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Drink to Indictments
Here are two preparatory articles I'd like to share, one old and one new, but then scroll down to the "drink ideas" section and start brainstorming for tomorrow night when the indictments have come down.
In August 2003, I sent my husband and son to Shoreline Community College in Seattle to hear a panel which included Ambassador Joe Wilson, since I could not get back here in time to attend. It was there that Wilson made the now-famous comment about "frog marching" Rove out of the White House. We've waited two years and it could finally happen! Here is investigative reporter Ric Anderson's account from the Seattle Weekly, from that time:
http://www.seattleweekly.com/features/0543/051026_news_josephwilson.php
Last night, I once again missed Ambassador Joe Wilson in Seattle, almost on the eve of the indictments, because I attended the Green Lake vigil for the 2000th death in Iraq. Here is the account from The Stranger, our other weekly, by Eli Sanders, who I consider my surrogate for this time.
Ezcerpt:
I had gone to the blogs first thing when I awoke too. When I didn't find news of any indictments—Karl Rove was still a free man? Scooter Libby too?—I thought about calling Special Prosecutor Patrick Fitzgerald and confessing to the crime myself, just to relieve the tension. Inside the penthouse suite, the man who triggered what has become the political suspense thriller of the moment—one that has sucked in not only my companion and me, but also most everyone I know—was signing copies of his book, The Politics of Truth, for the suede, silk, and cashmere set of liberal Seattle. People told him over and over: "Thank you so much." They were thanking him for writing an Op-Ed in the New York Times in July of 2003, titled "What I Didn't Find in Africa."
Now on to the drinks, which will be served at the Indictment Party at a local establishment downtown, but this is an idea which could work anywhere and we deserve it!
THE JUDITH MILLER, so strong you'll forget where you ever heard the name Valerie Plame (or, if you actually heard the name as "Valerie Flame," and wrote it down in your notebook that way, making it hard to claim you remember nothing, this drink will cure you of any inconvenient memories of who told you to write the name down that way in the first place).
THE FITZGERALD, a straight shot of Irish whiskey, in honor of our straight-shooting special prosecutor.
THE SCOOTER SHOOTER (AKA The Scooter Shooter), which will of course involve Tequila.
THE GEORGE W BUSH, a nonalcoholic beer followed by "a Texas-sized shot of straight whiskey."
THE VALERIE FLAME, a flaming shot of a fancy, sophisticated, and currently top-secret substance.
As you can see, some of our drinks are still in the conceptual stages. If you have ingredient suggestions or ideas for other drinks ("The Ambassador" Joseph Wilson anyone?) post them here.
http://www.usdoj.gov/usao/iln/osc/
Please...PLEASE PLEASE someone tell me this can not be true
http://narcosphere.narconews.com/story/2005/10/22/23542/882
Sources: Rove Won't Be Indicted Todayhttp://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20051028/ap_on_go_pr_wh/cia_leak_investigation
Karl Rove escaped indictment in the CIA leak case Friday but remained under investigation as the embattled White House braced for charges against Vice President Dick Cheney's top adviser.
Trying to put a brave face on one of the darkest days of his presidency, Bush traveled to Norfolk, Va., to deliver a speech on terrorism. "Thanks for the chance to get out of Washington," he said.
Rove's lawyer was told by Special Counsel Patrick Fitzgerald's office that investigators had not completed their probe into his conduct, said two people close to Rove, speaking only on condition of anonymity because of grand jury secrecy. Rove is deputy White House chief of staff and Bush's closest adviser.
Fitzgerald scheduled a 2 p.m. EDT news conference in Washington, along with an FBI investigator in the case...
OT (except non-alcholic - you could have these to eat, while you're drinking) Our local deli, the Black Sheep Deli & Bakery - came up with this sandwich menu after the election. They made it into a poster! Read it and salivate:
Electile Dysfunction Sandwiches
$6.95 Each
The Burning Bush -- JERK chicken with green chilies, pepper-jack cheese, lettuce, tomato, spicy & lime-orange vinaigrette on a baguette.
