Well put "typical white person". The Bush admin was criticized for not talking unilaterally with N. Korea, but then they say Bush always tries to "go it alone" without going to the world community for help. That is exactly what Bush did in this instance. They insisted on the 6 way talks and it seems to be working, just like Libya worked and very soon Iraq will work.
The hate, the name calling and the lack of facts on these posts is breath taking and it's all been started and been fanned by the Democrat leadership in congress. I don't think congressman Delahunt meant it the way it came out but there is such a frenzy of hatred out there that many would be overjoyed if the POTUS and members of his Admin were really tried in the World Court even though the UN and the US Congress approved the overthrough of Saddam overwhelmingly.
CNN you need to use some judgement on whose posts you let on here,( even though mine don't get on ). Some, like Irene from michigan who posted "I hate Republicans" certainly don't move the conversation forward.

So should all politicians not speak on TV because of Al Qaeda. That's the lamest excuse in the world. This administration has screwed things up so bad and has divided our country in half. The rest of you republicians on here quit acting like Bush is being attacked and blasted unfairly. You know darn well, it's his fault we're in the mess we're in now. Playing stupid is no excuse for accountability.

This is the politics of conflict, combativeness and inertia for the last 30 years that accomplishes nothing. BOTH MEN ARE WRONG! It's not about politics or political parties, IT'S ABOUT AMERICA!
When these politicians decide to cease acting like 5th graders at a lunch table American can get out of the mess we are in.
This is what makes Obama such an attractive candidate for people sick and tired of the politics of the last 30 years. No more Atwater, H.W. Bush, Carville, Clinton, Rove, W or Hillary or the biggest stooge and enabler, the Mainstream Media…

What a stupid thing for the Demacrat to say.
I loved Addingtons response.
You dems sure are in love with these poor terrorists aren't you.
Pansies!

Is this to harsh for CNN to Post???

If democrats would learn to keep their mouth shut, the world would be a better place. I'm sure they will now want to create a sub-committee to determine if the comment was warranted and how it should have been phrased in a kinder gentler way! Hey Democrat's stop wasting my tax dollars and get to work on more important issues!

Does anyone remember the movie "3 Days of the Condor?" If I am not mistaken, in this movie the villain was a Mr. Addington who also had grand plans for the Middle East. Eerie!….

That response was a TEXTBOOK smear. "I don't want to to sa Dick Cheney a traitor to his country, but I just want to talk about his behavior last 8 years $4.50 gas at bum.. as it pertains to the term traitor."

Sounds like "Fist pound? knuckle-bump? Terrorist Fist Jab????" to me. "I'm not saying that Delahunt is a terrorist. I just want to talk about him and his body language as it pertains to the act of being a terrorist."

Delahunt was too nice to Addington

Addington is a tool for an amoral administration. Delahunt was frustrated with this "hide behind the administration's shield" thug. He mis-spoke and he was wrong. But Addington, Bush & Cheney should be held accountable for war crimes. There is no excuse for their approval and implimentation of torture.

Funny that the Republicans are incensed by this comment, but "Bring em on" apparently is not encouraging terrorists…

Yo - LJ in Cypress,

Get your facts together. It wasn't Romney who made those comments about Obama.

On the subject matter: DELAHUNT'S COMMENTS ARE DISGUSTING. I am ashamed to admit that I live in the same state that this jerk is from.

Go McCain.

Rep. Delahunt deserves a medal for calling a snake a snake. The Bush/Cheney administration has almost destroyed this nation, and it's time that they and all their supporters pay for their crimes.

Some democrats clearly do not love the country they represent and want America to lose. It's pathological. No use wasting time debating it.

Yeah…
Republicans can Dish it out… but they cant take it..

Mccain is in trouble.

As I said before my comment was so rudely deleted, they are VERY united! They're both playing for the team, which includes the people of the United States.

Also, I will post on every blog that has an opening CNN so you can continue to delete my comments if you want to. The PUMA Pac founder, Darraugh Murphy, is a Republican!!! She donated $500 to McCain's campaign in 2000, voted for him in the MA Republican primary (have to be a Registered Republican or "unenrolled" to do so), and did not contribute financially to any democratic candidate's campaign. All the while she claims to be a lifelong democrat! Who's drinking the kool-aid now PUMA people? You've been bamboozled by the Rush Limbaugh in a dress!!!

Obama/Clinton '08

Why don't we let Al Queda hold David and they can interigate him, but only using the same constitutionally acceptale methods deemed by acceptable by David and Mr. Cheyney. but they will have to release him just as soon as the last person at Gitmo is either released or tried.

Democratic lawmakers would rather we baby captured thugs and terrorists? Maybe these Rep Delahunt should watch some videos of these thugs cutting off one of their captors heads! How about the ones dragging a dead corpse through the streets? How about the faces of young kids shot point blank in the face and left for dead? I wonder if democrats like Delahunt have ever heard the term "war is hell." At least this administration does what it has to do to insure these thugs are not put out there where they can continue to terrorize innocent people.

