************** Official Gonzo Dissembling Thread #2**************

[shadowknows69]

thread one here: <http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=389&topic_id=1418120&mesg_id=1418120>

[shadowknows69]

1. gonna be a long day we'll keep this one going longer than one sorry.

[malaise]

62. Mr Attorney general do you expect us to believe that?

(that you went to the hospital for something other than forcing Ashcroft to sign). How did you expect approval from Ashcroft when he was incapacitated and under sedation.

He had already given up the power of Attorney General. Gonzo is lying big time. Specter is nailing him..let's see for how long.

[Eurobabe]

2. jusr tuning in...

[originalpckelly]

3. Go Senator Leahy, nail that smarmy little bastardo!

[MiniMe]

4. Leahy giving him a chance to revise statements

Gonzo trying to talk his way around the question. He was given the question in advance so he can't use his usual answer.

[Wednesdays]

5. LOL! Leahy: this is almost an Alice in Wonderland Situation

:rofl:

[blondeatlast]

6. I don't get C3 and it's driving me nuts. Thanks for the play by play! nt.

[MiniMe]

12. Can you stream it?

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

[shadowknows69]

14. ask for proof that any of this disciplinary training has been done

[Inuca]

16. Can you stream?

cspan3 or judiciary.senate.gov

[Eurobabe]

11. Leahy disgusted with him already, and just started

[mrcheerful]

13. We are fixing the problem with more training WTF?

[originalpckelly]

7. A violation of the IOB is not necessary a violation of the Patriot Act.

:rofl:

[Inuca]

8. Leahy "alice in wonderland situation"

refering to complains about patriot act violations that are reported, filed away, and nothing done about it. Tries to force G to actually ANSWER

[MiniMe]

9. Leahy: Yes or No. Gonzo doesn't anwer, I thought Leahy was going

to pound his head on the desk.

[bdamomma]

20. this guy is a criminal just haul his ass away.

the torture master, get rid of his ass.

[Wednesdays]

22. Gonzo's new stock answer:

"MAYBE. And that's final."

[Jack Rabbit]

83. And that to the question "Is it animal, vegetable or mineral?"

Kitty Litter

[bdamomma]

10. thanks for the second thread shadowknows

[shadowknows69]

19. I'll stay for one more but someone else has to take it from there

[jojo54]

15. Gonzo: Blah, blah, blah..........

[OmmmSweetOmmm]

17. Leahy should have asked how many agents were disciplined and received additional

training for violating the Patriot Act.

[malta blue]

18. Holy Jeebus....

He just cannot answer a question without manipulating the situation.:banghead:

[OmmmSweetOmmm]

31. Gonzo won't answer question as to prosecuting the contempt ciharges!!! eom

[originalpckelly]

21. Now asking about contempt citations.

[originalpckelly]

27. What the fuck? Gonzo says he can't answer because he's recused from it.

He said it in a shaky fucking voice. Quivering voice.

[MiniMe]

23. Leahy: Asking him about *'s statement about AG not pursuing contempt charges

[MiniMe]

29. And Gonzo says that he can't answer because he is recused

Leahy is getting really pissed.

[bdamomma]

56. gonzo is protecting *'s ass. that is all it is.

[quiet.american]

41. So, Gonzales taking the easy way out by citing "can't answer" because of "ongoing investigation."

Apparently, he is the least powerful person in the DoJ; he can't remember anything, he doesn't hire and fire, and he can't make any decisions on the most important matters facing the department.

[Blackhatjack]

24. "Is There Anybody left in the DOJ that can answer these questions?" --Leahy

Pretty much sums it up.

[WinkyDink]

28. "The Solicitor-General".

[mod mom]

30. Solicitor General was the answer.

[Javaman]

25. Brief update for us cube rats? nt

[WinkyDink]

37. The problem is: Gonzo speaks in typical nonsensical Bushie syntax.

[originalpckelly]

45. Gonzo was just asked by Senator Leahy about the refusal to prosecute contempt of congress...

Gonzo answered in this quivering frightened voice and said he was recused from that matter.

