If YOU were on the Senate Judiciary Committe, grilling Karl Rove....

[brentspeak]

Let me first just say that if Karl Rove really did appear before the Senate, I know that Pat Leahy, Ted Kennedy, Howard Kohl, etc. would know how to handle him.

However, in a fantasy world, if I were on a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, here's how I proceed with Rove:

Senator Brentspeak: Mr. Rove, it is now clear to us on this committee, and to those watching at home, that you have not testified truthfully today. Are you aware of the legal consequences of the words you have just spoken?

Karl Rove: (smirking) The only thing I'm aware of are the consequences you'll be facing for even daring to threaten me.

Senator Brentspeak: Mr. Rove, you are...making this very difficult for us. Once again, I ask that you provide us with an explanation -- a truthful explanation -- as to why you set into motion the firing of those federal prosecutors whom we have just named.

Karl Rove: You want an explanation? I'll give you an explanation. I'll need a little time, though. (lounges back in his chair)

Senator Brentspeak: (incredulous) How much 'time' do you need?

Karl Rove: (sips his water) Oh, I'd say...one month. (smiles)

Senator Brentspeak: Mr. Rove, I will give you exactly one minute to provide us with an explanation.

Karl Rove: (smile fades immediately. Suddenly alert, he chokes on his water) One minute??!! What is this? Some kind of sick joke?

Senator Brentspeak: This is no joke, Mr.Rove. Please -- your explanation.

Karl Rove: (face getting red, looks a little nervous) Don't play games with me! I'll have you for lunch, and chew up the rest of the Committee for dessert! I told you I can give you a written explanation in one month's time!

Senator Brentspeak: You now have...(looks as watch)...thirty-five seconds remaining.

Karl Rove: (sweating) This is bull$hit...total bull$hit!

Senator Brentspeak: I'm sorry you feel that way. Fifteen seconds.

Karl Rove: (trembling) You don't know who you're messing with, what a world of $hit you're going to find yourself in...

Senator Brentspeak: Time's up! Your explanation...?

Karl Rove: (whimpering, sort of like Scorpio in "Dirty Harry" saying "I have my rights..!" while Harry is stepping on his leg on the football field) I...can...give...it...in a month...!

Senator Brentspeak: (confers for the moment with the other members on the committee): Um, we are now, for the record, serving the witness with a Citation of Contempt of Congress, which had been prepared beforehand for just this possibility occurring. There's a few other...in the meantime, Sergeant-at-Arms? Will you please read Mr. Rove his rights, and escort him to the adjoining chamber, which serves as the temporary restraining area before which time he is to formally face charges...

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Ok, so that's my convoluted -- and admittedly, completely ridiculous -- imaginary scenario, should I be the chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee. (But it's fun thinking about it. He, he, he! }( ) Now give us yours'.

[madokie]

1. Hey I liked it the way you describe it especially the ending

[brentspeak]

7. ..

[napi21]

2. If I were on the judiciary committee I would immediately take the EP

excuse to the SCOTUS! This crap has been taken to the ridiculous level! If you watched Schumer questioning Jennings, you know what I mean! Chuck had a copy of an email that Jennings sent, and Jennings claimed EP on confirming it!

I wouldn't even bother subpoening anyone else. I'd go directly to the courts for a determination on EP!

[brentspeak]

3. This would be a good time to do it, too, as Roberts' temporary absence

would make the Court an 8-justice thing. Not so weighted for Bush-loyalists.

[Ghost in the Machine]

4. That's too easy...

Me: mr. rove, what is your involvement in the US Attorney firings?

rove: I refuse to answer on grounds of executive privilege...

Me (slipping on a pair of brass knuckles and knocking roves teeth down the back of his throat): How does 'executive privilege' taste now, mr. rove?

[brentspeak]

5. He, he, he!

:evilgrin:

[brentspeak]

6. self-kick

:kick:

[NoPasaran]

8. Mmmmm, Grilled Karl Rove!

DEE-licious!

[madokie]

9. maybe a little on the greasy side though wouldn't you think