Drip. Drip. Drip.
Oct 29th, 2005 at 10:28 pm by Susie
From WashPo, in the “better late than never” division:
A majority of Americans say the indictment of senior White House aide I. Lewis “Scooter” Libby signals broader ethical problems in the Bush administration, and nearly half say the overall level of honesty and ethics in the federal government has fallen since President Bush took office, according to a new Washington Post-ABC News survey.
The poll, conducted Friday night and yesterday, found that 55 percent of the public believes the Libby case indicates wider problems “with ethical wrongdoing” in the White House, while 41 percent believes it was an “isolated incident.” And by a 3 to 1 ratio, 46 percent to 15 percent, Americans say the level of honesty and ethics in the government has declined rather than risen under Bush.
Fitzgerald will turn Libby. Yes, he will. Some people say no, no. They say Libby has no real incentive to cooperate. They ask why Libby would say anything to Fitz.
Because this is only the opening indictment. Fitz has shown Libby his gun, with five cylinders loaded, and said ‘let’s talk one more time — because everything you’ve said so far is a proven lie. Say something else or I’ll show you my rifle as well.’
Crude metaphor, I know, but very real on the receiving end, as Libby knows tonight. Why, as Libby’s head hit the pillow this evening, he told himself, “Self, that SOB has me cold turkey on twice as much and twice as bad as he’s charged me with. Why O why did I ever screw that pooch? Where was Ashcroft when the shit hit the fan? He was supposed to have my back! Goddammed Bible-thumpin’ faggot. Him n’ his Crisco can go . . .”
May I also suggest:
Libby knows there is always some risk that pardon may be delayed, a great while perchance,
Libby knows he can be called to testify under oath at the Wilsons’ civil trial — more legal trouble, and no pardon will help with that,
Libby knows other persons in the White House can rat on the big boys and snatch Libby’s deal out from under him,
Libby knows exquisitely well that the political winds are blowing hurricane force against Bush and Friends, and this is far more likely to get worse not better, meaning the Senate may have to hold hearings against their will, and Bush may face riots and impeachment hearings if he issues pardons,
Libby knows he cannot stand on anything he has said to date — before he says a word he’s going to ask what do you want from me?
I feel he has plenty of incentive to get off his pedestal and drop a dime on his buddies.
If Bush tries to pardon Libby and it becomes increasingly obvious that Libby is guilty, it would be the equivalent of turning every professional in the federal government into a eunuch. You’re talking FBI agents, U.S. marshalls, secret service agents, SEC investigators, CIA personnel, diplomats, Pentagon workers, the NSA apparatus, and numerous other professionals who put their lives on the line or dedicate themselves to public service. Bush will have a problem if he forgets this is a nation of laws; the legal system of this country can tolerate political games up to a point, but only up to a point.
Antifa, do you really believe Ashcroft is gay?
I thought he just had a phobia about women’s breasts.