http://hardblogger.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/01/24/41175.aspxIn the prosecution effort to prove that Scooter Libby knew about Valerie Wilson before he spoke with reporters... prosecutors today introduced their first document into evidence establishing that Libby knew the name “Valerie Wilson” in June 2003. en-USCommunityServer 2.0 (Build: 60608.1)http://hardblogger.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/01/24/41175.aspx#41200Thu, 25 Jan 2007 00:30:08 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:41200D.U. Waterman, NYThere had been information on the tensions between Cheney and the CIA in a number of sources, including TIME (7-25-05; page 29): " 'I know the analyst who was subjected to withering questioning on the Iraq-- al-Qaeda links by Libby with the Vice President sitting there,' says a CIA analyst." I am hoping that more of this type of information surfaces in the trial. Again, thank you for the best Plame scandal coverage available.http://hardblogger.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/01/24/41175.aspx#41229Thu, 25 Jan 2007 01:29:09 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:41229George MartinezPerhaps we will see Libby do a Tom Cruise (couch jump)on the witness chair - when/if he takes the stand as a witness. Seems there was a good reason that Cheney & Bush both drank water at the same time during the SOTU last night - Cheney can't talk while drinking water.http://hardblogger.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/01/24/41175.aspx#41260Thu, 25 Jan 2007 02:40:36 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:41260Kris Weinschenker, Greensburg PAIt certainly seems like all roads point back to Karl Rove in this scandal, but he seems to have been granted "absolute immunity".http://hardblogger.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/01/24/41175.aspx#41268Thu, 25 Jan 2007 02:51:38 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:41268Andrew D. Strupp Salt Point, New YorkI am a lawyer and find the trial interesting from that point of view, but, politically, who cares? Bush is going to give Libby a pardon anyway for having lied like a trooper. Cheney is a crook and lot's of Americans would like to see Bush and Cheney removed from office long before 2008, but I doubt most folks and even Hillary Clinton, whom I definitely do not support, wants to go through that circus again. Like Senator Webb said this evening on Countdown, Bush wants to run right over Congress. It's a shame that only Chuck Hagel has the courage to stand up for America. Senator Lugar knows better than to duck. Maybe they will just have to pass a binding resolution declaring Bush a lame duck. I think the terrorists and insurgents (who are not the same) both know it and may lie low for a while. Those folks seem to be able to understand the American public mood better than Bush does. Quack, quack George. Forget about your legacy. You are toast. Libby ... who? Fitzgerald was afraid to go after Cheney and insist on sworn to testimony so now he will cruxcify him on cross examination. Yawn. Does anyone really care any more? It would be more interesting if they allowed Cheney to bring his shotgun to court! SERIOUSLY, dismissing US attornies in the middle of fruitful investigations so as to protect Bush buddies --now that is REALLY throwing sand into the gears of justice. Let's have a closer look at THAT. Libby is yesterday's news, already. http://hardblogger.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/01/24/41175.aspx#41275Thu, 25 Jan 2007 02:58:35 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:41275J Riddle, Concord, CaliforniaEchoing Shmall's concern, hopefully, the outing or disclosure of Plame's identity did not jeopardize any sources, or put a person's life in danger. Afterall, good intelligence has proven to be a very valuable tool in the war on terror. It, truly, is a shame that this disclosure happened in the first place. http://hardblogger.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/01/24/41175.aspx#41295Thu, 25 Jan 2007 03:36:15 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:41295Kris Weinschenker, Greensburg, PAAll roads seem to pint to Karl Rove in this scandal, but it seems he has been granted "absolute immunity" by someone.http://hardblogger.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/01/24/41175.aspx#41322Thu, 25 Jan 2007 04:34:02 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:41322Brad W. Cincinnati, OhioI think that this message was totally false.. Im a independent and still found Jim Webb to be misleading and contradicting.. Im the post address interviews Democrats sidestepped any question about the new direction in Iraq proving that once again they ran on an idea that they had absolutelty no plan 4http://hardblogger.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/01/24/41175.aspx#41359Thu, 25 Jan 2007 06:23:56 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:41359Eric, Notre Dame, INDavid, In the trial they need to put President Bush and Dick Cheney under oath and make them take the witness stand. In retrospect, if they lie make sure impeachement happens. http://hardblogger.