Comments on: Biden calls for Special Counsel to investigate CIA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/biden-calls-for-special-counsel-to-investigate-cia/ All politics, all the time Tue, 22 Dec 2009 18:22:40 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Travis Medford,Oregon http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/biden-calls-for-special-counsel-to-investigate-cia/#comment-178405 Travis Medford,Oregon Wed, 12 Dec 2007 01:54:23 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/biden-calls-for-special-counsel-to-investigate-cia/#comment-178405 Biden once again proves he is the best candidate for President. Biden is the voice of reason and intelligence. Biden once again proves he is the best candidate for President. Biden is the voice of reason and intelligence.

]]> By: Mia, Bedford, NH http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/biden-calls-for-special-counsel-to-investigate-cia/#comment-178266 Mia, Bedford, NH Tue, 11 Dec 2007 23:42:55 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/biden-calls-for-special-counsel-to-investigate-cia/#comment-178266 Tax & Spend or <b>Borrow & Spend</b>, which is worse? The <b>Credit Card Republicans</b> have been running our country on debt and deficits for the last 6 or 7 years. <b>9 Billion borrowed American deficit tax dollars vanished without a trace in Iraq</b>, but suddenly the neo-cons are all worried about the cost of an investigation? It's not about sex. Tax & Spend or Borrow & Spend,
which is worse?

The Credit Card Republicans have been running
our country on debt and deficits for the
last 6 or 7 years.

9 Billion borrowed American deficit tax dollars
vanished without a trace in Iraq, but
suddenly the neo-cons are all worried about
the cost of an investigation?

It's not about sex.

]]> By: Derrol, New York City, New York http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/biden-calls-for-special-counsel-to-investigate-cia/#comment-178161 Derrol, New York City, New York Tue, 11 Dec 2007 22:35:30 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/biden-calls-for-special-counsel-to-investigate-cia/#comment-178161 It makes me sad to read all these comments. To be honest, the difference of opinion I'm seeing does not seem to fit the word United. United in what? Military? Is that it? The United States should be two seperate countries, maybe even three and it should have been that way a long time ago. Not patriotic? Nope. It makes me sad to read all these comments. To be honest, the difference of opinion I'm seeing does not seem to fit the word United. United in what? Military? Is that it? The United States should be two seperate countries, maybe even three and it should have been that way a long time ago. Not patriotic? Nope.

]]> By: Jean, Seattle, WA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/biden-calls-for-special-counsel-to-investigate-cia/#comment-178143 Jean, Seattle, WA Tue, 11 Dec 2007 22:30:28 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/biden-calls-for-special-counsel-to-investigate-cia/#comment-178143 Yes, of course, appoint a special counsel. Nothing will happen without it. This will lay the groundwork for criminal prosecutions once this administration is out of office. Do I believe this is anything more than grandstanding on Sen. Biden's part? No, but a special counsel is still the way to go. Yes, of course, appoint a special counsel. Nothing will happen without it. This will lay the groundwork for criminal prosecutions once this administration is out of office.

Do I believe this is anything more than grandstanding on Sen. Biden's part? No, but a special counsel is still the way to go.

]]> By: Marc, Lafayette CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/biden-calls-for-special-counsel-to-investigate-cia/#comment-178124 Marc, Lafayette CA Tue, 11 Dec 2007 22:19:49 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/biden-calls-for-special-counsel-to-investigate-cia/#comment-178124 Terry, Lakeland Florida. NICE TRY! You really do think you're smart don't you? Well I think you're funny...so that's something anyway. Here are some facts you apparently don't know about your hero Bush's tax cuts: • Over the ten-year period, the richest Americans—the best-off one percent—are slated to receive tax cuts totaling almost half a trillion dollars. The $477 billion in tax breaks the Bush administration has targeted to this elite group will average $342,000 each over the decade. •By 2010, when (and if) the Bush tax reductions are fully in place, an astonishing 52 percent of the total tax cuts will go to the richest one percent—whose average 2010 income will be $1.5 million. Their tax-cut windfall in that year alone will average $85,000 each. Put another way, of the estimated $234 billion in tax cuts scheduled for the year 2010, $121 billion will go just 1.4 million taxpayers. •Although the rich have already received a hefty down payment on their Bush tax cuts—averaging just under $12,000 each this year—80 percent of their windfall is scheduled to come from tax changes that won’t take effect until after this year, mostly from items that phase in after 2005. PLEASE IF YOU HAVE FACTS TO DISPUTE THIS THEN POST THEM. Otherwise you are just a sounding board for Fox News...and arrogant to boot. Terry, Lakeland Florida. NICE TRY! You really do think you're smart don't you? Well I think you're funny...so that's something anyway.

Here are some facts you apparently don't know about your hero Bush's tax cuts:

• Over the ten-year period, the richest Americans—the best-off one percent—are slated to receive tax cuts totaling almost half a trillion dollars. The $477 billion in tax breaks the Bush administration has targeted to this elite group will average $342,000 each over the decade.

•By 2010, when (and if) the Bush tax reductions are fully in place, an astonishing 52 percent of the total tax cuts will go to the richest one percent—whose average 2010 income will be $1.5 million. Their tax-cut windfall in that year alone will average $85,000 each. Put another way, of the estimated $234 billion in tax cuts scheduled for the year 2010, $121 billion will go just 1.4 million taxpayers.

•Although the rich have already received a hefty down payment on their Bush tax cuts—averaging just under $12,000 each this year—80 percent of their windfall is scheduled to come from tax changes that won’t take effect until after this year, mostly from items that phase in after 2005.

