A littel flavor on GonzoSpeak here:

[rodeodance]

http://dailykos.com/

Tue Jul 24, 2007 at 11:29:57 AM PDT

Check out this exchange with Republican Sen. Arlen Specter.

S: How can you get approval from sedated Ashcroft?

G: Can I continue?

S: No, answer my question.

G: Obviously there was concern about Ashcroft's condition. There are no rules governing when Ashcroft decides he is well enough.

S: He had given us AG duties.

G: We knew he was ill...

S: Not making progress. Moving on. Do you think constitution govt can survive if Pres has unilateral authority to reject congress inquiries for Exec Privilege and prevent prosecution of claim?

G: Ongoing matter, I am recused, I cannot answer.

S: I am asking about constitutional law.

G: You are talking about an on-going issue.

S: No. Answer.

G: I won't answer - it is ongoing controversy and I am recused.

Leahy: Calls for decorum (room is protesting).

S: Won't pursue. This is hopeless. You are not just AG, you are a lawyer. This is a fundamental issues separate from USA resignations. Other subject. Do you have a conflict regarding the firing of US AGs?

G: Yes.

S: Do you have a conflict of interest about Miers?

G: Yes. I won't answer.

S: Let's find one you will answer. How about death penalty case? Charlton contacted your office and said case was not appropriate for dp. Testimony that AG spent 5-10 minutes on the issue...is this accurate?

G: I have no specific recollection of this case. But we have a detailed process for capital case review.

S: I am not interested in that. I want an answer to my question. You don't remember a case regarding a man's execution?

G: I have no recollection of the conversation.

S: Do you disagree with the testimony?

G: I can't agree or disagree.

Such hubris and disrespect for Congress (including its minority), that I don't think 17 Republican votes to convict are out of the question.

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[ayeshahaqqiqa]

1. The repubs have to realize

if they let this continue, THEY will be out of power, too. I'd think even those who don't care for democracy but care for their jobs would understand this.

[reichstag911]

2. The obedient Repubs...

...will still have their "jobs" in a purely advisory role in the new and improved American "gubmint" without them thar checks 'n' balances thingies.

[Supersedeas]

3. Lessons in unresponsive government -- "I won't answer" is okay with Hatch/Sessoms ect