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Fitzgerald will "give direction" on the investigation (UPDATE: Fitzgerald Press Conference at 2pm )

Posted on 10/28/2005 5:00:46 AM PDT by kcvl

Per Fox News...


TOPICS: Breaking News; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: cialeak; doublestandard; fitzgeraldism; fitzgeraldpressconf; fitzpressconference; getbush; getrove; iraqwar; joewilson; livethreads; mediabias; plamegate; rattricks; scooterlibby; smearcampaign; witchhunt; zogbyism
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To: applpie

Well, let this be a lesson to every president: enough with these lame-ass special prosecutors!


2,921 posted on 10/28/2005 12:53:39 PM PDT by sinkspur (Trust, but vilify.)
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To: PhiKapMom
If Libby intentionally lied to the investigators under oath, he should be smacked - though I'd expect the sentencing to be at the lighter end of the spectrum if just.

Look, if Libby was lying to the investigators, he should have his hand smacked for that alone. Nonetheless, from listening to what Fitzgerald was saying, there are several logic gaps. Maybe things will match up when the case is made, but at this time there are several instances where he is arguing that "if A notequal B; notA = B".

Further, aside from the possible lying by Libby, Wilson was attempting to misuse the law protecting CIA agents identities as a shield against uncovering his lies. It is a total and complete abuse of the law to even denounce someone as violating it for defending themselves against false accusations, and frankly, I question Fitzgerald's ethics for not making that clear.

2,922 posted on 10/28/2005 12:53:52 PM PDT by lepton ("It is useless to attempt to reason a man out of a thing he was never reasoned into"--Jonathan Swift)
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To: TonyInOhio
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The reason why Fitz indicted Libby is to get Libby to plea bargain and squeal on the others so he (Fitz) can then bring down more indictments.

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2,923 posted on 10/28/2005 12:54:01 PM PDT by Jackie
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To: prairiebreeze; onyx; Mo1

The indictment

looks strong on its face, and the offenses alleged are serious ones. However, Libby is innocent until Fitzgerald proves otherwise, and we've yet to hear Libby's side of the story.

The impression one gets from reading the indictment is that there was massive cooperation on the part of administration employees and officials. This looks like the anti-Watergate -- a president ordering everyone to cooperate and the absence of any organized cover-up.

Unless Karl Rove is indicted later on, the political fall-out is likely to be almost non-existent.

http://www.powerlineblog.com/


2,924 posted on 10/28/2005 12:54:06 PM PDT by hipaatwo (If you can't say somethin nice about someone you must be talking about Hillary Clinton)
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To: onyx; sinkspur
Like Sink suggested, I'd hire Barry Richard AND David Boies.

Absolutely! THE dream team.

2,925 posted on 10/28/2005 12:54:29 PM PDT by BigSkyFreeper ("Tucker Carlson could reveal himself as a castrated, lesbian, rodeo clown ...wouldn't surprise me")
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To: babaloo

He's on TV because he attacks Republicans and social conservatives AND because they (TV Producers) can label him as a Republican.

For years he was introduced on PBS as a "Regean Conservative". Of course, he always rolled over for the Democrats.

His nickname is "Melonhead".


2,926 posted on 10/28/2005 12:54:31 PM PDT by rcocean (Copyright is theft and loved by Hollywood socialists)
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To: VA40
He kept saying IF and presumed innocent, but he's the prosecutor.

Frankly, I don't have a problem with that.

2,927 posted on 10/28/2005 12:55:04 PM PDT by lepton ("It is useless to attempt to reason a man out of a thing he was never reasoned into"--Jonathan Swift)
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To: Mo1

He praised Scooter Libby and then reminded everybody that Libby is innocent until he's had his due process and a fair trial.

Then he concluded by saying he and his administration have the people's work to tend to.


2,928 posted on 10/28/2005 12:55:21 PM PDT by onyx ((Vicksburg, MS) North is a direction. South is a way of life.)
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To: onyx

I had FoxNews on a total of 15 mintues to catch the Pres. After the Pres spoke the Fox pundit who's talking to Shep spoke about how Libby, if convicted could face up to 30 years.

Pretty broad leap, wouldn't you say. Anyway, FoxNews is OFF again, which is it's typical status around our house anymore except for Brit.


2,929 posted on 10/28/2005 12:56:01 PM PDT by prairiebreeze (Take the high road. You'll never have to meet a Democrat.)
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To: onyx

I thought the President did what he had to do and he didn't stick around for questions.


2,930 posted on 10/28/2005 12:56:12 PM PDT by Sister_T (Kenneth Blackwell for Governor of Ohio!)
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To: Sister_T

We thank you for your support!

I was totally exhausted at the end of that press conference and thought if I were in Scooter Libby's shoes I'd probably jump overboard, it's all over. He was nailed to the wall. Hope he gets a fair trial after all this!


2,931 posted on 10/28/2005 12:56:19 PM PDT by GoldwaterChick
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To: Sacajaweau

"EXCEPT, if this is an ongoing investigation, should he be talking at all? The indictment should be "last word"."

Could this be considered tainting the jury pool?


2,932 posted on 10/28/2005 12:56:21 PM PDT by BlessedByLiberty (Respectfully submitted,)
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To: rollo tomasi

Alleged is correct term. Now is the time to fight back -- that doesn't negate the fact I think Libby has not acted in the best interest of the WH or his boss, VP Cheney. I am less than impressed with Libby to be truthful or anyone else from the WH that has EVER leaked to the NY Times -- not smart IMHO.


2,933 posted on 10/28/2005 12:56:22 PM PDT by PhiKapMom (AOII MOM -- Istook for OK Governor in 2006! Allen in 2008!)
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To: advance_copy
3. By his own statement, Fitzgerald's case is not about the war in Iraq.

And yet Shepard Smith said that the next phase of the investigation would be about whether or not the "administration" "twisted" evidence to go to war with Iraq.

2,934 posted on 10/28/2005 12:56:29 PM PDT by COEXERJ145 (This Space For Rent.)
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To: hipaatwo

You're right. In the public's eyes, this is BORING. No sex. MSM are loving it.


2,935 posted on 10/28/2005 12:56:30 PM PDT by onyx ((Vicksburg, MS) North is a direction. South is a way of life.)
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To: BigSkyFreeper


Thanks! Gray haired hottie. He has a charm about him that sort of intrigued me.


2,937 posted on 10/28/2005 12:57:36 PM PDT by onyx ((Vicksburg, MS) North is a direction. South is a way of life.)
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To: hipaatwo

" The indictment "

Do you think Lawrence O'Donnell is lurking outside the courthouse waiting for the other 21 people to be indicted ?


2,938 posted on 10/28/2005 12:57:37 PM PDT by Wild Irish Rogue
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To: tazannie

You cannot purge a hard drive. I learned that from the forensics shows on Court TV.


2,939 posted on 10/28/2005 12:58:02 PM PDT by PhiKapMom (AOII MOM -- Istook for OK Governor in 2006! Allen in 2008!)
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To: lepton

Don't tell me you (Fitz) made a decision when there were "logic gaps". There should be none. That's HOW you reach a conclusion. Anything less is guessing.


2,940 posted on 10/28/2005 12:58:04 PM PDT by Sacajaweau (God Bless Our Troops!!)
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