FITZ Returns: "The Federal Grand Jury Began Meeting AGAIN This Morning!"

[kpete]

Walking the White House plank
White House press secretary, Scott McClellan, departs as the investigation into Karl Rove enters into a serious new phase.
April 19, 2006 by Sidney Blumenthal:

White House press secretary, Scott McClellan, departs as the investigation into Karl Rove enters into a serious new phase.

Karl Rove is a subject of Fitzgerald's investigation - this is the headline buried in Libby's filing.

In white-collar criminal investigations, individuals who fall under the gaze of a prosecutor fit into one of three categories: witness, subject or target. Rove's attorney has suggested that Rove is simply a witness. But that is untrue. He is a subject. A subject is someone the prosecutor believes may have committed a crime and is under investigation. If the prosecutor decides he has accumulated sufficient evidence to prove guilt, he will change the designation of that person from subject to target and then indict him or her.

Having successfully completed his most extensive investigation and prosecution, ending with the conviction of former Governor Ryan, Patrick Fitzgerald returns to the unresolved case before him. The federal grand jury considering his evidence began meeting again this morning. Karl Rove remains a subject--for now.

http://commentisfree.guardian.co.uk/sidney_blumenthal/2006/04/walking_the_white_house_plank.html

[Lochloosa]

1. And Rove is knee capped today. Nice timing.

[kentuck]

3. I wonder if there is any relationship ?

Makes you wonder..

[fooj]

4. Knee-capped? Do tell!!!!!

:hi:

[thereismore]

5. I think it's the reference to his reduced reach at the WH. nt

[Lochloosa]

27. Or is it because he is going to be losing his security clearance?

:shrug:

[calimary]

35. Are you kidding? Do you think bush will allow that to happen to his prized

MVP? WHATEVER job description kkkarl has, he has NOT fallen out of favor with the wee wannabe dictator. And as such, I'd suspect he'd enjoy ALL the privileges and perks he's had so far, uninterrupted. I suspect they're just moving him around a little, and changing his office designation to make you THINK he's being demoted. They're probably looking at this as really great, strategically, because it moves kkkarl off the radar scope a little, so he can purportedly go about his fishy business with fewer people trying to look over his shoulder. But he's too valuable to bush. WAY too valuable. kkkarl will NEVER be demoted as long as bush draws breath. In fact, I'd go so far as to say kkkarl is the ONLY individual who enjoys return loyalty from bush. Seems to me bush prizes the loyalty thing - going strictly in one direction - toward himself. It's not often returned. We've seen, and we'll see in the future, more examples of people being flitched off and sacrificed to save junior or help him save face. kkkarl's an entirely different animal. bush won't let him go down.

[OzarkDem]

51. Maybe they're avoiding the "frog-march"

Recall how Libby suddenly "hurt his ankle" and had to use crutches to avoid being photographed in handcuffs? I anticipate they'll be moving KKKarl's office to Cheney's undisclosed location so the press can't get a photo of him doing the perp walk at the WH.

Its all appearances. Rove will still be doing the same thing for Bushco as he did before.

[debbierlus]

41. Now THAT is a real possibility

But, it won't be enough to appease the outcry for his COMPLETE resignation, if they are planning this little manuver to try and keep him in the White House.

Oh, man. I can't WAIT for the poop to hit the fan!

[PublicWrath]

9. Rove indictment coming soon..... n/t

[katty]

11. yup

[MissWaverly]

47. It's way overdue in my book

why wasn't he indicted the same time as Scooter Libby, My best guess is that his trial will start
on November 3, 2008. After, George Bush has declared that the states of florida, california
and texas are persoanl fiefs of the Bush family and Wyoming has been turned into a estate
for Cheney.

[katty]

10. WH made sure to start distancing rover-knew this was

coming.

[ClintonTyree]

30. Oh, that it were true......

Rove deserves nothing better than intense physical pain for the rest of his life for the way he's conducted his life. His dirty tricks, vote stealing and foisting of George Bush upon this nation merit him endless, excruciating, physical pain. Does that seem a trifle harsh? :shrug: Oh well......

[fooj]

2. It's Happy Dance time again...

:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

Hope sustains me.

Peace.

[Xenotime]

50. Another Fitzmas is on the way.

[Pithy Cherub]

6. Rove is a subject not the only subject.

Rove's attorney has been playing this like Rove is the only one who can untangle himself. What isn't being said is how many others have given Fitzgerald more information that contradicts Rove. And who has a cut a deal...

Ooh, this shall be a great summer, truly!:woohoo: :popcorn:

[bleever]

56. That is a happy observation, and it has brightened my evening.

To the summer!

:toast:

7. come and get me coppers - says Rove n/t

[aquart]

8. Well, he got his other thing out of the way: convicted on all counts.

God, I love the way this man works.

[DoYouEverWonder]

52. Two days later

back in court, going after the WH. Things are good.

[npincus]

12. kpete, your posts always make my day

[kpete]

13. This one was special for me too...

[npincus]

19. this one's for you:

[kpete]

Thanks...

Great Pic!

Good Luck Fitz...

Our Thoughts, prayers and hopes are with you...

[calimary]

36. We LOVE you, Honey-Fitz!

I hope he finds a GREAT woman to share all that Chinese takeout with. One who'll love and cherish him as much as WE do!

