Gonzo's Defense: I'm Not A Liar, I Am An Incompetent

By Big Tent Democrat, Section Law Related
Posted on Fri Mar 30, 2007 at 04:54:05 PM EST
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mcjoan points out AG Alberto Gonzales' line in the sand defense:

Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, amid a growing clamor for his resignation, acknowledged Friday confusion about of his role in firing eight U.S. attorneys but said he doesn't "recall being involved in deliberations" over which prosecutors were to be ousted.
. . . "I signed off on the recommendations and signed off on the implementation plan, and that's the extent of my involvement" . . .

So Gonzales' argument is, in essence, I am not a liar, I am just an incompetent. The firing of 8 US Attorneys did not merit his involvement. That is his defense?!

For Bush, saying you are not a liar is good enough. Think Brownie, Harriet Meirs, Rummy, Doan, Cheney . . .

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Heh. Good title. (5.00 / 1) (#1)
by Edger on Fri Mar 30, 2007 at 05:10:26 PM EST

We can get you booked into the Improv anytime now.

I wonder if Gonzo really is as dumb as he looks now? Nah. He couldn't be. He's the AG.

Or could he?

Actually (5.00 / 1) (#6)
by Big Tent Democrat on Fri Mar 30, 2007 at 05:48:51 PM EST

I'll be here all week . . .


: Re: I'll be here all week (5.00 / 1) (#9)
by Sailor on Fri Mar 30, 2007 at 08:05:03 PM EST

Try the veal, it's my favorite.

It's like (5.00 / 1) (#2)
by Che's Lounge on Fri Mar 30, 2007 at 05:12:21 PM EST

the f***ing Exxon Valdez. Or giving your car keys to your 8 year old.

: Is that a slur? (none / 0) (#5)
by Big Tent Democrat on Fri Mar 30, 2007 at 05:48:21 PM EST

Heh.

I guess he could be that dumb. (5.00 / 1) (#3)
by Edger on Fri Mar 30, 2007 at 05:40:38 PM EST

Look what he saddled his boss with...

Is it that Gonzales delegated to Sampson... (5.00 / 1) (#4)
by cal11 voter on Fri Mar 30, 2007 at 05:42:27 PM EST

and did not believe he needed to supervise his activities?

: Your guess is as good as mine (5.00 / 1) (#7)
by Big Tent Democrat on Fri Mar 30, 2007 at 05:50:04 PM EST

An Incompetent Liar (5.00 / 1) (#8)
by john horse on Fri Mar 30, 2007 at 07:47:32 PM EST

Gonzales is not only incompetent but he is also an incompetent liar. He is such an incompetent liar that I'm afraid that he just isn't up to the low standards for serving in Bush's cabinet.

Loyalty (5.00 / 1) (#10)
by squeaky on Fri Mar 30, 2007 at 10:46:54 PM EST

But it's the arrogance that comes with that kind of loyalty that he is riding on. Basicaly he is saying 'f'off you dirty unwashed masses, I'm not working for you'. My client is the president of the United States'.

: Consigliere (none / 0) (#11)
by Edger on Fri Mar 30, 2007 at 10:49:35 PM EST

to the bush crime family since '94.

It's all part of the master plan. (5.00 / 1) (#12)
by Sanity Clause on Sat Mar 31, 2007 at 12:40:30 AM EST

If he gets fired for misconduct, he'll be disqualified from receiving Unemployment Insurance benefits. If he quits voluntarily, he's also disqualified. But, if he's fired because he's incompetent, he's eligible. He's just anticipating a leisurely summer looking for a new job.

Meanwhile... (none / 0) (#13)
by desertswine on Sat Mar 31, 2007 at 11:56:29 AM EST

the case Domenici and Wilson pushed Iglesias about last November finally hits the papers.