PLEASE IF YOU HAVE FACTS TO DISPUTE THIS THEN POST THEM.

Otherwise you are just a sounding board for Fox News...and arrogant to boot.

]]> By: Kristy Sanborn, Buckhorn, Mo. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/biden-calls-for-special-counsel-to-investigate-cia/#comment-177554 Kristy Sanborn, Buckhorn, Mo. Tue, 11 Dec 2007 17:16:36 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/biden-calls-for-special-counsel-to-investigate-cia/#comment-177554 Here we go again, another attempt to waste time and money, but hey, it gives us all something to watch on the news! This candidate made some pretty strong accusations, hope he can back them up. Or it will just turn out like all the other attempts when some people testified and the ones who initiated the investigations like on Mr. Gonzales, didn't have the facts to back up their accusations. Interesting. Here we go again, another attempt to waste time and money, but hey, it gives us all something to watch on the news!
This candidate made some pretty strong accusations, hope he can back them up.
Or it will just turn out like all the other attempts when some people testified and the ones who initiated the investigations like on Mr. Gonzales, didn't have the facts to back up their accusations.
Interesting.

]]> By: Terry, Lakeland, FL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/biden-calls-for-special-counsel-to-investigate-cia/#comment-177292 Terry, Lakeland, FL Tue, 11 Dec 2007 14:24:09 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/biden-calls-for-special-counsel-to-investigate-cia/#comment-177292 <b>So your taxes are "lower"? Does that offset the increase in the price of gas, insurance premiums, health care costs, housing, food, etc.? I would personally prefer higher taxes on the income I had before Bush took office and the lower cost of living. Posted By Pat, Sacramento, CA : December 10, 2007 2:29 pm </b> AS to the dems plan, raise taxes, raise taxes, raise taxes, raise taxes, raise taxes, raise taxes, raise taxes, raise taxes, raise taxes, raise taxes, raise taxes, raise taxes, raise taxes, raise taxes, raise taxes, raise taxes, raise taxes, raise taxes, raise taxes, raise taxes, raise taxes, raise taxes, raise taxes, raise taxes, raise taxes, raise taxes, raise taxes, raise taxes. Wait is there any plan the dems have put forth that doesn't require they raise taxes? If they take over soon buying gas will be the least of our problems. So your taxes are "lower"? Does that offset the increase in the price of gas, insurance premiums, health care costs, housing, food, etc.?

I would personally prefer higher taxes on the income I had before Bush took office and the lower cost of living.

Posted By Pat, Sacramento, CA : December 10, 2007 2:29 pm
 AS to the dems plan, raise taxes, raise taxes, raise taxes, raise taxes, raise taxes, raise taxes, raise taxes, raise taxes, raise taxes, raise taxes, raise taxes, raise taxes, raise taxes, raise taxes, raise taxes, raise taxes, raise taxes, raise taxes, raise taxes, raise taxes, raise taxes, raise taxes, raise taxes, raise taxes, raise taxes, raise taxes, raise taxes, raise taxes.

Wait is there any plan the dems have put forth that doesn't require they raise taxes? If they take over soon buying gas will be the least of our problems.

]]> By: Anonymous http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/biden-calls-for-special-counsel-to-investigate-cia/#comment-176307 Anonymous Mon, 10 Dec 2007 19:44:42 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/biden-calls-for-special-counsel-to-investigate-cia/#comment-176307 Maybe he should send in Joe Wilson.. Maybe he should send in Joe Wilson..

]]> By: Jill, MN http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/biden-calls-for-special-counsel-to-investigate-cia/#comment-176281 Jill, MN Mon, 10 Dec 2007 19:34:24 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/biden-calls-for-special-counsel-to-investigate-cia/#comment-176281 Terry in Lakeland, You believe too much liberal media spin. You wouldn't complain about tax breaks for the upper class if you were one of them. And, the war is necessary but you just don't understand yet. Maybe IF a democat wins the presidency, and plays the same old appeasement tune as before, we'll be attacked again and then you'll see. Some wars are necessary-this is one of them. Guess what. Our family takes in $40,000 a year and we're doin just fine; it's a matter of priorities. Terry in Lakeland, You believe too much liberal media spin. You wouldn't complain about tax breaks for the upper class if you were one of them. And, the war is necessary but you just don't understand yet. Maybe IF a democat wins the presidency, and plays the same old appeasement tune as before, we'll be attacked again and then you'll see. Some wars are necessary-this is one of them. Guess what. Our family takes in $40,000 a year and we're doin just fine; it's a matter of priorities.

]]> By: Williams, Salt Lake City, Utah http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/biden-calls-for-special-counsel-to-investigate-cia/#comment-176264 Williams, Salt Lake City, Utah Mon, 10 Dec 2007 19:29:42 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/biden-calls-for-special-counsel-to-investigate-cia/#comment-176264 We should investigate Mr Biden. He is a rodant. We should investigate Mr Biden. He is a rodant.

]]> By: Pat, Sacramento, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/biden-calls-for-special-counsel-to-investigate-cia/#comment-176262 Pat, Sacramento, CA Mon, 10 Dec 2007 19:29:28 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/biden-calls-for-special-counsel-to-investigate-cia/#comment-176262 So your taxes are "lower"? Does that offset the increase in the price of gas, insurance premiums, health care costs, housing, food, etc.? I would personally prefer higher taxes on the income I had before Bush took office and the lower cost of living. So your taxes are "lower"? Does that offset the increase in the price of gas, insurance premiums, health care costs, housing, food, etc.?

