Comments on: Texas grand Jury indicts Cheney, Gonzales

By: Joan

Joan — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:40:40 +0000

Unfortunately, nothing will happen with this. It will be left up to history to indict Bush and Cheney.

I sure hope history portrays them as the misdirected people that they are. They have set back the global image of America at least 0 years.

By: Ellen M. Wolfe

Ellen M. Wolfe — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:39:55 +0000

I wish you posters would proof read your comments. Your misspellings/typos make you look ignorant. I don`t believe Cheney et al will be held accountable, and I also believe President Bush will pardon "poor" ex Governor Ryan before he leaves office. The law doesn`t work the same for the rich, the powerful as it does for the rest of us common folks but I don`t envy them. I`d rather be an average citizen and sleep well at night.

By: Rolling eyes

Rolling eyes — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:39:43 +0000

What's the point you know he will be pardoned as Bush leaves office.

By: GA Independent

GA Independent — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:38:22 +0000

This brightened my day to see "Cheney" and "Indictment" in the headline... Wouldn't it be nice if Cheney was actually tried for his criminal behavior?

By: Jason

Jason — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:38:09 +0000

I honestly couldn't care less how we interrogate terrorists. If your part of an organization that slams airplanes into buildings full of innocent people, or one that detonates bombs in schools or cafe's you don't deserve rights, or the same treatment as regular people. Good for Bush and Cheney for making a distinction that these terrorists aren't human and don't deserve to be treated as such. (no I am not being sarcastic)

By: Maggie from Virginia

Maggie from Virginia — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:36:59 +0000

I know everyone blame Bush and Cheney for the failures of the last eight years. I blame the American people for placing them in office. It was quite obvious that these men were devils. But, we are making up for it now by electing the right people this time. Thank God!

By: Chris

Chris — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:36:42 +0000

Obama should put this to rest within the first week of his term by pardoning both Cheney and Gonzales. Although Cheney is a dispicable and evil person, it does the country no good seeing its former leaders in jail, especially when a significant portion of the population was complicit in the crimes.

However, full investigations are still necessary in order to bring any questionable and illegal activity of the current administration to light. Only then can we learn from the mistakes.

By: Praetorian, Fort Myers

Praetorian, Fort Myers — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:36:19 +0000

Finally–justice may be served (at least some of it) for the citizens who have been manipulated and deceived by this man.

By: Pete

Pete — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:35:07 +0000

I'm writing a book about the Bush administration trampling on the rights of US citizens. Please respond with specific examples of how your rights have been trampled, and I'll include them in my book. No generalities, I need specific examples.

By: sick n tired

sick n tired — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:34:53 +0000

This is good news but unfortunately nothing will happen! He has far too many powerful friends that will protect him! Which is very sad to say the least!

By: Doug R.

Doug R. — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:33:38 +0000

Obama's Attorney General and the Justice Dept. will be prosecuting...Bush, Cheney, Rumsfeld, Rove, Gonzales, and others...after Jan. 20, 2009. They know it.

By: Pete

Pete — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:33:15 +0000

I own Vanguard too, so I'm guilty. I dare him to come to my house to arrest me. I have a surprise for him if he shows up.

By: arc, Lugano CH

arc, Lugano CH — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:33:12 +0000

Cheney should be indicted for Treason in the United States and for War Crimes and inciting Genocide at The Hague. He's a traitor and a war criminal.

By: Ian

Ian — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:33:06 +0000

What would Obama do?

By: Michael

Michael — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:31:12 +0000

I would think twice about letting Vanguard handle my investments. I didn't know about this.

By: Chicago GOP

Chicago GOP — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:30:29 +0000

Do you all realize that if we spend the next eight years focusing on what was done during the past eight years, we will never move forward. I know the liberal media loves to have something to sell, but we can never move forward without letting go of the past. As a republican, it has been difficult to watch my party shift to the far right over the past 8 years (I'm now considering myself closer to libertarian than republican), but we need to let go. The reputation of these figures is tarnished. Let's move on and progress to the change America needs. Nothing will ever happen with any sort of proceeding against the bush administration. I wouldn't be surprised to see Obama lay down a blanket pardon on the administration so he (and his administration) can move forward and take action to correct what has been done. This is what is called in the financial world as a sunk cost. It has already been occurred, so forget about it and move on.

By: Bubba

Bubba — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:30:13 +0000

Joe, that sounds about right to me. Anybody who voted to get us into this dumb war should be kicked to the curb, regardless of party. Throw them ALL out. But first, let's find out what they did in office. Remember, we spent seventy-six billion to investigate Bill Clinton's sex life. I'd spend that much to find out if Bush/Cheney caused 9-11, and they should be happy to be cleared of these accusations.

By: Bobby-Wightman-Cervantes

Bobby-Wightman-Cervantes — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:27:19 +0000

First, Willacy County is not on the Texas-Mexico Border. It is about a 50 minute drive.

I do not know if the indictments are bogus or not. But here are a few simple facts on Michael Cowen. His uncle works for State Senator Lucio Jr. His father is a Board Member of the Brownsville Navigation District. State Senator Lucio Jr. was paid consulting fees by an engineering firm to develop a bridge between the BND and Mexico. 21.4 million was spent. There is no bridge.- Nothing – zilch – nada.

