Rachel Maddow: Feinstein mad that Maddow show implicates her in Bush intelligence crimes

[ProfessorPlum]

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Hope that guilt doesn't keep you up at night, DiFi.

[FLAprogressive]

1. RM is just saying what liberals have had on their minds forever...

...DiFi needs to be in The Hague with BushCo.

[youngharry]

47. DiFi

Right, to the Hague with this traitor. Truth hurts. Her husband has made millions on the War in Iraq.

[bjobotts]

62. DF's previous statments condoned Bush's actions and she did nothing to stop him.

But notice she wants to change things and is opposed to it all as "chairman" of the intel com. She wasn't "Chairman" before when she made incriminating statements.

[bjobotts]

63. btw-somebody please alert Maddow to how pathetic that music is. A horrible distraction

[TheEuclideanOne]

69. Exactly

Hearing all of these people in a role of oversight making up excuses after all of the crimes have been committed is sickening. It makes people like Diane Feinstein more guilty than BushCo. That's right MORE GUILTY. BushCo could not get away with these crimes if the checks and balances that are in place did not fail. What makes her worse, IMHO, is that by not offering oversight, you not only allow it to happen, but basically set a precedent for future administrations. These crimes were allowed as a result of a complete failure in government to stop them, not just one side. One side committed the crime and the other sides turned a blind eye.

[alllyingwhores]

82. Why didn't she spell out that introducing legislation now is 8 F__KING YEARS TOO LATE!

[madrchsod]

2. di has millions of dollars to comfort her.....

she owns one of the most expensive homes in san fransisco

[rhett o rick]

75. Money is a means not a goal. It's power these people want. Money is a means to power but never

enough.

[saltpoint]

3. How impressive Rachel Maddow is.

Let's do have DiFi on there for a bit of interviewing.

I'd tune in.

[FLAprogressive]

4. DiFi is afraid of Rachel.

[saltpoint]

6. As well she should be. RM called her out on the issue at hand

and Feinstein's office sent a pretty lame email message.

[bstender]

28. especially the part about not answering the charge

she "opposes" torture she says, but not enough to actually do something about it as head of the intelligence committee.

i've watched her sell out day in a day out to whoever's got the money since she was mayor of SF. she's a spineless republicrat.

[saltpoint]

37. On Feinstein, I'm not in the hate-her-guts camp but on the other hand,

I'm a Barbara Boxer fan.

Feinstein's public positions have been, as you say, much farther to the Right than Boxer's. (And yours and mine!)

For a while there I thought Feinstein might prefer to be Governor of California but she held on in the Senate. Not sure what, if any, her next career step might be. The gubernatorial race in Calfornia on both sides is getting crowded pretty quick.

[cynthia]

79. Of course DF sends a lame email message.

She couldn't hold a candle to Rachel. Rachel is smart and has integrity.

[Dollface]

49. She is not alone. Most pols don't now what to do in the face of honest intellect and character.

They should listen to RM and learn.

[SleeplessinSoCal]

44. DiFi was one of the first in the Senate to go on FNC when it was just a squeak on the dial

It'd be nice for her to come talk through issues with "the Liberal" on the TV - Rachel Maddow.

Certainly she has nothing to fear.....

[rhett o rick]

5. When Cheney wanted to waterboard, Diane handed him the water.

I hope the California Democratic Party is preparing someone to run against DiFI BECAUSE SHE ISN'T A DEMOCRAT.

[FLAprogressive]

7. agreed...time to make Boxer the senior senator.

[Le Taz Hot]

12. Just for the record,

the CDP, particularly Art Torees, lerves them some Feinstein. Feinstin has been much more, shall we say, pliable. They're less favorable toward Boxer.

[xxqqqzme]

40. And that isn't likely to change w/

CDP forcing Rooker out of the race for chair. We get yet another OLD white male un-f*cking-opposed! Oh joy!

[rhett o rick]

74. This is where we need to concentrate effort. We need to take control of the state

Demo Parties. We need to get progressives more active in the state parties.