Why bother posting? CNN is moderated by biased little rich white high schoolers…

Yawn!! So what?

If that comment was bad how about Bush with his "Bring it on" bravado? It's too bad that some of the people making policy don't get to experience the consequences.

This so-called democratic party is no longer democratic and it will go to hell with its dirty chicago pilitic tricks.
God bless USA

Actually, there is a huge issue hidden in this controversy: how should we treat the torturers among us and the policy people who paved the way for their actions? We have held the Germans and others to very high standards. Now we have our own torturers–as well as our own desk-torturers such as Addington and Yoo and Gonzalez. As citizens of a democracy, we have an obligation to hold these people accountable for the evil they have done. How are we to do this? Delahunt's comment was very clearly the wrong way to go. But what is the right way? And are we all doing our part to see that justice is carried out? Let's hope that the House finds it way on this issue.

What a bunch of freaking crybabies! Addington, you can run, but you can't hide! And that goes for your boss, too!

Addington's lack of candor underscores the truth of Ben Frankin's observation, "Any society that would give up a little liberty to gain a little security will deserve neither and lose both.'

Bush, Cheney, Addington, Rumsfeld, Woo, et al continue to maintain that the US doesn't and hasn't use torture on detainees. What's not rendered explicit in this declaration is that because the Administration leave it exclusively to themselves to define what constitutes torture and other prohibited behavior — and don't accept definitions of torture and prohibited actions such as those outlined in the Geneva Conventions of 1949 which the US ratified in 1955 — we will never define any of our actions as torture. Alternatively, we"ll just say that detainees aren't POWs and we can do whatever we want with them.

No wonder Democrats are seen as the creators of chaos and Republicans are seen by the public as losers. We have some idiots who have no sense of boundary and always have others clean up after them. I would suggest that Bill Clinton and Sandy Berger stay far away.

I guess republicans believe that the only people who should be targets of Al Qaeda should be the 18-25 year old troops that they have put in harms way.

Wow, Al Quada must be closer than we thought, they are posting hateful rants all over this site!

C'mon. Delahunt was being sarcastic in response to Addington's excuse for not answeing questions that Al-queda might be watching C-span. Pretty soon no one will speak at all because you can't say anything anymore. It's getting ridiculous.

AMERICANS ARE SO FICKLE… THEY KILLED THOUSANDS OF OUR PEOPLE AND EVERYONE ONE IS READY TO GO GET THEM.. GIVE IT A FEW YEARS AND NOW WERE PISSED CUZ WE ARE WATERBOADING THESE SAME PEOPLE THAT WANT YOU DEAD ANYWAY!!! MAKE UP YOUR MINDS MORONS!!!

About time a Dem talked tough. Addington's one of the minds behind this brilliant Middle East strategy…one of the chickenhawks ("tough" guys who want lots of war yet never served themselves). Where was the outrage when cheney told Pat Leahy to F himself on the floor of the Senate (then went on Faux news and bragged about it). He never apologized, why should our side?

ONE MAN'S TERRORIST IS ANOTHER MAN'S FREEDOM FIGHTER. THE REPUBLICANS MADE THIS GROUP WHAT THEY ARE TODAY. IF THEIR OWN COUNTRYMEN ARE TURNING THEIR BSCKS ON THEM THEN THAT SPEAKS FOR ITSELF. IF ANOTHER MAN KNOW HOW TO FIND THEM AND START A WAR WITH ANOTHER GROUP (COUNTRY) TO DEFLECT ATTETION. THEN AND ONLY THEN YOU GET WHAT YOU ASKED FOR. OUR FIGHT WAS WITH THEM IN THE FIRST PLACE. WE KNOW WHERE THEY ARE BUT WE STILL FIGHTING THE WRONG PEOPLE. IT IS NO WONDER THEY ARE THIER FREEDOM FIGHTERS. THE OLD SAYING FITS PERFECT –
TORTURE BEGETS TORTURE.

It is a travesty what the Bush regime has brought upon us citizens … I don’t find anything improper with Rep. Delahunt’s comments. The conservatives probably deserve better, yet today I don’t care.

Every time I read the comments of one of these cowards & draft dodgers I get sick. Maybe they will be the next target of the Terrorist.
Bush & Cheney will never enjoy the loot that they stole from America.

Valerie Plaine was accidentally outted and is obviously quite fine. As a matter of fact, she's made A LOT OF MONEY because of it selling book deals to hatred hungry democrat publishers.

Addington isn't getting out of anything, he still reports full disclosure during closed door meetings. It is ridiculous to say such a thing about another American during a time of war. You won't see Republicans asking for Al Queda to kill Obama. At some point we need to look past party lines and see that we are all Americans united against a common enemy.

This is just an example of how much partisanship has taken over Congress. With 50 yr terms the group has become nothing but a pissing contest for the elderly. Demand term limits from your representatives!

i love politics

How come war mongering, terror threatening righties can't take a little dose of their own medicine?

The Bush administration is always finding new reasons to not answer questions. Now, it's because Al Qaeda might get cable TV. What a crock!

