Monica Goodling's killer questions
Was former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales unfairly blamed for destroying the image of the Department of Justice and riddling its hallways with political holes? Or was it all the work of dulcet-toned blondie Monica Goodling, former Justice Department appointee?
The department's inspector general seems to think so. Gonzales certainly came off as a bit of a bumbling idiot at his hearing last year in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee — and hey, given that she was certainly smart enough to get herself immunity, Goodling may well have masterminded Operation EvilJustice.
Then again, she did ask the following questions of candidates, according to TPMMuckraker:
Tell us about your political philosophy. There are different groups of conservatives, by way of example: Social Conservative, Fiscal Conservative, Law & Order Republican.
[W]hat is it about George W. Bush that makes you want to serve him?
Aside from the President, give us an example of someone currently or recently in public service who you admire.
And, on occasion — in case the subtext hadn't been hammered home yet:
Why are you a Republican?
Okay, I've got to ask:
Post your own question suggestions below.
I think the thing that disturbs me most about the "serve him" question is the complete loss of perspective of serving one's country versus serving an individual President. There is a big difference between serving at the pleasure of the President while serving your country and simply serving the President. I think the current administration believed it should be the latter.
Posted by: JNicholson | July 28, 2008 at 06:25 PM
George Bush--great president or the greatest president?
Posted by: Jennifer | July 28, 2008 at 06:27 PM
Q: Do you believe in the thousand year reign of the Christian Reich?
Posted by: anticryos | July 28, 2008 at 06:30 PM
What a joke! It's like having clowns and buffoons running our country. Thank you to all those who reelected Bush in 2004. Our country is now so screwed up it's beyond imagination.
Posted by: nick | July 28, 2008 at 06:31 PM
Do you think the Founding Fathers would object to anyone who did not approve of this Administration's Guantanamo Policy?
Posted by: Paul Pekar | July 28, 2008 at 06:32 PM
My favorite question is, "Why, given the immune status of our favorite ultra-right conservative Christian, was she the sole focus of the investigation's findings?" Everyone slides...no indictments...what luck!
Gosh, if life was a supermarket, she'd be the entire convenience food section.
I'm just amazed AG Gonzales didn't know anything. MG must have been taking her orders directly from above because she seems to have had devine power.
Posted by: Wayne | July 28, 2008 at 06:40 PM
While I am not surprised, I am appalled. For shame!
Posted by: Paul Pearce | July 28, 2008 at 06:41 PM
"What is it about George W. Bush that makes you want to serve him?"
Because he was "smart enough" to become president, without winning an election.
And because... "He's the decider" (and a drunk).
Posted by: Willis Miller | July 28, 2008 at 06:42 PM
"What is it about George W. Bush that makes you want to serve him?"
I thought these judges were supposed to serve the people.
None of these questions would have been acceptable when I was evaluated as a possible police officer but somehow they were deemed ok for career judges.
My country got high-jacked by self-serving idealogues whose best interest is served by a nation of consumers rather than citizens.
Posted by: Al Koenig | July 28, 2008 at 06:42 PM
"What is it about George W. Bush that makes you want to serve him?"
Because he was "smart enough" to become president, without winning an election.
And because... "He's the decider" (and a drunk).
Posted by: Willis Miller | July 28, 2008 at 06:43 PM
The question asking why they want to serve him smacks of Fascism. No member of the Justice Department should "serve him". They should all serve to safeguard the laws of the land. particularly the Constitution. They are not just failing to do this, the Justice Department is willfully putting the Executive branch ahead of and above the law.
Posted by: downhill240 | July 28, 2008 at 06:46 PM
Which retarded inmate was your favorite executed inmate during our fearless leader's tenure as Governor of Texas?
Posted by: Ed Boswell | July 28, 2008 at 06:46 PM
I think it's cool that the justice department found Alberto free of guilt in the process and not even Sampson, Monica's boss but Monica who was given immunity. What a slick operation and slight of hand. Monica is off the hook because of the immunity deal, Muckasey looks legitimate by fingering Goodling and sparing Gonzales. These crooks and their goombas are really slick. Nothing will come of this crime because the Democrats can't do anything because they're too afraid to breathe. Pelosi taking impeachment off the table at the outset shows what a failure she's been as the speaker of the house. Reid used to be a boxer and his footwork has served him well in ducking the issues.
Posted by: ed6567 | July 28, 2008 at 06:50 PM
Here's a quick summary for the word-averse.
Posted by: Dan | July 28, 2008 at 06:51 PM
Justice Dept. employees serve The People, not the President! Well Monica apparently skipped that lesson.
Posted by: george | July 28, 2008 at 06:58 PM
There is so much lying, cover ups and 100 percent unadulterated B.S. in and coming out of Washingtoon these days and times, both Democrat and Republican, that I seldom believe anything I read, see on TV or hear, which our self appointed glorious news media likes to herald. Politicians like pointing the finger at each other, and covering themselves in some sort of holy appearance, when in actuality they have become more scum than substance. They live fat on the hog and stay in Washington for years and years, living at the expense of the tax payers. There is dire need of term limitations being placed on all politicians, because the longer there, the worse they actually become. "The state, that's me" thinking patterns of our present day politician and news media has become the laughing stock of the world.
Posted by: Richard | July 28, 2008 at 07:00 PM
I think we should give ALL potential law breakers immunity from prosecution before they confess. Good going!
And who says the American judicial system doesn't try to stoop to the lowest common denominator?
Posted by: Bill Carson | July 28, 2008 at 07:02 PM
So, supposedly there's a possible loophole where, immunity or no, The New Monica can still be charged with purjury? Is there hope?
Posted by: martimr1 | July 28, 2008 at 07:19 PM
The bleach-blonde bimbo was still working for a Repub government. They are ALL to blame for the destruction of our economy and the politicalization of government agencies. IMPEACH BUSH AND CHENEY and charge them with WAR CRIMES!
Posted by: Mark VanGelder | July 28, 2008 at 07:31 PM
Woops, you forgot the fifth question:
"George Bush: great president or THE GREATEST president?"
Posted by: Jim Leff | July 28, 2008 at 07:34 PM
Everyone that high up in the administration clearly knew what they were doing, and they were certainly educated enough to know which laws they were breaking - including GW who's adept at playing the role of the moron (Kenneth Who?).
Hence seeking immunity.
The Constitution means nothing to these people, until they need it.
Posted by: Terris Linenbach | July 28, 2008 at 07:44 PM
Remember how the GOP hounded Web Hubbell even after he had done time for his tax evasion charges?
This twit is guilty of crimes against the Constitution!
God, where does it end?
Posted by: Mark | July 28, 2008 at 07:50 PM
This woman, Monica Goodling, is almost a caricature of darkness and evil masquerading as as an attractive young woman serving her government. Someone prosecute her quickly and effectively, and send her to jail. Then go after that would-be evangelical law school that gave her a piece of paper, and close it down. These people a treacherous and ruthless in pursuit of born-again governance. Remember, as a law school graduate, she has said she didn't know she was doing anything wrong.
Democratic government is never served when small-brained ideologues are in charge -- especially the kind who are certain they know God's will and firmly believe they are here to carry it out.
Posted by: loulor | July 28, 2008 at 07:51 PM
What color is the Boathouse at Hereford?
Posted by: Russell Tupper | July 28, 2008 at 08:29 PM
In your opinion, what are the worst failings of liberal philosophy?
Posted by: liz | July 28, 2008 at 08:48 PM