I would personally prefer higher taxes on the income I had before Bush took office and the lower cost of living.

]]> By: Terry, Lakeland, FL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/biden-calls-for-special-counsel-to-investigate-cia/#comment-175974 Terry, Lakeland, FL Mon, 10 Dec 2007 17:40:08 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/biden-calls-for-special-counsel-to-investigate-cia/#comment-175974 <b>Nice try Mark. The reason we have such a large deficit is because Bush has us involved in a sensless war that has cost taxpayers ~$450 Billion while lowering income taxes on the upper class. Seriously, nice try though. Better luck next time. Posted By Marc, Lafayette CA : December 10, 2007 11:43 am </b> Wait bush lowered taxes on me....that must mean I'm rich....YAAAAAAAAA...no wait, I'm not rich...hold on how come my income taxes got lowered....wait that's because bush <b>DIDN'T</b> lower taxes only on the rich....good try Marc, wrong again, but it was a good try!! Nice try Mark. The reason we have such a large deficit is because Bush has us involved in a sensless war that has cost taxpayers ~$450 Billion while lowering income taxes on the upper class.

Seriously, nice try though. Better luck next time.

Posted By Marc, Lafayette CA : December 10, 2007 11:43 am

Wait bush lowered taxes on me....that must mean I'm rich....YAAAAAAAAA...no wait, I'm not rich...hold on how come my income taxes got lowered....wait that's because bush DIDN'T lower taxes only on the rich....good try Marc, wrong again, but it was a good try!!

]]> By: Marc, Lafayette CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/biden-calls-for-special-counsel-to-investigate-cia/#comment-175869 Marc, Lafayette CA Mon, 10 Dec 2007 16:43:22 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/biden-calls-for-special-counsel-to-investigate-cia/#comment-175869 Yeah, the CIA destroys two videotapes of interrogations of terrorists, and we should spend millions of dollars investigating this! No wonder we have such a large deficit. Posted By Mark, Shreveport, La : December 10, 2007 8:51 am Nice try Mark. The reason we have such a large deficit is because Bush has us involved in a sensless war that has cost taxpayers ~$450 Billion while lowering income taxes on the upper class. Seriously, nice try though. Better luck next time. Yeah, the CIA destroys two videotapes of interrogations of terrorists, and we should spend millions of dollars investigating this!

No wonder we have such a large deficit.

Posted By Mark, Shreveport, La : December 10, 2007 8:51 am

Nice try Mark. The reason we have such a large deficit is because Bush has us involved in a sensless war that has cost taxpayers ~$450 Billion while lowering income taxes on the upper class.

Seriously, nice try though. Better luck next time.

]]> By: Robert, Vivian, LA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/biden-calls-for-special-counsel-to-investigate-cia/#comment-175865 Robert, Vivian, LA Mon, 10 Dec 2007 16:41:19 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/biden-calls-for-special-counsel-to-investigate-cia/#comment-175865 And this effects me how? And this effects me how?

]]> By: Chris, Middletown, CT http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/biden-calls-for-special-counsel-to-investigate-cia/#comment-175813 Chris, Middletown, CT Mon, 10 Dec 2007 16:17:41 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/biden-calls-for-special-counsel-to-investigate-cia/#comment-175813 Funny - theres always someone to blame for everything. Keep in mind - the same group that targeted the United States "gave" us additional information on twarting future attacks - and if we didn't utilize such tactics...maybe we wouldn't of stopped them.....you have the bleeding hearts (same people who would release a serial rapist because they didn't read him miranda) - a baffling group of angry (most likely vegan) left wing Democrats....neither the CIA or the FBI has ever answered to a group of politicians...ever Funny – theres always someone to blame for everything. Keep in mind – the same group that targeted the United States "gave" us additional information on twarting future attacks – and if we didn't utilize such tactics...maybe we wouldn't of stopped them.....you have the bleeding hearts (same people who would release a serial rapist because they didn't read him miranda) – a baffling group of angry (most likely vegan) left wing Democrats....neither the CIA or the FBI has ever answered to a group of politicians...ever

]]> By: Dem from Feigned Outrage Land http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/biden-calls-for-special-counsel-to-investigate-cia/#comment-175800 Dem from Feigned Outrage Land Mon, 10 Dec 2007 16:11:50 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/biden-calls-for-special-counsel-to-investigate-cia/#comment-175800 Eureka! I’ve got a great idea! Let’s hold some useless, politically-motivated hearings during an election year and investigate the snot out of the CIA AND the FBI. Then, in response, let’s hamstring them with endless additional rules, regulations, caviats, “Gorlick walls” and bureaucratic shackles. Then, after the NEXT 9/11 happens, we can hold another set of useless, politically-motivated hearings to determine why the intelligence-gathering apparatus did NOT stop the attack. Genius! It’s the CIA’s job to do unsavory, yet necessary, things and lie to us about it. Those who believe one can make an omelet without breaking eggs are destined to starve. Eureka! I’ve got a great idea!

Let’s hold some useless, politically-motivated hearings during an election year and investigate the snot out of the CIA AND the FBI. Then, in response, let’s hamstring them with endless additional rules, regulations, caviats, “Gorlick walls” and bureaucratic shackles. Then, after the NEXT 9/11 happens, we can hold another set of useless, politically-motivated hearings to determine why the intelligence-gathering apparatus did NOT stop the attack.

