our own Democratic Party is part of the problem. When was the last time our Democrats actually put the feet to the fire of these republiCON criminals?

[progressoid]

19. So what.

Could be executive priviledge again.

How about, "I don't wanna."

Or just, "Make me. Nya nya nya."

He's not going to testify.

[rudy23]

20. Rovian talking point: the Dems are trying to imprison Repubs to influence elections!

Watch.

[galledgoblin]

21. 'bout time! (n/t)

[BradBlog]

22. KARL ROVE SUBPOENAED BY HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE IN SIEGELMAN CASE (download docs)

Source: BRAD BLOG, House Judiciary Committee

KARL ROVE SUBPOENAED BY HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE IN SIEGELMAN CASE

ALSO: DoJ Office of Professional Responsibility Opens Investigation into 'Selective Prosecution' of Siegelman 'and Others', According to Announcement from John Conyers

Download the Documents: Full Subpoena, Atty Letters, Announcement from OPR...

COMPLETE ANNOUNCEMENT FROM JUDICIARY COMMITTEE,
DOWNLOADABLE SUBPOENA, LAWYER LETTERS, ETC:
http://www.bradblog.com/?p=6008



Read more: http://www.bradblog.com/?p=6008

[LaPera]

23. If Bush & the WH say they don't know anything about it, then how can Rove claim.....

executive privilege....of course Bush & Rove will try, but then Rove MUST BE ARRESTED for not appearing!

[Hekate]

25. How lovely. Have a nice day, Karl!

:popcorn: :popcorn: :popcorn: :popcorn: :evilgrin:

Hekate

[whistle]

27. Send the House Sargent At Arms with armed law enforcement officers and drag

...that defiant prick KKKarl Rove into the Capital Building and hold him prisoner in the basement for the hearing.

[ClassWarrior]

28. Judiciary member Bob Wexler was talking "inherent contempt," which is exactly that.

NGU.

[whistle]

37. Exactly what Rove will do so why wait

[orleans]

29. oh yeah. n/t (k&r)

[truebrit71]

30. Fan-Friggin-tastic....now drag his porcine ass down there and make him talk...

...

[yellerpup]

31. Kick & Recommend.

About Damn time. :kick:

[JerseygirlCT]

33. And what happens when he ignores this one, too?

Will they ever really take him to the mat? Put some teeth in this?

I'm looking at jailtime - that's the ONLY possible thing that will get fat boy over there. And I sure hope they don't dawdle about it. He's been given plenty of time.

[specimenfred1984]

35. If you want to get this thread some attention, call Hillary a traitor!

Hundreds of idiots will come crawling out to blame a (D) for everything Rove ever did.

[DutchLiberal]

38. Frustrated much?

[no limit]

43. Do you need a hug?

[frylock]

62. hillary's a traitor!

happy now?

[DutchLiberal]

36. *yawn*

[Tektonik]

39. I'll cheer when I actually see justice served

[derby378]

40. Finally!

They should have done this as soon as the House turned blue! Still, making Rove squirm on the bench in regards to the Siegelman case will be sweet.

[Dangerously Amused]

41. Please let it stick this time. Please.

[Sander]

42. He'll Refuse to Testify

He'll claim executive privilege and he'll get away with it. Justice will decline prosecution of contempt charges and Congress will never follow through with inherent contempt charges.

The only way out of this is to elect Barack Obama and a Democratic Congress in November.

[femrap]

88. That's funny....

BO will yak about forgiveness and unity and the other crap...he won't do a thing. All of the investigations will be stopped. We already have a Democratic Congress.

It'll be just like Iran-Contra...they'll walk. And Washington DC and the WH will continue to do what they always do...sucking The Corporation's dick.

Except this time it will be different and the nation will be in the grips of The Greater Depression.

[debbierlus]

45. The man Hillary used in her speech the other day to prop up her dead campaign

:mad:

[Phred42]

46. Here's your Rove Subpoena Poster

Rove: Then & Now

[lovuian]

48. Well its about FREAKIN TIME

and lets see how weak Congress is???

[onehandle]

49. Frogmarch early and often. nt

[Puckster]

50. Outstanding!

I would dearly love to see his pasty ass in jail. Since he's such an affable guy, he shouldn't have any trouble making friends!

[MsKandice01]

51. Yay! And maybe a sternly worded letter will follow once he blows them off!

I'm sure Rove is really shaking in his boots right now.

I'm sorry to sound so skeptical but I'm tired of getting my hopes up only to have Democrats in Congress let these goons get away with ignoring their demands.

[Joe Chi Minh]

52. The weasels will try to protect Toad, but Badger and Rattie and the rest

of the Woodland Gang will see them off, don't you worry!

[lala_rawraw]

53. well then... now i feel like i have

done something... this is the best news!!!!

[PassingFair]

54. He will SQUEAL like a PIG.

IF and WHEN they finally manage to
get him on the record.

I can't wait!