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/01/24/41175.aspx#41370Thu, 25 Jan 2007 07:05:51 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:41370Devon, MissouriIt is no surprise that Hollywood would be brought into this mess somehow! And for it to be Tom Cruise's name to be mentioned, it shows how concerned the OVP was about "fighting the war on terror." Which is to say, not very much. This is just more proof that Cheney was just planning to finish what he help start in Iraq all those years ago, without a plan to really stop the terrorists.http://hardblogger.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/01/24/41175.aspx#41426Thu, 25 Jan 2007 13:46:55 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:41426Jim Powell, Oceanside, CAWhat a tremendous waste of time and money this is. Aren't there any babies starving anywhere on the planet that we have to endure MORE reporting on this non-issue? Could you all pass around a note on this? It reads: "Dear press corp., STFU. Your friends, America"http://hardblogger.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/01/24/41175.aspx#41525Thu, 25 Jan 2007 15:40:42 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:41525George M, Lancaster, Ca.It seems that this trial can lead to a treason charge against Cheney - it will be interesting to see if Cheney will be able make complete his term as V.P.http://hardblogger.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/01/24/41175.aspx#41780Thu, 25 Jan 2007 18:29:33 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:41780Jackie Rawlings Riverside CaliforniaFitzgerald is the best at what he does now you see what I've known for years. Most likely Fitz will be fired by Gonzales as the White House only wants attorneys who don't convict White House Staff when their guilty. This is just the beginning of the aces Fitz has in this case. Fitz couldn't prove who leaked Plame's name first because Cheney used the Nixon play book he just up dated it. Remember how Nixon sent those guys out to spread the crime but keep himself safe. The meeting that Cheney has was to do the same as the journalist were used this time as the ponds. Look at Libby's background and the one thing he can remember. Lewis Scooter Libby Chief of Staff, Vice President An Advocate of a preemptive strike on Iraq since 1992 Scooter is an expert on oil issues. The neo-conservative Attorney made over 2 million defending fugitive oil Billionaire Marc Rich. Libby helped in developing intelligence For the Iraq strategy. Libby helped with writing the fake Speech that Powell to the United Nations. Libby’s Defense Is he was to busy to remember anything but he remembers Clearly the visit by Tom Cruise and his girl friend. Our country To going to invade Iraq and someone leaked the CIA’s name while Libby can’t remember what was said but he remembers everything About a Hollywood Stars visit. Now if I were Marc Rich I'd appeal to the court on the grounds that his attorney Libby was suffering from memory lost so he didn't get good representation. This is all a waste of the courts time and it made to smear good Jouralist. Now we know there are jouranlist who work with the corrupt White House like Judy Miller but not everyone sleeps to the President's Chief of Staff to get the scoop. This trial will show how the White House lied and covered up the fake information to invade Iraq and steal money from the US Treasury for war profiteers. http://hardblogger.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/01/24/41175.aspx#41900Thu, 25 Jan 2007 19:59:29 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:41900ralph gelper boynton beach flas more of this testimony comes out it is funny to see the VP being interviewd on wolf's program saying it's a lot of bunk.my feelings are that bush made a horrible mistake in appointing the vp.I wonder who recommended cheney?our sitting president cannot function without someone like cheney telling him whats nexthttp://hardblogger.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/01/24/41175.aspx#42012Thu, 25 Jan 2007 21:36:18 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:42012Jackie Rawlings Riverside CaliforniaInteresting comments even the attorneys. Well today we hear Cathie Martin has more knowledge and classified information then Libby. Libby can remember the visit of Tom Cruise and his son's birthday but nothing else. Our troops were sent into this Iraq civil war to die but Libby can't remember. Treason of leaking covert CIA agents name Libby can't remember nor did he even know anything about Joe Wilson or his wife. While we are to believe that all the Journalist knew Plames identity but not Libby. I can't wait for Fitzgerald to release the next bomb shell in this case. As an attorney name Andrew Strupp on this blog site knows Fitzgerald has all the aces he needs to win as any good honest smart attorney knows just like Attorney Strupp. Now Wells is good but he has nothing to work with so he doing everything with the hopes that something sticks. http://hardblogger.