Countdown Monday: Gonzales Resigns

Posted: Monday, August 27, 2007 8:22 PM by Countdown

Fredo's Farewell: It was Alberto Gonzales who enabled the firing of nine US attorneys with no cause beyond naked political retribution. It was Alberto Gonzales who misled Congress about the administration's domestic spying activities. It was Alberto Gonzales who drafted the infamous torture memo that helped lead to the physical abuses at Abu Ghraib, and the Constitutional ones at Guantanamo Bay. Yet somehow -- in our fifth story on the Countdown -- the reason cited by President Bush today for the Attorney General's downfall: Congress has been unfairly attacking Mister Gonzales for political reasons.

Gonzo & Sen. Craig: As critics gently remind Karl Rove and Alberto Gonzales not to let the White House screen door hit them in the butts on the way out... Is President Bush out of old, unqualified cronies, to stick into the most important jobs in the government? And a Republican senator arrested after a lewd conduct investigation in a men's room...

ODDBALL: Even more nekkid news...and the hurdler that didn't hurdle.

Vick, as in Sick: The crimes for which football star Michael Vick agreed to a plea bargain obviously constitute the over-arching horror in the story. But on Friday, Vick somehow managed to make it a little worse. While accepting a prison sentence of up to eighteen months, and acknowledging he bankrolled the entirety of an illegal dog-fighting operation, the document he signed stated specifically that he personally did not gamble on dog fights, personally did not receive proceeds from dog fights, and personally "did not kill any dogs." Suddenly, on top of the crime, here was an admission of guilt, that seemed to admit, very little guilt. Our third story on the Countdown: over the weekend, the sports world seemed to collectively demand something more contrite from Michael Vick. And this morning, to the surprise of many he apparently delivered.

Britney & Child Abuse: The latest custody battle between Britney Spears and Kevin Fedderline may have taken an ugly turn. Our number two story on the Countdown -- Keeping Tabs. Now there is a possible element of child abuse.

WORST PERSON IN THE WORLD: US Military civilian relations department in Afghanistan, Sean Hannity and Brit Hume vie for top honors.

It's Baaaack!!: You might have thought -- with all evidence on your side -- that "American Idol" had already peaked. Last season's ratings were down from the year before...and that Sanjaya kid nearly hijacked the entire show. But this morning in Philadelphia, there was another "Idol" audition. And in our number one story on the Countdown... the wanna bees numbered 17,000...which might make it the largest audition in "Idol" history. Happily... Countdown's very own "American Idol" Princess was there.

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Comments

Re: Vick, I have to admit, I'm not following your logic. You say that people who "hate Vick" should want him to return to football as soon as possible. That admonition seems based on a premise that he'll be "begging for a job."

Nothing could be further from reality. The Atlanta fans view this as a racial matter, yet another OJ injustice but this time about mere dogs, and they would have Vick back today if they could get him. Most any team who needs his talents would. Sports casters will be calling on our sense of mercy for the "poor man" who has fallen so far so fast. This entire spectacle will be essentially forgotten and he will be playing the season following his release. Protests? Who wants a confrontation with rabid fans? I see that the groundwork for his return is being laid now, and with these bizarre comments of yours, you seem to be part of the advance team.

I don't hate Vick any more than I hate any other brutal animal abuser. And, sure, he's lost millions -- deservedly so. But if he's really found Jesus, I'd just as soon that he becomes a preacher when he gets out of the slammer instead of return to the football field to rake in more millions.

Bob Jones, Asheville, NC (Sent Monday, August 27, 2007 9:14 PM)

After listening to the media coverage today, there was a common theory put forth among many Washington “insiders” for the “above-board” reason Gonzo’s resignation came today, or better said, ever!! George W. Bush wants to spend the next 1 1/2 years creating his "legacy" (a joke in itself)!! Apparently, George W. Bush has been given heaps of “advice” from the masses that make up his close circle of advisors. Bottom line, he stood no chance of accomplishing one thing if Gonzo remained a member of his criminal cast of white collar criminals, also known as George W. Bush’s cabinet members.

Compounded with the 2008 election, where more and more republicans are awakening to the realization of their 2008 impending doom, they are running from George W. Bush at lightening speed; finally, after more than six and one-half years, his ears “worked!!” But did he do it for his party? For his country? For our Constitution? For justice? NO, for himself!! His appalling press conference today, where he seemingly blamed everyone but Bill Clinton, a shock itself, was yet one more display of the arrogance and above-the-law mentality we have seen throughout this entire administration. George W. Bush is a self-obsessed sociopath, lacking any sense of moral responsibility or social conscience period.