[rateyes]

24. And, provided the board.

[grannie4peace]

8. the senator from california has been involved in so much shit,

the chickens have to come home to roost !!!! long time coming- but more bang for the buck !!!!:popcorn: :popcorn: :hide:

[liberalmuse]

9. I cannot stand DiFi.

She is yet another atrocity of a Democrat, and she is complicit in Bush's war crimes.

[Enthusiast]

11. +1, these complicit Democrats

actually do more harm than real Republicans.

[WillYourVoteBCounted]

45. Conflict of interest: Feinstein committee approves military contracts for husband's firm

Army contract for Feinstein's husband / Blum is a director of firm ...Apr 22, 2003 ... Dianne Feinstein's husband, landed an Army contract Monday worth up to $600 million. The award to help with troop mobilization,. ...
www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/chronicle/archive/2003/04/22/MN310531.DTL - 78k

Billions in military contracts to husband's firms were approved by Sen. Feinstein's committee, Metro Newspapers investigation reveals
January 24, 2007 — Sen. Dianne Feinstein's husband was a major beneficiary of military appropriations blessed by a subcommittee that she headed, Metro Newspapers reports this week.

Feinstein (D-Calif.) acted in apparent conflict of interest while approving billions of dollars in military construction expenditures, according to an investigative story by award-winning journalist Peter Byrne. The story was published jointly in the North Bay Bohemian and Metro Silicon Valley weekly newspapers this week.

Following Feinstein's participation at the legislative level, large contracts were awarded to two firms — URS Corporation and Perini Corporation — that were controlled by an investment group headed by the senator's spouse, financier Richard C. Blum.

http://www.metronews.com/feinstein.html

The more war, the more money for her and her hubby

[Enthusiast]

10. One is either part of the solution,

or part of the problem. We are spending more on the military than the rest of the world combined. Where is the justification for that? We must have wars to justify it. Therefore we WILL have wars. This approach to governance sucks!

[hughee99]

35. Especially when DiFi's husband made millions in war contracts.

She's a senator on the intelligence committee with a husband who's making millions on government contracts for Iraq, she should have been hearing this shit for YEARS!

[Enthusiast]

36. Conflict of interest? Just a bit. nt

[defendandprotect]

65. "husband who's making millions on government contracts for Iraq"...

Everyone should know that --!!

This is simply "people's" government bought out by MIC ...

[happygoluckytoyou]

13. WHEN REELECTION TIME COMES.... who will remember this ? ??

[disndat]

71. I don't think DiFi

plans to run again. She will be well into her 70s next time around, but that didn't stop Sen. Robert Byrd or Ted Stevens.

[ejbr]

14. How can Rachel claim that difi will have more fun

ON her show than the email? Hasn't Rachel ever seen herself interview people? Does she remember Frum? I guess she is taking difi at her word about not being complicit, so her questioning might be fun. However, I think Rachel knows better and is just baiting difi.

[90-percent]

15. Not a Democrat ?

I would say that DiFi's tacit support of torture make her NOT OF THE HUMAN RACE.

Anyone that supported this torture is a sub-human animal! A beast. And should go to be BANISHED INTO THE DEEP FORESTS TO LIVE THEIR LIVES AMONGST THEIR KIN.

-90% Jimmy

[rhett o rick]

25. And yet the Democratic Party will support her reelection over all challangers.

I agree with you 90% and more. But, not only will she NOT be banished or tried for war crimes, she will get reelected by her party. The Democratic Party machine only cares that she is an incumbent and therefore unbeatable. The Democratic Party Machine choose Liarman, an independent, over LaMont, the peoples choice.

[bstender]

30. you got it

how the progressives keep expecting the democratic party to magically transform into a party of the people, not corporate interests, is an interesting social phenomenon indicating that their convictions are not much more solid than DiFi or the rest. I guess that is how this charade continues.

the 2 parties are ONE PARTY! have been for a long time... even Obama himself has proven time and again that he is fully on board with the corporate single party agenda, but yet so many people expect 'change'. and when it doesnt come, again, it will be the repubs fault or some rationalization or another, never accepting the reality that is staring at us. Every crime of the last 8 years has gone down with full Democratic awareness and implicit support. every one of them! the war, the wiretapping, the patriot act, backing the Israeli occupation, you name it.

[pokercat999]

70. This is just one reason why term limits are so important!

One term and out FOREVER, go home and get a REAL JOB!!!!

