Just now on Keith: Obama says he "cannot comment on an ongoing investigation."

[onehandle]

Uh-oh. I've heard that before.

On edit: I am not saying that Obama is anywhere near Bushtown. But it made me uncomfortable to hear those words, nevertheless. That's all.

[tekisui]

1. Who said it?

[onehandle]

4. Obama. I edited for clarity. nt

[Amerigo Vespucci]

5. Obama said it

So did Bush, hundreds of times, when confronted with Plame questions.

Video clip @ the URL below

Obama says he is 'saddened and sobered' by Blagojevich, but he had no contact with him
By John Amato Tuesday Dec 09, 2008 4:30pm

http://crooksandliars.com/john-amato/obama-says-he-saddened-and-sobered-blag



President elect-Barack Obama responded today about the scandal that is swirling around Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich.

Obama: Like the rest of the people of Illinois, I am saddened and sobered by the news that came out of the US attorney's office today, but as this is a on going investigation involving the Governor I don't' think it's appropriate for me to comment on the issue at this time.

{snip}

I'll answer this one question. I had no contact with the governor or his office and so I we were not aware of what was happening. As I said it is a sad day for Illinois. Beyond that I don’t think it’s appropriate for me to comment.

[FrenchieCat]

20. It is better not to comment when you are a high profile person......

as there is an investigation going on.

I personally hate those folks that have a lot to say, and tend to influence public opinion. This is a criminal case and someone was arrested. This is serious business, and Obama doesn't need to have something to say about it....as it is justice that will have the last word.

In fact, Mr. Filzpatrick should have left a whole lot of the personal commentary out of his press conference. If he is to be neutral, than the evidence will tell the tale, and we don't need no editorializing. The fact that he stated that Chicago was corrupt was him making a blanket statement that wasn't required.

[WeDidIt]

2. Obama gets briefings daily from the FBI

So I imagine he knows a bit more about what's going on than he can let on.

[babylonsister]

3. And then he commented. End of story. nt

[onehandle]

6. Kinda generic, still. nt

[babylonsister]

15. Yes, but it's early. I'm sure Obama will have to clarify...and clarify...

Guilt by association will hound him again; this isn't over yet.

[11 Bravo]

7. When Bush said it HE was the one being investigated. Big difference.

[onehandle]

8. What exactly has Bush been investigated for? nt

[11 Bravo]

10. I should have said "his administration" was being investigated. Still a major difference.

[onehandle]

13. Doesn't that make it worse?

Assuming your not his administration "difference."

[11 Bravo]

17. Ummm ... what?

[Vadem]

9. and Keith said "oh, no not this crap again!" .... n/t

[Shakespeare]

11. You do realize, I hope, that it's standard practice for anyone not to comment on....

....an ongoing investigation? This wasn't a dodge. This was following the law, and the wishes of the prosecutor.

[onehandle]

14. Yes. And it wasn't a dodge.

I just don't like him saying the words.

It's not like I expect him to say "smoke 'em out" any minute now.

[ShortnFiery]

23. OK, but when this situation BLOWS UP in our political faces, I'm not going to hold back ...

You've been duly warned. All is NOT what it seems. :shrug:

And if my fears are unwarranted, you are most welcome to do the same?

I HOPE that I'm wrong ... but I'm not. :nuke:

[Jennicut]

24. Do you have anything constructive to add? Do you dislike Obama?

[ShortnFiery]

25. Hell no, I waited with my daughter IN THE RAIN for five hours to see Obama + I voted for him.

However, I don't FULLY TRUST any politician.

They have to be constantly monitored even after they EARN our respect. Also, they must be constantly reminded that they work for THE PEOPLE first and not the Corporations who are crawling all over the legislators in D.C. with their smarmy lobbyists.

You can NOT trust any politician fully - always vigilant. ;)

[Jennicut]

26. Well, I think in this instance, Obama seems to have done nothing wrong

as per Fitz. I think Obama would not appreciate being called an Mother f*cker, I sure wouldn't. Obama needs to be prez first before I can even judge him. I need to see the first 100 days.

[ShortnFiery]

27. You just don't get it, do you? TRUST no politician fully. Obama is good but not the alpha and omega

Lord, some people are just LOST. :(

[elkston]

28. OK. But he hasn't been accused of anything and yet you act like you want him to be.

You are using the Governor's behavior, which Obama had no control over, as a reason to distrust Obama. It makes no sense whatsoever unless you already had some beef about Obama and are just dying to find a smoking gun out of a superficial connection.

[Jennicut]

29. What do you want me to do, be angry at him over nothing? Huh?

I trust no one fully but myself and maybe my 3 and 4 year old daughters, my parents, brother and husband. I am not stupid but why the anger at Obama? He IS from Illinois, where the last governor (ironically, a Rethug) went to jail. Blago has been bad news for years. So why be mad at Obama, what did he do? Obama is not Jesus to me, he is better then Bush and he shift things towards something better then Bush. That is all I want. I have simple needs, no need for Obama to walk on water for me but per the indictment I see nothing that points to Obama or perhaps I just like cold hard facts too much.

[ShortnFiery]

32. That's the point WE DON'T know the facts, only what the M$M has fed us.

And don't get me started on Fitz, the man who screwed up the Executive Branch Treason case. He's nothing special. :(

[Jennicut]

33. Yeah, okay. Like that was really Fitz's fault. The blame for that is on Cheney and Bush invoking

executive privilege on everything so they can't be touched. And they can't technically be, there is no real precedent for the behavior they had in the White House and as Prez and VP they can do what they want and get away with it. They will never be prosecuted until the Constitution is changed and says one cannot invoke executive privilege. As for the MSM, they try to imply crap all the time, half the time the crap is not true. Do yourself a favor and start realizing that.

[Shakespeare]

34. I'VE been duly warned? Ooooh, I'm scared.

What the fuck ever. Get over yourself.

[spanone]

12. it's the truth. a president, even president elect doesn't want to influence the outcome

the difference with bu$h* is that it was his administration that was being investigated...obama has NOTHING to do with the gov.

[rasputin1952]

16. Actually, he shouldn't comment on it...

it would be highly inappropriate.

Thing is, he sounded intelligent about it, bush always sounded like he was right in the middle of whatever was being investigated. Obama is a lawyer...bush is a thieving CEO...big difference...:D

[pnwmom]

18. It shouldn't make you uncomfortable. It's only fair. n/t

[Skittles]

19. it's actually a smart thing for him to do

smart people assess a situation before commenting

[Uzybone]

21. You sound like someone who has suffered years of abuse

and is reflexively flinching at anything that reminds you of your abuser. Cant say I blame you. Bush will be gone very soon.

[ShortnFiery]

22. Keith has a point. Nothing is as simple as what was spoon-fed to us today.

Stay Tuned? :shrug:

[backscatter712]

30. Blago was trying to shake down Obama for a kickback...

It definitely appears that Obama took the wise course of action in refusing to play ball with this asshole, but he probably does know more than the public knows, especially if it was Rahm Emanuel who blew the whistle.

That means he and Rahm are potentially witnesses in this case, even though they did nothing wrong. Best to keep one's mouth shut in that situation and let the lawyers do their jobs.

[HughMoran]

31. ...before he later stated that he hadn't spoken to Blago

Why the deceptive thread? Both Olbermann and Rachel played this for all it was worth - before playing his later clip where he clearly explained he wasn't involved.

Thanks for the deceptive thread - just like the MSM - good job!

[uponit7771]

35. Right, MSNBC is trying to get their ratings back