Genius!

It’s the CIA’s job to do unsavory, yet necessary, things and lie to us about it. Those who believe one can make an omelet without breaking eggs are destined to starve.

]]> By: Gene, Lawton, OK http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/biden-calls-for-special-counsel-to-investigate-cia/#comment-175798 Gene, Lawton, OK Mon, 10 Dec 2007 16:09:05 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/biden-calls-for-special-counsel-to-investigate-cia/#comment-175798 I think we all know this would go nowhere. the CIA is so corrupt. they are the ones that started and bankrolled al-Queda in the first place. I think we all know this would go nowhere. the CIA is so corrupt. they are the ones that started and bankrolled al-Queda in the first place.

]]> By: Al Stanley Niceville FL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/biden-calls-for-special-counsel-to-investigate-cia/#comment-175771 Al Stanley Niceville FL Mon, 10 Dec 2007 15:54:12 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/biden-calls-for-special-counsel-to-investigate-cia/#comment-175771 Joe, is that a halo around your head in this snapshot? Joe, is that a halo around your head in this snapshot?

]]> By: Tom Dedham, Mass http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/biden-calls-for-special-counsel-to-investigate-cia/#comment-175723 Tom Dedham, Mass Mon, 10 Dec 2007 15:29:02 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/biden-calls-for-special-counsel-to-investigate-cia/#comment-175723 Would it bother any of you liberals to actually go beyond NPR or MSNBC and do some research and discover that: The leading Democrat in the Nation was aware of the tactics - Nancy Pelosi ONLY three people have been given this method and two of the three gave up information that SAVED LIVES, possibly even LIBERALS were among those saved. Three times and two of them talked, the MSM can't let those FACTS get out as it would confuse the sheep or change the non-sheeps perception. These people whose rights you all so cherish do not fall under the Geneva convention rules. These people would not think twice about CUTTING YOUR FOOL HEAD OFF or your INNOCENT CHILDREN and while they are doing it, you can explain to them "how you understand them" and "it is not their fault". Maybe we should sit them down and have "teas and cookies" and then they will tell us everything. Hillary can make the teas and bake he cookies.... actually, she can't. Waterboarding SIMULATES drowning, cutting your head off with a DULL blade REALLY HAPPENS. Would it bother any of you liberals to actually go beyond NPR or MSNBC and do some research and discover that:

The leading Democrat in the Nation was aware of the tactics – Nancy Pelosi

ONLY three people have been given this method and two of the three gave up information that SAVED LIVES, possibly even LIBERALS were among those saved.

Three times and two of them talked, the MSM can't let those FACTS get out as it would confuse the sheep or change the non-sheeps perception.

These people whose rights you all so cherish do not fall under the Geneva convention rules.

These people would not think twice about CUTTING YOUR FOOL HEAD OFF or your INNOCENT CHILDREN and while they are doing it, you can explain to them "how you understand them" and "it is not their fault".

Maybe we should sit them down and have "teas and cookies" and then they will tell us everything.

Hillary can make the teas and bake he cookies.... actually, she can't.

Waterboarding SIMULATES drowning, cutting your head off with a DULL blade REALLY HAPPENS.

]]> By: Terry, Lakeland, FL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/biden-calls-for-special-counsel-to-investigate-cia/#comment-175686 Terry, Lakeland, FL Mon, 10 Dec 2007 15:02:58 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/biden-calls-for-special-counsel-to-investigate-cia/#comment-175686 No laws were broken. This again is a Dem ploy to try and make noise. Which is about all the Dems have ben able to get done. How about a Special Counsel to investigate the removal and destruction of a large about of Documents that show a bad light on Mrs. Clinton. No laws were broken. This again is a Dem ploy to try and make noise. Which is about all the Dems have ben able to get done.

How about a Special Counsel to investigate the removal and destruction of a large about of Documents that show a bad light on Mrs. Clinton.

]]> By: Terry, Lakeland, FL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/biden-calls-for-special-counsel-to-investigate-cia/#comment-175684 Terry, Lakeland, FL Mon, 10 Dec 2007 15:01:23 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/biden-calls-for-special-counsel-to-investigate-cia/#comment-175684 <b>Valarie Plame</b>, wasn't an active agent on active missions...there is a big difference between a desk agent and a field agent. Valarie Plame, wasn't an active agent on active missions...there is a big difference between a desk agent and a field agent.

]]> By: Independent in NY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/biden-calls-for-special-counsel-to-investigate-cia/#comment-175683 Independent in NY Mon, 10 Dec 2007 15:01:04 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/biden-calls-for-special-counsel-to-investigate-cia/#comment-175683 I think we need to have Biden investigated. I think we need to have Biden investigated.

]]> By: Terry, Lakeland, FL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/biden-calls-for-special-counsel-to-investigate-cia/#comment-175681 Terry, Lakeland, FL Mon, 10 Dec 2007 15:00:40 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/biden-calls-for-special-counsel-to-investigate-cia/#comment-175681 Wonder if Mr Star is around still, he's probably up for wasting a few more million. Wonder if Mr Star is around still, he's probably up for wasting a few more million.