Transparency and Accountability are sorely needed in our government. I hope the next president keeps his adminstration transparent, and holds these people accountable for the lies they've told us!

Come on Addington, everybody knows that waterboarding is a new sport at the Olympic Games. And you are the captain of the team !

LJ in Cypress,

Huckabee said that, not Romney, but I tend to agree.

What?You think they dont know who he is or what he did.The enemy is smarter than we give them credit for.They caught this moron asleep at the switch on 9/11.Maybe he was reading "My Pet Goat" too!

It amazes me how the idiot Libs show their undeniable stupidity time and time again. Just another example.

So Cheney, Bush, Addington, Rice, McCain and the rest of the Republican Party believes that Al Qaeda is not aware of the WORLD WIDE known FACT that this bunch of IDIOTS used torture? These Criminals continue to amaze me with how stupid they are in believing that the American public don't know that they are a disgraceful bunch of Liars.

Dems don't think Al Qaeda exists, but the truth is that Al Qaeda is a collective code term to include all radical islamic groups that spread hate and violence towards the west and those who do not believe in their religion. Not sure what the Democrats don't understand about that.

You cannot declare a war on radical Islam but you can declare war on Al Qaeda.

Meanwhile, Obama wants to sit and have tea with all these evil regime leaders. Hopefully he has learned that strong arming North Korea and forcing the talks with US might and pushing for sanctions has proven effective. You don't just show up for tea with the guy. You strong arm him into submission. Haven't you ever watched UFC?

Why is it called a "congressional hearing", when the congressmen do all of the talking? Ever thought about that?

Enlightened Voter June 27th, 2008 2:13 pm ET wrote

"We all know cheyney is crooked, this isn't news. On another note remember when Barack was accused by mcstupid of appeasement for saying he would use diplomacy with the North Koreans…well now look at what gwb just did, he removed sanctions against them and opened up diplomatic relations. Barack is proving to have very sound judgement and is some what of a progressive thinker. Love to know what mcstupid thinks now."
—

The difference is that Bush (golly, I hate to defend this guy) waited to start lifting sanctions until AFTER NK started to disarm and is gradually lifting more as NK further shows its dedication to disarming. And Bush refused to negotiate one-on-one with NK and instead had 6 nation talks so that OTHER countries had to pony-up a political stake in disarming NK.

One-on-one talks with NK would not have done anything to move the process forward because NK would have accused us of bullying them and threatening to invade them and having secret plots to kill their leader…

Bush, Cheney and the rest of GOPers made this mess and now they are lying in it. It is going to be another 1964 Goldwater election disaster for McCain and Rove. Not only are they now lying in their own mess, they lied to get us into this mess and are lying now to cover up their lying and their mess.

Well….
As Ronald Regan use to say…"Well… uhh…"

Rebublican Moron or Oxymoron..?

if the us hadnt tortured people, you wouldnt have to fear for your life.this is excactly why,we should never allow torture,in this country.we'll be paying for this bush/cheney gaffe,for years to come.

Addington should be in prison or hung for treason.

Let the partisan hacking of the deompublican/repucratic (two sides of the same filthy coin) establishment begin! That way they can avoid dealing with actual issues for another couple of decades!

Vote Ron Paul! Change you can TRUST in!

th is is silly.. we saw the complete transcript of the discussion and people still are angry about it? Give me a break and dip into your common sense pills and take about 30.. both are idiots and im glad they both were seen on TV and will not guard either

Let me think here.

Addington is now in fear that his identity is exposed because the Representative Delahunt questioned him on C-SPAN.

News for Addington: Your name and title was already being displayed when you spoke. Unless you were behind a blackscreen, Al Qaeda knows who you are.

Now, if you wanted to truly protect youself and your family, then why didn't you tell the VP to stick to getting rid of Al Qaeda in Afghanistan and not start another war (in Iraq).

When you think about, is Addington saying that Al Qaeda is in the USA and is an active danger to us all?

Furthermore, You idiots who are beating on the Representative didn't you also see Addington on the TV? This is just another republican cover-up. Spin, spin, spin.

Where have we heard that excuse before?

I cannot answer that on the grounds that the terrorists might see or hear me lie too… along with the American citiczens…

This is so sad. Wrong judgment, wrong approach and wrong choice of words by a democrat who is questioning a proven and for a fact wrong person who worked for a wrong boss. These many wrongs make up a sad time which makes people like me sad.

tough talk tfrom thr crowd that got the US in the postion that we are in today. I notice no one from the WHITE HOUSE toook blame for the outing of a CIA AGENT There was a time you would call it tresaon.

What about that McCain advisor who said McCain's campaign would benefit from another terrorist attack against this country. Where was the outrage then? Why does it only come when there own is the target.

Granted it wasn’t a smart thing to say but I want to know where was outrage among Republicans on Capital Hill and in the White House last week when McCain benefited from us being attacked. They were might quite then so they should do the same now.

Well, in the words of Dick Cheney, "SO"….

