Wow. I had no idea that my simple post last week on our beloved AG could have had such an impact. I really don't know what I enjoy more, Gonzales finally resigning or the opportunity to comment on Bush's press conference announcing the acceptance of his resignation. As I've said before, Gonzales is a very smart man. It really is a shame he did not resign immediately after this story broke. He probably would have been able to save his reputation. Unfortunately for him, his loyalty to Bush has cost him his career and, to a certain extent, his dignity. I say dignity because he had to present himself to the whole nation as an incompetent moron. And for what? All to protect the President? There is always a tipping point as to how much someone can take before they jump off the bandwagon. I guess he finally just decided to cut his losses and do what is best for the country.
Bush is another story altogether. He didn't even accept Gonzales' resignation the first time he sent it. I would usually say "I couldn't believe my ears when I heard the President's press conference" but at this point there were no surprises. It might not have been the best idea to honor Gonzales by using the Patriot Act as one of his accomplishments and then tell the country he made "enforcement of civil rights laws a top priority."
Bush went on to say that while in his capacity Gonzales "aggressively and successfully pursued public corruption." I find this ironic since the reason for his resignation surrounds a conspiracy of public corruption involving him. Guess he didn't recall how to "aggressively and successfully" pursue himself. Bush is so quick to bring up the supposed "unfair treatment" of Gonzales yet forgets to mention the unfair treatment of the eight United States attorneys who lost their positions for doing their jobs ethically.
Bush claims that Alberto's name was "dragged through the mud for political reasons." Maybe his name was dragged through the mud because he dishonored the justice department, or disrespected the constitution, or involved himself in a conspiracy of corruption, or committed perjury?
Sen. Arlen Specter, a republican I actually respect, has already told the media that he will not accept the AG position if it is offered to him. Who can blame him? No one in their right mind would want to get a position anywhere in the Bush administration. Who knows what’s going to happen to the justice department now. History will look back on Alberto Gonzales’ tenure and deem it a very dark and depressing time for the judicial branch........ok, maybe that’s a little much. Nonetheless, I am very happy to see him gone - it should have happened months ago.
-tg
Bush is another story altogether. He didn't even accept Gonzales' resignation the first time he sent it. I would usually say "I couldn't believe my ears when I heard the President's press conference" but at this point there were no surprises. It might not have been the best idea to honor Gonzales by using the Patriot Act as one of his accomplishments and then tell the country he made "enforcement of civil rights laws a top priority."
Bush went on to say that while in his capacity Gonzales "aggressively and successfully pursued public corruption." I find this ironic since the reason for his resignation surrounds a conspiracy of public corruption involving him. Guess he didn't recall how to "aggressively and successfully" pursue himself. Bush is so quick to bring up the supposed "unfair treatment" of Gonzales yet forgets to mention the unfair treatment of the eight United States attorneys who lost their positions for doing their jobs ethically.
Bush claims that Alberto's name was "dragged through the mud for political reasons." Maybe his name was dragged through the mud because he dishonored the justice department, or disrespected the constitution, or involved himself in a conspiracy of corruption, or committed perjury?
Sen. Arlen Specter, a republican I actually respect, has already told the media that he will not accept the AG position if it is offered to him. Who can blame him? No one in their right mind would want to get a position anywhere in the Bush administration. Who knows what’s going to happen to the justice department now. History will look back on Alberto Gonzales’ tenure and deem it a very dark and depressing time for the judicial branch........ok, maybe that’s a little much. Nonetheless, I am very happy to see him gone - it should have happened months ago.
-tg
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