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JohnnyD 05-08-2009 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by scottw (Post 687289)
good luck buddy, hope ya get a big one:heybaby:

Thanks. Hooked into two shad tonight. Came close to landing one, but the ride is all that really matters.

Man those fish are a blast on ultra-light freshwater gear.

spence 05-09-2009 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyD (Post 687403)
Listening to a few minutes of her talking about the matter made me feel like she knew exactly what was going on and is now trying to backtrack on the actual events to keep her nose clean.

It sounds like they were briefed but also told the practice was legal. Considering the situation I'd be surprised if anyone in a top secret briefing would call their briefer a liar to voice moral concerns unless they had good reason.

That being said, it's at best a foggy situation. I don't think it's a big deal for Pelosi unless they tried to prosecute someone and then the potential for hypocrisy would be a big issue.

What's the most interesting thing here is why Bush's lawyers didn't do any homework before they wrote their briefs claiming the President didn't have to worry about legal issues? It seems like they were more concerned with giving Bush what he wanted rather than practicing good law.

-spence

JohnnyD 05-09-2009 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by spence (Post 687436)
What's the most interesting thing here is why Bush's lawyers didn't do any homework before they wrote their briefs claiming the President didn't have to worry about legal issues? It seems like they were more concerned with giving Bush what he wanted rather than practicing good law.

-spence

Considering the resume prospects of being a legal adviser for the President, it doesn't surprise me one bit.

likwid 05-10-2009 10:32 AM

http://georgewbush-whitehouse.archiv...0030323-1.html

THE PRESIDENT: I've been briefed, I'm constantly briefed by the Pentagon and through the National Security Office. I would -- I don't know all the details yet. I do know that we expect them to be treated humanely, just like we'll treat any prisoners of theirs that we capture humanely.

:lama:


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