A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....03-15-07....JohnHuang2's ~ "My Two Cents"

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[dutchess]

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The Libby "Trial": The case against pardoning Fitzgerald
by JohnHuang2

Former Democrat Congressman Gary Condit lied his butt off to police to cover up an extra-marital affair with an intern who went missing and later turned up dead in a D.C. park. Condit obstructed the investigation -- a charge liberals are trying to jail Libby for -- but the investigation failed to turn up any evidence that Condit worked for Dick Cheney, so Condit's obviously innocent.

West Virginia Democrat Congressman Alan Mollohan lied about his real estate holdings on financial disclosure forms, omitted reporting major loans which Mollohan used to buy other financial assets and flagrantly undervalued assets. Mollohan also earmarked mega taxpayer money to his business partner, funneling the big bucks through groups linked to him. The FBI has been investigating Mollohan and his investments, probing whether they were properly disclosed, but have been unable to nail down any link to Dick Cheney, so Mollohan's obviously innocent.

For forty years former Democrat Congressman and current New Mexico Governor (and presidential hopeful) Bill Richardson insisted he was drafted in the 1966 Major League Baseball amateur draft. The Albuquerque Journal investigated and found no evidence of Richardson being drafted by any team, let alone the A's. Told of the Journal's findings, Richardson concluded that his memory must have been failing him for all those forty years! He said he forgot he wasn't drafted. Maybe he was too busy all those years sucking up to dictators to remember. Libby, as Cheney's chief of staff, was busy (post-911) with gazillions of daily briefings, meetings and phone calls on national security, but a jury of D.C. idiots maintain he couldn't have forgotten one phone conversation with Russert. This was a jury that had to ask the judge what "reasonable doubt" meant because they forgot. Or maybe they had never heard of it. They couldn't even remember who said what when and where, but Libby should've remembered one or two phone conversations years after-the-fact.

Democrat Congresswoman Maxine Waters for years has been using her position to make her family rich by having them do business with companies she had direct connections to -- all documented by the Los Angeles Times. Despite the damning evidence, most analysts expect Waters will never face charges since she doesn't work for Cheney.

Democrat Congressman John Conyers forced his staff to chauffeur and baby-sit his kids and forced them to work on various local and state campaigns -- violations of House ethics rules. Busted after his aides came forward, Conyers then absurdly claimed mistakes were made because of a "lack of clarity" when communicating with his staff about their official duties. The House Ethics Committee subsequently dropped the matter because, after reviewing the case, committee members concluded Conyers's innocent since he doesn't work for Cheney.

New Jersey Democrat Sen. Bob Menendez took $300,000 in rent money from the North Hudson Community Corp, a non-profit agency already getting federal money. Then, in '98, the proletarian comrade helped his tenant get qualified to apply for even more federal moolah by helping it get designated as a federally qualified health-care center. One major conflict-of-interests violation deserves another, so Menendez had his trusted advisor -- Donald Scarinci -- pressure a psychiatrist in '99 to hire a doctor Menendez favored, or lose a million bucks in government contracts. The bribe/threat was caught on tape but at no point did Scarinci hint of a Menendez connection to Cheney, Halliburton, Skull & Cross-bones, Big Oil, the Iraq War -- so clearly Menendez's innocent.

The evidence against Democrat Congressman William "Frozen assets" Jefferson is so overwhelming, it's a slam-dunk case. It would be so easy to prosecute, a caveman could do it. No charges have been filed two years after he was caught on videotape collecting a $100,000 bribe.

Sandy Berger pled guilty to a "misdemeanor" charge two years ago. The minor "misdemeanor" here consisted of stealing and destroying top secret documents from the National Archives building, then lying about it to investigators. He got a small fine and community service. Berger's not considered dangerous nor a threat apparently because he's never used the word "faggot."

In the Libby case, Tim Russert perjured himself and obstructed justice when he knowingly filed a false affidavit to keep from testifying before the grand jury. In his affidavit, he denied having spoken to investigators about the case. No charges were ever filed because Russert changed his story so he could become FitzMagoo's star witness in the Libby trial.