[hwmnbn]

54. Can we hold off on this GREAT woman deal ........

until the chimp is in jail? I wouldn't want Fitz to be "distracted" from his main mission.

Afterwards, by all means, he can have his pick of fine bonnie lasses. If DU is any indication, he'll have smooth sailing in the romance department. :smoke:

[Heywood J]

63. Wouldn't want

the Republicans to try and tar Fitz with a "sex scandal", aiming to neutralize him. I'm honestly surprised that they haven't tried to smear something on him yet.

[307 MMS]

38. Fitz

Elliot Fitzgerald...or Patrick Ness!?

[babsbunny]

48. A true American hero!

Thanks Fitz! You will single handedly take back America!

[Ecumenist]

14. I'm cautiously optimistic and tickled pink...

which is no mean feat as I have a golden caramel complexion. :applause: There has to be a God for this to happening!!! I have a sneaking suspicion that He's none too pleased with this bunch right about now.

[Sydnie]

15. I hope he takes them all down ... and fast!

Before they begin their next insane war in Iran.

Hurry Fitzmas ... Hurry Fast!

[DancingBear]

16. With apologies to The Chipmunks

"Want a cell mate big and cute,
Want an orange prison suit,
We can hardly stand the wait,
So Fitzmas don't be late"

[Mad_Dem_X]

31. ((APPLAUSE))

What a day! When I heard about Snotty, I was actually dancing around at work! :bounce: :patriot:

[Sydnie]

43. the Chipmunks WERE singing that in my head

I am so glad someone else heard it too! :rofl:

[DancingBear]

53. As soon as I read your last line,

I knew you had a head full of Alvin, Theodore and Simon. :)

[katinmn]

17. Yipee! Happy!

[bdamomma]

18. I would love

to see Rove indicted before he gets out there to spread his venom at the Mid term elections, and we know he will do it.

[paparush]

20. ROVE! ROVE! ROVE! ROVE! ROVE! ROVE! ROVE!

Squirm you fat, squinty eyed, porky-pig-lookin (sorry Porky) mofo!!!

WooHoo!! Go Fitz!! (just watch yer back 'cause Rove is a coldblooded, ruthless, killing machine..)

[Roland99]

26. With apologies to David Letterman:

"They're not booing. They're chanting, 'Rove! Rove!'"


;)

[savemefromdumbya]

21. You have to wonder about the timing of these 'resignations?'

Ari Fleischer got out, George Tenent got out, Andrew Card got out, Scotty.......

[The Witch]

22. Is that a choir of "Hallelujah" I hear?

Maybe I'm just delusional after all of this....

[Alamom]

24. YES & it's being sung all over the WORLD in every language. nt

[H2O Man]

23. Be prepared

for things to begin to move again .... soon .... and fast.

I'm glad that Stop the Bleeding organized Plame scandal information for DUers in the research forum.

[fooj]

25. Hope sustains me.

:hi:

[kpete]

29. Where is Stop The Bleeding?

[H2O Man]

32. Work, maybe.

Imagine we'll hear from STB soon.

[Emit]

61. I emailed him. n/t

[stop the bleeding]

66. Here I am - The NSA or the FBI haven't come and arrested me yet

LOL!!!


here is something that I have been working on the Research Forum for us Plame Buffs

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_oet&address=358x3589

[LeftNYC]

28. Great line by Blumenthal...

Scotty is a "flea on the windshield of history"...haha!

[debbierlus]

42. No, he is lower then that...

He is the poop from the flea on the windshield of history.

[Patsy Stone]

33. All hail Fitz!

Sitting and waiting, popcorn in hand. :popcorn:

K&R!

[Botany]

34. Something is Cooking?

[NNN0LHI]

37. Great gif n/t

[malaise]

45. Do I hear that pig

Rove squealing? Please Fitz, please!!!

[rateyes]

39. Grinning from ear to ear right now.....

Couldn't happen to a more deserving guy. :evilgrin:

[debbierlus]

40. Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh My Hero (Sigh)....

Apologies to Salt N Peppa

What a man, what a man, what a mighty good man....

Say it again.

Love you, Patrick!

[Missy Vixen]

44. Karl? Do you hear those footsteps behind you?

Karl! You'd better run!



:loveya:
Julie
president for life of the PFEB

[Catherine Vincent]

46. He can run but he can't hide!

[Hardrada]

49. I'm on top of the world. ma!

Last words of KKKarl Rove??

[Olney Blue]

59. Come to momma, Fitz.

:loveya:

[OPERATIONMINDCRIME]

55. Frog March That Fucker Man. I Can Just Taste It.

I CANNOT WAIT for FITZMAS II!!!!!!

[spanone]

57. Music to my ears....

[DearAbby]

58. Hey Mr. Fitzman

[AuntiBush]

60. Can Anyone Here Define "Subject?"

Would this mean "of interests?"

Troublesome... not a witness, nor target, huh.

Edited: Re-read post... "A subject is someone the prosecutor believes may have committed a crime and is under investigation."

Ok. I get-it.

[ms liberty]

62. Rover is...

"hovering like a fly, waiting for the windshield on the freeway"

[sendero]

64. and..

... More and more dirt is blown up and it begins to settle on Rove's skin and clothes, making a solid layered coat that brings him gradually to a terrified stillness. A sitting duck. :)

[CanOfWhoopAss]

65. Fitzmas in July. It's over Rover! (eom)