More Allegations of Libby Lies Revealed

Washington Post ^ | February 4, 2006 | Carol D. Leonnig

[RedEyeJack]

"on charges of making false statements, perjury and obstruction of justice"... it would be very interesting to know when and under what circumstances, if at all, that Libby was advised he was suspected of having committed these crimes (believe this is a Miranda warning). Was it possible that Fitzgerald orchestrated his investigation to "create" these crimes? It appears that he knew early, as it says here, that there was no underlying crime but he didn't stop. He kept going and asking detailed questions about individual recollections looking for anomalies that could be used for these charges. This looks like a classic "witch-hunt" when you lay it out this way.

One might come to the conclusion that Mr. Fitzgerald has been writing a modern day version of the "Crucible".

[bcsco]

"I heard that it's delayed until Jan., 2007.

What's up with that?"

Fox News reported Friday that the judge wanted to schedule the trial for September but Libby's attorney had a scheduling conflict so it was scheduled for January, '07.

[Just mythoughts]

"key source for reporters about undercover operative Valerie Plame"


No evidence that this is a truthful foundation. The whole investigation was premised upon a HOAX. Now Val gal might have been undercovers, but "operative"??

[norwaypinesavage]

Mrs. Joe Wilson can be refereed to in (at least) a half-dozen ways: Mrs. Joe Wilson, Valerie Wilson, Valerie Plame, CIA Operative, CIA Official, Wilson's wife, etc., etc. Almost any one of these stories can be changed from "lie" to "truth" by changing the way Mrs. Joe Wilson is referenced.

For example, Libby's exact words might have been: "A CIA official sent Joe Wilson to Niger." If a reporter recalls this statement as: Libby said "Wilson's wife sent him to Niger", this statement suddenly becomes a crime (at least in Fitzgerald's mind). This whole story will slowly dissolve into absolutely nothing. At least for everyone except Libby.

[huck von finn]

All these reporters will be brought to the witness stand to testify. That's what the Post doesn't want!

Many already have testified. The implications re the media will be interesting.

[huck von finn]

I'm looking forward to little Timmy Russert and Andrea Mitchell explaining under oath the known and documented conversation about "everybody knew".

Andrea did that on the Matthews show, if I remember correctly. She backtracked later.

[popdonnelly]

None of what the Post alleges is a "web of lies" has been demonstrated or proven.

[Howlin]

I'm starting a Scooter ping list; anybody who wants on it, Freepmail me.

[Lancey Howard]

Pls add me to your Libby ping list.
Thanks.

[Howlin]

Done.

[Dolphy]

The only thing that is shown is Fitz new early on that he had no case against anyone on IIPA (Intel Identity Protection Act). So Fitz spent the last year and a half trying to trap someone in perjury

So he used the power and authority of the US Government to conduct a sting operation that he limited to the White House? One has to wonder where the outrage is over this abuse of power except of course if one is a liberal who knows no limits when it comes to their political enemies.

[Mike Darancette]

I have no idea. I was shocked that there would be such a delay.

Plenty of time to depose MSM witnesses. I hope they have cleared out a wing in the local lockup for all of the journalists who refuse divulging information and sources, better yet distribute them among the general population.

[BobS]

"There is so much ammo in the Bush/Cheney/Rove arsenal that if those boys lock and load,(or is it load and lock?),well anyway, the dems are sitting ducks."

There really isn't much for them to do. Just sit there waiting for the fat rabbits with the white tails to show up and plink them with an old .22 rifle.

Yesterday or so Rush said that Chris Matthews had a guest on that said Bush was scheming to make democrats look weak on defense. Really.

Bush doesn't have to say anything or even lift his little toe. But he also shouldn't just sit there amused. He's better when he gets out of DC and does a 'concert'.

[BobS]

"...better yet distribute them among the general population."

You mean those "Tookie" Williams types?

[smoothsailing]

He's better when he gets out of DC and does a "concert".

LOL! Isn't that the truth!

Dick Cheney:"Mr. President, these Democrats are getting tiresome.It's time to take the gloves off."

W:"I agree.This has gone too far.What do you think,Karl?"

Evil Genius:

"ROAD TRIP !!!"

[BobS]

Yes. Get him out there and spread the news that people are not recieving. 4.7% unemployment is not being reported along with other things. Justification for travel: Inform the US public about what's going on. A speech every day all over the country to inform people.

[dixiechick2000]

"Fox News reported Friday that the judge wanted to schedule the trial for September but Libby's attorney had a scheduling conflict so it was scheduled for January, '07."


Thank you, bcsco!
I'm glad it won't occur until after the '06 elections.
And, I'm hopeful it won't interfere with the '08 elections.

[dirtboy]

The records also show that by August 2004, early in his investigation of the disclosure of Plame's identity, Special Counsel Patrick J. Fitzgerald had concluded that he did not have much of a case against I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby for illegally leaking classified information.

So he should have folded his investigation at that point.

[bcsco]

I like your tag line: "There ought to be one day-- just one-- when there is open season on senators. ~~ Will Rogers"

From what I've read on some other posts today, it may be coming true. Hang in there!

[dixiechick2000]

Thank you!
It appeared to be a timely quote.

I envy the person who bags Rockefeller. ;o)