Sorry Mr. Bush, history books will not be kind to you; you will get exactly what you deserve, a scathing review of the many years of HELL you have put this country and a large part of the world through.

As far as Chertoff, I didn't think even “this” administration would consider him. The Senate confirmation hearings would be brutal, deservingly I add!! They would only serve to remind America of the federal government’s deplorable response to Hurricane Katrina; how this administration responded to the disaster then, and how it continues to mismanage it today. Chertoff’s “psychic gut” would also pose serious problems!! For anyone who would “use” his “gut” to scare Americans into fearing a “summer terrorist attack” was on the horizon for the sole purpose of helping this corrupt administration gut (pun intended) more of our civil liberties is not fit to hold his current position, let alone Attorney General of the United States.

PEACE!!

Pam Bignardi, San Pedro, California (Sent Monday, August 27, 2007 9:15 PM)

#1.Fifty years ago it was Lawrence Welk. Now it's Fumunda Cheese. #2. Diddunt yoo evurr think...mebbe the chylde iz abuosing THEM? #3. Fighting dogs as a sport is a left-over from the Afroeuroasian Incursion. Native Americans valued their dogs to such a degree, the Horse arrived, it was named God Dog. Call the dog-fighting a 'Pilgrim's Progress'-thing. #4. Sounds like those three out-of or soon-to-be-out-of workguys should open a bar in Georgetown. #5. He and Dubya were so close, having looked into each others' soul, he never thought of it as taking orders from him. He thought of it as taking orders from Cheney.

Steve Turner Cedar Falls Iowa (Sent Monday, August 27, 2007 9:17 PM)

Good "Liberation from Fredo" evening, everyone! First, my comments on the more serious news. I usually don't have too much to say about "celebrity" news, but I really hope Owen Wilson's going to be OK. One of my favorite movies is THE ROYAL TENNENBAUMS. It's very quirky, very funny, yet very touching. It stars not only Owen Wilson but also Gene Hackman, Angelica Houston, Ben Stiller, and many other great performers. If you enjoy the quirky, funny, touching stuff, I highly recommend it. So, once again, I hope Owen Wilson will be OK.

And, poor Brittney Spears' boys...they don't have a chance, do they. Between her and Kevin, neither parent is going to exactly win "Parent of the Year."

OK...enough seriousness...up until the Michael Vick story (too sick of that sicko to comment any further on him), I hadn't had that many laughs in DAYS!! I don't know if it's still giddiness from Fredo's departure or getting up way WAY TOO EARLY this morning (which tends to make me a little slap happy). After all the GODFATHER references, I may have to watch those during my long upcoming weekend. And, I, for one, really REALLY don't want anyone in Homeland Security who plays with dolls. The only GW doll I'm interested in is a voodoo doll.

I say "Crunch all you want; we'll make more" A LOT! So, when Keith said it tonight, I had tears running down my face.

That poor athlete from Australia caught a hurdle with his face! Having taken a couple of spills on the track field in my more athletic days, I KNOW how much that hurts!! You gotta love those "boys of summer"!

And, to end the evening, in service to our hearing (or reading) impaired listeners, I will repeat tonight's #5 story: "IT WAS ALBERTO GONZALES WHO ENABLED THE FIRING OF NINE US ATTORNEYS..." Well, you get the rest. Thank you SO MUCH, Keith, for the Garret Morris recall!

GOOD NIGHT, AND HAVE A PLEASANT TOMORROW!

Krista Swisher, Indianapolis, IN (Sent Monday, August 27, 2007 9:23 PM)

