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In reply to the discussion: Take a moment to thank Alberto Gonzales. [View all]SleeplessinSoCal
(9,082 posts)16. Even better There's this from the Washington Post
"Comey, 52, was at the center of some of the most bruising debates over counterterrorism during the Bush administration and established a reputation as a fierce defender of the law and the integrity of the Justice Department regardless of the political pressures of the moment."
http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/comey-in-line-to-become-fbi-director-officials-say/2013/05/29/7a730b0a-c8af-11e2-9f1a-1a7cdee20287_story.html
Not only is he a good pick owing to his history with legal ethics, but he might help re-establish a reputation for reasoned thinking and the Grand Old Party.
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I wondered what happened to Comey. And for the first time I think maybe this might be a poke in the
sabrina 1
May 2013
#3
It was to get Ashcroft to reverse an opinion that Bush's domestic spying was unconstitutional.
alfredo
May 2013
#7
Yes, I know. I respected him for that. He was distraught over it and probably disillusioned when
sabrina 1
May 2013
#12
Comey may be a decent guy but I wonder why the Pres is always looking on the conservative
rhett o rick
May 2013
#19
I don't always agree with you....I rarley agree with Manny's limited info outrage attempts
Sheepshank
May 2013
#28
I wonder if the FBI under Comey would see Occupy as a threat to the nation...
stillwaiting
May 2013
#33
You are above reproach there, been registered as a Democrat for how long now sid?
Dragonfli
May 2013
#27
As Sid will tell you, it's a party loyalty site, like Obama who only appoints Democrats, you can
Dragonfli
May 2013
#31