If Libby hadn't lied or had severe memory loss, much of that taxpayer money could've likely been saved. I was very impressed with Fitzgerald's press conference yesterday, and I think Bush is impressed with Fitzgerald, too, which is why he was appointed in the first place and why the White House hasn't attacked him.
It was pathetic. A desperate attempt to rationalize his complete failure to find any crime to charge anyone with. Real courage would of been to come out and tell the Dinosaurs the truth. There is NO crime here. Sorry JUST because a Prosecutor makes an accusation does NOT mean he is being truthful. This is a Political CYA cause after the feeding frenzy, he KNEW he would get a Media ream job if he did not charge SOMEBODY with SOMETHING
"I was very impressed with Fitzgerald's press conference yesterday"
I have no idea is Libby lied, forgot, twisted the truth or what. But I do know that Fitz was not impressive at this press conference. He looked nervous to the point where he looked like he was going to break down in tears. As he was explaining the case, his points were not clear. Plus, it's not too hard to make it sound like you have a good case when people are only hearing your side. My guess is that he will not look so "impressive" when he faces a team of high price lawyers.
While I agree, in general, that lying to GJ is obviously wrong, the problem I have here is that there appears to be no underlying crime and I know this all started with Joe Wilson's lies about his trip (and attempt to undermine this country's war on terror). I consider Wilson the perjurer and Libby the whistleblower.
If accusing people of crimes you didn't indite on is impressive, I guess there is something wrong with me. And Bush didn't appoint him.