RE: #3. Not that it makes any difference what any of us think, the statement of Michael Vick seemed anything but contrite, much less meaningful in a real-world sense. A couple of years ago I visited a good friend in another town who was a long-time district judge (highest-level trial court in Texas). We were going to have lunch, so I arrived a little early to see a bit of the morning's proceedings, which turned out to be primarily a probation revocation hearing for a convicted felon. While there, the probationer testified and also his (recent) minister. Between them, they used every expression used by Vick. I had the feeling then--and continue to feel to today--that the world of apology and remorse has been hijacked by folks who are willing to play games with cultural, emotional and verbal touchstones, and, worse, with many of the good aspects of human nature with which the touchstones might resonate. I heard that day about "bad choices", and "bad decisions", about being sorry, and about realizations that now would surely lead to a different person going forward. I heard about putting these things behind, and moving on. My friend listened, and then sent him packing to the pokey. Michael Vick--and I grant that his paid counsel helped couched that written statement--didn't make bad choices, he did evil things. His attorneys seem proud to somehow draw a line around placing a bet, as if that is better than owning the betting apparatus. Would you feel better if Pete Rose had been the bookie for bets on baseball games instead of a degenerate gambler betting on baseball games? Give me a break. After sitting in that court room that day, I realized that (and we don't need to use this "religious" terminology), we need to educate ourselves that we don't need contrition, we don't need remorse, we don't even need an "apology". What we need--and what Michael Vick needs--is repentance. That means: a turning away. We will only know if Michael Vick has repented by his actions. Nothing else. And, those actions will only--and can only--occur after he has served his time in the pokey. I am not going to hold my breath, just as my friend the judge didn't hold his after his decision that day. the decision was easy, by the way--the defendant put himself there in the first instance (the felony) and in the last (behavior violating his probation). The defendant that day, and Michael Vick here, did make some decisions, all of which led to a decision.

dallasbloke (Sent Monday, August 27, 2007 9:27 PM)

Congratulations, Keith, on scoring double the viewers last night that Bill Orally could hope for on his best night. Now, that being said, I had to tune in tonight to say goodnight to Gonzo. Doesn't it just break your heart that his name has been dragged through the mud for political reasons? Yeah, I thought so. Only one thing to say: What took you so long, pal?

Yes, one does wonder how many more old college roomies, frat brothers and other dimbulb cronies Dubya has left to dig up to help perpetuate his follies. Is there no limit to the supply? And Keith, are you especially fond of Doritos, because you seemed to enjoy referring to them tonight.

I gather we're going to get even more of American Idol this season than last, though. I can think of only three words to say about that: Make it stop!

Tru M., Cleveland, Ohio (Sent Monday, August 27, 2007 10:03 PM)

Countdown came in third on Sunday, and when you consider that Philly, and some other major outlets either didn't air Countdown until the wee hours of the morning, or not at all, that's not too bad.

Congratulations Keith, you did well.

Carol, Long Valley NJ (Sent Monday, August 27, 2007 10:08 PM)

Thank you for clarifying your comment about Michael Vick. "Vick, not victim" was "crystal" clear, as Tom Cruise said to Jack Nicholson in "A Few Good Men." Of course, now that I finally understand it, I'm free to disagree with it. The fact that other athletes have not been punished as harshly as Vick is not an argument for clemency for Vick. It's only an argument for making sure that athletes who beat their wives and girlfriends, or commit other violent crimes, are punished appropriately, too. Nor is the possibility that Vick will be continue to be vilified after he is released an argument for early release, any more than O.J. Simpson's wandering the earth --like Cain did after he killed Abel -- is an argument for why he shouldn't have been convicted. Good show tonight, otherwise, especially the ongoing effort to provide something interesting for the ladies (like Oddball, for example). You'll get no argument from me, even if you did have to have a Britney segment to balance out the universe. And a new republican gay sex scandal? What could be better than that, unless it's thinking of Bush lying alone with his head on the phone, thinking of Rove, Gonzo, Harriet, and Rummy till it hurts. (Sorry, Air Supply)

Bonnie (Sent Monday, August 27, 2007 10:42 PM)

#1 & #2 - barely newsworthy even in passing. #3-5: should have been 85%+ of the show.

JAM, Pittsburgh, PA (Sent Monday, August 27, 2007 10:57 PM)

Yeah, yeah-I already gave my opinion about Vick in another thread, but apparently it didn't suit the needs of this blog. Will this????????????????

Jamie, Chula Vista, CA (Sent Monday, August 27, 2007 11:01 PM)

Remembering Dana Milbank's comment Sunday about Maliki being "the Alberto Gonzales of Iraq." Be afraid, Mr. Prime Minister, be very afraid-fraid-fraid-Fredo-fraid . . .

