Hint: Gonzales not being sworn in. Carry on.

[chimpymustgo]

Specter's got a whole bunch of reasons not to. Against the wishes of Feingold and Leahy.

Okay, now let's proceed to getting right to the bottom of this matter!

[GreenPartyVoter]

1. Oh my freaking word! I hate how these people put themselves above the law

[TechBear_Seattle]

2. Only liars refuse to be sworn in n/t

[laheina]

31. Absolutely.

I think that it's a foregone conclusion that he will lie. Unfortunately, it may take a little while for us to even catch him at it. The Bushies are prolly trying to bide their time. However, the problem, as I see it, is not actually catching him in the act of lying. It is holding him responsible after he does it and making sure that the American people know that he did it.

So far, the bushies act like spoiled brats. The refrain seems to be, "you can't make me" or "what are you going to do about it?"

[Lerkfish]

3. corruption as usual...nothing to see here...move along

god, when the HELL did this stop being america.

[liveoaktx]

4. ON IT_ Roll Call Vote

[chimpymustgo]

7. Specter EXPLAINING to the stupid repugs to uphold his ruling.

Sham.

[Nickster]

5. I must say, I'm quite shocked that Specter would weasel his way out

of getting to the bottom of anything. Shocked I tell ya! "It's illegal, but I can't hear you, lalalalallalalalla"

[NewInNewJ.]

6. Just another dog and pony show.

[chelsea0011]

8. What an effin' joke. No repukes think the highest law man in the nation

should be sworn in.

[chelsea0011]

13. Interesting! The dems want to show Gonzales may have perjured

himself at his confirmation hearings?

[KaryninMiami]

9. So that means what - he can say what he wants because he's not under oath?

Shit- why bother to have him testify then. Unbelievable- no- I take that back. Believable considering the lying monsters we are dealing with. But still - what's the point of a testimony that is not under oath? Because we expect that because of his position he'll tell the truth anyway? Geeeeeeeeeeeez.

[w13rd0]

10. Roll Call vote on support of chairmans decision...

...not to swear the liar Gonzales in. Party line vote. Jesus, do these Republicans not see that this is a blatant whitewash and can be easily seen as such. Gonzales said he doesn't mind being sworn in but they decide they aren't going to swear him in anyway. Party line. Feingold makes a procedural motion.

Who wanted us to shower praise on Specter for this whitewashing?

[seaglass]

11. For shame. n/t

[havocmom]

12. Get to the bottom of this matter?

Without swearing in a primo witness? Not that he would tell the truth under oath, but at least you could bust his ass for lying under oath.

Did anybody catch Specter yesterday on Russert? I only caught part of it but was amazed at the point when Specter was moving his hand up and down just above his lap. Does he have some nerve damage and involuntary spasms or was he giving the international signal for jerk off while responding to a question?

[Mossadeq]

14. fuck this country

is there any hope ? (packing bags)

[w13rd0]

15. Now Sessions...

...saying that they shouldn't swear Gonzales in because he's "a man of integrity" and telling some bullshit story about a conversation with Rumsfeld and Gen Meyers. HAHA, OMFG, he's OFFENDED that Bush cabinet members have to give an oath to tell the truth. He's OUTRAGED I tell ya. OMFG.

[leftchick]

16. it is a fucking sham

we are living in a dictatorship folks. I am going for a walk..... :(

[Nutmegger]

17. Well it's over

I had such high hopes.

No swearing him...puh-leeeease!

[w13rd0]

18. Leahy speechifying now...

...we need answers from these assholes, explain why this committee, based on the way it is opening, is a complete sham. Gonzales isn't under oath, he's NOT a "man of integrity", and this procedure is meant to whitewash this issue. Sad thing is that everything our guys is saying is right, but a) no one is listening and b) it doesn't matter, they have no power.

[GreenPartyVoter]

24. Leahy is doing a fine job

[GreatCaesarsGhost]

19. if he has nothing to hide

then he should be sworn in under oath.

isn't that the neocon mantra?

[Rageneau]

20. Republicans can't tell the truth and stay out of prison.

[AndyA]

21. What a

SHAM!

If he's going to be telling the truth, why not put him under oath? What's the big deal? WHAT ARE THEY PROTECTING?!?!?!?

This is
BULLSH!T!!!

[atreides1]

22. This is what should happen

The Democrats should just get up and walk out, Leahy should be the last one to leave, and before he walks out the door he should tell Specter, "Senator when you want to tell the American people the truth, and not try to cover for this Republican administration, call us and we'll return."

[AndyA]

23. I AGREE!

The Democrats should not stay and be abused in this manner.

[GreenPartyVoter]

25. That would be wicked cool but unlikely to happen

[Double T]

26. More bushco in your face arrogance and corruption............

nothing is real and everything is a lie.

[slor]

27. This is OUTRAGEOUS!

I hope the Americans can see what they have allowed to happen. They should ask, why not swear in, particularly this administration, that claims to align themselves so closely to God!

[meganmonkey]

28. no swearing in = worthless 'hearings'

:puke:

[Solly Mack]

29. color me surprised

not even

[Marr]

30. lol- I can't believe anyone actually thought Specter would

hold the administration's feet to the fire.

[napi21]

32. Isn't it STILL a crime to lie to Congress?

I'm not sure, but I didn't think the witness HAD to be under oath to be GUILTY of "lying to Congress!

[Wilms]

33. K&R