Comments on: HJC: Scott McClellan Testimony

By: emptywheel

emptywheel — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 19:31:28 +0000

Didn’t say it in the thraed, but overall, I’d give them a B-/C+, and tht’s only in comparison to the FISA vote today.

By: Hugh

Hugh — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 19:28:04 +0000

anybody here have hank Johnson as their Rep? I’d be interested in a performance review for him, thanks.

Not Hank, Tim Johnson. He’s a conservative, usually votes with Bush and the Republicans, except for occasional deviations on environmental issues. He was part of some bipartisan group to push for more civility in the House. His vote today may be part of the libertarian streak to conservative politics in this part of the world.

By: tw3k

tw3k — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 19:23:54 +0000

yeah, that is why I thought it may be of interest.

By: otchmoson

otchmoson — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 19:23:25 +0000

Near the end of the hearing, a Congressman (Wasserman-Schulz or Ellison) asked McClellan what measures could be taken to enhance transparency. He stated that Congressional OVERSIGHT was an important tool. He had the opportunity–and failed to use it–to point out that corporately-owned media, in the hands of the very few, also hampers transparency. Perhaps a bit of deregulation is in order? Likewise, the stick-and-carrot treatment of WH correspondents is another measure that could be handled more judiciously if transparency is indeed a worthy pursuit.

By: bmaz

bmaz — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 19:15:07 +0000

Whirlpool Duet. Front loaders are more expensive and don’t last as long, but they sure are nice. Last one was a Kenmore/Fridgidare; very defective pile of junk. Dying to know if it is the same James Joyce.

By: rosalind

rosalind — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 19:12:15 +0000

(what kind did ya buy? i’m looking for a new w/d and was dubious of the front loading machines)

By: bigbrother

bigbrother — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 19:11:32 +0000

That is ” A deputy press secretary at the time of outing Plame just said that Cheney, Fleisher, Rove and Libby have not told all that they know and should testify “under oath.” I don’t see how Congress can ignore that.” the central point of the hearing that a conspriracy to commit treason is suggested and should be scheduled.
That hearing needs very careful preparation. Emptywheels needs to help coordinate the timelines for the questions. Some of the FDL attorneys need to help.

By: bmaz

bmaz — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 19:09:34 +0000

I like Tigar.

Watertigers too.

By: bmaz

bmaz — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 19:07:26 +0000

Hey James Joyce, did you have Kenmore front loader washer issues and discuss on an appliance blog? If so, I saw you there and had the same freaking issue; now I have a new washer and a lot less money.

By: JamesJoyce

JamesJoyce — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 19:04:34 +0000

Hey you where quoted on KO last night by Rachael M! Applying your logic of simplicity, its all about Iraqi Oil and protecting the current energy delivery system, cash flow