Comments on: Former attorney general hires influential lawyer

By: Tom - Dedham, Mass

Tom - Dedham, Mass — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 15:46:23 +0000

So "Tommy", if this was simply done just to get the Clintons, why could she NOT ANSWER SIMPLE QUESTIONS, I DON"T RECALL is a dodge to tell the truth.

I was responding to the posting by:

Anonymous : October 11, 2007 12:02 am

Sorry, if you believe that it is ok to let Hilary use the dodge, but this idiot can't.

Maybe we can ask him to "define diabolical" and he can wag his finger and lie about what he did and didn't do.

Clinton lied, was FORCED to admit guilt, this idiot (in my country anyway), is innocent until PROVEN GUILTY.

He should have been smarter and done it like Billyboy, in order to get the attorneys that HE HAD TO REMOVE, he was brilliant to just get rid of them all, not these dolts, they had to be choosey

Lets see how this works out, shall we?

By: Thom Jefferson Midland TX

Thom Jefferson Midland TX — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 06:24:55 +0000

Parents are Illegal Aliens why would you think he is honest?

By: D. Endo, Honolulu HI

D. Endo, Honolulu HI — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 02:34:23 +0000

Give him a lawyer and then strap him down and water board him because we don't torture in this country.

By: Farrell, Houston, Tx

Farrell, Houston, Tx — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 23:10:31 +0000

Poor Alberto Gonzales. He tried playing hard ball with the BIG guys and became the FALL boy. We know he's not the master mind in this matter and I'm sure his attorney was hired to "assist" in keeping his mouth shut. Gonzales should have kept his moral integrity in check at any cost but no he chose to sell his soul to the devil. I know he's got to be regretful.

By: Brian, Orlando, Florida

Brian, Orlando, Florida — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 22:41:00 +0000

"Democrats let it go ,,you pushed this honorable man out of office,,what do you want, his head????This man was only trying to protect the American people, you democrats make me sick…..
Posted By John Chicago : October 11, 2007 10:32 am"

Your idea of honor is attacking defenseless children with Lies (e.g. Graeme Frost). Hand the Conservative Republicans to the nearest tree!

Democracy and Freedom are liberal ideas!

"Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety."
Benjamin Franklin

By: ed santoyo

ed santoyo — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 20:57:09 +0000

How dare of Mr. Gonzalez, trying to protect himself!, he knew all alone he did wrong, so pay for your mistakes and abused you have done to America. be an honest person with intergity , and I really dont believe you can attain this 2 elements, so sad!

By: Colony 14 author, Mount Prospect, Illinois

Colony 14 author, Mount Prospect, Illinois — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 20:18:49 +0000

I'm note sure how the democrats think they'll be able to assemble any evidence to convict Gonzalez of anything. After all, we already know they aren't willing to listen in on phone calls or request phone records. Nor can they grill him wih tough questioning, because they consider that torture. Further, their war on the republicans has never been officially declared, and Mexico will veto anything they come up with at the U.N.

By: Don, Los Angeles CA

Don, Los Angeles CA — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 17:47:36 +0000

EBW: you are correct that with every new president there are firings. The difference is this was in the middle of a term. This was politically motivated because the fired attorneys either couldn't or wouldn't find more cases against the democrats while others were working on cases against key Republicans.

By: Minneapolis, MN

Minneapolis, MN — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 17:32:18 +0000

EBW, Dubya DID fire (accept resignations from) the attorneys just like Clinton did when he first came to office. The difference is that Clinton didn't fire the attorneys that then put loyalty to the US Constitution above loyalty to the President. BTW Reagan also replaced the previous administration's attorneys.

By: Bruce, Charlotte, NC

Bruce, Charlotte, NC — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 17:31:11 +0000

Hey EBW – Just thought you should know that, yes, US attorneys serve at the pleasure of the president. And, yes, most new administrations fire most, if not all, US attorneys at the beginning of their presidency. BUT what is different in this case, and please enlighten yourself and look it up, is that mass firings do NOT take place between consecutive presidential terms. In 200+ years, there has only been 2 or 3 cases where a sitting incumbent president has fired US attorneys for whatever reason, and it is normally just one being fired. Geez, talk about the kool-aid. Do people really believe the talking points that they are being fed by the neo-cons?

By: Jon, Sacramento ~ Ca

Jon, Sacramento ~ Ca — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 17:01:04 +0000

Anyone that represents themselves in court has a fool for a client.

Sorry folks – this investigation is going drag out and nothing will come of it. Money well spent, Demcrats!!

We wouldn't want to look into REAL issues like Norman Hsu illegally funneling $850,000 into Hillary campaign.

Ironically – those 8 attorneys fired by the AG's office were done so because they WEREN'T investigating campaign fraud issues.

Yeah – let's go after the Attorney General for firing 8 lazy partisan attorneys AND ignore campaign fraud issues (when they're committed by Democrats).

By: Scott, Cincinnati, OH

Scott, Cincinnati, OH — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 16:27:57 +0000

Years will pass before we know the complete damage he and the Bushies have done to our government. I hope his legal bills build up to the point the old fart goes broke before he's sent to prison.