]]> By: Michael Arnaud-Glen Burnie, Maryland http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/biden-calls-for-special-counsel-to-investigate-cia/#comment-175612 Michael Arnaud-Glen Burnie, Maryland Mon, 10 Dec 2007 14:12:04 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/biden-calls-for-special-counsel-to-investigate-cia/#comment-175612 No laws broken, but Biden and the other Demograts say a special counsel needs to be appointed. Once again we see the waste of time by DC insiders. Instead of showing the nation how he would imporve the country if he became President, Biden comes out against the Bush White House for some inane reason. If Biden wants to bring his poll numbers up, try actually doing the job he was voted for and stop jumping on every bandwagon that will get him air time on the tv and space in the papers. You really can't get mad at him for it though. Soon all the Dem candidates will be calling for the special counsel and all the Repub candidates will be firing back at them. Welcome to CIVILISED politics. No laws broken, but Biden and the other Demograts say a special counsel needs to be appointed.

Once again we see the waste of time by DC insiders. Instead of showing the nation how he would imporve the country if he became President, Biden comes out against the Bush White House for some inane reason. If Biden wants to bring his poll numbers up, try actually doing the job he was voted for and stop jumping on every bandwagon that will get him air time on the tv and space in the papers.

You really can't get mad at him for it though. Soon all the Dem candidates will be calling for the special counsel and all the Repub candidates will be firing back at them. Welcome to CIVILISED politics.

]]> By: Mark, Shreveport, La http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/biden-calls-for-special-counsel-to-investigate-cia/#comment-175593 Mark, Shreveport, La Mon, 10 Dec 2007 13:51:34 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/biden-calls-for-special-counsel-to-investigate-cia/#comment-175593 Yeah, the CIA destroys two videotapes of interrogations of terrorists, and we should spend millions of dollars investigating this! No wonder we have such a large deficit. Yeah, the CIA destroys two videotapes of interrogations of terrorists, and we should spend millions of dollars investigating this!

No wonder we have such a large deficit.

]]> By: Vickie, Columbia, MD http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/biden-calls-for-special-counsel-to-investigate-cia/#comment-175583 Vickie, Columbia, MD Mon, 10 Dec 2007 13:35:01 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/biden-calls-for-special-counsel-to-investigate-cia/#comment-175583 The political grandstanding that's going on is absolutely disgusting. Turns out key Democrats were well versed on the operations and interrogation techniques utilized by the CIA since 2002. Some even questioned if they were going far enough. Now, when they can make political hay of it, they stand on their self-righteous soapboxes and spout their anti=Bush rhetoric. The sad part is much of the population now believes that nonsense too…leading to a very divided country. Thanks a lot Biden!! The political grandstanding that's going on is absolutely disgusting. Turns out key Democrats were well versed on the operations and interrogation techniques utilized by the CIA since 2002. Some even questioned if they were going far enough. Now, when they can make political hay of it, they stand on their self-righteous soapboxes and spout their anti=Bush rhetoric. The sad part is much of the population now believes that nonsense too…leading to a very divided country. Thanks a lot Biden!!

]]> By: Sue in Michigan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/biden-calls-for-special-counsel-to-investigate-cia/#comment-175577 Sue in Michigan Mon, 10 Dec 2007 13:28:22 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/biden-calls-for-special-counsel-to-investigate-cia/#comment-175577 Wake up, people! The CIA DID break the law, they are covering up for Bush and Cheney, and it is past time for someone, anyone, to call for an investigation. To say that the Democrats are harder on Bush than on terrorists is ludicrous...this country supposedly believes in the rights of ALL people (isn't that one reason Bush gave for the war..."to bring democracy to the Iraqui people," he said.) We cannot become terrorists ourselves by permitting torture of ANYONE! That doesn't make us safe; it reduces us to their level, and makes us look weak to the rest of the world. The US is better than that-and torture does not bring truth, as has been proven. Someone being waterboarded will say what you want to hear, not the truth, if they even know it. If you want to be a barbarian, please take your ideas somewhere else. I prefer a civilized society where people who break the law are investigated, and where we try to live by the Golden Rule. GO JOE! Wake up, people! The CIA DID break the law, they are covering up for Bush and Cheney, and it is past time for someone, anyone, to call for an investigation.
To say that the Democrats are harder on Bush than on terrorists is ludicrous...this country supposedly believes in the rights of ALL people (isn't that one reason Bush gave for the war..."to bring democracy to the Iraqui people," he said.) We cannot become terrorists ourselves by permitting torture of ANYONE! That doesn't make us safe; it reduces us to their level, and makes us look weak to the rest of the world. The US is better than that-and torture does not bring truth, as has been proven. Someone being waterboarded will say what you want to hear, not the truth, if they even know it. If you want to be a barbarian, please take your ideas somewhere else. I prefer a civilized society where people who break the law are investigated, and where we try to live by the Golden Rule.
GO JOE!

]]> By: WDRussell, East Liverpool, Ohio http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/biden-calls-for-special-counsel-to-investigate-cia/#comment-175559 WDRussell, East Liverpool, Ohio Mon, 10 Dec 2007 13:16:52 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/biden-calls-for-special-counsel-to-investigate-cia/#comment-175559 Well isn't that special. A brownshirt wannabe named Andy wants an investigation on the Dems because they don't agree with his lord Bush. You will have to imagine what else I have to say , because I wouldn't say it here. Well isn't that special. A brownshirt wannabe named Andy wants an investigation on the Dems because they don't agree with his lord Bush.
You will have to imagine what else I have to say , because I wouldn't say it here.