Niels, down on Bayou DeGradeabelle, Post-Katrina MS (Sent Monday, August 27, 2007 11:03 PM)

I'm not a Vick hater or a PETA member, and I don't have a dog. I see your point that if Vick wants to see living hell, wait 'til he tries to make his comeback. But today's performance was hardly a mea culpa. Like many politicians, he "took responsibility" for his "actions" without saying what they were, and after denying the specifics with the help of his lawyers. The most he could say, while apologizing to young football fans, was that he'd been "immature." Immature is what Bart Simpson does. Immature was Countdown playing the Lyndon Johnson clip tonight. Immature isn't what Vick did "or allowed" to happen. What he did was sadistic. Sounds like he's taking apology lessons from Pete Rose.

CS, Chicago, Illinois (Sent Tuesday, August 28, 2007 12:03 AM)

Hey Countdown --

Just wanted to let you know that they already had the auditions in Omaha. Back on August the 10th, as a matter of fact. Thought about going, but I had to work.

But that IS a little outta your way, so I GUESS I can forgive you. Didn't have nearly the Philly turnout...only around 7-10,000 people if I remember the World-Herald correctly.

Great job as always, Keith!! I knew you'd be all over Gonzo like cheese on a quesadilla (sorry, my Latino analogies are admittedly off...).

Brandon, IA (Sent Tuesday, August 28, 2007 12:18 AM)

Lacking any updates makes it hard to have a real "exchange of ideas" on this blog. Instead, by the time we see others' comments, it's time to move on to the next story (or two, or three, or four . . .) Between "The Lost Weekend", the "Unadvertised Special" (i.e., the live blog Sunday night), and another "Silent Night" now as Gonzo as Alberto, one would think you guys didn't love us anymore.

Niels, down on a very blue Bayou DeGradeabelle, Post-Katrina MS (Sent Tuesday, August 28, 2007 1:24 AM)

On the Vick dog abuse and murder case, Keith I must disagree regarding his future return to the NFL, my primary reason being his blatant disregard for the countless canine lives he tortured and brutally terminated--with absolutely no apology to THEM.
Not only, therefore, should he permenantly banned from pro ball and serve the max sentence; but place him in the ring with those 53 dogs and let HIM see how it feels!!!

Zoe Green, Detroit, MI (Sent Tuesday, August 28, 2007 1:40 AM)

Anybody notice that off-hand statement Vick made in the middle of his "he-a culpa" about "finding Jesus." Take a breath, Larry/Wayne/whoever, I'm not belittling the church. What I _am_ belittling is the level of sincerity in the statement, which sounded as perfunctory as the rest of his "apology". It sounded like he threw it in either on the advice of counsel ("Hey, Mike, tell 'em you got religion! Judges _love_ that!") or as a cynical way of using religion to shield the apology itself. ("How can you say I don't mean what I say? I've got _religion_, man!") It's worked for Dubya, after all...

Hunter of NY (Sent Tuesday, August 28, 2007 6:37 AM)

Yeah, It's not a good thing to have someone close to you as your Attorney General. Take for instance JFK. Unless of course Bobby Kennedy couldn't stand his brother ! LOL

Larry Charleston, SC (Sent Tuesday, August 28, 2007 9:03 AM)

Keith, one word to describe your comments on the Michael Vick story - classy.

Pat, Boston, MA (Sent Tuesday, August 28, 2007 9:24 AM)

Keith - ever wonder how many people consider YOU for the "worst" person? Look in the mirror.

Full Moon (Sent Tuesday, August 28, 2007 9:49 AM)

Dear Countdown Moderators, why do you put new threads on when you can't keep up with the moderating and posting of comments on existing threads? This is truly horrible.

Not right (Sent Tuesday, August 28, 2007 11:12 AM)

Not right (August 28, 2007 11:12 AM)..not only this problem, but some aren't getting through at all. I've posted several since yesterday and haven't seen them..

Laura in Los Angeles (Sent Tuesday, August 28, 2007 11:27 AM)

#1. 16,000 entries and they'll end up picking the cheesiest one. #2. The kids would be better off being raised by wolves. #3. Let this be a lesson to you. 'Only Fight Siamese Bettas'. #4. Three more 'Classic Republicans'. #5. Back to chasing Ambulances in Texas?