Believe me the Terrorist already know all of the BUSH GOONS. It's funny how this bunch of WAR CRIMINALS continues to attempt to Vail themselves in patriotism. It needed to be said and others should step up and say the same. George Bush & his band of Criminals have broken every law imaginable while hiding behind executive privilege. The entire GANG should be tried for TREASON & WAR CRIMES.
I know that this will never be posted. CNN is the most POLITICALLY CORRECT network on the planet.

Not the correct way to express something that is certainly the correct opinion. I agree with Mr. Delahunt, but he could have made his opinion known in a much more sensible way.

now the repugnants will, once again, bring 9/11….floks, they do not have anything to say, period……as for the tough guy image. ..it will go down the toilet as these repugnants have taken this country….tough????? extremely questionable…….

I hae always been a democrat but the last few weeks something every day comes up such as this and much worse , the Chris Dodd debacle that I have decided to become an independant. Lou Dobbs has it right, the democrats and republicans are just a bunch of panderers.
Nina

I refuse to believe that you Repubs even believe the things that come out of your mouth. Anyone suggesting that this was anything more than poor taste is an idiot.

Delahunt is an idiot. I'll be very surprised if he and other's that represent MA will be re-elected. Time to get rid of Kennedy, Kerry, Delahunt and the rest of them.

Seriously guys - how exactly should one respond when a person says they can't answer a simple question because "al Qaeda is watching"? Addington might as well be wearing a tinfoil hat.

Anyone who actually believes Delahunt was calling for a terrorist attack on Addington is insane. Anyone who repeats any such notion is a partisan hack. Let's cover some actual news, like why Addington wouldn't discuss whether he talked to Bush about waterboarding.

'Addington' should not have brought the comment, especially after 'Black' made the comment he made. Isn't the bush administration responsible for the tv program in the middle east that we (American taxpayers pay for?)

How can any republican argue that they deserve to be elected when they apparently can never remember anything that they do? Addington, Gonzalez, Bush, Cheney, all the way down the line, their favorite line is "I don't recall." Since republicans' brains are sieves, I guess we can't be surprised.

A stupid remark and better left unsaid. I though resent addington for putting myself and other service members at risk for torture because of the policies he helped set into place. No longer can americans be proud to be above the despots because our torturing detainees has lumped us in with the bad guys. I'm equally disappointed in McCain who has flip flopped on the issue after being a torture victim himself. SHAME!

it is no secret democrats want america to lose the war on terror. Thats just too bad! America will not quit fighting for freedom and will defeat the terrorists. Wake up people! Al Qaeda will not rest until they accomplish their missions. Why should we?

Sounds like witness protection is going to receive a new member!

this is silly.. we saw the complete transcript of the discussion and people still are angry about it? Give me a break and dip into your common sense pills and take about 30.. both are douchebags and im glad they both were seen on TV and will not guard either

NEVER, NEVER, NEVER, NEVER, NEVER, NEVER, NEVER, NEVER
WILL I VOTE OBAMA.

THEIR IS NOT UNITY

DNC IS A DISGRACE .

MIT MAR

Democrats and Republicans are the disease of the planet and we need real change in Washington!

Hey Peter E, is this more childish then Cheney saying "so" to the will of the American people!?!? I say let Al Qaeda have all the republicans. In fact, let's gift wrap the cowards and express mail them. Boo hoo righties cry some more. Your side has played the fearmongering card for the last time. Rock on President Obama and Bill Delahunt. The light of day and the truth hurt the evil right side of the aisle. Can't you take out what your side has dished out for 8 years. There's plenty more coming down the pike for you guys! Perhaps if you cried like John Boehner….

Yeah Mike there is no "real threat from Al Queda" I forgot what was that thing they call 9/11 all about again?

REMEMBER THIS???????????

Black said he deeply regrets his comments.

(CNN) — Charlie Black, a senior adviser to John McCain, said Monday he "deeply regrets" his comments to Fortune Magazine suggesting a terrorist attack on the United States would benefit the Arizona senator's presidential campaign.

REPUBLICAN HYPOCRISY IS ALIVE AND WELL!

Funny how the Republicans can dish out the name calling, snide remarks, etc but they WHINE when the tables are reversed…GROW UP….

Mike - "This is America, people used to want to come here."

Based on the 20 million illegal immigrants we can't get rid of and the thousands more that are caught each month on the border, I'd say they still do…

If you think this is such a rotten place to live, name a better place.

The republicants are full of it, no one watches C-SPAN

Of course the comment was in bad taste but it brings to light a growing concern that those responsible for some of the more despicable policies of the Bush administration have been cowering behind their executive privilege. In the future, the State Department might have some tough decisions to make: if we attempt to bring vicious war criminals like Mugabe and Al-Sadr to justice, we may experience pressure from the international community to allow the prosecution of our own war criminals such as Cheney and Addington.

Aren't these the same people who flipped out when Valerie Plame was "outed?"

Once again the democrats show us which side they are on. Do democrats support a single thing to defend against these terrorists?

