McNulty: I'm No Liar .... just released statement

[RedEarth]

McNulty: I'm No Liar
By Paul Kiel - May 23, 2007, 4:42 PM
During her testimony today, Monica Goodling pointed the finger squarely at Deputy Attorney General Paul McNulty, saying that he had not been "fully candid" in his testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee about his knowledge of White House involvement in the U.S. attorney firings (McNulty had earlier pointed the finger at Sampson and Goodling for not informing him of the White House's role). Goodling laid out four key areas where she said McNulty hadn't told the whole truth in her written statement (pdf) to the committee. Perhaps the most serious allegation she made was that McNulty had told the commmittee that he didn't have any knowledge of how Tim Griffin, Karl Rove's former aide, had come to be appointed the U.S. attorney for Little Rock. In fact, Goodling said, she'd told him that the White House had been involved in Griffin's appointment all along.

Here's a statement just out from McNulty, via the Department of Justice:

“I testified truthfully at the Feb. 6, 2007, hearing based on what I knew at that time. Ms. Goodling's characterization of my testimony is wrong and not supported by the extensive record of documents and testimony already provided to Congress.”

http://www.tpmmuckraker.com/archives/003288.php

[IChing]

1. kick nominated

[catmandu57]

2. I think I'd believe him over her

given my choices, I don't believe this woman to be truthfull, in fact I'd say she was a baldfaced liar.

[Brundle_Fly]

5. agreed

her heroes are Pat Robertson and GWB.

tells me gads about her personality

[alstephenson]

3. So they eat their own.....

Ha! This is getting better and better!

[populist101]

4. Of course! And no politicians lie!!

Thanks, McNulty, for clarifying all this for us. Now I'll just change my mind.

I used to think that it was the nature of the beast; that politicians and lying had gone hand in hand for centuries. But, thanks to you, I stand corrected!

I think I'll just go back to my tv, or maybe take a nap. It's a good time to sleep, because you and the rest of the government are protecting me.

Some interesting reading:

"Politicians Lie? Say it Ain't So!"
http://www.populistamerica.com/politicians_lie___say_it_ain_t_so

[Toots]

6. Not sure either McNulty or Goodling could be considered "politicians"

Political, for sure, but I don't think either of them gets elected to office..Not to say however your point isn't made either way.

[newyawker99]

22. Hi populist101!!

Welcome to DU!! :toast:

[fla nocount]

24. I haven't logged on in months,

been lurking, but I just had to welcome a Populist to DU.

[Lochloosa]

27. Welcome to DU populist101

:toast:

[LSK]

7. They need to get McNulty, Goodling and Sampson before them at the same time

And then focus on Tim Griffin and who exactly came up with the list.

[Cameron27]

15. I'd pay to see that.

[aint_no_life_nowhere]

8. Well, with ChimpFluffers accusing each other of lying

we know at least that one of them is, if not all of them. That's the other possibility.

[progressoid]

9. Well, obviously he's lying again!

Monica went to a Christian University so she's more credible!

[SpiralHawk]

10. Don't let the republicon cronies treat you like that, McNulster...

spill the beans

[blm]

11. Exactly - join the side of sunshine, Paul.

,

[SheWhoMustBeObeyed]

12. Apparently he used to be one of us...

According to wikipedia, as sourced from WP:

"McNulty started his public career in 1983 'as a Democrat and counsel to the House ethics committee, eventuall bec a Republican....'"

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_McNulty

Still, I'm inclined to believe him.

[tblue37]

13. She and Gonzo both have tried to dump it all on him.

I hope he is getting pissed enough to want to come back and spill some more beans.

[riderinthestorm]

14. Short and unconvincing statement by McNulty if you ask me

Sorry but Goodling just laid a big fat turd on his doorstep and all he's got to respond is 2 sentences??

So the question becomes has McNulty already been turned, providing the cover for the WH?

Or will he tell more about what he knows. Goodling's testimony clearly shows McNulty knows more: whether he gathered it by being a party to the crimes, or whether he gathered it on the side, he's a player.

All in all though, McNulty's statement is pretty pathetic.

[Patsy Stone]

16. Here is your administration:

[Disturbed]

Goodling states that McNulty was lying.

He states that he was telling the truth. Make them prove their statements. Documentation should be available to decide this.

[Patsy Stone]

21. I'd suggest just acting on the Karl Rove and Harriet Miers subpoenas.

There are some people I'd like to ask a question or two.

I also like the idea someone posted above: have Goodling, Gonzales and McNulty there testifying together.

[G_Leo_Criley]

25. the Conyers committee has the right

to call in both Gonzales and McNulty. They also now have good reason to call in Rove, based on her testimony.

Goodling's testimony - which included all three of them - yesterday, demands that they "clarify" and answer questions about the discrepancies between her testimony and their stories.

Her testimony is given a good bit of credence because of her immunity. It's hard to imagine her testifying to even one word about Rove, McNulty or Gonzales without having had immunity.

Paraphrasing BHJ; buckle up...


glc

[SammyWinstonJack]

28. No kidding!

:rofl:

[kenny blankenship]

17. I know--let's let the waterboard decide who is lying!

[RevCheesehead]

18. Does immunity count if she perjured herself?

From what I've seen on "Law and Order," it does not. Immunity is revoked.

[Zynx]

23. "Law and Order" is correct here.

Not only are you not immune against perjury, it will usually get the deal rescinded.

[MiniMe]

26. Conyers confirmed that she is not immune if she perjures herself

And that the order stated that she must answer all the questions. Shne would be pretty stupid to lie. Giving non-answers is one thing, but lying is another.

[Blackhatjack]

19. Put on your seatbelt! I would bet McNulty's NOT firing blanks....

... we will know soon if McNulty is going to sink them all.

[Hubert Flottz]

20. Hook them all up to a lie detector on American Idol...

I think they're all lying.