Steve Turner Cedar Falls Iowa (Sent Tuesday, August 28, 2007 11:36 AM)

Tru of Cleveland , are you sure you are giving correct info ? Keith will never get as many viewers as Mr O'Reilly. Coming in third last night at 7pm when nothing else is on but 60 minutes is embarassing. The big build up of this special count down was nothing short of fraud. Nothing but reruns of previous flops , add Mo the fruit. Good luck in the future Keith, you're gonna need it because these idiots on this site have such high expectations of you. You cannot live up to the hopes simply because taking the liberal slant on everything is a losing proposition. When Hillary is elected and her true colors are exposed , you can't keep having republicans as wpitw. It's going to be fun , and countdown unfortunately is irrelavent.

Larry Charleston, SC (Sent Tuesday, August 28, 2007 11:45 AM)

Hey Larry if Countdown is so irrelavent and no one watches why do you post here? Are you a masochist at heart? Does getting beat up here by minds superior to yours get you excited?

Bill Rcochester NY (Sent Tuesday, August 28, 2007 12:07 PM)

I love how Larry holds this president up to some of the most questionable actions of former presidents.

You get that everyone?

Larry is proud of President Bush because he's almost as good as the worst moments in past presidential history.

That's brilliant, Larry. That hillbilly logic gets me every time.

Timmy, Milwaukee WI (Sent Tuesday, August 28, 2007 12:08 PM)

Larry: Perhaps the number of viewers is not what is important here but the quality of the viewers. O'Reilly may have higher numbers in the viewing category but perhaps Keith has the higher number of quality viewers. What if 50% or more of the O'Reilly viewers are those with a mental / mature / emotional levels comparable to that of an Armadillo. Those tiny headed animals otherwise known as roadkill. If that is the case Larry perhaps high numbers is not what we are looking for here. Unless of course we were seeking a large number of folks who were willing to walk blindly into on-coming vehicles. I wonder if O'Reilly would warn his loyal viewers about this, their mindless habit. Naw, probably not.

C A, Tuscaloosa, AL (Sent Tuesday, August 28, 2007 12:11 PM)

Tru M. Thought I'd warn you in advance not to get upset at Larry. He's just auditioning for FOX as usual.

Steve Turner Cedar Falls Iowa (Sent Tuesday, August 28, 2007 12:43 PM)

are we really serious?this is the biggest story in U.S news?we're taking this guy "down",for dog fighting,we weren't even this vigilant about OJ and he murdered 2 humans,Bush has sent over 3000 troops to the slaughter for no legitamate reason,and nothing.
do you know what the aspca does to pitbulls?they kill them,oh excuse me
they euphenise them.
let's get this straight,I do not condone the fighting,torture or killing of any animals,for food,fun or sport,but really...
don't we have more serious issues to go march on?

leon guerrero (Sent Tuesday, August 28, 2007 12:44 PM)

Keith, your comments on Michael Vick were exactly right. Thanks.

Debra, Chapel Hill, NC (Sent Tuesday, August 28, 2007 12:59 PM)

http://cagle.com/news/GonzalesResigns/

Enjoy the humor by political cartoonists.

Carol, Long Valley NJ (Sent Tuesday, August 28, 2007 12:59 PM)

I know Keith fancies himself some kind of intellectual but I can't figure out what the heck his commentary about Michael Vick meant. Vick never accepted responsibility for anything until he realized the other members of his posse had spilled their guts and any chance of salvaging the vestiges of his media-hyped mediocre career was quickly slipping away. Vick is getting less than he deserves and when his prison term is over he will still be a young, wealthy man. Shed no tears for him. Olbermann's inexplicable empathy for this criminal is farcical given the vitriol he has spewed over some members of President Bush's administration. I'll be attacked for saying that by mush heads who think Scooter Libby should have been drawn and quartered for lying about something that wasn't even a crime. I don't care if Vick does or doesn't play ever again but please, Keith, spare us your pompous righteousness.

Steven Rennie, Fillmore, NY (Sent Tuesday, August 28, 2007 1:07 PM)

“Even my worst days as Attorney General have been better than my father’s best days.” This statement in Gonzo’s spilt-second resignation speech is so telling. First of all, how dare he insult his father?

My grandparents immigrated to the US from Italy, purchased an 80-acre ranch in Santa Maria, California. They worked the ranch tirelessly for years before selling it and relocating to San Francisco. My father, only nine year old when the family relocated to San Francisco, shared wonderful stories with me of my grandparent’s days at the ranch, which consisted of 18-hour work days. They were happy, they led honest lives and they loved their family. These were the days they deemed as their “best days”.