The Hague is awating cheney, rumsfeild ,rove, and bush.

I'm surprised ADDINGTON didn't use the Republicant's #1 favorite excuse.

"I DON'T RECALL"

It amazes me that some people have so little insight into how the world works. You complain about "waterboarding" and say that the information it provides isn't trustworthy. Really? Well, if we are talking about gaining confessions, I agree. But we are not. We are talking about gaining intelligence information. If it didn't produce information that was actionable then they would use someother technique that did. You act like the men and women who are protecting this country are sadistic psychos that pulled the wings off of butterflies as kids. They are not. They are honorable people who are doing their best to protect you and your ungrateful families.

I personally don't care if a terrorist is subjected to "simulated drowning". The terrorists didn't worry about the 3000 people they actually burned alive (no simulation) in the World Trade Center and the Pentagon and on Flight 93. And they would love nothing more than to kill everyone in the world who refuses to wear a head scarf and pray 5 times a day. If you think the Middle East is a model of a well-functioning society then move there. All you have to do is look to Britian or France or Spain to see where we are headed when we practice "tolerance" towards intolerable behavior.

What goes around comes around.

====poor iraqs and amricans are death..all for $$$$$ and oil===

===we the americans are smarter than this, and Won't let it ever happen again.===

It's okay, a democrat misspoke. Tomorrow, he will explain his comment.

Always remember ROACHES HATE THE LIGHT.

That is all.

so the dems are at it again, open mouth insert foot!

Some of you people need to get a life. Hopefully in another country.
Want Socialism move to Sweden or closer Canada.

Quit deleting my posts CNN

Addington is another in a long, looooooooooooooooong line of lying, cheating, evasive, inaccurate, dirty , blood-thisrty, war mongering Republicans.

Again, why is this news???????????????????????????

It is nice to see a courges man to question and held republicans Accountable.

On this topic of the Iraq war, why are so many people cheering for Al Quaeda on the democrat side? Shouldn't we be supporting our troops and hoping they come home after a victory? Why should we forfeit now when we're making progress? If we quit now, we lose, because the terrorists will still be able to take over before Iraq is fully secure. We can win the Iraq war, and we are winning. Yeah, people are dying, and that's unfortunate, but they're dying for a great cause, to free an entire country, and help keep us safe in ours. We lost military members in almost all wars. That is the sacrifice of war. Liberals should start supporting our troops, and being more optimistic about their efforts around the world. And here they are instead complaining that our brothers and sisters are torturing the terrorists who are trying to kill us a little too much. What side are you guys on? Ours, or theirs. For me and my house, we support our troops.

And did Addington ever answer the question?

In typical, Bush Administration, domestic policy style, of course not!!!

By the way, Mr. Addington, I'm sure al-Qaeda, the Taliban and whomever else you identify as terrorists already know who you are.

A comment didn't kill 4000+ soldiers in Iraq….

Rep. Delahunt did a great job and a service to his country by not taking any crap from Mr. Addington……it is amazing that Mr. Addington he even showed up!! Harriet Miers and ex-political director Sara Taylor were forced by the administration to not even appear for Congress supeona for a hearing on the removal of US Attorneys.

Our President took an oath to "defend" the Constituition……not dismantle it!!

The Republicans are UPSET…………….AGAIN!

This is news how? They had better get use to it come November!

This is an example of why Obama and the liberal left must not be allowed to win in november. Vote moderate and independent to fix american. The left and right are aweful and need to be stopped before we all go down.

Who is stupid enough to believe that there was any intent on the part of Delahunt for al Qaeda or any other organization to target Addington? The intent is so clearly expressing frustration over the administrations posturing about how everything must be top secret.

After his sarcastic reply, I would have been inclined to add "So that they can see one of their greatest allies when it comes to tearing down the civil rights and freedom of the United States." Of course that no doubt would have caused the same people to wring their hands and wail just the same… But at least the intent would have been crystal clear.

What do you expect from a liberal. He fits right in with Obama and the liberal party the democrats have become. Talk tough to the people who are responsibile for defending america and fighting for it . You know these liberals like to run their mouths against our goverment and them blue collar soldiers who defend it. They reap the benefits and still hate america and none of them have the guts to jion that all volunteer army. What they need is a dose of reality with the draft re-instated with no exemptions. Maybe then the liberals would gain some common sense and love for america if they shared some of the committment.

I hope al Qaeda got a real good look at Bush, Cheney, Rumsfeld, Rice and a whole lot of others during the last 8 years.

It's okay that the administration outed Valerie Plame but not okay when someone in the administration gets his face in the news? Bit of a double standard, isn't it?

Of course, double standards are nothing new to a crew of self-righteous wonks who think that their ends justify any means.

Clearly…security isn't an issue with the Democrats–from their wannabee home boy President–right down to the most junior congressman.

Clearly–we need a tougher orientation program on security issues for our elected members of Congress and Senate. If they fail to certify–send their ignorant butts home.

TYPICAL REPUBLICAN B.S.!

FEAR! FEAR! FEAR!

if it had been a Republican who had said it the White House would be applauding.