[SlingBlade]

56. So Which one will we see ?

This One


or this one

[dixiegrrrrl]

57. ok..who is taking a position on which option comes next?

choices:
1. he will show up but not talk
2. He will show up with amnesia
3. WH will claim privelege
4. The volley of letters from Conyers and Rove's mouthpiece will continue till 2009.


other?

[pleah]

58. K&R

It is about friggin time! :applause: :woohoo: :applause: :woohoo: :applause: :woohoo:

[Imagevision]

59. Bush to ask DoJ not to act on Rove subpeona, same ole sh*t...

[frylock]

61. they issued subpoenas to harriet miers almost a year ago..

and that worked out real well. :eyes:

[Sunnyshine]

63. KnR- Rove is no longer a part of the E.O.- so his bullshit privilege has expired

To the dungeon with the whole lot of em! Subpoena the war profiteers and corporate puppets NOW, before they all leave the country in 2009. Pathetic that only Rove has to answer for the endless crimes of this administration. If history is any indicator, they will get away with everything.

[Igel]

71. Hardly.

Your doctor has to maintain customer-patient privilege, right?

Does that expire when you find a new doctor?

No.

Privilege covers conversation between you and your doctor and any treatment that happened when you were his/her patient. Unless those conversations and treatment suddenly shift in time so that they happened when s/he wasn't your doctor, they're still covered by privilege.

Rove's current status is irrelevant. What's relevant is if what he did/said was covered by executive privilege. If it was, it still is, at least as long as both are alive (I'd think).

[disndat]

66. KKK will be indicted, then

Bush will pardon him.

[jeff30997]

70. Yep.

Sad but true.:(

[ToughLuck]

72. For any legal minds here: can the claim of executive privilege be challenged

before Rove is expected to testify in July? It just seems that Rove will delay the process, and I wondered how, if at all, executive privilege could be ruled out before the start of the proceedings.

[sellitman]

73. Fat chance he shows.

I won't hold my breath.

[1620rock]

76. ...sigh, moving along, nothing to see here.

[BobTheSubgenius]

74. WHETHER they meddled????

Anyone with a pulse and two neurons banging together can answer that.

[salguine]

75. What's everybody crowing about?

If the past is any indicator, The House Judiciary Committee issues the subpoena, Karl Rove laughs and says "fuck you", and The House Judiciary Committee then throws up its hands and says "Oh, crud, we're beaten again, that's the end of that," and it goes nowhere.

[winggirle]

77. I'm so happy...

oh, yeah...good news does come shift...I'm so happy...it's about time...
thank you Jesus...
Justice for all those who labor...
taff

[bcool]

79. My crystal ball foresees a case of amnesia....

I don't know why everyone is getting so excited about the prospect of Rove having to testify....if he does, we'll just get the age-old Republican strategy of repeating "I can't recall" over and over again....and there's nothing anyone can do about it. Surely everyone remembers Gonzalez' fantastic Alzheimer's routine when he was questioned??

[redtornado]

80. It was bullshit during Clinton and it still is against Rove.

When the Repugs took congress and started to investigate everything under the sun, I along with most of America saw it for what it was, political payback. Sorry to say this, but I was congress to help solve the problems in America, not score political points with useless investigations THAT WILL GO NOWHERE! (And you all know it!) Nobody's mind will be changed, if you hate Rove, you still will. Rattle the sabers all you want, Rove and co are untouchable.

I felt bad for Clinton and I'm starting to feel bad for the Bush Admin. Congress should put forth an agenda to show America what is possible, not waste time on ego trips.

[Dr Fate]

95. Rove and Bush agree with you 100%- well, except for the part about Clinton.

The difference is Clinton did little or nothing wrong, while Rove is a real-live criminal.

I suppose you want the Democrats to arm themselves with knives in this gun-fight.

[theFrankFactor]

81. Let this please be the beginning of a long line of prosecutions!

PLEASE!

[cottonseed]

82. Siegelman brought up a good point.

If they really wanted to pursue this case they'd build it ground up. Bringing an associate up to pit against him in questioning. This just seems like so much fluff.

[AllyCat]

83. And he'll thumb his nose, Then they'll do nothing n/t

[Rwalsh]

84. I'll believe it when I see it.

I've had my hopes dashed too many times.

[mdmc]

85. i'll take executive privilege

but it is good to see Rove in some hot water.

[femrap]

86. About fucking time...

Maybe we need to thank Seigelmen...he may be our fighter!

edit: why can't I spell the gov's name right? I think it's still wrong.

[L. Coyote]

89. VIDEO = COUNTDOWN: Olbermann & Turley Discuss Karl Rove Subpoena

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=385x136277

[pjt7]

91. If Hillary had the only oppurtunity to

bring down Karl Rove, do you think she would take it?

[L. Coyote]

93. VIDEOS: ABRAMS Verdict: Congress Subpoenas Karl Rove

Part I: http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=385x136468

Part II: http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=385x136470

[valerief]

94. Subpoenas are like junk mail to these neocon criminals. They just toss them out. nt

[Vidar]

96. 2 year late, but still welcome.

[surfridum]

97. Karl is smiling...for he knows that the House is a nothing more

than a cluster of idiots.