]]> By: Mia, Bedford, NH http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/biden-calls-for-special-counsel-to-investigate-cia/#comment-175542 Mia, Bedford, NH Mon, 10 Dec 2007 12:46:39 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/biden-calls-for-special-counsel-to-investigate-cia/#comment-175542 Allowing our government to torture people... what could <i>possibly</i> go wrong? Our nation was founded on torture and secret prisons! And Valarie Plame will be glad to know that our rulers are indeed <b>greatly</b> concerned with protecting the identity of our CIA operatives. Starting now. Allowing our government to torture people... what could possibly go wrong?

Our nation was founded on torture and secret prisons!

And Valarie Plame will be glad to know that our rulers are indeed greatly concerned with protecting the identity of our CIA operatives. Starting now.

]]> By: Independent in IA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/biden-calls-for-special-counsel-to-investigate-cia/#comment-175516 Independent in IA Mon, 10 Dec 2007 11:52:02 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/biden-calls-for-special-counsel-to-investigate-cia/#comment-175516 CYA time in the halls of justice, the CIA, FBI and all the other agencies involved in counter-terrorism. CYA time in the halls of justice, the CIA, FBI and all the other agencies involved in counter-terrorism.

]]> By: mark wilkes barre pa http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/biden-calls-for-special-counsel-to-investigate-cia/#comment-175509 mark wilkes barre pa Mon, 10 Dec 2007 11:36:09 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/biden-calls-for-special-counsel-to-investigate-cia/#comment-175509 I think Mr biden mis quoted him self when he said " in the public intrest to do so " He meant to say " in the libral intrest to impeach the president " This guy has been out to get Bush for years unsuccessfully to even the score. Republicans had far less on clinton and were able to impeach even if they couldnt get cencors on him. After all the attempts this man has made to get the job done on bush he has failed time after time to make one thing stick. history will decide what this administration did wrong or how it conducted itself , at this point an investigation into this matter would only cost too much money and waste valuable time for no results. I think Mr biden mis quoted him self when he said " in the public intrest to do so " He meant to say " in the libral intrest to impeach the president " This guy has been out to get Bush for years unsuccessfully to even the score. Republicans had far less on clinton and were able to impeach even if they couldnt get cencors on him. After all the attempts this man has made to get the job done on bush he has failed time after time to make one thing stick. history will decide what this administration did wrong or how it conducted itself , at this point an investigation into this matter would only cost too much money and waste valuable time for no results.

]]> By: JC Topeka, KS http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/biden-calls-for-special-counsel-to-investigate-cia/#comment-175506 JC Topeka, KS Mon, 10 Dec 2007 11:23:06 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/biden-calls-for-special-counsel-to-investigate-cia/#comment-175506 There are fools out there. Committing crimes, suspension of civil and human rights, limiting access to the courts and denying legal representaion in the fantasy of providing security are not protecting anyone. Benjamin Franklin once warned the Continential congress as they debated what to do to reconsile with King George, he told them to be warry of giving up basic civil rights in the name of security, or they might awake one morning and discover that they have neither. Toture, destruction of tapes that should torture and identify interigators is not a poiltical manner, it is not a ball to be used for political advantage by either political parties. It is a significant event, that underscores the moral, and ethicals values that this nation has stood for in the eyes of the world. A full non political investigation is called for, truth and justise have never been a waste of money nore time unless you were the party that had something to hide. There are fools out there. Committing crimes, suspension of civil and human rights, limiting access to the courts and denying legal representaion in the fantasy of providing security are not protecting anyone. Benjamin Franklin once warned the Continential congress as they debated what to do to reconsile with King George, he told them to be warry of giving up basic civil rights in the name of security, or they might awake one morning and discover that they have neither.

Toture, destruction of tapes that should torture and identify interigators is not a poiltical manner, it is not a ball to be used for political advantage by either political parties. It is a significant event, that underscores the moral, and ethicals values that this nation has stood for in the eyes of the world.

A full non political investigation is called for, truth and justise have never been a waste of money nore time unless you were the party that had something to hide.

]]> By: Jaik , chicago, IL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/biden-calls-for-special-counsel-to-investigate-cia/#comment-175418 Jaik , chicago, IL Mon, 10 Dec 2007 04:59:41 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/biden-calls-for-special-counsel-to-investigate-cia/#comment-175418 I find it amazing that anyone could suggest otherwise ! The GOP stance is that the CIA should do an internal investigation ...on a cover up and destruction of evidence charge done to avoid investigation ? thats like asking Nixon to handle Watergate investigations. I find it amazing that anyone could suggest otherwise ! The GOP stance is that the CIA should do an internal investigation ...on a cover up and destruction of evidence charge done to avoid investigation ? thats like asking Nixon to handle Watergate investigations.

]]> By: Andy, Evansville, IN http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/biden-calls-for-special-counsel-to-investigate-cia/#comment-175372 Andy, Evansville, IN Mon, 10 Dec 2007 03:59:12 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/biden-calls-for-special-counsel-to-investigate-cia/#comment-175372 The political grandstanding that's going on is absolutely disgusting. Turns out key Democrats were well versed on the operations and interrogation techniques utilized by the CIA since 2002. Some even questioned if they were going far enough. Now, when they can make political hay of it, they stand on their self-righteous soap boxes and spout their anti=Bush rhetoric. The sad part is much of the population now believes that nonsense too...leading to a very divided country. Thanks a lot Biden!! The political grandstanding that's going on is absolutely disgusting. Turns out key Democrats were well versed on the operations and interrogation techniques utilized by the CIA since 2002. Some even questioned if they were going far enough. Now, when they can make political hay of it, they stand on their self-righteous soap boxes and spout their anti=Bush rhetoric. The sad part is much of the population now believes that nonsense too...leading to a very divided country. Thanks a lot Biden!!

