OFFICIAL Judiciary Hearing Thread #1

[MiniMe]

Senate Judiciary Hearing on the US Attorney firings

on CSPAN3

They are currently taking a break to vote, but will be back soon.

http://www.cspan.org/watch/cs_cspan3_wm.asp?Cat=TV&Code=CS3

In the meantime, they have Fred Thompson on. :puke:

[alfredo]

1. So far the witness has amnesia.

[BlooInBloo]

2. TPM said it was a helluva ride.

[ThomWV]

3. All I get is Fred Thompson

[MiniMe]

6. They are on a break now

They went to vote.

[Duer 157099]

4. I hope Leahy still has thunder in his belly when they return

Boy he was PISSED this morning. Telling Schloz to stop lying (in so many words) and if he won't agree to provide certain documents (emails) then those WILL BE subpoenaed.

The refreshing thing is that there are no repubs! I hope they keep them locked out, it's so nice to not have to listen to the bullshit

[MiniMe]

7. I doubt they are locked out, I think they chose not to attend

Good, more time for the dem questions. Sorry if this sounds bad, but does anybody at the Justice Department have a deep voice? They all sound like a bunch of figure skaters. Scholzman is annoying and whiney.

[spotbird]

12. LOL, I just asked the same thing

about their voices.

His voice doesn't even sound real, it sounds almost computerized.

[MiniMe]

5. What has happened so far

Leahy is pissed off today. He has already told Schlozman that he had said "I don't remember" more times than Gonzo. None of the repukes on the committee have showed up at the hearing yet, Senators present before the break were: Leahy, Schumer, Whitehouse, Feinstein, Feingold.

I currently have the sound way down (can't listen to Thompson), but I want to hear when they come back in. I'll let you know.

[malaise]

9. Back on now n/t

[MiniMe]

8. They are back in now

[spotbird]

10. What is it with these guys and the falsettos?

Is it as job requirement? It seems the more crooked they are the more pronounced it is.

[MiniMe]

14. I posted that above. LOL

I had a boss you could tell when he was lying because his voice went up in pitch. The higher the pitch of his voice, the worse he was lying. Maybe its because they are just a bunch of lying liars.

[originalpckelly]

33. I believe that's called being a "smalltalker" like someone's a "lowtalker" from Seinfeld.

[LSK]

11. when did this begin and who is testifying?

[MiniMe]

13. It started at 2:30, the only witness so far is Schlozman

And the repukes are noticable absent

[fwiff]

25. TPMmuckraker has a summary with video from earlier

Leahy And Feinstein Question Schlozman On Voter Fraud

By Laura McGann - June 5, 2007, 3:45 PM

Bradley Schlozman has been criticized for bringing voter fraud charges against several ACORN registration organizers just days before a close election in 2006. The decision appears to be in conflict with Department of Justice policy. Sens. Patrick Leahy (D-PA) and Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) pointed out the apparent conflict to Schlozman today during his testimony at the Senate Judiciary Committee's hearing on the politicization of the agency.

Leahy became openly angered during his questioning of Schlozman when the witness tried to skirt the topic. Schlozman claimed he had clearance from his superiors at the Department of Justice to bring the charges. He also said that he did not think the charges would have an affect on the pending election. Leahy raised his voice and sharpened his tone, not his typical persona. (Oh,really?:D )

http://www.tpmmuckraker.com/

[MiniMe]

15. Leahy is still pissed

And he is still not getting any answers.

[sabra]

16. Schlozman is the definition of a weasal

[HCE SuiGeneris]

17. Slimy little f#@k! n/t

[peacetalksforall]

18. Self deleted

[Duer 157099]

21. It's clear. It starts at the top, and everyone below has to have less

testosterone. Bush is so insecure, he has to pad his administration with men he can feel superior to.

[merh]

42. it is a cartoon character voice

and it is annoying as hell.

[MiniMe]

19. Leahy told Scholzman that he either had to provide the documents voluntarily

or they would be subpoenaed. Leahy said it is your choice, you can give them to us, or we guarantee you they will be subpoenaed.

[MiniMe]

20. Schumer up now and he is taking names

In fact, they have been asking for names throughout today. They are all frustrated with this twerp.

[Gold Metal Flake]

23. What do you mean "taking names"?

I can't see! And I am not familiar with all of this. Exciting, though!

[MiniMe]

26. Scholzman was interfacing with the Heritage Foundation and the Federalist Society

Schumer asked if they had talked to just conservative organizations, Scholzman said no. And Schumer asked for names of the other people and organizations. Scholzman couldn't name one.