The entire mess has been covered up by the BND Board and the DA of Cameron County. If Michael Cowen is going to discredit DA Guerra should he not have to tell the press his family's role in what the Texas Monthly magazine called "Sucio Lucio?"

By: Jasen

Jasen — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:27:10 +0000

Seriously, what's the point of indicting them now? they're going to get pardoned as soon as the charges are read. This is a conspiracy. The court system in Texas is saving these guys by charging them while Bush is still in office so that way the presidential pardons can save them.

By: SueB

SueB — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:25:37 +0000

He's been indicted for having investments in mutual funds? Surely you folks on here aren't really excited about that. This will be a hayday for lawyers! When are they going to come after you and I for our mutual fund investments? Let's see, there's the person who slips and falls at WalMart, then sues all mutual fund holders who have investments they may or may not have even known about in WalMart? After all, we own a miniscule stake of WalMart, therefore we are responsible. Or how about the guy who has a car accident, then sues everyone who has mutual funds that have investments in the car company. Hey, you own a small stake, so of course you're to blame for the faulty brakes or whatever caused the accident! Before rejoicing, you should think about the consequences if this actually goes through the court system.

By: Steve A. , New Braunfels , Texas

Steve A. , New Braunfels , Texas — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:25:27 +0000

That group of people up there ( the bush club ) take care of there own. nothing will come out of this, it will be just swept under the rug with the rest of there wrong doings.

By: JFK

JFK — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:25:10 +0000

Its about time! These thugs have gotten away with a lot so far.

By: Chad in NC

Chad in NC — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:24:39 +0000

I just love the spelling and grammar of all these democrats. It's hard to believe that statistics say they're the educated ones, but then again degrees in philosophy, art and film appreciation and women's studies don't do much to educate one about government, finance or how to be productive members of society.

By: happy thanksgiving

happy thanksgiving — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:16:10 +0000

this is good, but cheney needs to be charged for helping start the araq war , when he and bush knew there was not a just reason to do this. 911 was terrible, but to destroy america, tell me what have they accomplished?

By: Kevin P

Kevin P — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:16:04 +0000

What are the chances W will pardon them........hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm......semms likely.

By: imagine

imagine — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:14:29 +0000

hey, Dawn! The phrase you are looking for is "good riddence to bad rubbish."

By: Joe from Utah

Joe from Utah — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:14:27 +0000

I think that Cheney is one of the most frightening people ever to serve in the executive branch. His blatant disregard for the law, the constitution, and morality set a frightening precedent. That said, this post seems like pretty irresponsible reporting... a lame duck indictment by a district attourney? Obviously, any serious legal review of the actions of the Vice-Presidents office over the last eight years would take place at the federal level. I'm sure lots of people come on this website, read the headlines, and move on. This means that your headlines should be more representative of what actually happened.

By: ap

ap — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:14:11 +0000

it doesn't matter what the grand jury does – lame duck Bush will simply pardon him before he leaves office.

By: Catherine

Catherine — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:11:30 +0000

Well, I say about freakin' time! I hope it sticks! Nancy Pelosi should never have agreed not to go after Bush and Cheney - they both deserve to be prosecuted (and should've been impeached).

Thank God their time is almost over. Can't wait to read all the upcoming books from different people in their administration who want to tell us the real story about what went on, starting with Donald Rumsfeld!

By: SBP, Syosset, NY

SBP, Syosset, NY — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:11:26 +0000

Joe: "O, know that's right, lets spend some more of my tax dollars on some B.S. So what they abused some prisoners"

Please - it was YOUR party that spent millions of dollars IMPEACHING Clinton for cheating on his wife. I didn't see Rush and Sean saying that was a waste of time.

By: LyonsPhilly

LyonsPhilly — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:11:07 +0000

I'm sure Bush belongs somewhere in there.....I'm sure a lot will come out as they get closer to leaving office. They should all be behind bars

By: Arlene

Arlene — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:11:00 +0000

It is about time this criminal mastermind was indicted. There are far worse crimes committed by Bush and Cheney. The Iraq War has killed over four thousand of our soldiers and unknown amounts of Iraqis. Both these soulless people should be tried at the Hague for war crimes.

Also, recently Scott McClellan was on C-Span Book TV. He has stated in his book that Bush gave the OK for the outing of CIA Agent Valerie Plame.

To you Republicans, your party is in a world of hurt right now because of all this. I see a pardon in the works for Cheney.

Who knew that Bush would redeem Richard Nixon and make his administration look like sainthood?

By: SpeedyDemon

SpeedyDemon — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:08:59 +0000

For your information folks, Chaney has been indicted and not convicted. The President has a right to pardon convictions. He does not have the power to overturn indictments. He cannot pardon Chaney unless he's convicted by a court of law and sentenced. It's highly unlikely that will happen prior to Jan. 20, 2009.

By: S.M

S.M — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:07:26 +0000

Cheyney and his co-horts need to be indicted for mis-use of power. They have over reached their authority and this is unfair. The question is whether he along with others will serve any jail time?