Nothing new here, just more continuous Republican whining!

I could see where it could be taken for an innappropriate comment. Addington was basically being asked whether this administration allows or promotes torture (which they clearly do) and gave a stupid response, basically, "I can't tell you because the terrorists might be watching." Delahunt should have responded with something like "I guess they'll know who you are then," rather than saying he was 'glad.'

I understand the misinterpreted comment.

I overstand the the bigger issue.

I wonder if the Right is as concerned for Mrs. Plame's safety

Addington and Yoo should be waterboarded — that would get them to answer the questions.

Addington's arrogance was so thick you could cut it with a knife — I understand why some was tossed his way.

while this was certainly NOT the right comment to make, he was clearly venting his frustration at addington, and other administration members like him who think they can get away with ANYTHING they want by saying "if i tell you, the terrorists win".

BOY! Those Repubs are really desperate. Serves them right!

This is really silly - the guy clearly was upset that Addington had refused to testify for so long, and then Addington was giving a facetious reason why he couldn't discuss waterboarding issues. It's OBVIOUS Delahunt wasn't hoping Al Qaeda would now track Addington down and take him out.

I think this is another example of making a mountain out of a molehill - remember when Huckabee joked about Barack hitting the ground because of a shooter at the NRA meeting? Same thing - we all know Huckabee didn't mean it in a terrible way, even though it sounded pretty awful. Both sides are guilty of this.

Addington is scum. Delahunt made an ignorant comment, but that still doesn't excuse Addington's lack of cooperation. "Executive privilege" blah blah blah. I'm tired of politicians (mostly Republicans) claiming executive privilege so that they won't be held accountable for their actions. Addington's involvement with the Abu Ghraib tortures makes me sick. Those of you who believe torture is ok should remember that even the COMMANDER of Abu Ghraib along with other military officials say that 90% of those prisoners there are innocent. American morals are headed down the toilet.

Addington should stay at home if he is so scared of Al Qaida. If he doesn't love his country enough to work for it then do not take the "risk" of working with Dick Cheney.

Delahunt's comment was totally DISGRACEFUL.

To J S Ragman: You consider this 'payback'? Publicly calling Al Qaeda to take notice of a particular man? You are a spineless, hate filled, small, pathetic excuse for a human being.

This is all nonsense. Of COURSE al Qaeda watches CNN. The are not just a bunch of stupid third-worlders hinding in desert caves. These guys are well-financed, often well-educated (sometimes even in US schools), and politically quite savvy. You can bet they know who all the key people in the US Government are, and probably know their travel schedules very well.

This is just two grown men involved in a school-yard argument. BOTH should stop the nonsense and get a grip on the world around them. It's this kind of posturing and name-calling that makes me sick to my stomach. And these guys call themselves our leaders. Un-freakin' believable…..

Not so tough now Addington when you have to show your face. Stand up like a real man you coward.

America should be angry! At the Bush Administration!
They dont think they have to answer to the American people. They laugh and spit on us, our constituion, and our laws!
Another example of how they hide behind their talks of "terror, patriotism, and national security". They believe they are above the constraints of American law, Congress, and the American people. It is their duty to come forward and be accountable to our questions and concerns. They are scared and hiding because they know what they are doing is illegal and/or unconstitutional.

EVERYONE should be held accountable for their actions, even during times of war. We are not Nazis.

And an adminstration that outed Plame should not throw stones.

i think we have enought of the republican arrogance. this is the first of many shots that will be fired about this whole mess of the last 7 1/2 years.

Delahunt's comment was totally DISGRACEFUL.

While Delahunt's comment was unfortunate, it was obviously an exasperated response to the infuriatingly glib and eveasive testimony that has become common from Bush administration officials.

They have no respect at all for our sysytem off checks and balances and believe in absolute executive power. How does whether or not Cheney and Addington discussed waterboarding help Al Quaeda in any way? It doesn't, but it would damage Cheney and Addington and THAT's all they care about.

if the guy isn't involve in torturing people what does he have to fear more than the rest of us … they hit the two towers with civilians not vp advisors.

Mccain now should think about leaving the white house with Bush. We dont need any republican liars to rule this country please please please Mccains just Quit!!!!!!

Hey this is a non story end of story. Bush is a lame duck one of the lamest. He will be replaced by one of leadership and intelligence and experience of which he has none of those qualities. He will be replaced in January by John McCain, a true American Patriot. John wears the flag pin on his lapel and he earned that right. '

Obama for some unknown reason, [think Hussein], decides to dis our flag pin. That is alright for girlie men but not for our leader.

He is a serial quitter. He quit his preacher, his new preacher, then his church, then his campaign pledge and he wants to quit Iraq. I think that qualifies for the definition of a serial quitter don't you?

This man is a complete idiot and should be removed.

Where was all this outcry by Conservatives when Cheney outed Valerie Plaine ON PURPOSE as political payback for her husband exposing the lies used to gain public support for WAR that these Vietnam War draft dodgers were foaming at the mouth to wage ?