]]> By: Ron Nebraska http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/biden-calls-for-special-counsel-to-investigate-cia/#comment-175354 Ron Nebraska Mon, 10 Dec 2007 03:41:48 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/biden-calls-for-special-counsel-to-investigate-cia/#comment-175354 There is no law that states the tapes should be kept, so if they were destroyed to protect the CIA covert operatives, and the Dems are more interested in a non-legal issue rather than helping protect our guys It's only ok to not protect CIA operatives when petty political revenge is the motive isn't it? There is no law that states the tapes should be kept, so if they were destroyed to protect the CIA covert operatives, and the Dems are more interested in a non-legal issue rather than helping protect our guys

It's only ok to not protect CIA operatives when petty political revenge is the motive isn't it?

]]> By: Rivas, San Marcos, TX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/biden-calls-for-special-counsel-to-investigate-cia/#comment-175334 Rivas, San Marcos, TX Mon, 10 Dec 2007 03:24:40 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/biden-calls-for-special-counsel-to-investigate-cia/#comment-175334 This isn't even the tip of the iceberg. This Administration has been operating with impugnity from the start, and if there is a special counsel to investigate, that counselor should be given a wide berth, because there's a whole lot more to this than meets the eye. Abusing our troops, lying to the nation, then making poor attempts to cover it up and then lie about the lies...ENOUGH!!! Impeach, THEN prosecute!!! This isn't even the tip of the iceberg. This Administration has been operating with impugnity from the start, and if there is a special counsel to investigate, that counselor should be given a wide berth, because there's a whole lot more to this than meets the eye. Abusing our troops, lying to the nation, then making poor attempts to cover it up and then lie about the lies...ENOUGH!!! Impeach, THEN prosecute!!!

]]> By: Bob Delaware OH http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/biden-calls-for-special-counsel-to-investigate-cia/#comment-175297 Bob Delaware OH Mon, 10 Dec 2007 02:28:08 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/biden-calls-for-special-counsel-to-investigate-cia/#comment-175297 Seriously, if the CIA hasnt gotten Osama by now, they lost whatever chance they had. I dont believe in second chances, either lol. Seriously, if the CIA hasnt gotten Osama by now, they lost whatever chance they had. I dont believe in second chances, either lol.

]]> By: Anonymous http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/biden-calls-for-special-counsel-to-investigate-cia/#comment-175295 Anonymous Mon, 10 Dec 2007 02:26:36 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/biden-calls-for-special-counsel-to-investigate-cia/#comment-175295 Defending America does not imply to do wrong and torture is wrong. Defending America does not imply to do wrong and torture is wrong.

]]> By: Walt, Belton, TX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/biden-calls-for-special-counsel-to-investigate-cia/#comment-175293 Walt, Belton, TX Mon, 10 Dec 2007 02:25:04 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/biden-calls-for-special-counsel-to-investigate-cia/#comment-175293 More sleazeball politics by the head sleaze.... More sleazeball politics by the head sleaze....

]]> By: SergioPL, Sacramento, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/biden-calls-for-special-counsel-to-investigate-cia/#comment-175265 SergioPL, Sacramento, CA Mon, 10 Dec 2007 01:23:08 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/biden-calls-for-special-counsel-to-investigate-cia/#comment-175265 Waterboarding is nothing compared to all the monstrosities committed by those people (decapitations, lynching, bombings, etc.) Waterboarding is torture? Great! All those who want to destroy our families deserve to be punished. We have reached a point where "political correctness" has become more important than "correctness" itself. Those who believe that terrorists should be treated well, shouldn't be considered real Americans. Waterboarding is nothing compared to all the monstrosities committed by those people (decapitations, lynching, bombings, etc.)

Waterboarding is torture? Great! All those who want to destroy our families deserve to be punished.

We have reached a point where "political correctness" has become more important than "correctness" itself. Those who believe that terrorists should be treated well, shouldn't be considered real Americans.

]]> By: Derek, Toronto, ON http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/biden-calls-for-special-counsel-to-investigate-cia/#comment-175258 Derek, Toronto, ON Mon, 10 Dec 2007 01:17:27 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/biden-calls-for-special-counsel-to-investigate-cia/#comment-175258 It's not at all about whether or not torture was used as the reason why these tapes were destroyed. It's about eliminating the evidence which Zubaydah provided, incriminating the Saudi, Pakistani, and U.S. intelligence services in orchestrating 9/11. The Bush administration is doing all it can to hide the evidence of its criminal culpability. They WANT you to believe that it's about torture, when it's not. Don't let them mislead you any more! Also, interesting that this story comes out immediately following Bush's contradictory statements about Iran and the NIE... Trying to change the subject are we? It's not at all about whether or not torture was used as the reason why these tapes were destroyed.

It's about eliminating the evidence which Zubaydah provided, incriminating the Saudi, Pakistani, and U.S. intelligence services in orchestrating 9/11.

The Bush administration is doing all it can to hide the evidence of its criminal culpability.

They WANT you to believe that it's about torture, when it's not. Don't let them mislead you any more!

Also, interesting that this story comes out immediately following Bush's contradictory statements about Iran and the NIE... Trying to change the subject are we?