Yes I mean everyone the good, bad and ugly.

[rhett o rick]

77. I agree, but those in Congress will NEVER go for term limits. nm

[pokercat999]

78. Hell, neither would I if I was in congress. It's the best job in the

world. Go in a pauper leave 30, 40 or more years later as a multimillionaire with a family full of millionaires that you created. The only thing keeping the VP from being the world's best job is it's existing term limits.

I say we have two votes one to elect them and then one after they've "served" to see if they live, the default being death.


edited for non-existent mistake

[november3rd]

16. It's not just Feinstein

It's all the other senators who knew Feinstein, Reid, Rockefeller, et al. all had the inside scoop. Everybody played dumb/innocent in order to avoid the kind of publicity and flak Kucinich had to take.

So they're all guilty of complicity for not indicting their own leaders. And now they're trying to make it seem like it's all Feinstein's fault.

Revolution now. Let's get some real Democrats in there to work for the people and defend the Constitution. At least Burris seems like he has some backbone.

[quidam56]

22. They have been Bush facilitators,

Hope dirty Harry and the whole bunch are ousted in the next election so we can replace them with someone with a spine and a set of balls. Change is coming from the bottom up, if we take what they are dishing out and do nothing we deserve it. http://www.wisecountyissues.com

[AlbertCat]

29. Playing Devil's advocate here....

....remember how completely emasculated the Dems were in the thick of the Bush years. They couldn't even get a room to have a hearing in. Remember the attitude of the Senate and House? It was a disgrace....the Repug bullying AND the Dem cowering. (Remember I'm playing Devil's advocate here) But mostly the Repug snubbing was disgusting.

And DC is a bubble that has little to do with the real world. Our government is a special club in their own world.... one of its biggest problems... and in the Bush years it was REALLY a special club. (Remember I'm playing Devil's advocate here)

All excuses really. It's a shame what cowards they ALL (Dem and Repug) are.

(Advocacy over!) It's time to change that. Call a spade a spade. Why Dems were afraid of being called obstructionists or "unamerican" or whatever is a mystery, since they were called all of that and more ANYWAY. At this point in time it seems the Repugs can rant and rail all they want, but no one is listening to them these days. Dems have a window to do the right thing now and they should use it.

[rucognizant]

34. Maybe................

the criminals are still on the loose! Madder than ever to have their plans spoiled!

[rhett o rick]

61. Well, let's start with DiFi and run them out of the Democratic Party. nm

[RufusTFirefly]

17. Classic DiFi. She sets a fire, lets it burn for a while, and...

then finally shows up with a hose for a photo op.

[jberryhill]

18. Well then DiFi should go on Rachel's show

Unlike other hosts, and even unlike many at DU, Rachel is not going to shout and scream at you, Dianne, but will have a civil conversation.

[napoleon_in_rags]

68. She should.

Its actually kind of a credit to her that she's concerned with what Maddow is saying. There are a lot of Dems who have ignored all liberal critique for a long time.

[Phred42]

19. The first question should be - Why did you approve of the Torture

[RufusTFirefly]

20. Stock answer (All together now...)

"If I only knew then what I know now."

[Phred42]

21. Looking forward to watching DiFi tape dance

Hope she has comfortable shoes

[disndat]

42. And Don't forget,

DiFi and Senator Charles "Wall Street" Schumer pressed for the nomination of Mukasey, "Water boarding is not torture" for A.G.

[lostnfound]

23. OT curiosity question: Does DiFi rhyme with Hi-Fi or Wifi?

I've always assumed Hi-Fi, but it occurs to me that I may be behind the times.

[Stardust]

27. Well then I'm really behind the times. I thought Wifi rhymes with Hi-Fi.

Glad I haven't had to use either term very often...:blush:

[Lautremont]

52. Senator Deeann Feensteen?

[jberryhill]

76. Um.... Hi-Fi and Wifi rhyme with each other /nt

[antimatter98]

26. California must love DiFi and torture---they keep electing her so she can be for it! n/t

[Jefferson23]

31. Rock on Ms. Maddow!!!

[Iggo]

32. "Feinstein categorically denies it..."

