So, Condi Rice seems to think she's above the law?

Question

Read here;
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070426/ap_on_go_ca_st_pe/congress_subpoenas_rice

Apparently, when a senate committe supoenas's you once, according to Rice, you don't have to comply when they order you back a second time.
Funny but I thought that the law was blind. Meaning what is an order for one, is an order for all.
And it doesn't matter how many times they ask you back, wether it's once or a hundred times, you go, or end up in jail.

Thankfully it's just that typical rebublican attitude that will sink the party come 2008. So, keep up the good work Condi, your belligerent attitude and disdain for the rule of law is just what the American people need to see to boot your sorry **** onto the sidewalk come the next election!

Answer 1

everyone of them thinks they are above the law. refusing to testify under oath is status quo for these guys. It is a slap in the face of all Americans.

cons love to talk about Clinton lying under "oath". If we could get Bush, Cheney, Rove, Rice, or any Administration member to testify under oath, we would be talking about their lies for years. Not one lie..... I am talking plural here folks.

Answer 2

This woman may be very smart in Russian Affairs, notice I've said "may be", but otherwise she's very inept and proves that every day. This BS that somehow she's able to ignore a subpoena is unreal !!!! If she thinks that what she has to say would embarrass the Administration then have the hearing behind closed doors. I think that Ms. Rice could be valuable to a college or a university but not as the Secretary of State of the United States.

Answer 3

Presidential aides not confirmed by the Senate cannot be forced to testify before Congress under the doctrine of executive privilege. This is what past administrations have done so if you want to open this can you set precedence for future administration.
plus even if she did there's the 5th amendment so you wouldn't get what you want anyway.

Answer 4

Sigh......either the world will end, or 2008 will eventually get here and we will have a different group of evil hamsters to deal with. Either way, Condi and the rest of the current administration will all be gone. Just be patient.......

Answer 5

It's not a question of being "above the law". She cannot be ordered to answer questions already asked of her. The Dems are using harassment techniques that will blow up in their face.

Answer 6

Bush and his administration was the best thing to happen to the Democratic party.

Course, we had to suffer for the past 7 years...

I look forward to Bush's actions from here on out. Seems everytime that man opens his mouth, the Republican party takes a shot in the gut.

Answer 7

She HAS testified; why does she need to again? She said she'd answer questions in writing. What's the difference? Personally I think another testimony would be a huge waste of time... this is bordering on harrassment.

Answer 8

the key word in your question is think. She dosn't have to think, it's not in "her" job discription. Everyone with any brain cells at all knows why she got the position she's got. She was the most unqualified person for the job she has. Katrina exposed everyone of our low life leaders. HEY AIM I wouldn't let her eat me even though I know according to her ancestors she'd love to. Better yet why don't you EAT ME BI-TCH

Answer 9

Of course. All on the King's Court think that they are above the law.

Answer 10

Hmmm you have seem to forgotten the Clinton hearings, typical lib!!! Are there any libs that know the meaning of the word "is" yet since their god Clinton didn't