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/01/24/41175.aspx#42080Thu, 25 Jan 2007 23:08:54 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:42080Gary Gapinski Lasalle IllinoisThis is all because Wilsons wife wanted him to get a job and sent him on this trip without telling anyone. Joe Wilson is a proven lier that has turned this into a way to make money. I would like to see the coverage if there is any on what the documents were that Sandy Burglar was shoving down his pants to save Clintons hide from the 911 commission.http://hardblogger.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/01/24/41175.aspx#42090Thu, 25 Jan 2007 23:32:34 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:42090Peter Infante, Saratoga Springs NYMemo to Chris and David...CHECK THE WIRETAPS..... HELLO!!!!! IS ANYBODY LISTENING??? It will literally be impossible NOT to impeach these guys!http://hardblogger.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/01/24/41175.aspx#42132Fri, 26 Jan 2007 01:03:07 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:42132Jackie RawlingsWe made the mistake of letting Nixon be pardon for all crimes and now we see what happens as Cheney was a student during the Nixon years picked up the play book and up dated it. I noticed that Attorney Strupp thinks it's a waste of time and we should continue to let our elected officials commit crimes and pardon criminals. Well if that's the new values of America the children can follow that course. Allowing criminal acts to be done but not punished for it means clearing out our jails. What a future if we follow that policy. America is better then that. I remember when Americans stood up in 1974 and demand our elected officials be accountable. Now I hear Attorney Strupp say leave it alone just move on. No one should be above the law not even the President. No wonder Gonzo is getting rid of the Attorneys in the DOJ he wants to replace them with Attorneys who follow the White House's orders. Well there are alot of lawyers willing to follow the White House criminals and disregard the oath they've taken to up hold Justice. Looks like the Criminals in the White House win, justice loses.http://hardblogger.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/01/24/41175.aspx#42390Fri, 26 Jan 2007 15:50:41 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:42390Jack R, camp wood Tx.History will once again prove : "Oh, what fools these mortals be". chengor the sagehttp://hardblogger.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/01/24/41175.aspx#42491Fri, 26 Jan 2007 17:12:10 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:42491JIMBO IN LOUISVILLEFROM WILSON AND OTHER MEDIA REPORTS - NOT ONLY WILSON REPORTED IT IMPOSSIBLE FOR NIGER TO HAVE SUPPLIED IRAQ, SOME OF BUSHIES PEOPLE DID TOO. NAMELY A GENERAL AND THE AMBASSADOR OF NIGER(BUSH'S PEOPLE) AND THEY STILL SAID THAT IRAQ HAD A NUCLEAR PROGRAM . MR GAPINSKI IS SMOKING WACKY TOBACKY. http://hardblogger.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/01/24/41175.aspx#42501Fri, 26 Jan 2007 17:20:56 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:42501Jackie Rawlings Riverside CaliforniaNow that the White House is clearing out the DOJ for honest Attorneys some might lawyers who sit aside justice and follow orders by the White House might want to summit their resumes. It's a good time to be a corrupt lawyer. Now we also know that NBC journalist were being used to spread false information as NBC is the most respected honest station. Fox, ABC and CBS are in the White House back pocket and not many viewers. No wonder the WH attacked David Gregory for asking the right questions so in turn they set him up in the scandal. I notice some paid bloggers are still trying to say the criminal acts by WH are ok and it's Fitzgerald's fault for bringing this case to trial. Most Attorney know it's the grand jury that indicts a person not the Prosecutor. He/she only presents the case if they is nothing no indictment if the grand jury finds something your indicted. But at lease with the White House reading blog comments it's a good place to put your resume so the WH will notice how willing you are to follow the crime wave team. As for Tim Russert well thank goodness a smart attorney name Patrick J. Fitzgerald saw that these honest journalist were being played by Cheney and his band of criminals. http://hardblogger.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/01/24/41175.aspx#42654Fri, 26 Jan 2007 20:34:18 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:42654JoeI hope justice will prevail. www.boston.tvhttp://hardblogger.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/01/24/41175.aspx#42659Fri, 26 Jan 2007 20:40:38 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:42659D. GoldenDave I enjoy your honest reporting. I know its honest because the right wing bloggers are after you personally. One foundation question should be asked:Why was Cheney so determined to get the Iraq war going? The answer: Payback to the Texas Oil thugs who were major and substantial finacial supporters of the 2000 Republican ticket. The smoking gun-the maps of the Iraq oil fields with concessions delineated as discussed in Paul O'Neil's book "The Price Of Loyalty"This occured at the first ccabinet meeting in 2001-8 months prior to 9/11.