Rawstory:Gore responds to White House 'hypocrisy' comments

[cal04]

In response to White House comments that Gore exhibited "hypocrisy" in calling for a Special Prosecutor, saying that the Clinton administration had wiretapped some Americans, Gore will make this statement shortly. It was leaked to RAW STORY in advance.

GORE: "The Administration's response to my speech illustrates perfectly the need for a special counsel to review the legality of the NSA wiretapping program.

The Attorney General is making a political defense of the President without even addressing the substantive legal questions that have so troubled millions of Americans in both political parties. There are two problems with the Attorney General's effort to focus attention on the past instead of the present Administration's behavior. First, as others have thoroughly documented, his charges are factually wrong. Both before and after the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act was amended in 1995, the Clinton/Gore Administration complied fully and completely with the terms of the law.

Second, the Attorney General's attempt to cite a previous administration's activity as precedent for theirs - even though factually wrong - ironically demonstrates another reason why we must be so vigilant about their brazen disregard for the law. If unchecked, their behavior would serve as a precedent to encourage future presidents to claim these same powers, which many legal experts in both parties believe are clearly illegal.

The issue, simply put, is that for more than four years, the executive branch has been wiretapping many thousands of American citizens without warrants in direct contradiction of American law. It is clearly wrong and disrespectful to the American people to allow a close political associate of the president to be in charge of reviewing serious charges against him. The country needs a full and independent investigation into the facts and legality of the present Administration's program."

http://rawstory.com/news/2005/Gore_responds_to_White_House_hypocrisy_0117.html

[deutsey]

1. Oh, please be true, please be true, please be true

:bounce:

[neuvocat]

2. I'd like to know what he meant by that.

Was Gore being spied upon?

[babylonsister]

3. Ooh, bring it on, VP Gore! nt

[mattclearing]

39. You mean, "President Gore."

Never forget.

[sasha031]

4. here it is

GORE: "The Administration's response to my speech illustrates perfectly the need for a special counsel to review the legality of the NSA wiretapping program.

The Attorney General is making a political defense of the President without even addressing the substantive legal questions that have so troubled millions of Americans in both political parties.
http://rawstory.com/news/2005/Gore_responds_to_White_House_hypocrisy_0117.html

[cal04]

22. thank you sasha031

:hi:

[democrank]

5. Bless you, Al Gore.

Feels so good to hear a Democrat with gonads.

[sabra]

6. Thank you prez Gore!

reco'd

[Uncle Joe]

7. Al kicking booty.

Kicked and nominated.

:kick:

[dogday]

8. The truth shall set you free

Recommended

[AzDar]

9. Think of how quickly Kerry capitulated after the election; perhaps

the Bushies used info garnered during this program to help "persuade" him?
Just sayin'.....

[Sydnie]

15. I said that weeks ago too

I still think it's a possibility.

[AzDar]

20. It would explain a lot. n/t

[Nothing Without Hope]

28. I've always strongly suspected that the Bushies were using blackmail

to "help" prominent people toe their line. And when the NSA spying scandal broke, I though "of course!"

[Lerkfish]

38. If so, it would explain what I and others overheard at the debates...

Bush went up to Kerry after the debate was over and Bush mouthed something like "where can we meet"...which I found at the time troubling.
after the capitulation, I brought it up and was soundly thrashed for doing so here at DU.

[OnionPatch]

41. I would bet

the bank that they are spying on their political enemies. In my heart I don't doubt it for a second. When you think about it, for what other reason would they need to circumvent obtaining a warrant? A warrant would be granted for any valid reason.

[stop the bleeding]

10. "Bring em on !" shouted the AWOL chimp - well I think Gore is bringing

it.

No word on when and where this response is to be????

[wicket]

11. WOO HOO!

:kick: :kick: :kick:

[CatWoman]

12. this is what's needed

answer these lying motherfuckers, and put a light on their lies!!!

[WI_DEM]

13. He must run for president

I'm getting to think he would be our best and perhaps only chance.

