Foggo Gets a Plea Deal
Huh. I guess Dusty Foggo won his greymail fight.
A former executive director of the CIA has pleaded guilty to wire fraud as part of a plea bargain.
Kyle “Dusty” Foggo was the number three man in the CIA from 2004 to 2006. At a hearing Monday in federal court in Alexandria, he pleaded guilty to a single count of wire fraud, admitting that he helped his best friend obtain contracts with
The IG Report--Working Thread
Look what MadDog found: the DOG Inspector General Report on the US Attorney firings. Use this as a working thread.
The Klan Was in the Audience
Did McCain's studied contempt of Obama play differently in Mississippi given that there were Klan members in the audience?
McPalin Campaign on TrooperGate: Shut Up! Shut Up! Shut Up! Shut Up!
When Walt Monegan provided information proving, once again, the Palin camp was lying in TrooperGate, the McPalin campaign could only tell him to shut up.
The USA Purge: DOJ's IG Punts
The long-awaited DOJ IG investigation appears to be a punt.
Trash Talk, Failed Pundit Edition
Say, did any of you notice how badly I did with predictions last week?
So here are my predictions for the week: Carolina will beat a beat up Vikings team. The fifth-round college backup coached by BillBel will notch another win.
And about that 0-3 of the title? On paper, by all reasoning, the Chargers should beat the Jets.
Playing Pakistan
Several of McCain's mistakes last night--such as his inability to pronounce Ahmedinejad--are excusable. But I think McCain's two gaffes on Paksitan deserve far more attantion.
Rationalizing the Hospital Visit
Murray Waas reports that DOJ investigators are trying to figure out whether Alberto Gonzales fictionalized notes of the March 10, 2004 Gang of Eight briefing to provide a rationale for Bush reauthorizing the warrantless wiretap program without Comey's approval. But it appears that Gonzales did so, as well, to invent a reason why he and Andy Card went to the hospital later that day.
The Debate
Great format--kudos to Jim Lehrer.
And seeing an entire airport full of people rapt, watching this debate--we might yet get democracy back
Emptywheel's Trash Talk - Debate With The Dishonorable Geezer Edition
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bmazThere are a bunch of games. Half the mopes will lose. Teams from Phoenix will be among them; but with the USC burb Thursday night, it is a little easier to take. This done on the fly, so additional fun discussion will have to follow later. I am thinking you guys know how to rip the joint up without a bunch of mumbo jumbo anyway.
Gonzo Sings! Justice In The Department At Last?
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bmazMurray Waas is just out with a major article in The Atlantic describing how Alberto Gonzales is cooperating with authorities in an effort to minimize and/or escape criminal prosecution and punishment for his acts during service to the Bush Administration. What began as investigations narrowly focused on Gonzales’s conduct could easily morph into broader investigations leading into the White House, and possibly leading to the appointment of a special prosecutor.
The March 10, 2004 Hospital Confrontation, A Timeline
This timeline is incomplete. But since these events have been in the news again, I thought I'd throw it up.
Time to Revisit McCain's Love of Craps
I guess McCain's staffers ultimately failed in their attempts to keep McCain away from the craps table through the whole election season, huh?
I Guess Keeping Haley Barbour Happy...
I think John McCain bagged on this threat to blow off the debate tonight because he thought risking Haley Barbour's ire was more dangerous than total economic collapse.
McCain Out-Hoovers Hoover
Herbert Hoover, as President fucked up a response to a financial crisis. McCain's done him one better: fucked up a response to a financial crisis even before he became President.
Why the Bankruptcy Change is Important
Why are Democrats pushing to include the bankruptcy revisions in the bailout bill? Let’s see what happens to a troubled mortgage in a Chapter 13.
Charlie Keating Helps Sarah Palin With Couric's Tough Questions
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bmazWhen Katie Couric's questions turn you into quivering Jello, you have a problem. Houston, Sarah Palin has a problem. Palin was so at a loss of answers to softball questions last night she had to tell Couric she would have to get back to her with them. Today, Charlie Keating arrives to help Sarah Palin get the answers she promised to Katie.
Bush's Speech Fails with Most Important Audience
I think we're entering into the phase where the federal government starts printing wheelbarrows full of cash.
Did McCain Blow Off Letterman to Pre-Empt Sarah and Katie?
McCain just pre-empted his own running mate's second interview with a straight reporter.
You think maybe he believes the Palin-Couric interview didn't go well?
Bush Failure > Obama Leadership > McCain Stunt
This financial crisis is bringing out the true sides of those purportedly in charge: Bush's failed leadership, Obama's assumption of that leadership position, and McCain's cynical gamemanship.