[spotbird]

22. Where’s Whitehouse?

He’ll make mincemeat out of this pathetic liar.

[MiniMe]

28. He had one round of quesstions earlier

I didn't see if he came back from the break.

[spotbird]

39. Alvin is getting nervous,

Whitehouse could have him in tears.

[spotbird]

45. He's on.

Don't chew your popcorn too loud.

[malaise]

50. Whitehouse up now n/t

[MiniMe]

24. Bwaa Haa, Scholzman had never tried a case, civil or criminal

before being appointed. What qualifications.

[Duer 157099]

27. And then he claims that it's not unusual

For this administration, that's certainly true

[malaise]

35. He can't find a liberal organization that they called either.

Schumer is nailing his ass.

[Duer 157099]

29. The best post from FDL from this morning:

"Leahy: ALVIN!!!"

(I'm still laughing at that one)

[MiniMe]

34. That is a great one

And it was so true. Needless to say, Schumer and Leahy are not in a good mood while questioning this putz today.

[POAS]

30. Schumer:

I'll read the language from the manual TO REFRESH YOUR MEMORY!!!!!

[MiniMe]

31. Scholzman is starting to stutter.

:rofl:

[originalpckelly]

32. H-O-L-Y S-H-I-T!!!! Schumer talking about improper election stuff...

HOLY SHIT! HOLY SHIT! HOLY SHIT! If you can't watch this, you have to catch the replay of it, you just have to see how this shit is going down.

[originalpckelly]

37. You can definitely tell the Committee is looking into this election stuff and caging.

[Duer 157099]

36. These dems let their hair down when the guarddog repubs are gone

or is that my imagination? In any case, I'm liking it

[HCE SuiGeneris]

38. Schumer ripping him a new one. Gawd this is good!

[MiniMe]

40. Damn, Schumer is nailing him on the policy book

Scholzman tried to claim that it is informal policies.

[Duer 157099]

41. Oh I can't wait to hear Randi dissect this tomorrow n/t

[Oilwellian]

43. Schumer is spanking him but good

Normally, Schmuckman may like spankings, but today, I doubt it. And his voice...what the hell? When he first started speaking, I busted out laughing.

[MiniMe]

44. Whitehouse up now

[spotbird]

46. Where does he fall politically?

I love him. A Whitehouse in the Whitehouse would be perfect.

[MiniMe]

47. He is a dem and a former US Attorney

[POAS]

51. I think the poster meant

what color dog is he........not wanting to put words in their mouth but that is what I thought they meant!

[spotbird]

68. Thanks. eom

[spotbird]

52. Is he a Democrat like Hillary is a Democrat

or a Democrat like Feingold is a Democrat?

[MiniMe]

55. Not sure about all of his views, but on this matter, he is a pit bull

He is a former US Attorney and I think he is absolutely sick about what has happened to the DOJ

[originalpckelly]

48. He's a very good progressive Senator on our side...

he was a US Attorney so this scandal really pisses him off, or at least that's the way he acts.

[spotbird]

54. He's off his game somewhat today.

He's still great, mind you, but he isn't nailing it as well as he usually does.

[bdamomma]

69. Whitehouse does RI proud. What a great guy!!!

smart too.

[IChing]

49. This guy sounds like Richard Dryfus playing

Richard the third in the Goodbye Girl.

Whitehouse is the most impressive new senator in congress.

[MiniMe]

53. Ooohhhhh, Scholzman used the "ongoing investigation" excuse

Whitehouse is slaying him

[originalpckelly]

57. I want to know who and what they are still investigating relating to this.

[WinkyDink]

56. When did these start? Ah, CRAP. I turned on only 1 and 2.

[MiniMe]

58. 2:30. Don't you just hate it when DU is down and you don't get the latest?

[WinkyDink]

61. Not to mention I don't recall this being mentioned yesterday...........

I'm mad at myself, mostly, as I've been sitting at the computer since about 1:30.

[MiniMe]

65. It was, several times. But sometimes GD moves so fast it drops

[malaise]

62. Please post the Senate link

Lots of buffering on CSpan3

[MiniMe]

66. Here ya go

http://judiciary.senate.gov/hearing.cfm?id=2799

[Duer 157099]

63. Well, morning on the West Coast anyway... n/t

[Duer 157099]

59. Todd Graves up now n/t

[MiniMe]

60. Scholzman testimony is over, Graves up now

[MiniMe]

64. New thread

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x1047393

[Duer 157099]

67. An odd situation here, Graves is a repub just like the rest of them

But he'll be seen as a friendly because he was the victim

Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww pooooooor liddle Toddy

I hate how these guys play both sides, whatever is convenient to them