By: James Flaherty

James Flaherty — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:05:31 +0000

Vice President Chaney told an oil conference in London in 1999 that the oil needed in the future would have to be gotten from the middle east. Three years later at the urgings of Dick Chaney and his neocon posse, the United States invaded Iraq under false pretenses.

They need to add the charge of murder to the others for the tens of thousands of innocent men, women, old folks, cripples, and children who have died in the oil wars in Iran and Afghanistan. And they need to add George W. Bush's name and several other administration officials to the indictment. Perhaps war crimes might be a more apt charge. America needs to stop using oil from overseas suppliers and produce her own energy, so there is never again justification or any type of political cover for this type of behavior.

By: Bruce

Bruce — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:04:55 +0000

first of many

By: PardonMe

PardonMe — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:04:40 +0000

George W. Bush will unfortunately Pardon these guys.

By: George

George — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:04:22 +0000

Judging by the inane comments posted by the Obamabots below and above, I think I know why this country is so messed up.

Here's today's challenge, hypocrites:

Why not call for a trial for Clinton, for authorizing bombing in Bosnia, and getting American boys killed in Somalia?
Jimmy Carter, who oversaw a doomed mission to rescue hostages in Iran that got a bunch of our valiant troops killed.
JFK and LBJ, for the deaths of thousands of American servicemen and millions of Vietnamese.
Harry Truman, for authorizing two atomic bombings. (Never mind that by doing so it ended the war and saved millions of lives that would have been lost in a conventional invasion.)
FDR, who got the US into WW2. Surely you can lay some of those 40 million deaths at his door.

Iraq is no longer sponsoring terror. They are going to be the seeds of democracy in the Middle East, which is filled with dictatorships. We have not been attacked since 9/11. Thank you President Bush.

By: Deana

Deana — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:03:59 +0000

If you aren't from the area of where this DA is from, then you are excited. Juan Guerra is a moron who is about to leave office. I'm a Dem, but I also know that this dude is NUTS.

By: Helen

Helen — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:03:50 +0000

What a rotten person this man is. Is he human. I hope we get him, put him in prison and throw away the keys.

By: Shannon

Shannon — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:02:54 +0000

This is silly and a waste of resources. The stupid things people will do to get on TV never ceases to amaze me.

By: Stick

Stick — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:01:11 +0000

Although I would absolutely love to see Cheyney and Bush in jail, this is just not reality. They will wash their hands of this mess they created in January only to retire in peace in Texas and Wyoming respectively. I could only hope that they may have a conscience, but I feel people like them live a shallow, arrogant lives while others suffer because of their rogue behavior.
I despise white trash.

By: What?

What? — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:59:13 +0000

Is everyone who has investments with Vanguard going to be indited? My employer retirement plan along with many others that I know is invested in Vanguard.

By: Toby

Toby — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:58:22 +0000

Such things have been done before by local "authorities," always with no practical result whatsoever. Sure, it makes us feel good for a moment. But then we once again realize that the people who have the real power to do something prefer to do nothing.

By: Justice for all

Justice for all — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:58:19 +0000

Get ready to burn, Cheney.

By: Disgusted in Cary North Carolina

Disgusted in Cary North Carolina — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:57:46 +0000

FINALLY!! However, like his buddy Carl Rove, he'll find a way to shake it. If any one of us did 1/100th of what these crooks and thugs did, we'd be locked up for YEARS! Some system!

By: scott p

scott p — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:57:06 +0000

Time to put Dick Cheney behind bars where he belongs. This Republican administration has driven this once great nation into the ground and trashed the rights of the constitution. Now that the left has won it's time to make the right pay! Let me clue you in Bush/McBush supporters, you have lost and now it is time to face legal charges for your illegal actions!

By: John

John — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:56:52 +0000

To bad all of you that are bashing Bush and Cheney never read the article. There is a Democrat named on the indictment as well. This will never see the light of a courtroom.

Bush and Cheney are not going to face any type of tribunal or court for anything that has happened the last 4 years. Get over it and deal with it. It's time for this country to move forward. Wasting taxpayer dollars on any of this is not going to change the future.

Obama has already said he is sending more troops to Afghanistan. So while they may leave Iraq they most certianly are not coming home anytime soon.

By: Lilarose in Bandon, Oregon

Lilarose in Bandon, Oregon — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:53:05 +0000

It is too bad that the media has to react every single time Osama bin Laden or his henchmen have even one syllable to say.

It just gives bin Laden credence.

Right this minute CNN is going beserk over the latest release of tapes from bin Laden's #2 idiot.

By: Joey Jojo

Joey Jojo — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:52:19 +0000

LOL, all this talk of impeachment to remove Bush of office. You do know that Clinton was impeached, right? Seems like he made the rest of his term .

I know many just have blind hatred for Chaney and Bush at this point (and would want nothing more that than for them to rot), but this is just a waste of a charge that will waste money. Nothing will come out of this because there is not enough time to get anything going before Guerra is out.

Get over it and move on. Besides, having been overseas for some "military vacations", I can honestly say what was done is no where near as bad as what was being done by the other side.