“If the person has violated law, the person will be taken care of.” TPMTV.
copyright © 2007 Betsy L. Angert. BeThink.org
The video speaks volumes. The presentation is fun; yet, not funny. Indeed, as you say Mister Bush, this is a serious matter. Today we have a White House that cannot be trusted too keep their word, or in fact, they can be. After an extensive investigation, years of probing, the courts convicted I. [Scooter] Lewis Libby of a crime against the State. It was determined that this Former White House Aide is guilty of one count of obstruction justice, two counts of perjury, and one count of making false statements to Federal investigators. Libby lied to a Grand Jury and to the Federal Bureau of Investigation examiners.
Scooter stated he did not know who in the White House might have disclosed the identity of Central Intelligence Agent Valerie Plame. Mister Libby declared he was aware that the name of this spy was published in a periodical; however, he had no information relevant to the inquiry. Libby had no knowledge of who, when, how, or why the leak occurred. Throughout the official inquest into this crime, President George W. Bush assured an anxious public, that if anyone in his Administration was responsible for “the leak” they would be “taken care of” and indeed this particular person has been.
While the individual that did the dastardly deed confessed, Former Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage has yet to be indicted. In truth, he will not be. Others said to be directly involved in the scheme were also not taken to task. [Shhhh, the name Karl Rove is not to be spoken aloud or used in vain.] Nevertheless, I. Lewis Libby was. One might wonder why this former Aide felt a need to lie if he had no connection to this well-calculated plot; nonetheless, we can only assume.
We are certain however, I. Lewis Libby, a person within the Bush Administration, “violated the law” and will be [well] taken care of. Millions of dollars were raised in defense of
felon, former White House Aide Scooter Libby. Were they not, it may not have mattered. Libby had the funds on-hand.
The payment, of $250,400, which included a “special assessment” of costs, was paid by a cashier’s check dated July 2. A spokeswoman for Mr. Libby, Barbara Comstock, said he paid the fine out of his own pocket.
President Bush commuted Libby’s sentence, and continues to consider a full < ahref=http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/06/05/AR2007060501275.html>pardon.
This criminal will not serve time in prison. Although, he may lose his license to practice law, money will not be a problem for I. Lewis Libby. Funds are secure, as is his future.You may recall the sequence of events. In 2003, the public was up in arms; the name of a covert Central Intelligence Agent, Valerie Plame, was released. The media was on the story. The word spread rapidly. The revelation was heard far and wide. This woman could no longer function effectively in her chosen career. Working undercover would not be possible for Valerie Plame. Her name, clandestine behavior, and the beautiful face were now famous.
Essentially, revealing the identity of an infiltrator strikes at the core of our national security. Not only was Valerie Plame and her family threatened, every citizen in the United Sates was. People wondered how might we ensure our safety if protective measures that maintain the confidentiality of Intelligence officials were violated. As time went on, the public and Prosecutors realized there was reason to believe, the moniker was released by someone in the White House. It was obvious revenge was the motive.
The husband of Valerie Plame, Joseph Wilson, former Ambassador, and American Diplomat, officially exposed the Administration false claims. There were no Weapons of Mass destruction in Iraq and Niger was not supplying the materials needed to manufacture the arsenal. Mister Wilson wrote, What I Didn't Find in Africa. The New York Times published this Op-Ed commentary on July 6, 2003.
Shortly after the article appeared, the name Valerie Plame was made public. Those on the “right” claimed Plame had a role in recommending Mister Wilson for a Central Intelligence-sponsored trip to Niger. It was during this travel, American Diplomat Wilson investigated reports that Iraq had sought to purchase uranium. The Op-Ed was written subsequent to this inspection.
The disclosure was said to be a vengeful undoing. Valerie Plame’s anonymity was no more. She could not continue to operate as an Intelligence Agent must. Although many thought the Administration was behind this action, the President assured the public, no one in his charge was responsible. Were that someone was, Mister Bush would take care of him or her.
On September 30, 2003 our esteemed leader, the President of the United States expressed his concern. Mister Bush stated, “If the person has violated law, the person will be taken care of.” Thank you Mister President. On this occasion, you did tell the truth. Libby and his family are cared for, of that we are certain.
Perhaps, the rational for your decision is that we as a nation have yet to reach the bottom of this debacle. The public has not discovered the truth. We do not know the actual source of the leak. Some say the informant was Vice President Cheney. Perhaps they are correct. However, I believe as I always have. Richard Cheney is not the puppet-master. He does not tell the defiant George W. Bush what to do.
You Mister President are undeniably the “decider.” The bottom of the barrel, the person on the inside is you. Mister Bush, you have ensured that the leak is sealed. Your mouth is closed. Those that serve in the White House do so at your pleasure. Your Cabinet and their Aides work for you; they endeavor to ensure that your agenda is carried out.
Executive privilege and a glorious pension will take care of you. Daddy and the Dynasty that preceded him will also guarantee that you are dealt with. Dollars will drip in and nothing more will get out. Good job George. The person has violated law, that individual “will be taken care of.”
Charges and Care . . .
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It is only the giving that makes us what [who] we are.
~ Ian Anderson. Jethro Tull
Betsy L. Angert
BeThink.org
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"getting to the bottom of it"
__________________________If convicted of a crime will George W. Bush take care of you?
It is only the giving that makes us what [who] we are.
~ Ian Anderson. Jethro Tull
Betsy L. Angert
BeThink.org