[Sydnie]

14. Wolf just read this part only on the Situation Room

It is clearly wrong and disrespectful to the American people to allow a close political associate of the president to be in charge of reviewing serious charges against him. The country needs a full and independent investigation into the facts

[BelgianMadCow]

16. BAM! I'm sure that corporate media is gonna run with this

like a european swallow (average wingflapping frequency 65 Hz) with a grave stone tied to it's neck.

BAM nevertheless.

Gore is responding fast. Good!

[savemefromdumbya]

17. President Gore who used to be Vice President knows the ins and outs

The Attorney General is inept and is economical with the truth. Rumor has it that he was indicted but was thrown out.

[Old and In the Way]

18. Al Gore speaks for me.

Impeach the whole friggen' Party of war-profiteers, looters, and liars.

[chookie]

33. Me too!

Hi OAITW! :hi: Long time no see!

Al speaks for me too. He has gone from being a strong American to being a great leader. I am 100% behind him.

[Old and In the Way]

45. Back atcha chookie!

:hi: I'm managing my DU addiction...but I just can't stay away, never know when the House of Bush will implode for good....

[Rainscents]

19. That's my PRESIDENT!!!

:kick:

[kpete]

21. Gotta love Gore's

RAPID RESPONSE!!!

[kpete]

23. I am just so GLAD he is back!!!

[BelgianMadCow]

24. forgot rec'd for the man who shot the swiftboaters out of the water

good news :kick:

[malaise]

25. It's on Dan Abrams now. n/t

[Nothing Without Hope]

26. ***VIDEO of Keith Olbermann reporting Gore's rebuttal tonight:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=364&topic_id=161222&mesg_id=168840

Can-o-Fun title: "Gore Rebuttal day after speech to White House/Gonzales"
Windows Media: http://www.canofun.com/blog/videos/2006/GoreRebuttalDayAfter.asx

[cal04]

30. thank you Nothing Without Hope

:hi:

[Nothing Without Hope]

34. YVW! That's part of what will make us win in the end - we help one

another to get the job done and we stand together. :toast:

[tlsmith1963]

27. Wow, Gore Certainly Has Changed

Even though I voted for him in 2000, I did so reluctantly at the time. I thought he was really dull. But his recent speeches have certainly impressed me. He is *kicking ass* now. I'd vote for him in '08 in a second.

Tammy

[Guaranteed]

29. That is IT. THAT IS HOW TO ARGUE.

He's got it.

All Dems, take notice of Gore, and Hackett, and Dean.

They know how it's done.

[Imagevision]

31. Good & timely comeback from Gore... The Dems are too GD silent

wimps...!

[chookie]

32. GO AL GO!

Al speaks powerfully for me. I have backed him for the presidency since the late 80s -- and now I think he is twice the man he was in 2000. If he runs, I take a year off to work for his campaign.

I'd had to listen to people gripe about how weak the Democrats are. I ask them if they have heard any of Al's speeches, and they say no. This time, I sent the transcript of his speech on presidential power and an mp3 to my mass mailing list. People really must hear the man Al has become.

[deacon]

35. And he's damn right- Gonzales is a hack-Bush broke the law n/t

[Apollo11]

36. www.algore.org

Check out this website and forum for Gore supporters: www.algore.org

Registration is free, and it's a good way to show your support for Al Gore.

In Gore We Trust :)

[Disturbed]

37. Al Gore should ramp up his speeches.

He has become a firebrand as of late and should deliver more speeches and be even more fiery. I feel that he could bring the Dem Party around to becoming an actual Opposition Party.

[kiteinthewind]

40. God bless, President Gore!

:yourock:

[in_cog_ni_to]

42. EXCELLENT!

What "I" want to know is where the HELL are all the other Democrats who should be out there supporting this man?:grr:

[Marie26]

43. Perfect! nt

[Joe Chi Minh]

44. As a layman, I've always thought "precedent" referred to the

legal justification of a judicial ruling on the basis of an earlier one to the same effect, not a naughty child's excuse that Johnny did it, too.