So Gonzo, your father never hitched his wagon to an unscrupulous character that would one day destroy most everything our Founding Fathers fought and died for as you did? Your father never allowed his “dreams” to lead him down a path of barbarous actions, betrayal, deceit and law-breaking? No Gonzo, your “best days” as Attorney General would have been your fathers “worst days”!! You’re operating in reverse Gonzo, routine for the sleaze that you are!!

Pam Bignardi, San Pedro, California (Sent Tuesday, August 28, 2007 1:33 PM)

Hi Tru M. (10:03 post). DON'T BE KNOCKING DORITOS! They are a part of every diet of champions. :D Kind of like John Belushi's little black doughnuts, remember??

Krista Swisher, Indianapolis, IN (Sent Tuesday, August 28, 2007 2:00 PM)

C.A., if you're an example of one of Keith's intellectual followers, O'Reilly's got nothing to sweat. Gramatically challenged, nearly incomprehensible analogies, are a great means of supporting Olbermann. By the way, leave the armadillo alone.

Steven Rennie, Fillmore, NY (Sent Tuesday, August 28, 2007 2:03 PM)

The thing about Vick, he accepted responsibility for his actions, then he apologized. Whether it was PR or not, is not the point. He a-c-c-e-p-t-e-d responsibility. He didn't say "Mistakes were made", which seems to be mantra in dubya's; he didn't blame Congress for dragging his name in the mud; he didn't say the devil made him do it; he didn't even vent on the ones who rolled over on him. So, given a choice of who would I trust, I would choose Vick over dubya, or any of his cohorts.

Texashogfan (Sent Tuesday, August 28, 2007 3:37 PM)

Hey Pam, two excellent posts today. Keep up the good fight.

Disgusted, TX (Sent Tuesday, August 28, 2007 4:22 PM)

I'm not sure that Michael Vick is sorry about what he did to those dogs, but he certainly is sorry that he got caught doing it.

Listening to him apologize was reminiscent of listening to Ted Haggert, Mark Foley, and others, apologizing with or without tears, about behavior they did again and again without any thought of remorse ..... until they got caught. The never ending parade of lame excuses has become more than I can listen to.

I can't wait (not) for the Larry Craig press conference and his BS apology and excuses. BTW - he's up for re-election next year, too. Anyone wanna bet that Faux Made-Up News is going to lable him with a "D" rather than the accurate "R" when they cover the presser?

Sue, the storms are gone in West Allis, Wisconsin (Sent Tuesday, August 28, 2007 4:28 PM)

To Larry, who uses his mouth as a personal task force (thanks Reema) to attack those based on their bloodline such as my sister and me; as a "young" voter, listen up Mr. King of Intolerance.

"A Democracy Corps poll from the Washington firm of Greenberg Quinlan Rosner suggests voters ages 18 to 29 have undergone a striking political evolution in recent years.

Young Americans have become so profoundly alienated from Republican ideals on issues including the war in Iraq, global warming, same-sex marriage and illegal immigration that their defections suggest a political setback that could haunt Republicans "for many generations to come," the poll said. The startling collapse of GOP support among young voters is reflected in the poll's findings that show two-thirds of young voters surveyed believe Democrats do a better job than Republicans of representing their views - even on issues Republicans once owned, such as terrorism and taxes."

I suggest you do some research before your personal (and pathetic) task force explodes sir.

Rana, San Pedro, California (Sent Tuesday, August 28, 2007 4:31 PM)

On a positive note, to everyone here who has taught me so much, a huge thank you. I'll be returning to New York next Monday to complete my final year in college then I'm off to the Peace Corps.

I have enjoyed spending part of my summer learning from so many of you wonderful people here. I hope to find time to continue reading this blog during the course of my studies. God Bless all of you.

Rana, San Pedro, California (Sent Tuesday, August 28, 2007 4:35 PM)

After the Sunday Countdown debut I'm wondering if even Keith can find the U.S. on a world map. It was Keith at his "worst." All the local affilliates who refused to air it had it right. And Collinsworth's refusal to accept Limbaugh as Olberman's "worst person" was the final nail.

Full Moon (Sent Tuesday, August 28, 2007 5:06 PM)

The truly sad part about Alberto Gonzalez's fall was that before the became involved with George W. Bush, he was a partner in a major law firm in Texas, a graduate of Rice University and Harvard Law School and a respected member of the community.

Like so many associated with Bush, his career is ruined. I am not saying that he doesn't deserve it, because he did put the president's personal agenda before the rule of law and the Constitution.