]]> By: Brian Tampa, FL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/biden-calls-for-special-counsel-to-investigate-cia/#comment-175256 Brian Tampa, FL Mon, 10 Dec 2007 01:12:18 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/biden-calls-for-special-counsel-to-investigate-cia/#comment-175256 Biden is looking for a bump in the polls. Why do our own people {Democrats} always try to hang the men trying to protect us and try to make everything political. The White House told them not to destroy the tapes this has nothing to do with politics but old Joe wants to keep the dream alive for a few more weeks and if making mountains out of mole hills can accomplish that for him, he is all in. Pathetic! Biden is looking for a bump in the polls. Why do our own people {Democrats} always try to hang the men trying to protect us and try to make everything political. The White House told them not to destroy the tapes this has nothing to do with politics but old Joe wants to keep the dream alive for a few more weeks and if making mountains out of mole hills can accomplish that for him, he is all in. Pathetic!

]]> By: john williams san diego, ca. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/biden-calls-for-special-counsel-to-investigate-cia/#comment-175249 john williams san diego, ca. Mon, 10 Dec 2007 01:02:49 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/biden-calls-for-special-counsel-to-investigate-cia/#comment-175249 in Sep.2002, nancy pelosi was given a virtual tour of CIA detention sites and harsh techniques used. No formal objections were raised about the severe methods used during 2002-2003 when waterboarding was used and Pelosi was on the oversight committee. She now declines to comment directly on the classified breifings..Typical power driven Liberal. in Sep.2002, nancy pelosi was given a virtual tour of CIA detention sites and harsh techniques used. No formal objections were raised about the severe methods used during 2002-2003 when waterboarding was used and Pelosi was on the oversight committee. She now declines to comment directly on the classified breifings..Typical power driven Liberal.

]]> By: Niel, Orchard Park, NY. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/biden-calls-for-special-counsel-to-investigate-cia/#comment-175241 Niel, Orchard Park, NY. Mon, 10 Dec 2007 00:50:57 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/biden-calls-for-special-counsel-to-investigate-cia/#comment-175241 Apparently, the only thing the Dems can do in Congress, is to call for a special prosecuter - the gazillionth time in the last 30 year. Never get tired of gotcha politics do they? Apparently, the only thing the Dems can do in Congress, is to call for a special prosecuter – the gazillionth time in the last 30 year. Never get tired of gotcha politics do they?

]]> By: P.D. Bristol, PA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/biden-calls-for-special-counsel-to-investigate-cia/#comment-175236 P.D. Bristol, PA Mon, 10 Dec 2007 00:43:22 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/biden-calls-for-special-counsel-to-investigate-cia/#comment-175236 I can't beleive how some people are reacting to this story. This administration is by far, the worst I have ever witnessed in my 41 years! The fact that people are actually advacating torture is stunning. Even my father, who voted for Bush in 2004, cannot beleive the sheer arrogance and imcompetence of Bush and his enablers. I can't beleive how some people are reacting to this story. This administration is by far, the worst I have ever witnessed in my 41 years! The fact that people are actually advacating torture is stunning. Even my father, who voted for Bush in 2004, cannot beleive the sheer arrogance and imcompetence of Bush and his enablers.

]]> By: Jim http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/biden-calls-for-special-counsel-to-investigate-cia/#comment-175229 Jim Mon, 10 Dec 2007 00:31:10 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/biden-calls-for-special-counsel-to-investigate-cia/#comment-175229 JOE BIDEN: MOST UNDERRATED PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE JOE BIDEN: MOST UNDERRATED PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE

]]> By: Jon N., Arvada, CO http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/biden-calls-for-special-counsel-to-investigate-cia/#comment-175226 Jon N., Arvada, CO Mon, 10 Dec 2007 00:28:17 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/biden-calls-for-special-counsel-to-investigate-cia/#comment-175226 the democrats knew about this for quite some time.. but only now is it convenient to feign outrage. *yawn* the democrats knew about this for quite some time.. but only now is it convenient to feign outrage.

*yawn*

]]> By: Helen, NY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/biden-calls-for-special-counsel-to-investigate-cia/#comment-175223 Helen, NY Mon, 10 Dec 2007 00:24:33 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/biden-calls-for-special-counsel-to-investigate-cia/#comment-175223 Ben Marble MD, You must be a member of SOROS party and moveondotorg. Get lost... You are obsessed with media including CNN and you want to impeach our president. Have a life... I wonder CNN will publish this one.. Ben Marble MD,

You must be a member of SOROS party and moveondotorg. Get lost... You are obsessed with media including CNN and you want to impeach our president. Have a life... I wonder CNN will publish this one..

]]> By: Hung Trinh http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/biden-calls-for-special-counsel-to-investigate-cia/#comment-175211 Hung Trinh Mon, 10 Dec 2007 00:06:24 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/biden-calls-for-special-counsel-to-investigate-cia/#comment-175211 The democrat is a fool. CIA primary goal is to protect U.S.A interest and defeat our enemies. Why our ememies having more rights than our people? The democrat is a fool. CIA primary goal is to protect U.S.A interest and defeat our enemies. Why our ememies having more rights than our people?

]]> By: Nick, Chicago, IL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/biden-calls-for-special-counsel-to-investigate-cia/#comment-175209 Nick, Chicago, IL Mon, 10 Dec 2007 00:04:13 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/biden-calls-for-special-counsel-to-investigate-cia/#comment-175209 I am fearful when the dems are tougher on the CIA and our President than on terrorists. Particulalry given their lead in the polls. God help us all. I am fearful when the dems are tougher on the CIA and our President than on terrorists. Particulalry given their lead in the polls. God help us all.

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