More Holder issues

[amdezurik]

Kyl went on to note that these matters may not constitute enough of a black mark on Holder's resume to deny him confirmation. Instead, he said, the committee needed time to look into the issues rather than move quickly on the nomination.

Then, however, Kyl did something one is not likely to see on the floor of the U.S. Senate every day, quoting prominent progressive legal writer Glenn Greenwald, who also expressed reservations about Holder's role in the Rich pardon.

"I am not alone," Kyle said. "Others have written -- Richard Cohen, for example, wrote in 'The Washington Post' that Eric Holder should not be the Attorney General. I don't know whether he's right or not, but the questions that he raises need to be examined. Glenn Greenwald wrote in the 'Salon' Magazine that his involvement with Rich pardon was substantial, continuous and concerted, much, much more than peripheral -- end of quote."

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/12/11/gop-forming-united-opposi_n_150389.html

it's looking like he is not as much a "dream boat" as some would like him to be here. But the attempt to time him to Blogo, anyone have any info on that? if he was 'sought' to be hired but turned it down...so what?

[librechik]

1. we're being led by the nose into an "Obama attacked by the left" scenario

Kyl must have had to wash his mouth out with soap after quoting all those liberals. But he did it proudly for the cause, no doubt with a very "concerned" look

[babylonsister]

2. And Kyl got his marching orders from Specter. Same as it ever was,

put up as many roadblocks as possible for the Dems to try to overcome. Yea, this will be fun. :eyes:

[cali]

3. He's not a dream boat, but he's evidently a very competent

person who knows the JD inside and out. He's the president's choice, and the repukes are disingenuous shitbags who thrilled to Gonzo and Mukasey. Fuck them. Obama is entitled to pick his cabinet without undue obstruction from the repukes.

And what does this even mean?

"it's looking like he is not as much a "dream boat" as some would like him to be here. But the attempt to time him to Blogo, anyone have any info on that? if he was 'sought' to be hired but turned it down...so what?"

Reads like word salad.

[thunder rising]

4. Obama says Holder is his AG ... that's it. Fuck Sphincter, I mean Specter

Why is that MF not complaining about not being able to make a phone call? or send an email?

[amdezurik]

9. yeah how DARE anyone question him...

uh, didn't we get enough of that stuff the last 8 years?

[stillcool]

5. Who inferred he's a "dream-boat"?

I read stuff like that and I say to myself..why? Why would someone attempt to insult 'some here' by resorting to that kind of childish retort?

[amdezurik]

7. and when I read your kind of reply

I think to myself, why not ignore?

[stillcool]

10. Why is that?

You can't answer a question regarding your lack of civility?

[bertman]

6. Since you think Holder is such a great nominee I hope you will read this post on DU

that helps explain why so many of us oppose his nomination. In addition to knowing his way around the JD he seems pretty adroit at helping fascist murderers get away scot free.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x7832888

[amdezurik]

8. do I? where have I ever said that?

Nope, you will find no post as you describe. SO I will ignore your lie and simply say that anyone no matter what party he/she says they are or who picks them, if that person buys into BS like "Reefer Madness" they are not qualified for the job.

[bertman]

12. Wow, how did we get to Reefer Madness? I'm sorry if I misinterpreted your comments.

No lie intended. Just adding some info to the thread.

Are you saying that Holder buys into Reefer Madness? Cause I certainly do not. Please help me here.

[Pastiche423]

11. One word describes Holder - Chiquita

Status quo does NOT equal CHANGE.