Now Specter is asking about the Comey/Ashcroft incident.

[malta blue]

26. "Is there anybody left who can answer the question"

:woohoo:

[Eurobabe]

32. Gonzo copping out on the Mier's contempt

"It's an ongoing investigation, I've recused myself, can't answer that."

What a goon.

[shadowknows69]

38. They need to throw gonzo under the bus right now

Leahy wants his hide.

[Norquist Nemesis]

33. Oh, give me a break! "I'm recused; I am not going to answer that question"

Smack him!!!

[OmmmSweetOmmm]

34. We need Inherent Contempt!!!!!!! eom

[bdamomma]

35. Leahy should show him the door, to get out and start packing

how much more BS can they take from this jerk.

[Cassandra]

93. "Leahy should show him the door"...

to the Congressional jail. Could they have the Sargent-at-Arms arrest him and throw his sorry ass in the basement?

[helderheid]

36. tuning late!

[Hepburn]

39. Specter up and questioning....

...about going to Ashcroft's bedside.

Specter sounds disgusted...maybe even a bit pissed off.

[shadowknows69]

43. "Do you expect us to believe that?"-Specter

w00t!

[Wednesdays]

40. Specter up...

and just because he's an R doesn't mean Gonzo's gonna get a break.

Asking about going to Ashcroft in the hospital.

[Hepburn]

71. Whoa....

...IMO, Specter IS pissed off. Asking a basic question: How could Gonzo in any way imagine getting consent from Ashcroft....since Ashcroft has given up his authority while under sedation.

Specter says to Gonzo: I am giving up on this subject and going to another.

Asking about Executive privilege...and asking about a POTUS barring Congress from getting a judicial determination.

IMO: One can tell that Specter at one time was a prosecuting atty!

Bravo, Sen. Specter! :applause:

[vanlassie]

42. Specter: What credibility do you have left?

[vanlassie]

52. Specter "How can you get approval for ANYTHING when the man is under sedation?"

[vanlassie]

61. Specter "Not making any progress HERE...

[WinkyDink]

Spector asking about hospital visit. Gonzo says blah,,, Spector: "Do you expect us

to believe that?"

[in_cog_ni_to]

44. Whoo EEEEE! The DOJ isn't planning on prosecuting the contempt of Congress. IMPEACHMENT TIME!

[The Cleaner]

46. Lied his ass off about Ashcroft hospital visit! Wasn't about terrorist surveillance program!

n/t

[spanone]

47. Gonzo is a skilled LIAR

[librechik]

48. Spectoer: "Do you expect us to believe that?

he's in despair.

[mod mom]

49. Specter: Comey "I just witnessed an attempt to take advantage of a very sick man"

Gonzo: Another meeting puts into context

Sit Room meeting (a gang of 8) WH was informed that Comey wasn't going to approve what had been approved.

[Norquist Nemesis]

50. Well, Gonzo just admitted there was more than one illegal program n/t

[shadowknows69]

53. I love how he just calls him General Ashcroft

puts this whole cartel into perspective.

[originalpckelly]

51. Oooooh Dayum Specter is going for blood on the Comey/Ashcroft NSA Spying spat.

[Blackhatjack]

54. Bad sign when audience laughs at Gonzo's answers...

[blondeatlast]

60. Damn, I wish I could watch. nt

[Eurobabe]

55. Specter is pissed off

Questioning Gonzo about Ashcroft's powers while he was under sedation. AS is mad.

[shadowknows69]

64. do you think constitutional govt can survive?

holy shit

[Inuca]

80. Understatement!!

He is mad as hell. Almost a shouting match.

[WinkyDink]

57. "How can you expect Gen. Ashcroft to do anything, under sedation?"

"He was NOT ag; he had given it up in the hospital."

[in_cog_ni_to]

58. Specter sounds pissed. One little fact Gonzo!!! Ashcroft was NOT the AG at the time! COMEY was!

[spanone]

70. Spector IS PISSED This little prick is lying his ass off.

[jojo54]

59. No matter how much time he had to prepare, Gonzo is nervous!

His body language (wringing his hands, arms folded in front of him, fussing with his shirt cuffs) is saying that he really didn't think he'd be called back to testify again.

