Attorney General Gonzales resigns

DeltAlum · #1 08-27-2007, 11:52 AM

"Republicans and Democrats alike had demanded his resignation over the botched handling of FBI terror investigations and the firings of U.S. attorneys, but President Bush had defiantly stood by his Texas friend until accepting his resignation Friday."

With all due respect, Mr. President, I have nothing against Texans, but there are other very well qualified people here in the United States (oops, I mean the rest of the United States -- I just couldn't help myself) with which to fill government posts.

I see in the first post that speculation is that Michael Chertoff, Director of Homeland Security will replace Gonzales and that Clay Johnson will replace Chertoff.

"Johnson, a longtime friend of Bush, served as the president's chief of staff and appointments secretary when Bush was governor of Texas and was executive director of the Bush-Cheney transition team."

Is it really necessary to be a long time friend of the President to be competent, or is what we are seeing a President taking care of his political pals?

Agree or disagree, it's a legitimate question in my opinion.

AlethiaSi · #2 08-27-2007, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by DeltAlum

"Republicans and Democrats alike had demanded his resignation over the botched handling of FBI terror investigations and the firings of U.S. attorneys, but President Bush had defiantly stood by his Texas friend until accepting his resignation Friday."

With all due respect, Mr. President, I have nothing against Texans, but there are other very well qualified people here in the United States (oops, I mean the rest of the United States -- I just couldn't help myself) with which to fill government posts.

I see in the first post that speculation is that Michael Chertoff, Director of Homeland Security will replace Gonzales and that Clay Johnson will replace Chertoff.

"Johnson, a longtime friend of Bush, served as the president's chief of staff and appointments secretary when Bush was governor of Texas and was executive director of the Bush-Cheney transition team."

Is it really necessary to be a long time friend of the President to be competent, or is what we are seeing a President taking care of his political pals?

Agree or disagree, it's a legitimate question in my opinion.

I think it is an extremely legitimate question. We are seeing a President taking care of his politicals pals.

(I wrote out this big long thing about it, but decided against it)

OneTimeSBX · #3 08-27-2007, 12:28 PM

the presidency is not a company: you can't hire your friends for everything! the USA isnt a Starbucks franchise!!

true, its his presidency, but its our country, and i do believe we outnumber him. just slightly.

Tom Earp · #4 08-27-2007, 02:31 PM

I am beginning to wonder if he has any friends outside of Texas?

The USA is built on 5 States, Texas, New York, California, Florida, and ? Oh actually there is 49 other states but do we really count?

Amazing the the DNC is telling Florida, you better not change your caucus date or you cannot come to our party.

Way to go, morons who have done nothing for the USA!

Tom Earp · #5 08-27-2007, 04:56 PM

PS, forgot to say Adious Ass Wipe.!

You sucked!

Rudey · #6 08-27-2007, 05:31 PM

Umm I assume at the top people have gotten to know each other and become friends. It is what it is. You don't randomly hire a headhunter to do a global search like you would for an executive in the business world.

-Rudey

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Originally Posted by DeltAlum

"Republicans and Democrats alike had demanded his resignation over the botched handling of FBI terror investigations and the firings of U.S. attorneys, but President Bush had defiantly stood by his Texas friend until accepting his resignation Friday."

With all due respect, Mr. President, I have nothing against Texans, but there are other very well qualified people here in the United States (oops, I mean the rest of the United States -- I just couldn't help myself) with which to fill government posts.

I see in the first post that speculation is that Michael Chertoff, Director of Homeland Security will replace Gonzales and that Clay Johnson will replace Chertoff.

"Johnson, a longtime friend of Bush, served as the president's chief of staff and appointments secretary when Bush was governor of Texas and was executive director of the Bush-Cheney transition team."

Is it really necessary to be a long time friend of the President to be competent, or is what we are seeing a President taking care of his political pals?

Agree or disagree, it's a legitimate question in my opinion.

Benzgirl · #7 08-27-2007, 05:35 PM

Finally!

Tom Earp · #8 08-27-2007, 06:39 PM

Now I wonder why?

Inadequate Texan or Mexican?

Hell, it was obvious from the start!

It seems He may have had a problem holding a glass of water!

sageofages · #9 08-27-2007, 06:44 PM

What took you so long............?

is all I have to say.

Ok wait there is more...

Mr Bush it is about picking the PEOPLE'S attorney general, NOT your attorney general. What a concept. Think about it and get back to us.

PM_Mama00 · #10 08-27-2007, 06:52 PM

One of the radio stations here was joking that he resigned because they found out he didn't have a green card and they were playing recordings from when Elian Gonzalez was taken and asking if they were related.

DeltAlum · #11 08-27-2007, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Rudey

You don't randomly hire a headhunter to do a global search like you would for an executive in the business world.

Actually, it's appeared to me often in the past that the political parties have acted as huge headhunters. They have vetted candidates and come up with people they felt (hoped?) were the very best for the country and who could pass scrutiny in the Senate from both parties.

Again, it's an opinion, but it seems to me that our current President is more interested in rewarding people who were in his administration or his cronies when he was Governor of Texas.

AKA_Monet · #12 08-28-2007, 12:28 AM

Wonder what Bill Maher has to say about all this? Hmmmmm???

RU OX Alum · #13 08-28-2007, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by AKA_Monet

Wonder what Bill Maher has to say about all this? Hmmmmm???

probably something funny

his old show was better

Rudey · #14 08-29-2007, 03:52 AM

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Originally Posted by DeltAlum

Actually, it's appeared to me often in the past that the political parties have acted as huge headhunters. They have vetted candidates and come up with people they felt (hoped?) were the very best for the country and who could pass scrutiny in the Senate from both parties.

Again, it's an opinion, but it seems to me that our current President is more interested in rewarding people who were in his administration or his cronies when he was Governor of Texas.

I'd love to see how many candidates are offered positions in a cabinet based on party nominations as opposed to nominations by the President. Everything I've seen has been otherwise. The Pres picks who he likes best that won't get rejected. My favorite reward is the "Ambassador to France".

-Rudey

DeltAlum · #15 08-29-2007, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Rudey

I'd love to see how many candidates are offered positions in a cabinet based on party nominations as opposed to nominations by the President. Everything I've seen has been otherwise. The Pres picks who he likes best that won't get rejected. My favorite reward is the "Ambassador to France".

You misunderstand (don't you?)

I'm talking about the President and his party advisors checking on a number of top candidates through outsources with some expertise in a given field. For instance the AMA for Surgeon General or the ABA for Attorney General. Obviously, it isn't the place the party to nominate, but rather to advise. My feeling is that President Bush either isn't soliciting that kind of advice, or isn't listening.

He just apparantely has a lot of friends.