Democrat Judith Miller perjured herself throughout the probe about who said what when and where. No charges were filed because this trial was about Fitzgerald getting Libby's scalp, not about who REALLY said what when and where.

Unlike Menendez, Jefferson, Waters, Conyers and Mollohan, the "case" against Libby did not involve financial corruption nor personal gain. Unlike Condit, Libby isn't suspected of having killed anyone. Unlike Berger, Libby wasn't pilfering top secrets papers nor endangering America's security. What Libby was convicted of was the political "crime" of disagreeing with liberals on a policy matter. Since the whole Libby affair was political, I have no doubt that if the appeals process doesn't result in getting this travesty of a verdict overturned, Bush will pardon Libby.

Anyway, that's...

My two cents

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[dutchess]

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, One Nation Under God, Indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for All.

[GodBlessUSA]

In before the ping? LOL

[dutchess]

It's Thursday and that means another JohnHuang2 tell it like it is essay at the Finest!!!! ENJOY his take on the Libby debacle!!!!!

[GodBlessUSA]

Good Morning Dutchess and John
Thank You for this thread. Beautiful Dutchess! :)

This really makes my blood boil. The rats seem to be able to do whatever they like beyond any legal ramification. What they do is so blatantly obvious too. This is mind boggling. If a republican can be made out to appear to be doing wrong doing .... forget about it. Ugh!!
:)

[The Mayor]

March 15, 2007

Full Pockets

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READ: Ephesians 1:3-12

God . . . has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ. —Ephesians 1:3

Every man needs pockets large enough to carry all the important things in life: wallet, keys, breath mints. By looking at my wife’s purse, it seems she has a whole universe of resources, but at least men have the essentials! With just a quick reach into a pocket, I have access to cash, credit cards, and the exclusive privileges that a set of keys offers.

And children know that if they ask Mom or Dad to search their pocket or purse for a piece of gum, a mint, a comb, a tissue, or a dollar—whatever it is they think will meet their need at the moment—they will receive it!

It’s not unlike our privilege as God’s children. At salvation, we are placed “in Christ” and granted full access to all the valuable resources God offers us. Resources such as His wisdom: “Your Word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path” (Ps. 119:105). Forgiveness and grace: “In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace” (Eph. 1:7). New perspectives that bring hope and confidence even in the toughest of times (Eph. 1:18), material provision (Matt. 6:30-31), and peace (Eph. 2:14) are also ours in Him.

God lavishes His resources on us “according to the riches of His grace” (Eph. 1:7). Dig in!

I know not by what methods rare
The Lord provides for me;
I only know that all my needs
He meets so graciously.  —Adams

Children of the King have no reason to live like paupers.

Bible in One Year:   Deuteronomy 26-27; Mark 14:27-53

[dutchess]

Hi Geebee. Yes in before the ping LOL! Whew, between power out this morning and FR is SO SLOW...don't know if it's just my computer :o(... it's been a heck of a morning! Okay...off to work! ((((geebee))))

[concerned about politics]

do is so blatantly obvious too.

After Reno fired 93 prosecutors for Clinton, Bush fires a few underachievers and the libs have a temper tantrum. Last night, it really bothered me not one Republican was out there telling the libs to stuff it. My husband said something that did make sense. The libs cry wolf so often, people are starting to ignore their ranting. If anything big ever did happen, people would just brush it off as another liberal wet dream.
He's usually right about the bigger pictures. That made me feel a little bit better about their constant hypocrisies.

[dutchess]

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[Diver Dave]

Mornin' dutchess and John.

Y'all managed to bring to the front my former congressman. What a dirtbag. His replacement isn't much better IMO. A "cut 'n run" Blue Dog Dem. Fine moral man (/sarc) - used to run a strip club before joining Condit's team in Condit's early years. Wish they both were just a memory.

Hope y'all have a great day.

