How Senator Rockefeller Can be Held Responsible for His Role in “MemoGate”

11-28-03

[jmstein7]

Hopefully, one of you fully trained FReeper Lawyers can use this info and do what has to be done.

[jmstein7]

Need a major Meek-a-Bump!

[reformed_democrat]

Hey Howlin -- I think you'll want to see this.

Nice work, jm.

[sauropod]

This magnum opus plus $0.25 is gonna get me...

What exactly?

[Pan_Yans Wife]

ping

[Libertina]

Evening JM, we are doing a good job of getting out information, but if the Pubbies don't break a sweat over it, it'll be difficult to gain traction. Come ON senators - grow a backbone!

[Judith Anne]

Nice work. I'm still not done being angry, but it's not hot anger any more, it's cold. Rockefeller is a traitor. I will never ever forget that, I will tell everyone with whom I converse, and I will tell them why.

He is harming the country, willing to endanger our safety for political gain. I cannot forgive that.

[jmstein7]

Cornyn and Graham, apparently, will be pushing the issue. But, here is a way to MAKE them do it :)

[jmstein7]

I'm particularly fond of the rebuttal of the "investigate the leaker" Dem talking point:

The whistleblower (leaker), if any, is protected by the First Amendment (which dems are so fond of -- unless it is used against them).

1. Speech which discloses any evidence of corruption, impropriety or other malfeasance on the part of [elected officials], in terms of content, clearly concerns “matters of public import”. Pandolfi de Rinaldis v. Varela Llavona, 62 F. Supp. 2d 426, 436 n.18 (D.C. P.R. 1999), citing, e.g., Conaway v. Smith, 853 F.2d 789, 796 (10th Cir. 1988); Breuer v. Hart, 909 F.2d 1035, 1038 (7th Cir. 1990); Brawner v. City of Richardson, 855 F.2d 187, 191-92 (5th Cir. 1988).
2. Abuse of public office is a matter traditionally occupying "the highest rung of the hierarchy of First Amendment values." Connick v. Myers, 461 U.S. 138, 145 (1983).
3. The public has a significant interest in encouraging legitimate whistleblowing so that it may receive and evaluate information concerning the alleged abuses of these public officials. O'Donnell v. Yanchulis, 875 F.2d 1059, 1062 (3d Cir. 1989).
4. Therefore, the leaker/whistleblower’s First Amendment right to freely speak about Senator Rockefeller’s abuse of office – by making the memo public – can be clearly established.

[jmstein7]

BUMP!

[BOBWADE]

PING

[Tamzee]

Bump :-)

[CGVet58]

excellent! J-man, do you think it would be a good idea to email this to every republican senator and the attorney general?

CGVet58

[yoe]

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There are few on this committee who will tackle Senator Rockefeller, one in particular is Harry Reid. However, every one should write the committee or a member on that committee. I hold little hope of their doing anything about this as they historically protect their own – not the American People whom they are supposed to serve. But by sending a letter or calling their offices, if enough of us do it and ask friends and family to do the same, we may at least get their attention. . The leaders are George V. Voinovich, R - OH, Chairman and Harry Reid, D - NV, Vice Chair.
Thank you jmstein for your work – anyone can bring a lawsuit, but it is the job of the SEC to do what is right. Put their feet in the fire!

[laredo44]

GOP Senators should apply the "Gingrich" standards adopted by House Democrats. Newt was held accountable for a document prepared by his lawyer, which is all well and good. He was also assessed the costs of looking into things. He was also screamed at for attempting to borrow money to pay those costs. So now, JayBoy should be made to pony up.

[MeekOneGOP]

How Senator Rockefeller Can be Held
Responsible for His Role in “MemoGate"

Any Legal Beagles out there ? ...

Please let me know if you want ON or OFF my General Interest ping list!. . .don't be shy.

[MeekOneGOP]

There ya go ! A pingaroo!

Good work. I hope this can be pursued and justice done.
Not holding my breath - though I'd be elated if it IS !

[thesummerwind]

Any Legal Beagles out there ?

I wish I were, but I'm only more like a Bloodhound. Need some sleuthing done?

Rockefeller is anti-American, and is working actively for some other entity, IMHO.

[jmstein7]

Thanks!