To:
Reality King 2:04pm ET.

They roll over in their collective grave everytime another Republican tells another lie about why they're in their grave. And why we have yet to do a thing about it.

WASHINGTON (CNN) — A Democratic lawmaker's comment that he was "glad" that a top aide to Vice President Dick Cheney could be identified by al Qaeda has sparked outrage among Republicans at the White House and on Capitol Hill…………OUTRAGE AMONG REPUBLICAN yea right ……..just pandering………..They should have been OUTRAGE for voting for AN Unjust WAR and regards to all of the lives that were LOST,,,,NO! NO! not today ……..don't used this for polictical gain !,,,,,,, CHENEY IS AN IDIOT,,,,,,,HIS ONLY RESPONSE IS SO!! ………..Delahunt responded. "Well, I'm sure they are watching, and I'm glad they finally have the chance to see you, Mr. Addington."
Delahunt was UPSET!!!!!!
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What does he have to be afraid of if he did nothing wrong?

War criminal

I hope all of the NeoCons either are hanged here in the States, rot their lives away in prison cells at The Hague, or are captured, tortured, and executed by terrorists. EVERYTHING they have willfully orchestrated has had absolutely nothing to do with keeping this country and its people safe. EVERYTHING they have done and are aiming to do is to enrich themselves and their cronies from the public treasury, destroy the Constitution, and impose a fascist "unitary" (read dictatorship) government onto this failing Republic. I will continue to fly the American flag upside down until these Traitors are executed or imprisoned.

This comment was just as tastless and inapropritae as the one Romney made about Obama, needing to duck away from a shooter

so we need to conduct hearings behind close doors, is that what our democracy is coming down to… we fought the nazis and the Japanese in WWII, they were a force to be reckon with and we prevailed, we are now scared about a bunch of idiots hiding in Iraq and Afghanistan? please… the comment does nothing to endanger the guy, he had to state his name and ranking for the cameras long before the comment… have some common sense people…
Republicans, get a life. Democrats don't be glad about terrorism then we could all start discussing how to deal with these idiots.

And people don't understand why I disdain both parties? All Dems and Repubs are good for are screaming at each other and trying to hurt each other, obviously Dems and Repubs hate each other more than they hate terrorists.

An obvious example of what is wrong with the 2-party system, and what is wrong with the federal government's intrusion into every fact of US life.

D and R Politicians are no more about serving the U.S. citizenry than a man in the moon.

Vote Libertarian - The Party for Free People

Don't do us any favors Al Qaeda…hahahaha

stand back, look at both side and a good look at blackwater. Who is the terrorist? We all are.

The republicans are whining now . This isnt over yet. You cry babies…

Obama and Clinton appear in Unity, New Hampshire:

Sorry, but I just have to get my two cents worth in here on the Obama/Clinton reunion. Hillary stop this madness before you totally ruin your credibility among people who have loved the Clinton's. I'm afraid I just couldn't help myself and (oh my god) I did watch this train wreck happen all over again. Hopefully, it won't go viral on utube! I'm sure that CNN will never quit talking about these two love birds now. AGHHHH

From an ex-democrat who is now firing up for John McCain!

I'm sure the republicans will flood this blog with all kinds of comments lumping this moron's words to all Democrats. I can say, as a Democrat, that I think it was a disgusting comment for Delehunt to make and I'm sure it will be widely condemned. That's the difference between dems and repubs. When we find an idiot in our midst, we call him out on it. When repubs find an idiot in their midst, they praise him and make him president.

Addington is a Cheney man and helped start the war and was instrumental in the firing of those that didn't agree. They should bring in all of Colin Powell's attorney's and have them testify about Cheney and Addington. But it's not over yet, let the truth be told.

Now let's be real clear as to why this mindless United States Representative would want another US government official fingered by al Qeada, of all people, for torture…

Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and Abu Zubaida. The only 2 people to have been waterboarded by the CIA..

Khalid Sheikh Mohammed divulged information of tremendous value during his detention. He is said to have helped point the way to the capture of Riduan Isamuddin (AKA Hambali), the Indonesian terrorist responsible for the 2002 bombings of night clubs in Bali. He also provided information on an Al Qaeda leader in England.

And Abu Zubaida gave a great deal of information about the 9/11 attack plot. Such information was used by the Canadian government in seeking to uphold the 'security certificate' of Mohamed Harkat. Abu Zubaida broke after just 35 seconds of waterboarding, which involved stretching cellophane over his mouth and nose and pouring water on his face to create the sensation of drowning. 35 seconds!!

Give him as good as he gave

I hate Republicans.

Badge 714, Joe Friday …

Just the facts..

They are watching.!

And why not see his face? Is he the Lone Ranger? Bat Man?

They can see Cheney & Bushes face.. And… Bush & Cheney made sure everyone saw Valerie Plumme's face.

