Martin Longman a contributing editor at the Washington Monthly.
He is also the founder of Booman Tribune and Progress Pond. He has a degree in philosophy from Western Michigan University.
The judge wanted Libby’s trial to start in Sept. but one of Libby’s lawyers had a “scheduling conflict.” Wanna bet that after the mid-terms, Bush will pardon Scooter so there never is a trial?
that’s why it’s paramount we capture both senate and house in ’06. And right after orientation for new members, let the Impeachment & Trial of BushCheney begin.
Now, for those who’ll notify only the preznit can be impeached, just note; it’s a co-presidency.
did anyone catch the broadcast yesterday? There was an interview with human rights lawyer and author Philippe Sands. He stated unequivocally that the Bush War Council was hellbent on going into Iraq and published an update to his book describing high-level meetings in January 2003 between the US and Downing Street. — linkage
MaximunAmerica Feb. 2, 2006 — On October 28, 2005, a grand jury indicted Libby on five counts of perjury, obstruction of justice, and making false statements to the FBI. Made public as part of a recent court filing, Fitzgerald’s letter was sent in response to requests by Libby’s legal team that the prosecutor turn over a large number of documents pertaining to the defendant. At the end of the letter, in which Fitzgerald refused the request, he wrote:
We are aware of no evidence pertinent to the charges against defendant Libby which has been destroyed. In an abundance of caution, we advise you that we have learned that not all e-mail of the Office of Vice President and the Executive Office of the President for certain time periods in 2003 was preserved through the normal archiving process on the White House computer system.
On September 23, the Attorney General says he and CIA Director Tenet sent a memo to the FBI requesting an investigation.
On September 26, the Department of Justice officially launches its investigation.
Interestingly, it took 4 days after that “official” launch for the Justice Department to call White House Counsel Gonzales and notify him of the official investigation. Gonzalez then asked for an extra day before the Justice Department gave the White House the official notice, which means all documents and records must be preserved.
A recent letter was sent to the President from Senators Daschle, Schumer, Levin, and Biden which also expresses concern about this break from regular procedure.
They wrote:
Every former prosecutor with whom we have spoken has said that the first step in such an investigation would be to ensure all potentially relevant evidence is preserved, yet the Justice Department waited four days before making a formal request for documents.
Interestingly, the letter goes on:
When the Justice Department finally asked the White House to order employees to preserve documents, White House Counsel Alberto Gonzales asked for permission to delay transmitting the order to preserve evidence until morning. The request for a delay was granted. Again, every former prosecutor with whom we have spoken has said that such a delay is a significant departure from standard practice.
That is what has been happening–departure from standard practice.
I am also troubled that the White House Counsel’s Office is serving as “gatekeeper'” for all the documents the Justice Department has requested from the White House. Mr. Gonzales’ office said he would not rule out seeking to withhold documents under a claim of executive privilege or national security.
Susan is one of the front page posters at Howard-Empowered, and she just mentioned that she is having trouble posting here. So I’m posting her comment to either find out that I’m having the same problem, of to let you know that there is a problem.
Does anybody post at Booman Tribune? I can’t post anything there anymore. I keep getting this notice over the comment box:
“Subject is too long, max is 50 characters”
But..but…I haven’t even typed anything!
Does anybody know what to do about this? Is anybody else having the same problem?
SusanD | 02.03.06 – 6:02 pm |
The judge wanted Libby’s trial to start in Sept. but one of Libby’s lawyers had a “scheduling conflict.” Wanna bet that after the mid-terms, Bush will pardon Scooter so there never is a trial?
that’s why it’s paramount we capture both senate and house in ’06. And right after orientation for new members, let the Impeachment & Trial of BushCheney begin.
Now, for those who’ll notify only the preznit can be impeached, just note; it’s a co-presidency.
did anyone catch the broadcast yesterday? There was an interview with human rights lawyer and author Philippe Sands. He stated unequivocally that the Bush War Council was hellbent on going into Iraq and published an update to his book describing high-level meetings in January 2003 between the US and Downing Street. — linkage
.
Excellent diary and comments on Sands QC::
British HR Lawyer Philippe Sands QC
by Oui on Sun Jan 29th, 2006 at 03:33:22 PM PST
“But I will not let myself be reduced to silence.”
▼ ▼ ▼ MY DIARY
.
MaximunAmerica Feb. 2, 2006 — On October 28, 2005, a grand jury indicted Libby on five counts of perjury, obstruction of justice, and making false statements to the FBI. Made public as part of a recent court filing, Fitzgerald’s letter was sent in response to requests by Libby’s legal team that the prosecutor turn over a large number of documents pertaining to the defendant. At the end of the letter, in which Fitzgerald refused the request, he wrote:
We are aware of no evidence pertinent to the charges against defendant Libby which has been destroyed. In an abundance of caution, we advise you that we have learned that not all e-mail of the Office of Vice President and the Executive Office of the President for certain time periods in 2003 was preserved through the normal archiving process on the White House computer system.
“But I will not let myself be reduced to silence.”
▼ ▼ ▼ MY DIARY
.
On September 23, the Attorney General says he and CIA Director Tenet sent a memo to the FBI requesting an investigation.
On September 26, the Department of Justice officially launches its investigation.
Interestingly, it took 4 days after that “official” launch for the Justice Department to call White House Counsel Gonzales and notify him of the official investigation. Gonzalez then asked for an extra day before the Justice Department gave the White House the official notice, which means all documents and records must be preserved.
A recent letter was sent to the President from Senators Daschle, Schumer, Levin, and Biden which also expresses concern about this break from regular procedure.
They wrote:
Every former prosecutor with whom we have spoken has said that the first step in such an investigation would be to ensure all potentially relevant evidence is preserved, yet the Justice Department waited four days before making a formal request for documents.
Interestingly, the letter goes on:
When the Justice Department finally asked the White House to order employees to preserve documents, White House Counsel Alberto Gonzales asked for permission to delay transmitting the order to preserve evidence until morning. The request for a delay was granted. Again, every former prosecutor with whom we have spoken has said that such a delay is a significant departure from standard practice.
That is what has been happening–departure from standard practice.
I am also troubled that the White House Counsel’s Office is serving as “gatekeeper'” for all the documents the Justice Department has requested from the White House. Mr. Gonzales’ office said he would not rule out seeking to withhold documents under a claim of executive privilege or national security.
● White House Counsel Alberto Gonzalez’s Oct. 3, 2003 Memo to all
White House Employees About Deadline to Provide Documents to Counsel
“But I will not let myself be reduced to silence.”
▼ ▼ ▼ MY DIARY
Susan is one of the front page posters at Howard-Empowered, and she just mentioned that she is having trouble posting here. So I’m posting her comment to either find out that I’m having the same problem, of to let you know that there is a problem.