Originally Posted By jonvn Looks like Former Attorney General Gonzales may be charged by the Justice Department. How often does this happen? Not since Nixon, I think. <a href="http://www.harpers.org/archive/2007/10/hbc-90001473" target="_blank">http://www.harpers.org/archive /2007/10/hbc-90001473</a>
Originally Posted By jonvn This is actually a great thing. He apparently has gotten himself a high priced lawyer. Gee, maybe there was something to that scandal anyway. You are not supposed to lie to congress.
Originally Posted By Dabob2 I think the thing is, Gonzelez' lies (as opposed to some of the others) were just soooo transparent, AND were said to Congress specifically, AND were under oath, that if he isn't prosecuted, you might as well just declare open season on lying to Congress with impunity. Congress can't allow THAT to happen, even if plenty of people who lied in public (or even to Congress or its committees, but who got a deal that it wouldn't be under oath) will probably skate.
Originally Posted By barboy jonvn has a higher chance of becoming a born again Christian than Gonzolez spending 2 or more days in jail.
Originally Posted By barboy Even if this story materializes all the way to an indictment and ultimately to a conviction for those of you looking to celebrate you just might find yourself like those in the Boston Red Sox dugout in the 10th during game six of the '86 World Series in New york ready to pop the champagne.
Originally Posted By barboy "I've just converted. Does that clear the way? Praise Jesus!" I wish it did.