How Does it Feel? Now you know mr.Adingcon.

yawn…

my gut reaction to the right's "outrage"…

is a phrase that rhymes with

"stuck-em"

Mike–I guess no one you knew died in 911–or was raped and butchered by Saddam Hussein–lucky you–and I thought democrats portrayed themselves as caring about their fellow man! (sarcasm intended)

It's amazing…the Dems can say anything negative about the current administration and it's okay and fine and wonderful.

Its one thing to be accountable to the nation…it's something COMPLETELY different to say here he is Al-Queda…go get him.

Yep, the Dems crossed the line yet again.

Delahunt had a brain fart and would not want to see any harm come to this man or his family. He wanted to come over as a champion of the Democrats, instead coming over as a buffoon in front of the American public. Barack, here's your VP.

Delahunt certainly exhibited poor form in this instance.

Therealist - I can't believe you have the nerve to say that this is the hate you have come to expect from liberals when our current president's '00 and '04 campaigns were based on dividing the country by creating hate and distrust between people who hold ideological differences. It's clear to anyone with half of a brain that our politics of hate is the direct result of the tactics of Bush and Rove.

Peter E - It's funny how you take a lame cheap shot at all Democrats for the (admittedly distasteful) comment of one Democrat. Your comment was just as childish and cheap as that of Rep. Delahunt.

The snakes are showing their true colors–must be desperate–I don't know why–CNN polls show that dems are ahead–maybe they will crash and burn as usual!

I'm "glad" too!!

Good… and the Congressman better not apologize! It's about time these people get treated and branded in public for what they are.

Republicans are irate for this comment? Well the rest of the world is irate at the use of water boarding, which has been approved practically by the entire administration!

If this were a democrat, republicans would've been outraged by the use of waterboarding. I wish democrats weren't such push overs.

About time they get pulled out in public, cant wait to see dick and bush getting roasted !!!!

Bet the republicans are going to stop all free speech now…..

Delahunt is a disgusting rodent. He should craw back into whatever hole he crawed out of.

Oh yea, it is alright for Cheney to out a spy, but no one is supposed to know what he and his criminal band of THUGS are up to.

Oh, why not just baby him? Addington is not sitting in a high chair. It's time to expose the Bush Regime's policy.

Totally disagree with the (not so) subtle inference of "your face can now be identified as a target."
Course, Mike Huckabee could clear this up for us, couldn't he?

Cheney is a THUG.

I frankly don't care what the Republicans think!

We all know cheyney is crooked, this isn't news. On another note remember when Barack was accused by mcstupid of appeasement for saying he would use diplomacy with the North Koreans…well now look at what gwb just did, he removed sanctions against them and opened up diplomatic relations. Barack is proving to have very sound judgement and is some what of a progressive thinker. Love to know what mcstupid thinks now.

Yeah like they haven't said outrageous comments against Democrats…doesn't tasting your own medicine just…hurt…it's ok…it's ok…

Good for you, Mr. Delahunt!!!

A Democrat coming out on the side of Al Queda. What a shock.

wow !!

err.. republicans are morons !!.. Delahunt was clearly being sarcastic !!
Seriously !!.. what's wrong with these people !!
Repukes are a Bunch of Morons !!!

I'm a registered Democrat and this irritates me. No one should put another American, for that matter, another person, in harm's way. I'm sure he just "MISSPOKE"…and then he'll say "Get over It"

A democrat made an inappropriate comment? Stop the press! Now THAT's news…

Cheap and childish comment. Just like all democrats. And as such, not even newsworthy.

finally, white house cronies are beginning to be held accountable. about time!

It is so odd because neither the Democrats or Repbulicans intend to do the best for the nation. Funny how 2 ends of the spectrum have the same goal and the paths are so different.

3000 people just rolled over in their collective 911 grave in Manhattan. Is there any doubt that Delahunt couldn't feel it..

I'm a democrat but… Rep. Delahunt… that wasn't very bright.

Yes We Will
Obama 08′

err.. republicans are morons !!.. Delahunt was clearly being sarcastic !!
Seriously !!.. what's wrong with these people !!
Repukes are a Bunch of Morons !!!

Haha, now this guy will be fine and it will prove there is no real threat from Al Qaeda. Why does this government have to keep us in fear. I know a few other governments that have done that in the past and are doing it now. I dont know how we get away with ousting people like Sadaam and criticizing Cuba and North Korea. Lead by example. This is America, people used to want to come here.

Addington: WAR CRIMINAL!!

This is what happens when a disgraceful administration outs a CIA operative and the person or persons responsible go unpunished. I would call this a partial payback.

This is the political hate we have come to expect from liberals..

This guy is a complete idiot. We all know the LEFT does not like the Right. However, what would this dip think if something did happen to Addington because of this? More than likely he would say he was just doing his job. The left is always trying to play gotcha. I wonder what shift Delahunt is going to take to make sure these radicals don't harm Addington???? Oh wait Delahunt is a radical………

This guy is the picture of STUPID> Unring the bell Delahunt…….

You are a disgrace to me and should be to your party.

Addington is a snake who will be answering for his war crimes at the Hague very soon!

Delahunt: WHAT AN IDIOT.