White House officials: Alberto Gonzales has resigned -- Newsday.com

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The New York Times Web site reported that Gonzales submitted his resignation by phone to President George W. Bush on Friday.

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schnoo

In case you didn't believe the other one.

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1 vote

#1 - Mon Aug 27, 2007 8:44 AM EDT

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determined0a1

Sure, GWB will be gone on 1/20/09 and Alberto has to find another job or write a book unlike the 80 US Attorneys that thought that their job was for life.

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3 votes

#2 - Mon Aug 27, 2007 9:03 AM EDT

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schnoo

80 US Attorneys that thought that their job was for life.

Facts not in evidence, det.

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5 votes

#2.1 - Mon Aug 27, 2007 9:09 AM EDT

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determined0a1

Thanks for the correction.

It could be 80 but they were 8.

I wish that I can change the size of the font in Newsvine. Small, Small very small.

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#2.2 - Mon Aug 27, 2007 10:11 PM EDT

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determined0a1

sch

The TTTs of the US Attorneys and the Democrats in the Hill show a perfect example of noise making for nothing. The 80 could start finding a job since day one that they were assigned, they aren't Justices that we are stuck until they croak.

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2 votes

#3 - Mon Aug 27, 2007 9:21 AM EDT

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schnoo

det

I may be partisan, but you are blindly partisan. I'm not going to go into the specifics of the fired US attorneys cases (it's all there if you choose to look at it), with the Rove connections and the AG connections, but suffice to say, you need to go a little deeper in your reading AND understanding of this case.

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10 votes

#3.1 - Mon Aug 27, 2007 9:29 AM EDT

{"commentId":979078,"authorDomain":"a0ted"}

determined0a1

sch

Look, I go as deeper in this case like the manure that smells from the noises of the Dems.

I wish that politicians go after the Judges that slap the hands of the rapists and sex offenders because of their "understanding".

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#3.2 - Mon Aug 27, 2007 3:15 PM EDT

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schnoo

det

You're changing the subject doesn't distract from the fact that you don't like this story because it makes the Pubs involved look like liars and fools. And that it's the Dems who so masterfully that have been pointing it out in this case for months. But now it will be out of the headlines. You can thank Gonzo and dubya at long last for that, at least.

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8 votes

#3.3 - Mon Aug 27, 2007 3:20 PM EDT

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determined0a1

I am not a relative of Alberto and he is smart to get out now and not like the 8 US Attorneys that hoped to stay for life.

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#3.4 - Mon Aug 27, 2007 3:31 PM EDT

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schnoo

det

Please provide a link or citation for the 8 fired US attorneys saying they "hoped to stay for life."

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8 votes

#3.5 - Mon Aug 27, 2007 3:39 PM EDT

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Partisan Hack

The bomb dropped on the Monday before Labor Day. This will have minimal impact.

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2 votes

#4 - Mon Aug 27, 2007 10:47 AM EDT

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george s

Schnoo, Deter certainly is a blind partisan.

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5 votes

#5 - Mon Aug 27, 2007 10:51 AM EDT

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lisaed

The dem majority with their marxist show trials got what they wanted....should be fun getting a new one confirmed.

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2 votes

#6 - Mon Aug 27, 2007 10:52 AM EDT

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TheJonesGirl

Marxist show trials?

Um, what?

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6 votes

#6.1 - Mon Aug 27, 2007 11:50 AM EDT

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The Dagda

The show trials will come later, Lisa. After the show hearings, the show special prosecutor, the show indictment and right before the show prison sentence. As seen on Fox TV and in real-life media. Stay tuned.

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4 votes

#6.2 - Mon Aug 27, 2007 12:50 PM EDT

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lisaed

The dems got nothing criminal on Gonzales. He's gone now. Let the games begin on finding our new AG.

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1 vote

#6.3 - Mon Aug 27, 2007 1:02 PM EDT

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TheJonesGirl

Just because he resigned doesn't mean his lies and squirming will be forgotten or the investigations stopped.

Even Repubs think Gonzo is a duplicitous liar.

