RIPPING the Department of Justice and Attorney General “I was recused” on marijuana prohibition and the “cultural lag” in Washington, D.C. It was the best moment ever. When I heard it during the hearings with Mr. “I was recused,” I let out a loud cheer and applauded. Rep. Steve Cohen of Tennessee, take it away, [...]
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Deval Patrick Rumors Begin
THE BEST rumored leak in ages is that Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick is on the ramp to replacing the DOJ’s current occupant. Let’s hope this one is true, because after the AP secret dragnet and listening to Mr. “I was recused” for four hours yesterday, it’s time for President Obama to make a move. There [...]
Eric Holder Rips Darrell Issa [Video]
“The way you conduct yourself as a member of Congress is unacceptable and shameful.” – Attorney General Eric Holder to Rep. Darrell Issa [Video via TPM] THE Republican-led House Judiciary Committee is grilling Attorney General Eric Holder. When Rep. Issa had his turn he used the Sean Hannity model of questioning. Interrupt. Filibuster. Over talk. [...]
AP Not Buying DOJ Letter [Video]
“People are pretty mad — mad that government has not taken what we do seriously,” one reporter said on Tuesday. “When the news broke yesterday … people were outraged and disgusted. No one was yelling and screaming, but it was like, ‘Are you kidding me!?’” “People are ticked,” said another. “Everyone supports the reporters involved.” [...]
Obama Puts Politics Over Science with Plan B Appeal
AH, yes, paternalism. America’s Father, Barack Obama, finally deciding to fight hard, but it’s to keep a perfectly safe medical product away from young teen girls. He thinks it will keep them from having sex or if they do it will force them to go to a parent or guardian if they get into trouble. [...]
Dzhokhar Tsarnaev Charged with Using Weapon of Mass Destruction *Updated*
UPDATE: Rachel Maddow offered reporting from Pete Williams of NBC News from the transcript of the interview of Tsarnaev, which happened after he was read his rights and began cooperating. Tsarnaev told authorities that there was no foreign involvement; that he and his brother learned to build the bombs came through the Internet; and that [...]
Convicting Suspect 2 in the Public Court
Two powerful GOP senators are calling on the Obama administration to treat the captured suspect in the Boston Marathon bombings as an “enemy combatant” and deny him counsel even though he is reportedly an American citizen.mmSens. John McCain (R-Ariz.) and Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) said Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, captured Friday night outside Boston after a tense daylong [...]
Cate Edwards Interviewed about Parents, Rielle Hunter
“I guess he and my mom decided that that was, you know, how it needed to be done. So yeah, I was devastated. And I was disappointed. I mean, these are my parents. I had grown up with a lot of love in my family. And it was hard to see them go through this.” [...]
Amid Protective Order, News Leaks that Aaron Swartz Lawyers Accused Prosecutor of Misconduct in Letter
THE CASE of Aaron Swartz, the tech genius and Internet activist who committed suicide amid his criminal prosecution, is under a protective order that keeps all case information secret. Ryan Grimm of Huffington Post has a new report that uncovered some interesting developments that happened back in January. Aaron Swartz lawyers have accused Prosecutor Stephen [...]
Democratic Maryland Governor Withdraws Opposition to Medical Marijuana
THIS IS very good news if you believe medical marijuana should be available to patients, without penalty or prejudice. From Huffington Post: Gov. Martin O’Malley’s administration withdrew its opposition to legislation allowing doctors and nurses to dispense medical marijuana to patients through academic medical centers, raising prospects for passage this year. Dr. Joshua M. Sharfstein, [...]
Rand Paul Earns Spot as Serious Political Player
Steve Schmidt, the Republican strategist who ran John McCain’s 2008 effort, said Paul could be a formidable 2016 opponent because he is a “conviction” candidate. “I can’t tell you how many hours and meetings are devoted to discussing the candidates vision in a campaign,” said Schmidt. “Well, you wouldn’t have to do that with him. [...]
The Sheer Ineptitude of Eric Holder
“I’m quite happy with the answer and I’m disappointed it took a month and a half and a root canal to get it.” – Senator Rand Paul on CNN WHY DIDN’T Attorney General Eric Holder just send this letter out earlier? I guess the White House wasn’t expecting Senator Rand Paul to pitch a filibuster [...]
Obama, the Drone Master
The drones stories keep on coming, regarding both military and law enforcement use, as well as civilian use. Mother Jones has one about military use within the U.S. Adam Serwer writes Obama Administration Says President Can Use Lethal Force Against Americans on US Soil. Yes, the president does have the authority to use military force [...]
Commemorating “Bloody Sunday,” Eric Holder Challenges Supreme Court on Voting Rights Act
More than 5,000 people followed Vice President Joe Biden and U.S. Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma’s annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee. The event commemorates the “Bloody Sunday” beating of voting rights marchers — including a young Lewis — by state troopers as they began a march to Montgomery in March [...]
Top Story — NBC Obtains Targeted Assassinations White Paper on Classified Memos that Remain Out of Reach
YOU COULD ask why President Obama and his administration think they have the legal right to refuse Congress their oversight duties. Ignoring the responsibilities they have by keeping classified memos away from senators, documents which describe the White House’s legal rationale for targeted killings of Americans believed to be terrorist affiliated or worse, but who [...]
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