The Prosecution of Don Siegelman

60 Minutes ran a story this week about the unjust trial of former Alabama Governor Don Siegelman.

Why Congress Can't Get Anything Done

Remember the US Attorney firing scandal?? Well, that whole mess was never resolved...

In the summer of 2007, the Judiciary Committee had issued subpoenas for the testimony of Harriet Miers & Josh Bolton. Then Bush turned around and claimed executive privilege and said they didn't have to show up. Today, Congress convened to address the matter and issue contempt charges against both Miers and Bolton, under House Resolution 982.

First up was House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA). She laid out the platform of the resolution, why it's necessary, and then pointed out that Bush's executive privilege nonsense doesn't apply.


Next came Representative Robert Wexler (D-FL), who reminded Congress that checks & balances are a primary function of the Legislative Branch of government.


And so, when faced with the fact that they would actually have to do their jobs and uphold the laws they were elected to protect, the GOP decided to throw a massive hissy-fit. Lead by Representative John Boehner (R-OH), the republican members of Congress staged a walk-out.


When you go the polls this November, remember who was willing to work, and who could care less about the Constitution and the rule of law.

UPDATE: I take it back! Congress actually accomplished something today! Democratic members of the House were able to pass HR 982, despite the Republican temper tantrum. Harriet Miers and Josh Bolton have both been sited with contempt of Congress. I guess this means they might be forced to testify now?? The Gavel has loads more video from today's proceedings.

Vermont Might Arrest Bush and Cheney

Cenk Uygur of The Young Turks reports on new legislation presented by the people of Battleboro, VT, to arrest George W. Bush & Dick Cheney for high crimes against the citizens of the United States.

The 1st Annual Golden Duke Awards

Josh Marshall of TPMtv announces the awards for the biggest crooks in politics.

Proof Gonzo Lied Under Oath

MSNBC's David Shuster reports that FBI Director Robert Mueller's notes show that Attorney General Alberto Gonzales lied under oath during his Senate hearing.

Bill Moyers Journal - The Rove Legacy

The great Bill Moyers is once again the media's sole voice of reason. Here, he shares the true legacy of Presidential Adviser Karl Rove.

The Daily Show - Dude, Where's My Karl?

Jon Stewart and John Oliver pay tribute to the legacy of Karl Rove.

Headzup: Rove's Resignation

This is exactly what I was thinkin'...

Voter Caging

PBS's Now, with David Brancaccio spoke with investigative journalist Greg Palast about how the republican party stole the 2004 presidential election, by disqualifying thousands of students, soldiers and minorities.

Dick Cheney: Lying Liars Edition

TPMTV has parsed through all the lies in the Larry King interview of Dick Cheney and put together this highlight (lowlight?) reel.

Is it wrong that I dream of a day when we get to see him frog marched off to prison?

Special Counsel Investigation on Gonzales

Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) just gave a press conference, announcing that the Democrats of the Senate Judiciary Committee will be seeking a special prosecutor to investigate Attorney General Alberto Gonzales.

Latest Gonzales Hearings

In this clip from Countdown, Keith Olberman takes a look at some of the testimony given at yesterday's Senate hearings, in which Attorney General Alberto Gonzales either perjured himself, or revealed yet another secret domestic spying program. Clip includes highlights from Senators Diane Feinstein's & Arlen Specter's questions.


In this segment of the hearings, Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) tries to get a straight answer out of Gonzales, but basically proves that he's been lying all along and that he's completely incompetent. If it weren't so awful for our nation, this would be hilarious.


And, finally, during the closing statements of the day's hearings, Chairman Senator Patrick Leahy tells Gonzales that he's lost all trust in him and that he has no credibility. And at the very end, Code Pink supporters shout for Gonzales to resign.


UPDATE: TMPTV has put together a highlight reel of all of the ugliness from yesterday's hearings. This is as beautiful as it is horrible.

The Daily Show - Illegally Blonde

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Jon Stewart parses Monica Goodling's testimony and compares it to Alberto Gonzales.

Impeach Gonzales, Part II

Why is this jackoff still on the payroll? These are your tax dollars, people. Use them wisely.

Rx: Subpoenas

Hat Tip to commenter Katie for sharing this link!

The "I Didn't Mean To..." Defense

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During today's testimony before Congress, Rep. Bobby Scott (D-VA) asked Monica Goodling if she felt her actions in the Justice Department "crossed the line".

Another Bad Day for Alberto Gonzales

It's so nice having checks and balances again! This is the kind of stuff that makes me giddy.

Congressman Robert Wexler (D-FL) grilled Gonzales on exactly who put David Inglesias on the list of US Attorneys to be fired. Watch Gonzo squirm and sputter his way through this one. He's protecting somebody!


This is a thing of beauty... Representative Maxine Waters (D-CA) just rips the Head of the US Justice Department to shreds and makes him look like an ignorant little worm. I fucking love her!

PS - the "redacted documents" refers to a significant portion of the documents that were released by the government. Apparently, someone took a big ole' sharpie to them and blanked out almost all of the information.

Countdown - Electile Dysfunction

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Keith Olberman and Rachel Maddow discuss how Republicans used the Department of Justice to infringe upon the voting rights of minorities and corrupt the most basic functions of our democracy. This US Attorney scandal is far from over...

Bill Moyers Journal - US Attorney Scandal

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Bill Moyers sat down with Josh Marshall of Talking Points Memo, TPM Muckraker and TPM TV, to unravel the details of the Alberto Gonzales/US Attorney scandal. Consider this your Cliff Notes.