[GodBlessUSA]

Good Morning concerned about politics :)

It makes me nuts. What you just wrote of what your husband says, makes me feel better too. Thanks :)

[GodBlessUSA]

FR is very slow here also.

Have a wonderful day ((((Dutchess))))

[DollyCali]

Good Morning Sweet Sistah Dutchess! I am sorry for your power outages.. Ours was out in the “wee hours” but back on in Morning & we have winter Back

Thanks to you & JohnHuang for this morning’s treat..

His work is always fun & your presentation is always outstanding. I had to look at the schedule again to make sure I didn’t pull another “oppsy” & was on tap for today! Whew.

A little catch up to all.. The warm weather for a few days was spent in yard & garage pick up.. Just a start but … well, a start. Enough however to make my back which had a few weeks of doing better..very sore again. Snowing heavily here now. Couple inches predicted. My van is at shop to see if it is perhaps trip worthy with not sinking a LOT of money into it.

A NEW ENGINE, TRANSMISSION, brakes, exhaust system etc would I am sure help but not in the budget! My friend Mark leaves for Japan Sat.. I could not be away from home for over a week & so had to pass that opportunity. I am hoping he does okay as it is only 2 weeks since his back surgery. He is a lot like me in OVER PACKING stuff.. his son (the Federal air marshal & former SS) is traveling with him & so will be his pack mule.

If all falls into place I will be joining the Gathering of Eagles in DC on Sat & the Walter Reed Freep on Friday night prior. The van trip worthy OKAY being part of agenda.

I mentioned on the Dose last night that I NOW have a Laura Bush haircut!!!! About 15 inches off & the shortest it has ever been. Not sure it is exactly LB but short! The stylist didn’t know who she was, if you can imagine that one. I was ready for something different & have never had short hair.. my whole life has been long. With all the curl I have it will be a continual effort to keep it smooth like Laura’s.. most of the time it will be a curly mop top I am sure. (easy for lazy me) Will post some pix in near future.

[luvie]

I thought I remembered you saying that you were going to the Gathering of Eagles in DC. Godspeed and success of mission. I would love to be there! I know that the ones that I know who are going will ping me with news about what is happening.

Can hardly wait to see your new Laura-look!

[MEG33]

Another great essay and presentation..Thank you!

[Aquamarine]

Don't know how you do it John but you've got everyone's number. Knowing the truth about what goes on in DC makes me angry.

Great job with such a short time to present (((dutchess)))

[Aquamarine]

That will be so great if you get to attend the Gathering of Eagles rally on Sat. Hope it works out for you.
We were supposed to be in Tennessee this week but Mr. A got sick and I've been at home taking care of him. We didn't even get to go down to Atlanta for what would have been one of my best opportunities to meet JimRob yesterday (and Syrnco).

[Kudsman]

Another great JH2 article. Luv the Sandburglar pic. Too bad he isn't already in a striped jumpsuit.

How come Dem criminals all seem to get a free pass while any Pubby gets creamed just for being accused of wrongdoing? Republicans need to take off the kid gloves and start playing politics for keeps. Why is it that we never see a constant parade of Republican's demanding to get to the bottom of Dem chicanery? Rush uses his montages to continually highlight the Dem tactics of flooding the airwaves with talking points that they all repeat like trained monkeys. Why don't the R's do that? Are they all more concerned with appearing to be mavericks rather than holding corrupt Dems accountable? I personally don't want my politicians erudite and "above the muck" when the enemy has no intention of being the same. It tends to get one run over.

Anyway, sorry for the rant. My nephew left for Parris Island last week. Would you please add him to your military prayer list. I would appreciate that very much and I could tell him in my next letter. Thank you.

[Aquamarine]

What a great cartoon MEG.

[Aquamarine]

I've added your nephew to the Military Prayer Post. Please tell him I'm grateful for his service.

[Kudsman]

Thank you. He's a good kid. I will relay your message to him and encourage him to visit here when he can get future access to a computer. Thanks to Jim and all of you FRegulars for being steadfast in your support of our military.