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6 votes

#6.4 - Mon Aug 27, 2007 1:14 PM EDT

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The Dagda

Call Congress and urge the appointment of a special prosecutor to get to the bottom of Betogate. After all if Bush is gonna pardon him, he might as well be convicted fairly, first.

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4 votes

#6.5 - Mon Aug 27, 2007 1:31 PM EDT

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determined0a1

lisa

Ramsey Clark. I will not poke anymore in/on Janet Reno because she is handicapped. My bad today.

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1 vote

#6.6 - Mon Aug 27, 2007 3:32 PM EDT

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ComSen

And the Democrats continue with their fish expeditions:

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada said: "This resignation is not the end of the story. Congress must get to the bottom of this mess and follow the facts where they lead, into the White House."

It seems that they think that keeping Bush in the news will help them in November. Unfortunately for the Democrats, Bush isn't running. Some polls indicate that it may affect voters for Republicans, but when polled on specifics, voters have tended to go with Republicans in some instances so it's not at all clear that this will help the Democrats. Instead, if the Democrats continue with their Kangaroo courts and not pass legislation, voters may get fed up with them this November.

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3 votes

#7 - Mon Aug 27, 2007 10:54 AM EDT

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The Dagda

Fish expeditions? This is Democrats clubbing baby seals until their arms get tired. This is hunting dodos to extinction. This is shooting buffalo from the back of a moving train. This is drunken quail hunting in a cage in Louisiana —— whoops, ANALOGY OVERLOAD! REJECTED! REJECTED!! The Bu@!$%#es' corruption makes it soooooo easy.

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3 votes

#7.1 - Mon Aug 27, 2007 1:38 PM EDT

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The Dagda

Bu@!$%#es. meaning -ites of Bush. No swearing intended.

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3 votes

#7.2 - Mon Aug 27, 2007 1:39 PM EDT

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determined0a1

My Dems friends are fed up with the actual Dems in Congress and Presidential candidates.

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1 vote

#7.3 - Mon Aug 27, 2007 3:34 PM EDT

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The Dagda

With due respect, it strains credulity to believe you have Democratic friends, det.

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4 votes

#7.4 - Mon Aug 27, 2007 4:59 PM EDT

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TheJonesGirl

Well, Det, my Dem friends are not.

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2 votes

#7.5 - Mon Aug 27, 2007 5:02 PM EDT

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determined0a1

it strains credulity to believe you have Democratic friends, det.

Well, I might appear in the Guinness Book one of these days for having unusual friends.

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#7.6 - Mon Aug 27, 2007 9:55 PM EDT

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caltha-palustris

Well!!! It's about freaking time. I can't wait for the trial. Can I get anyone some popcorn?

"...he called his 13 years in public service a "remarkable journey," but he gave no explanation about why he chose to resign now after resisting months of pressure to quit."

"Remarkable journey?" For whom? He must be speaking of that cold night in March of '04, right? The day hell froze over?

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5 votes

#8 - Mon Aug 27, 2007 11:50 AM EDT

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The Dagda

The trend:
Bush minion does unspeakable crime.
Evidence of crime is unearthed.
Bush spin machine denies evidence. "Nothing to see here, folks. Move along now."
Further evidence is provided.
Further denials.
Evidence sufficient to suggest that minion should be sanctioned or removed from office surfaces.
Bush says minion is blameless, innocent as newborn babe and will never leave office.
Congress finally gets around to oversight.
Discrepancies arise between official White House story and truth as supported by verifiable evidence.
As calls mount for minion to be woodshedded, Bush repeats everlasting and undying support for minion.
Evidence makes clear Bush version of events is bull@!$%#. Even Republicans start calling for minion to get the axe.
Bush makes minion commit political suicide, hand in resignation which is "reluctantly accepted."
Repeat until impeachment.

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6 votes

#8.1 - Mon Aug 27, 2007 1:03 PM EDT

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The Dagda

Oops, I forgot final step. Blame Bill Clinton.

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4 votes

#8.2 - Mon Aug 27, 2007 1:06 PM EDT

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determined0a1

GWB is right, it's a "remarkable journey" to try to stop the Justice Department requesting papers, papers, papers.

