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.
-- Amina Khan
I am a 30-year lawyer. I read the report cover to cover. Rarely have I seen such an outrageous and personally damaging abuse of power by a handful of hubris-laden individuals. Monica Goodling graduated from a third-rate law school and has been dining at the public trough ever since. This flunkie, and her gonad-free superiors (since when does the Asst AG have a hiring decision overturned by a NRC lowlife??--Paul McNulty???) are responsible for irreparable damage to the careers of experienced attorneys for whom they are not qualified to carry bags. And how 'bout that perjury? Last time I checked, it is a crime to lie to federal investigators. Yet no indictments....... The players in this surreal case are a disgrace to the profession. If proceedings for permanent disbarment are not underway (and not just for Ms Goodling), I'm confident they will be soon.
Posted by: Sally B | August 12, 2008 at 01:21 PM
she's cute.
Posted by: chris | July 30, 2008 at 08:09 PM
This stuff is straight out of stories you would hear about loyalty to the Communist party in the old USSR. It's all about party connections and loyalty to the leader. It's frightening if Republicans would stop worshiping George W. Bush and stop to think about it. McCain cannot be allowed to carry on this Bush legacy.
Posted by: Yentyl | July 30, 2008 at 09:09 AM
Knock em Dead interview questions:
"Are poor people lazy or promiscuous?"
"Is 'global warming' a hoax or a false prophecy?"
"What would you have wanted to do to Saddam Hussein if he tried to assassinate one of YOUR parents?"
"Do you find modern art to be subversive or just kinda weird?"
"Know where I can find a reliable Volvo repair center that practices recycling?" [the GOP ought to paypal me for coming up with that dog-whistle screen]
"Should the Bill of Rights be replaced with the King James or New International Version of the book of Leviticus?"
"So Mr. McVeigh, or can I call you 'Tim'?...Sorry, I'm kind of blushing here. Um, after your extraodinary rendition from federal captivity, what did you find most rewarding about your subsequent work with Blackwater Worldwide?"
Posted by: bridgman | July 29, 2008 at 09:19 PM
if this little girl,Ms. Gooding, were not such a scary character shw would be a joke on Saturday Night Live. I would love to see Tina Fey write something with Amy Poehler as Gooding. Snippy, sniveling self righteous ....and IMMUNITY????? i hope she is skewered in the press and the comedy community. Is she so self important , smart but totally without common sense or the ability 'to think" that she does not realize the alternate meaning of "serve". God protect us from the Professional Christians......
Posted by: aure lambert | July 29, 2008 at 08:47 PM
If you could rewrite the constitution which branches of government would you eliminate, Legislative or Judicial?
Posted by: Remo Barnes | July 29, 2008 at 05:34 PM
What is most disturbing is that we all know Bush will pardon every crook in his administration because they "serve him" (Scooter Libby for example). He has to pardon them all because he puts loyalty to his presidency and especially himself, above honesty, fairness and even patriotism (for all the lip serves he pays it). He also wants America to pardon him because he knows damn well he belongs in prison.
Posted by: Agi Arnold | July 29, 2008 at 03:58 PM
"Have you accepted George W. Bush as your Lord and Savior?"
Posted by: Jim Strain | July 29, 2008 at 02:08 PM
Most Republicans are pigs and idiots. I can't wait for the Dems to get back into office --not that they are perfect, but I don't think the stink will be quite so odious.
Posted by: ivoryten | July 29, 2008 at 12:59 PM
The Republicans are more qualified to ruin the Country.
Posted by: hap | July 29, 2008 at 11:30 AM
Questions for Ms Goodling:
Who stole the Presidency and made you Queen ?
Did you have to study to become a lying criminal homophobe, or were you always this way?
Did you drink the White House Kool-Aid?
Posted by: Gregg Humphrey | July 29, 2008 at 10:40 AM
Well Bush's gallup pole rating is awful, and yet our democratic congress's rating is 14% worse. Who is the problem? Bush or the Congress that's rated worse then him by 14% in the national polls. I think we need to get rid of the whole bunch of them and start over with some new blood in Congress and the Oval office. Wake up people and vote for the most qualified not the party.
Posted by: Frank | July 29, 2008 at 09:23 AM
Q: Are you now or have you ever been a homosexual?
Posted by: anticryos | July 29, 2008 at 09:04 AM
Q: What is it about President Bush that makes you want to serve prison time for him?
Posted by: anticryos | July 29, 2008 at 09:00 AM
Apparently Ms. Goodling demonstrates the ethical priciples taught at Regent Law School and Messiah College - truly intellectual powerhouse institutions.
Posted by: servoc | July 29, 2008 at 08:26 AM
I find it incredulous that the editors of the L.A. times are making themselves appear to be the arbitors of sexual equity while they have ordered...commanded their blogging public not to comment on a sexual issue that they want to conceal. The editors have politicized sexuality in a way that makes their reporting appear agenda driven rather than the informative dissemination of information. I guess that they have learned after Mayor Viagra-raigosa got caught cheating on his wife it proved to be more than the editors of the time were willing to deal with politically. Now they want to squash any open debate and free exchange on the one hand while encouraging debate in a way that coincides with the pot call the kettle a hypocrite! The times editors know no shame!!!!!!!
Posted by: Dale | July 29, 2008 at 07:40 AM
There must be accountability. Goodling should be disbarred. If she isn't, the legal community is tacitly endorsing this corruption of the system.
Posted by: Michael | July 29, 2008 at 07:36 AM
As a true conservative, I will concede that the actions of Monica Goodling if accurately described in this article are reprehensible and not in the spirit in which this great country was founded. Of course, Pres. Bush - not a true conservative - bears the blame in this case, for as the great Harry S Truman said "The buck stops here".
I sincerely wonder, however, how many of you self-righteous, Bush-hating liberals will be silent when far more dispicable acts are committed during the Obama first term. I am sure your silence will be deafening, so why don't you just shut up now!
Posted by: PubliusMD | July 29, 2008 at 07:32 AM
And this is justice? What we have here is the equivalent of the most rabidly vicious, smug, and evil republican I can think of - Ann Coulter - with a job in the justice department.
We have sunk to a new low point in our nations history. All testimony given under immunity. A free pass to those who did the damage, and the victims still suffer the destruction of their careers. And this is justice?
Posted by: RABO | July 29, 2008 at 07:13 AM
This is just appalling. This reeks of the Nazi regime in WW2 Germany. How did we let this happen? We let the line of separation of Church and State get a little too fuzzy.
What a bunch of manipulative arrogant blowhards.
Posted by: Susan | July 29, 2008 at 07:05 AM
Are any of these crooks going to go to jail?
Posted by: Dan | July 29, 2008 at 07:02 AM
I'm a Yellow dog Democrat. That about says it all on my take of this sad situation..
Any Democrat in '08
Posted by: BobR | July 29, 2008 at 07:00 AM
The terrorists may say "Death to America" but these questions, in context, are more effective.
Posted by: Mark | July 29, 2008 at 06:55 AM
"Democratics" have been discriminating against anyone who does not share their extreme socialist views for years. Left Wing bigotry permeates movies, television and music and we all accept it little complaint.
I am a Libertarian with no affiliation with either one of the two parties of government, both the Republicratics scare me but I have to say, the bigots of the Left frighten me more. The only thing unusual about this woman is she is a Republicratic, were she a Democan this story would not have been written.
Posted by: American Sharecropper | July 29, 2008 at 06:45 AM
Hey Jennifer --- your question: "great president or the greatest president?" ---- priceless! I think I love you; I laughed so hard at that one---thank you for making my day.
Posted by: nathan | July 29, 2008 at 06:34 AM