Circling ever closer

Henry Waxman, Godde bless him, never gives up. Emptywheel has some reflections and quotes to share as Congressman Waxman keeps circling Cheney and Bush.

Go get 'em!
--the BB

Merits the detour

The header here borrows from that delightful phrase from Michelin guides that indicated a particular historical, cultural, or natural site was worth going out of one's way. Way back when, I had such guides in French so I recall the phrase as: "mérite le détour."

This is an interview on Bill Maher's show with Ambassador Joe Wilson and Valerie Plame Wilson. It merits the detour.




My favorite moment comes when the subject of treason comes up. Maher notes that the penalty for treason is death. The whole episode is worth it for the look on Ms. Wilson's face in response to Maher's implied query.

I do not support the death penalty. Nonetheless, my fallen nature would love to see a few individuals fully prosecuted for this crime. I will settle for life imprisonment. Anything less is a travesty.

Article. III.
Section. 3.
Clause 1: Treason against the United States, shall consist only in levying War against them, or in adhering to their Enemies, giving them Aid and Comfort. No Person shall be convicted of Treason unless on the Testimony of two Witnesses to the same overt Act, or on Confession in open Court.
Clause 2: The Congress shall have Power to declare the Punishment of Treason, but no Attainder of Treason shall work Corruption of Blood, or Forfeiture except during the Life of the Person attainted.

h/t to Larry Johnson at No Quarter for the clip
--the BB