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#8.3 - Mon Aug 27, 2007 10:14 PM EDT

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Hatuxka

Good riddance. He got caught lying about something that happens regularly, done by both parties, namely the replacing of U.S. Attorneys for political reasons, but is not normally attempted on such a brazen scale and lied about with so little compuction.

Even if you are a Repub partisan you have to wonder how they could defend this guy so stubbornly. He committed many acts of constitutional destruction the effects of which will outlive all of us and which people of all political stripes will regret in one way or another.

He was a good Bush Republican, a kind that has proliferated like a bad weed in that sick sick party.

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4 votes

#9 - Mon Aug 27, 2007 12:45 PM EDT

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lisaed

So Gonzales resigns.....and my first reaction is : so who's next?

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2 votes

#10 - Mon Aug 27, 2007 1:01 PM EDT

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The Dagda

i think the bitter-enders hope the Democrats will waste time on a circus over who should replace Gonzales. The real fun will be pursuing Cheney. This moves impeachment up the ladder. Thank you God!

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3 votes

#10.1 - Mon Aug 27, 2007 1:14 PM EDT

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spiffie

Here's my list:

~~Gale Norton~~
~~John Ashcroft~~
~~Donald Rumsfeld~~
~~Paul Wolfowitz~~
~~Alberto Gonzalez~~
Dick Cheney

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7 votes

#10.2 - Mon Aug 27, 2007 2:22 PM EDT

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schnoo

You forgot Ed Meese.

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2 votes

#10.3 - Mon Aug 27, 2007 2:24 PM EDT

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spiffie

I ♥ Meeses to pieces.

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2 votes

#10.4 - Mon Aug 27, 2007 2:38 PM EDT

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determined0a1

The first blabber this morning was my "favorite" Mr. US Senator "Matraca".

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1 vote

#10.5 - Mon Aug 27, 2007 3:36 PM EDT

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schnoo

Scooter Libby's free, so to speak.

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3 votes

#11 - Mon Aug 27, 2007 2:42 PM EDT

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determined0a1

Scooter Libby's free, so to speak.

Same with the long list of "leakers" to the Press.

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#11.1 - Mon Aug 27, 2007 3:37 PM EDT

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schnoo

Sure you want to go there, det?

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5 votes

#11.2 - Mon Aug 27, 2007 3:39 PM EDT

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determined0a1

The real fun will be pursuing Cheney. This moves impeachment up the ladder. Thank you God!

Get a blue ribbon first for the impeachment.

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#12 - Mon Aug 27, 2007 3:39 PM EDT

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The Dagda

You know, besides a little exclamation point button we need a little question mark button for the comments that just don't seem to make no sense. What you talking 'bout, det honey?

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1 vote

#12.1 - Mon Aug 27, 2007 10:37 PM EDT

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schnoo

det's not a native-born English speaker.

Or listener either most of the time. ;^)

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2 votes

#12.2 - Mon Aug 27, 2007 10:50 PM EDT

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determined0a1

sch

Thanks for the defense. Bring the translator.

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#12.3 - Mon Aug 27, 2007 10:53 PM EDT

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The Dagda

I gathered as much and was trying to be nice, but what the heck are You trying to say?

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#12.4 - Tue Aug 28, 2007 12:34 AM EDT

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determined0a1

Mr or Ms Dagda,

It will take you sometime to glue together my thoughts that are very clear.

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#12.5 - Tue Aug 28, 2007 9:25 AM EDT

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The Dagda

Glass thoughts, huh? Who'da thunk it?

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#12.6 - Tue Aug 28, 2007 12:13 PM EDT

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determined0a1

He was a good Bush Republican, a kind that has proliferated like a bad weed in that sick sick party

LOL. I did not know that the Dem Party is healthy. Good for you.

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#13 - Mon Aug 27, 2007 3:42 PM EDT

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At Effing Last, Gonzales Resigns	Yahoo! News	Mon Aug 27	0
Embattled Attorney General Resigns	The New York Times	Mon Aug 27	3
Gonzales Departure Won't End Probes	Associated Press	Mon Aug 27	18
Dems Say Gonzales' Resignation Doesn't Absolve Administration	CNSNews.com	Mon Aug 27	10
Quotes About Gonzales' Resignation	Associated Press	Mon Aug 27	4

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