The Challahburton -- Lots of PORK loin with pear chutney, spinach, roasted red pepper, & real onions on challah.
The Big Dick Cheney -- An OVERCOMPENSATING amount of Black Forest smoked turkey, cheddar cheese, sliced apples, red-pepper mustard, lettuce, & tomato on a baguette.
The Ronald Dumsfeld -- An OFFENSIVE amount of 5-spice baked tofu, spicy hoisin peanut sauce, pickled carrot, lettuce, scallions, & roasted garlic sauce on a baguette.
The Wolfowitz in Sheep's Clothing -- AGGRESSIVELY-spiced kafta (ground-lamb patties) with yogurt dressing, lettuce, tomato, onion, & cucumber in a pita.
Eat 'em all up.
Paperwork in CIA Leak Investigation to be Released at Noon ET
Special Counsel News Conference
via RealPlayer on CSPAN 3 at 2 pm Eastern
CSPAN 3 RealPlayer link:
http://play.rbn.com/?url=cspan/g2cspan/live/cspan3-g2.rm&proto=rtsp
CSPAN page link for other streaming video:
http://www.c-span.org/watch/index.asp?Cat=TV&Code=CS3&ShowVidDays=30&ShowVidDesc=&ArchiveDays=30
Boy the NBC spin was in high gear this morning.
Kelly O'Donnell saying how the Miers withdrawl was the best thing that could happen for the Bush Admin - how they are winning support back. (says who?)
Matt talking to Brokaw about his special on tonight (good timing) about the rise of the Evangelical Christian Church - and how poplular and strong they have become. And how much they support the "president".
distract, distract, distract....spin, spin, spin....gag me.
Posted by: Christy at October 28, 2005 11:12 AM
Christy,
I never heard of them. I have no time to check right now...work is calling my name.
But if you have time to see if there are sources verifying that information, then let us know. Until then, I guess it's like everything else...wait and see!
Ok..gotta go now!
One down, ten more to go.
I've got champagne on ice for this evening after the announcements-ready to go when I get home from work and karen and Larry come back from their trip.
Any indictment from this Administration is worth a good vintage.
However, any indictments will never EVER justify the number of people killed because of this cesspool of an Administration, and the more they are slowed down, the more these fungus are held up to the light of day, the happier I will be.
Now if only the Niners had a team this year...
Ship of Fools
by Grateful Dead
Went to see the captain, strangest I could find,
Laid my proposition down, laid it on the line.
I won’t slave for beggar’s pay, likewise gold and jewels,
But I would slave to learn the way to sink your ship of fools.
Ship of fools on a cruel sea, ship of fools sail away from me.
It was later than I thought when I first believed you,
Now I cannot share your laughter, ship of fools.
Saw your first ship sink and drown, from rockin’ of the boat,
And all that could not sink or swim was just left there to float.
I won’t leave you drifting down, but woh it makes me wild,
With thirty years upon my head to have you call me child.
Ship of fools on a cruel sea, ship of fools sail away from me.
It was later than I thought when I first believed you,
Now I cannot share your laughter, ship of fools.
The bottles stand as empty, as they were filled before.
Time there was and plenty, but from that cup no more.
Though I could not caution all, I still might warn a few:
Don’t lend your hand to raise no flag atop no ship of fools.
Ship of fools on a cruel sea, ship of fools sail away from me.
It was later than I thought, when I first believed you,
Now I cannot share your laughter, ship of fools.
It was later than I thought when I first believed you,
Now I cannot share your laughter, ship of fools.
fresh thread up, and the IRc is open for real time indictment discussion.
CSPAN changed broadcast to CSPAN 2
RealPlayer video for CSPAN 2:
http://play.rbn.com/?url=cspan/g2cspan/live/cspan2-g2.rm&proto=rtsp