[babylonsister]

63. Holy mackeral; the audience is laughing at Gonzo; Specter is totally

disgusted.

[originalpckelly]

65. Holy Shite! Specter is going fucking ape on Gonzo, now going to Executive Privilege.

[WinkyDink]

66. These time limits are ABSURD and REVOLTING!! DEMOCRACY is at stake!!!!!!!!

[JTFrog]

67. The whole room

is laughing at Gonzo.... that's priceless!

[vanlassie]

Audience is Groaning

[Norquist Nemesis]

68. LOL! "Not making any progress here! Let me go on to the next question"

:rofl:

[malaise]

78. Not answering a question on

Constitutional Law.
Specter - nothing to do with your being recused. You're the AG and a lawyer.

[Draill]

69. I have watched several of these hearings,

as I am sure many of us have, and the disrespect shown for our representatives and senators still flabbergasts me. I expect it, but I never get used to it.

[originalpckelly]

72. Holy fucking crap folks! Specter is going for Gonzo's balls on Exeuctive Privilege...

how can constitutional government survive in the united states.

[in_cog_ni_to]

73. OMG. That man MUST BE IMPEACHED!!!!!!!

[babylonsister]

74. Recused from constitutional controversy? nt

[originalpckelly]

79. Indeed, this is fucking weird. Gonzo keeps answering questions about that...

in a quivering voice!

[WinkyDink]

82. He won't comment, because he just doesn't want to!

[The Cleaner]

Daym! Gonzo & specter head to head on whether Constitutional government can survive!

Gonzo is NOT ANSWERING!!

[pdxmom]

75. Time for the committee to hold Gonzo in contempt for refusing to

answer questions.

[Blackhatjack]

76. The "I am recused" answer just wore out.....

[WinkyDink]

77. Oh, audience comments are SO outre', so undemocratic, so not Miss Manners.

[OnceUponTimeOnTheNet]

81. Spector is quite pissed. Starting to Drawl out his words.

[originalpckelly]

87. Fucking angry, "Specter Gone Wild"?

[Norquist Nemesis]

90. He's frustrated that Gonzo's making it really hard ...although

on the up side, the rest of the Cons MIGHT, just might take his lead. We shall see.

[Blackhatjack]

84. "Well let's see if we can find a question you will answer.." --Specter

[Wednesdays]

85. Okay, now Specter and Leahy are BOTH banging their heads on the table

:banghead:

[vanlassie]

86. Specter "Does the President have a conflict of interest..."

Re: Harriet Miers??? Gonzo refuses to answer.

[shadowknows69]

88. Thread #3

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[in_cog_ni_to]

89. The little rat bastard won't answer the question about the Miers contempt of Congress.

[spanone]

91. C O N T E M P T arrest the little shit

[bdamomma]

92. they should ask him if he still serves at the pleasure of President

and what about the American people and the Constitution. I wish they would slap down this guy, he is playing these Senators for fools.

[ananda]

96. What's the difference between this q. session..

.. and staged theater? All for show.

It's been time to take action against the arrogant bastards
of Bushinc.

Impeach now!

[Blackhatjack]

94. Gonzo cannot remember how long he spent speaking with McNulty on a death penalty case...

You know he is lying.

[Wednesdays]

97. Specter would agree with you

Specter just said he had 500 death penalty cases and he remembers every one.

[spanone]

99. this little man doesn't give a shit...period.

[OnceUponTimeOnTheNet]

95. It would be nice to a shot of the audience there.

[codepinkdc]

98. Give Gonzo a pink slip!!!

Want to take some action? Join Codepinkers every monday and friday in front of the justice department at 12 PM to demand that Gonzales resign!! Its good, colorful fun and it helps to blow off a little steam and sing "na na, na na na na, Gon-za-les, RESIGN" into a megaphone right in front of his office! See you there!!!

[Wednesdays]

100. Thread #3

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