Gonzales has to be gone, right?
You can use whatever sugarcoated euphemisms you want, "appear to conflict," "misstated the facts" or whatever, but Alberto Gonzales' Chief of Staff went up on Capitol Hill today and said that Gonzales lied in his press conference on Mar. 13.
This isn't some little accidental flub or game of gotcha. It was the central premise of the entire press conference held specifically to outline the facts of his involvement.
And Gonzales lied. Just straight up lied.
He's gotta be gone, right?
Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow, but soon, and for the rest of my life?
This isn't some little accidental flub or game of gotcha. It was the central premise of the entire press conference held specifically to outline the facts of his involvement.
And Gonzales lied. Just straight up lied.
He's gotta be gone, right?
Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow, but soon, and for the rest of my life?
posted by mikevotes at
3:43 PM
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Also, lying to Congress is illegal even if you're not under oath, and many are speculating Gonzales could get nailed just for that.
IntentDissent.com
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Douglas E. Lindner, at 7:28 PM
Yeah. A real possibility, however the way the thing would work is the Senate would have to refer to the DC US Attorney, and then he decides whether to proceed or not.
And, although he did lie and is guilty, it would be a pretty messy case because you have to prove intent, and Gonzales would maintain he was misinformed by subordinates, etc.
So, the DC USA would be forced to deal with it all and might not bring an official charge after investigation.
I think it's far more likely that that possibility would be waved around as a lever to get him to quit.
The White House doesn't want another perjury allegation even if it's not convicted.
ALSO: I looked earlier and you had linked to me, but now it's gone?
And I think you're a new commenter, so welcome.
Mike
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mikevotes, at 8:01 PM
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