By: Coach Haughton NH

Coach Haughton NH — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 16:00:47 +0000

I don't know what the rest of the democrats who comment here think but I happen to love having the majority. GRILL 'EM.
hahahaaaa

By: Maark R. Fort Lauderdale FL

Maark R. Fort Lauderdale FL — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 15:46:45 +0000

I agree with therealist. Thank goodness he's gone, and we're getting a new AG. Now drop it, congress. There's too much to get done for this country to continue pursuing this, and Bush would never let him serve jail anyway (remember Scooter Libby).

By: Richard, St. Paul, MN

Richard, St. Paul, MN — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 15:36:39 +0000

I hope that they probe Gonzalez all the way up to his tonsils. The little toad is a crook who needs to be prosecuted.

By: Kate, Aurora CO

Kate, Aurora CO — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 14:40:09 +0000

Of course he is going to retain an attorney but we all know what the end result will be if he is found guilty. Bush will grant a full pardon. This administration gives no regard to the constitution or the laws of this country. They have proven time and time again they believe themselves to be above the law. Instead of going after Gonzalez or even Libby why not go after the ones who gave the commands? Justice bought and paid for, the American way.

By: John Chicago

John Chicago — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 14:32:33 +0000

Democrats let it go ,,you pushed this honorable man out of office,,what do you want, his head????This man was only trying to protect the American people, you democrats make me sick.....

By: Rose Hann New London, CT

Rose Hann New London, CT — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 13:03:21 +0000

Gonzalez doesn't recall anything, so why did he hire an attorney? I think he got his memory back and it must smell like a cover-up.

By: Rose Hann New London, CT

Rose Hann New London, CT — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 13:00:44 +0000

Gonzalez doesn't remember anything, so why did he hire an attorney? Smells like a cover-up.

By: realitycheck

realitycheck — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 12:44:58 +0000

Want a change from the current predicament? Vote Democrat (anyone but HRC) in 2008!

In CO, they actually believe there's going to be positive political change in 2008... This is your brain on liberal kool-aid.

By: laurinda.ny

laurinda.ny — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 12:32:00 +0000

As long as those evil Republicans stay out of this He will go to jail where he belongs. Actually, they all should go to jail for harming the American people.

By: MCD, San Francisco

MCD, San Francisco — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 05:06:59 +0000

If justice is to be served... he will need a lawyer.

By: Bradley Schaubs, Greeley, CO

Bradley Schaubs, Greeley, CO — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 04:38:50 +0000

Gonzales is guilty, Craig is gay, and Bush is evil. Want a change from the current predicament? Vote Democrat (anyone but HRC) in 2008!

By: Jeff Spangler, Arlington, VA

Jeff Spangler, Arlington, VA — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 04:22:00 +0000

It certainly is fair to assume that Gonzo's retention of counsel is "common sense" in view of his potential exposure to perjury and contempt of Congress charges. Had this poor dumb Bushie listened to his smarter DOJ lawyers, he might not be in this heat.

I hope he goes down as another symbol of an administration gone wild in its contempt for the rule of law. Unlike Scooter, I think he'd roll over on Bush and Cheney if he faced some serious time.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 04:02:44 +0000

We have gone from "I don't remember" to,"I did nothing intentionally wrong." It truely amazes me that people attain such high positions in government due to their intellect, and then when things go wrong have a convient loss of memory. I would have compassion for Gonzales, but for the fact that he helped in the attempt to shred the Constitution of the United State. Which protects "WE THE PEOPLE" from our government.

By: dukes james a. griffin ga.

dukes james a. griffin ga. — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 03:32:08 +0000

some one with a working brain cell may want to ask around the district court at 75 spring st. atlanta ga. to find out about two women who were on the 22nd floor behind the counter of the filing desk in 2003 early 2003 jan-maybe april; the two had a lap-top and were downloading origional documents only-the older one was cute she ask me for mines. the younger was a dark blond it may have been the myers lady any-way some one could ask. one never know.

By: therealist

therealist — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 02:40:41 +0000

When will our pitiful 110th Congress stop these political witch hunts and do something meaningful for a change? Are they trying to lower their ratings??

By: erika morgan black dimond wa

erika morgan black dimond wa — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 00:58:52 +0000

GOOD! He is going to need a good lawyer if our current government does the job we expect them to do. Clemency for wrongdoers of the past has led our current leaders to feel themselves above the law as office holders, this thinking must be stopped once and for all.

By: Steve, Chelsea, MI

Steve, Chelsea, MI — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 00:43:43 +0000

Sideshow Bob's last name is Terwilliger.

By: Ed,Ellenville,New York

Ed,Ellenville,New York — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 00:26:43 +0000

Common sense to hire a lawyer? He is a lawyer. I don't think it's unfair to assume he's guilty either. Doesn't a prosecuter have to assume his guilt in order to prove it?

By: Bill W, Coatesville, PA

Bill W, Coatesville, PA — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 00:17:22 +0000

He doesn't even need a lwyer – Bush will just pardon him. Or he'll sell Bush out, too. They're both criminals in it together.