Bush II; Days 346-350: A round-up of what I missed

Being out-of-pocket and not blogging for 5 days was certainly a wierd experience! And maybe that's a little wierd that it was so wierd!

So, here are some stories that it seems like I missed blogging about:

RoveGate
With Special Counsel Patrick Fitzgerald's investigation winding down towards its expiration date the speculation has begun on what charges will be brought against whom. I'd have to say I agree with AmericaBlog that the fact that Fitzgerald has just launched a new web site does seem to indicate he expects to be around for a while, disseminating information. Of course given Dubya's power of pardon, as ably explained by The Talent Show, we may never be able to get to the bottom of everything.

Lastly, on this story I would like to point you to Jay Rosen and his fine blog Pressthink. If you want to delve into the Judith Miller/NY Times part of this story, Jay's blog is the place to do it.

Republican government incompetence
Have your heart broken anew as you read FEMA official Marty Bahamonde's uncontested testimony. It only makes the point more strongly that Michael Brown should be charged with perjury for his pack o' lies testminoy before Congress on the lead up to and aftermath of Katrina.

And if that doesn't scare you enough, take a look at what Colin Powell's former chief-of-staff, Lawrence Wilkerson, has to say about how our government is run. He fears for our country if something catastrophic happens.

And bear in mind these are people who have spent their lives working in Republican governments.

Republican corruption
Keep your eyes and mouse on Majikthise as she covers the Tom Delay indictments, "perp walk" and ongoing story in fine style, and with some excellent pics of DeLay having to show up and go to the courhouse to post bail.) Of course DeLay gives us a big grin for his mug shot, courtesy of the Moderate Voice, but I hope TMV is right and it's time to say bye-bye DeLay.

That should give you some links to catch up with along with me.

Enjoy.

Well, actually...there are some that think the Democrats are enjoying all of this mess above. But to be honest, it all makes me a bit to sick to my stomach to really enjoy it. Especially knowing how completely screwed we are if anything bad happens on these incompetent guys' watch.

Posted by elisa at October 21, 2005 11:57 AM | Weekly Round-up