Gonzo: Bush's Stay-out-jail-free Card

We thought the clock was winding down on Alberto Gonzales. That there was a sort of "death watch" going on as we wondered when he would resign. Things have changed, though. Now it seems that no matter how bad it gets, no matter how many lies he's caught telling, that there is nothing Alberto can do that will move Bush to fire him. Bush seems dead set on defying reason, logic, and standards of good governance. Who is surprised?

The common knowledge now is that Bush keeps Gonzales on board because it's his "stay out of jail" card for his staff and perhaps even for himself. Every time Gonzales appears before the committee it's a train wreck of even more epic scale than the train wreck before. Josh Marshall at Talking Points Memo has compiled an excellent video summary of the proceedings. Be sure to check it out.

By the way, some of you may recall that I predicted in December of 2000 that there is no outrage too bold for this gang.

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