Alberto Gonzales Gets Ripped a New One

[AntiFascist]

Apparently Gonzales spoke at Georgetown University two weeks ago, defending wiretapping, and he got this reception. This was forwarded in an email:

Alberto Gonzales spoke before law students at Georgetown
today, justifying illegal, unauthorized surveilance of US citizens,
but during the course of his speech the students in class did
something pretty ballsy and brave. They got up from their seats and
turned their backs to him.

To make matters worse for Gonzales, additional students came
into the room, wearing black cowls and carrying a simple banner,
written on a sheet.

Fortunately for him, it was a brief speech... followed by a
panel discussion that basically ripped his argument a new asshole.

And, as one of the people on the panel said,

"When you're a law student, they tell you if say that if you
can't argue the law, argue the facts. They also tell you if you can't
argue the facts, argue the law. If you can't argue either, apparently,
the solution is to go on a public relations offensive and make it a
political issue... to say over and over again "it's lawful", and to
think that the American people will somehow come to believe this if we
say it often enough.

In light of this, I'm proud of the very civil civil disobedience that was shown here today."
- David Cole, Georgetown University Law Professor

It was a good day for dissent.

On Edit: fixed the timeframe

[fishnfla]

1. This is an old story but a good one

2 weeks ago I think.There is video of it up at one site I cant rememebr. Its priceless

[AntiFascist]

7. oh, sorry about that...this is the first I'd heard

if you remember where the video can be found, please let us know!

[bpilgrim]

14. IMAGES

more...
http://news.globalfreepress.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=143

peace

[AntiFascist]

15. Those are fantastic photos thanks bpilgrim!

This was a perfect example of how civil civil disobedience can be. Hopefully the sheeple can be awaken by our outstanding young people.

[wtmusic]

2. that was last week nt

[proud2BlibKansan]

3. Are you sure this was today?

He spoke there a couple weeks ago and the students did the same thing. They also held up a banner that said: "Those who sacrifice liberty for security end up with neither"

[BadgerKid]

12. Banner photo

[AntiFascist]

17. Excellent pic, and welcome to DU BadgerKid! n/t

[G_j]

4. Bravo Georgetown!

:applause:

[TomInTib]

5. This was today? I thought this happened a couple of weeks ago.

Either way, it was great.

[liveoaktx]

6. VIDEO compile I made of that when it happened, includes David Cole

Torture Pimp

[AntiFascist]

8. That is so great!!

It restores my faith in our future.

What, CNN, MSNBC didn't cover this? :sarcasm:

[alittlelark]

11. Thank You for that Video... it was great!

You are an amazing asset to this site!:patriot:

[IndyOp]

16. Incredible video! I hadn't realized how many students stood -

I thought there was the group with the sign and maybe 5-8 more -- but the video shows maybe twice as many... It was great they a lot of them stood and turned their backs exactly when he said that the 'president has the constitutional power.'

And, by the way, what a f*'ing mindless build-up he gave that statement: "No mayor, no governor, no Congressman has the right, only the president." Who the f* does he think he is talking to - 4th graders???

:grr:

[eleny]

9. Thanks!

No good internet connection for over a week while travelling. First I'm hearing about it. Good for them!!!

[AntiFascist]

10. your welcome, and thanks to liveoaktx for posting the video of it n/t

[progressoid]

13. Outstanding!!!

[kanrok]

18. As a lawyer

I am extremely proud of these young men and women. Kudos.