"...and offers proof that she is NOT complicit in mmmBush war crimes."

Don't hold yer breath, kids.

[Harry Monroe]

33. Hey Feinstein, if the shoe fits...

[trthnd4jstc]

38. Senator Feinstein has been a big supporter of the Military Industrial Complex. She seems to be a

Fascist, and a Liar.

She has hurt my feelings many times. I need a hug. Just, kidding.

[liberation]

39. Isn't her husband deeply involved with a defense contractor?

I thought she was profiting handsomely from the war...

[WillYourVoteBCounted]

46. Yes, her committee approves contracts that benefit her husband see #45

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=385&topic_id=258207&mesg_id=258442

[DeSwiss]

41. K&R!!!

Rachel you can forget about DiFi coming on your show. She's used to a "cowed and awed press" and you don't fit the bill. She'd actually have pertinent questions aimed at her, forcing her to give answers she doesn't want to give , or to remain silent. But it was great having you out her ass anyway.

- Keep it up until she's been replaced!

[BrklynLiberal]

43. DiFi does not have what it takes to meet Rachel face to face on TV.

[Captain Lance Bass]

48. I trust Feinstein over Rachel Mancow anyday..

nother empty talking head

[DeSwiss]

51. I hate bigots.

- Welcome to IGNORE.

[youngharry]

57. Feinstein to be trusted?

NO WAY!!! Bleedstreet you know not what you are talking about. You shame yourself with your uninformed and ignorant post. Feinstien is a criminal.

[mmonk]

59. She's not worthy of being trusted.

She's complicit because she was briefed on illegal actions that violate our constitution and the Geneva Convention.

[navarth]

60. what?

there's the door, troll

[Iggo]

64. Welcome to DU, Bleedstreet.

Enjoy your stay.

:hi:

[defendandprotect]

66. "Mancow"...? That wouldn't be a homophobic slur, by any chance--???

[ihavenobias]

50. K & R, thanks for posting Professor. I was very happy to see that Maddow and Cenk

covered this!

[elleng]

53. So did di

say anything about how ABHORRENT those practices are?

GLAD I'm a Right-Coaster!!!

[Solly Mack]

54. It won't...keep her up at night

She feels no guilt.

[mucifer]

55. I'm glad to see Rachel put pressure on her.

[Rosa Luxemburg]

56. Changing of the guard

the old guard will change for the new (hopefully transparent and reliable) guard!

[mmonk]

58. Poor Feinstein. So misunderstood.

:sarcasm:

[AtomicKitten]

67. In her statement, Feinstein doesn't deny she's been a wingnut enabler.

She just says she's making plans to not do it in the future. :eyes:

[mntleo2]

73. ...and what a tool she is! n/t

[mntleo2]

72. OOOO! DiFi's Angry because her and her husband's greed ...

...is out there for all to see because Rachael Maddow is a real journalist!

You know it never stops amazing me how greedy wealthy people, whose *only* mission in life is to hoard more money, think they can pretend they are idiots and "didn't know" or "couldn't say" or whatever other excuse they used for abusing the power they hold. All so they can die with their ill gotten gains grasped in their fists up to the last moment of breath.

Sorry Di, I don't buy it. If the illegal bringing about of torturing and illegal war was obvious to me, an ordinary citizen, one of your "little people, and poor to boot, WHY wasn't it as obvious to YOU who had all the power and information of the world at your fingertips????????

Methinks thou doest protest too much DiFi. Does your husband live at the bank counting his money over the dead bodies of Americans and the screaming motherless babies you created that you both were responsible for? Do you both pretend you don't smell the stench of death you profited from while cheering Bu$h and his death squads?

Oh but I am sure the pretty bank account you and your husband sit on had NOTHING to do with your ignorance, did it?

Go Rachael! Thank you for telling the truth! Lord I love your spunk!

Cat In Seattle

[Lorien]

80. Is the background music always that loud on her show?

it's pretty distracting. I don't have cable so I haven't seen cable news shows in years. I'm used to Bill Moyers; civilized and easy to understand. She would get her message across even more effectively without all the background stuff and overproduced visuals, imho.

[bdamomma]

81. Di Fi should accept Rachel's invitation.

issuing a statement just does not cut it.