Leahy Writes to Gonzales … Again

Lest anyone out there thinks that nothing is wrong with the Department of Justice take a look at Senator Leahy’s latest letter to Gonzales: The TPM DOCUMENT COLLECTION – Letter from Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-VT) to Attorney General Alberto Gonzales about Upcoming Testimony

For those following the scandal so far, you will recall that only last week Gonzales complained about having to wait until April 17th for a hearing in front of the Judiciary Committee. Turns out he suggested that date himself. What a bozo!

And do I detect a hint of annoyance in Leahy’s tone? He is pointing out that prior requests for information, both to the DoJ and to the FBI have been largely, or totally, ignored. As he concludes: “That is not conducive to effective oversight.”

Precisely. The Bush regime does not like the notion that anyone can question them in any way. They think that they can do anything at anytime to anyone. So they particularly detest pesky Leahy asking all these annoying questions about the firings of those US Attorneys.

They detest it so much that they lie and obfuscate, and when called on their lying at least one of them resorts to taking the 5th [even though her lawyer says she did nothing wrong!].

Well now. If there’s nothing to hide why not just go answer whatever questions leahy has? If there’s no wrongdoing just tell the truth.

That’s eactly what I thought too. These guys have a lot to hide, and the thread runs all the way into the White House. They are beginning to panic as Leahy simply exerts his constitutional rights.

Now that’s a thought! Adhering to the Constitution. Maybe Bush should give it a try!