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Gag orders from the Admin
Friday, August 1, 2008 5:12 AM
SIGNYM
I believe in solving problems, not sharing them.
Quote:In a move which surprises us only because of its brazen foolishness, the EPA has ordered its staff to "not respond to questions or make any statements" if contacted by congressional investigators, reporters or even by its own Office of Inspector General (OIG) (Read the order here). When confronted with exposure of this Orwellian order, the folks responsible falsely claimed that the order had been approved by the OIG, which the OIG hotly denies.
Quote:Defense statistics show that military commanders took unspecified action, which can include anything from punishment to dismissal, in an additional 419 cases. But when it came time for the military to defend itself, the panel was told that the Pentagon's top official on sexual abuse, Dr. Kaye Whitley, was ordered not to show up despite a subpoena.
Friday, August 1, 2008 6:45 AM
KWICKO
"We'll know our disinformation program is complete when everything the American public believes is false." -- William Casey, Reagan's presidential campaign manager & CIA Director (from first staff meeting in 1981)
Friday, August 1, 2008 7:24 AM
JONGSSTRAW
Friday, August 1, 2008 7:52 AM
Quote:I don't understand these refusals either. I don't give a darn about executive priviledge in the case of Rove, and whatever they're using for this Pentagon thing. You get subpoenaed by Congress, you gotta go in. Now, you don't have to say anything substansive if you don't want, you can take the fifth, or you can just "forget". You cannot commit perjury or obstruction in the process. These people fighting Congress are just dumb, and they will pay a high price for it.
Friday, August 1, 2008 7:59 AM
RUE
I have a vote and I'm not afraid to use it!
Friday, August 1, 2008 8:04 AM
Friday, August 1, 2008 8:10 AM
CHRISISALL
Quote:Originally posted by Kwicko: The Constitution provides for three EQUAL branches of government.
Friday, August 1, 2008 9:54 AM
Quote:Originally posted by chrisisall: Quote:Originally posted by Kwicko: The Constitution provides for three EQUAL branches of government. With a Decider at the helm. isall
Friday, August 1, 2008 9:58 AM
Friday, August 1, 2008 10:03 AM
Quote:Originally posted by rue: I most carefully checked the Consitution - nowhere could I find a provision for Decider. UUUhhh, which branch would that be, again ?
Friday, August 1, 2008 10:15 AM
Friday, August 1, 2008 11:47 AM
ELVISCHRIST
Friday, August 1, 2008 1:26 PM
Friday, August 8, 2008 5:42 AM
Quote:White House Chief of Staff Joshua B. Bolten and former White House counsel Harriet E. Miers yesterday asked a federal judge to delay an order to cooperate with Congress while they appeal the ruling. The court filings indicate that Bolten and Miers will continue to resist subpoenas from the House Judiciary Committee as the Bush administration heads into its final months.
Friday, August 8, 2008 5:48 AM
Quote:Originally posted by SignyM: So much for the rule of law.
Friday, August 8, 2008 6:25 AM
Quote:Originally posted by chrisisall: Quote:Originally posted by SignyM: So much for the rule of law. It's the AU-approved Golden Rule, Signy. isall
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