How unfortunate that Bush has defiled the careers of so many people, spent the country into insurmountable debt, destroyed a country that wasn't bothering us and now wants to contentrate on his "legacy." I would rather have a cow pie in my living room than Bush's "legacy."

Disgusted, TX (Sent Tuesday, August 28, 2007 5:10 PM)

Rana,
Go do yourself & your mom proud. You seem to be an upstanding young woman.

Nanalinda, San Antonio, TX (Sent Tuesday, August 28, 2007 5:41 PM)

Hey Pam, two excellent posts today. Keep up the good fight.
Disgusted, TX (Sent Tuesday, August 28, 2007 4:22 PM)

Thank you; it is through people like you who have inspired me to never give up the fight!! You are part of this solution and thank you!!

PEACE!!

Pam Bignardi, San Pedro, California (Sent Tuesday, August 28, 2007 5:45 PM)

Pam: Loved your posts today..and Rana..only just met you, it was a pleasure. Enjoyed reading your posts..You are a very intelligent young lady. I'm sure you make your mom proud. Take care and keep in touch..

HAVE A GREAT EVENING EVERYBODY!

Laura in Los Angeles (Sent Tuesday, August 28, 2007 7:40 PM)

Carol Long Valley NJ ..thanks for the political cartoon link. Some great laughs for the end of a busy day..

Laura in Los Angeles (Sent Tuesday, August 28, 2007 7:43 PM)

Rana, High 5 on finishing College! Gee you were so quiet or used a different name.. I wish you the best!!!

Brenda Deltona FL (Sent Tuesday, August 28, 2007 10:17 PM)

Bush's legacy will be a war memorial here in the US with the names of the dead. The inscription will read "These brave soldiers gave their lives for ?" It will be left unknown unless George Bush is ever man enough to confess the real reason they had to die.

In Iraq the names will fill all of the walls of the massive US embassy we are building. Except their names will be 95% innocent civilians and the Iraqis will also not know why so many had to die.

nuanced (Sent Tuesday, August 28, 2007 10:21 PM)

"That poor athlete from Australia caught a hurdle with his face! Having taken a couple of spills on the track field in my more athletic days, I KNOW how much that hurts!! !
Krista Swisher, Indianapolis, IN
"
Did you see the fall years back where a young female hurdler snapped her Femur and the leg bent forward at mid thigh?
Even thinking about that now makes my legs hurt.

I have to smile when I remember the Hurricanes Homecoming Queen and the runners up( don't know why they were all on the sidelines like that)getting nailed by a Quarter back that had been knocked out of bounds.
He must have traveled fifteen feet through the air before he hit the first one in line and knocked down about seven or eight people all told. It was like something you'd see in one of those National Lampoon flics only real. Of course it had been raining as well so everyone was covered with mud. A real classic, I wonder if anyone caught it on film, they didn't have personal sized Video cameras back then.

Wayne, TN (Sent Wednesday, August 29, 2007 10:20 AM)

Timmy from Milwaukee, maybe you're one of Miss South Carolina's people who doesn't have a map. If you did, you would know that Larry from Charleston, SC AIN'T NO HILLBILLY! Charleston is not anywhere near the southern Appalachians where real hillbillies come from. Trust me, I am one. Larry might be a redneck, but he ain't a hillbilly.

One thing that has me severely puzzled though: Am I correct in understanding that Dubya called back all the guys and gals who already gave in to pressure to resign so they could put pressure on Fredo to resign? Damn, the man's brilliant! That way, he doesn't have to take the rap for forcing another of his toadies out to save his own ass, and can happily go out there and blame Congress and the media for their "unfair treatment of a talented and honorable man." Never mind that "talented and honorable" should never be used in the same sentence when referring to anybody in "that ol' gang of mine--"

KT, TN (Sent Wednesday, August 29, 2007 2:01 PM)

Hey Wayne (10:20 am post). I don't remember seeing the other hurdler. Sounds awful!! Back in the ancient of days, the track I ran on was made of that ground-up coal-type stuff. Every spill I took (thank goodness I DIDN'T try hurdles, or there would've been more spills), I got to try to dig that stuff out of my knees, elbows, eeekkk...don't even like to think about that!

Krista Swisher, Indianapolis, IN (Sent Wednesday, August 29, 2007 2:04 PM)

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