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Gonzo Goes!

By The Left Shue
Mon Aug 27, 2007 at 06:02:03 AM PST
Section: Diary Topic: Impeachment

Also posted here

The New York Times, is announcing that Bush Attorney General and "Torture Czar" Alberto Gonzales is resigning.

"WACO, Tex., Aug. 27 -- Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales, whose tenure has been marred by controversy and accusations of perjury before Congress, has resigned. A senior administration official said he would announce the decision later this morning in Washington."

While certainly no fan of "The Torture Guy", my initial thought is not one of satisfaction that this assault on our legal system will be leaving. No, what I see here is yet another case (ala Scooter Libby) of a Bush Administration official falling on that rubber sword to prevent Congress and the American people from learning the truth of Bush's complicity in crimes against our country.

With impeachment proceedings gaining significant traction in the House, Gonzales will resign; thereby thwarting any open investigation into the wrongdoing on his part while Attorney General and, more importantly, while Whitehouse Council. Obvioulsy any investigation of Gonzales would lead directly to Bush. Can a pardon be far behind?

Peace,
Chad (The Left) Shue

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Gonzo Goes! | 3 comments (3 topical)

I agree...

It's been more than 5 months since I heard Jim Mcdermott say: "I'd be surprised if he lasted til the end of the week." He said the rumblings "in the Congressial gym" were that Alberto had to go -even the Repubs considered him a liability.

Bush/Cheney sure stretched that out as long as possible, considering every time Alberto testified, his head became embedded further up his arse.

Now the focus of attention will now shift from Gonzales' consistent wrongdoings (leading directly to Bush/Cheney) to the new attorney General and a "fresh start". Gonzales - old news.

by dinazina on Mon Aug 27, 2007 at 08:50:25 AM PST

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Cynical by zappini, 08/27/2007 09:56:53 AM PST (none / 0)

Can it get worse?

My other concern of course is that every time Bush "loses someone", they are replaced with someone arguably worse.

Ridge = Chertoff
Ashcroft = Gonzales
Rhenquist = Roberts
O'Conner = Alito

The "He nominates - we cofirm" Senate of the Bush regime gives me great concern......

Peace,
Chad (The Left) Shue

by The Left Shue on Mon Aug 27, 2007 at 10:10:00 AM PST

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