Mukasey Confirmed as Attorney General


	Mukasey Confirmed as Attorney General

thisnamecantbetaken

11-9-2007 3:15 AM

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justice, law, corruption, torture, or not, ethics, semantics, the nightmare continues

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11-9-2007 3:25 AM

blueridge

Yes the stupid Senate just confirmed an A.G. who supports the "unitary" Executive theory that makes the president into a virtual monarch. The Congress is their own worst enemy, and ours. People should make sure those who confirmed him do not retain their seats next time.

11-9-2007 6:14 AM

tabsey

Dick'n'George will be pleased that the legal arm will continue doing as told.

11-9-2007 6:49 AM

ljsdesign

oh snap

11-9-2007 8:41 PM

kkcapricorn

The majority means nothing anymore.

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