Gonzales Forced to Beg for Money for His Legal Defense

Posted by GottaLaff , Brave New Films at 12:00 PM on November 15, 2007.

GottaLaff: If he did commit perjury, if he did he improperly tamper with a congressional witness, then he's a gen-u-ine stand out!

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This post, written by GottaLaff, originally appeared on Cliff Schecter's Brave New Films Blog

Poor Alberto Gonzales. He's gotten himself into so much hot water that he's felt it necessary to create a trust fund to help pay for his legal expenses. That scamp. Always into mischief.

If he did commit perjury, if he did he improperly tamper with a congressional witness, then he's a gen-u-ine stand out!

The establishment of a legal-defense fund for the nation's former chief law-enforcement officer illustrates the potential peril confronting Gonzales, one of a handful of attorneys general to face potential criminal charges for actions taken in office.

Forget about Paddy's frozen toes and my out-of-work, picketing writer. Gonzo needs your money NOW!

David Leitch, a Gonzales friend and general counsel at Ford Motor, wrote in an e-mail solicitation to potential contributors last month that Gonzales is "innocent of any wrongdoing" but does not have the means to pay for his legal defense after a career spent mostly in public service.

Tsk, tsk! Do you feel his pain? Then GIVE! Show your compassion!

"In the hyperpoliticized atmosphere that has descended on Washington, an innocent man cannot simply trust that the truth will out," Leitch wrote.

Just as Scooter Libby was innocent, so is Gonzo! Let him know you care! Donate!

A contribution form asking for donations to the Alberto R. Gonzales Legal Expense Trust suggests amounts from $500 to $5,000.

Who can resist an appeal like that?

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GottaLaff is a regular blogger for Cliff Schecter's Blog

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SORRY TO NIT PICK [Report this comment] Posted by: VZEQICVA on Nov 15, 2007 12:33 PM Current rating: Not yet rated [1 = poor; 5 = excellent] Is this legal aid Trust Fund tax free? If it is than my donation may or may not be. My accountant will want to know. Please advise. Thank you, ANNA [« Reply to this comment] [Post a new comment »] [Rate this comment: 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5] Donate to Gonzo????!!!!!! [Report this comment] Posted by: Stoney 12+1 on Nov 15, 2007 12:40 PM Current rating: 5 [1 = poor; 5 = excellent] I wouldn't donate that idiot a stream of piss in his ear if his skull was on fire!!!!!! [« Reply to this comment] [Post a new comment »] [Rate this comment: 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5] » RE: Donate to Gonzo? - I don't think she was serious Posted by: UnEasyOne I'm making my check out right now... [Report this comment] Posted by: wagadog on Nov 15, 2007 2:14 PM Current rating: 5 [1 = poor; 5 = excellent] ...for exactly nine cents. Because he ain't worth a dime. [« Reply to this comment] [Post a new comment »] [Rate this comment: 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5] defense fund [Report this comment] Posted by: cwilsondrum on Nov 15, 2007 3:28 PM Current rating: 5 [1 = poor; 5 = excellent] the bastard owes the citizen's of the united states all of his pay as AG because he wasn't ever doing our business, he was doing george bush's. sue the motherfucker! [« Reply to this comment] [Post a new comment »] [Rate this comment: 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5] Yeah!! Right!! [Report this comment] Posted by: weslen1 on Nov 16, 2007 4:53 AM Current rating: 5 [1 = poor; 5 = excellent] When HELL freezes over. Let him go to his dear friend Georgie. [« Reply to this comment] [Post a new comment »] [Rate this comment: 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5] Disgusting [Report this comment] Posted by: packofwolves on Nov 16, 2007 4:54 AM Current rating: 5 [1 = poor; 5 = excellent] And you know what's worse? He'll get a huge pot of gold, be acquited of his crimes, and live happily ever after in a way you and I could only dream about, never paying a penny in taxes. We have no one else to blame but ourselves. We have become so complacent that as these things happen we never say anything, just shrug our shoulders and walk away. So, it will only get worse as long as we do not demand accountability and stop reelecting the same people over and over again. Power corrupts absolutely. [« Reply to this comment] [Post a new comment »] [Rate this comment: 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5] Terrytom/Al the AG criminal [Report this comment] Posted by: terryton on Nov 16, 2007 6:16 AM Current rating: 5 [1 = poor; 5 = excellent] Lest we forget Scooter Libby you may recall King George let him skate. He was a good soldier and did exactly what was expected of him. And you know the orders came down form the top. Al would be, make that will be pardoned. Make me President and I will pardon all those vigilantes who go forth and string up the long list of traitorous Fascists now running the country. We need a purge, a national strike, a program for successful write in candidates. A modest beginning right now would be the impeachment of George and Dick. [« Reply to this comment] [Post a new comment »] [Rate this comment: 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5] Habeas Corpus [Report this comment] Posted by: QQOblivion on Nov 16, 2007 7:39 AM Current rating: 4 [1 = poor; 5 = excellent] Remember, there is NO right to habeas corpus in the US Constitution, according to Gonzales. So why should he get to have ANY legal defense at ANY cost??? [« Reply to this comment] [Post a new comment »] [Rate this comment: 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5] » RE: Habeas Corpus Posted by: dbkchi HELP FOR A TRAITOR? [Report this comment] Posted by: Smitty511 on Nov 16, 2007 10:02 AM Current rating: 5 [1 = poor; 5 = excellent] OFF WITH THE GONZOS' HEAD! HE IS A TRAITOR, JUST AS SCOOTER LIBBY AND HIS ILK SHOULD BE! They violated every word of their oath of office and committed treason by covering up for some drunken Veep who outed Valeri Plame Wilson because her husband proved the fascist wannabes LIED US INTO AN ILLEGAL WAR OF PREMEDITATED GENOCIDE AND NUMEROUS OTHER CRIMES AGAINST GOD AND MAN. Bring out the guillotine and "Let's Roll"! [« Reply to this comment] [Post a new comment »] [Rate this comment: 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5] Duh, he's going to get pardoned [Report this comment] Posted by: janelynne on Nov 16, 2007 2:18 PM Current rating: 5 [1 = poor; 5 = excellent] I hope Gonzo doesn't blow a lot on lawyers, because he won't serve a day. He will never take responsibility, he will live in a nice home and he will always have healthcare. The only way to get any justice would be to drag out his trial until after Bush leaves office. Can you pardon someone who is not convicted of something? [« Reply to this comment] [Post a new comment »] [Rate this comment: 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5] Gonzo should just call G. Worthless Bushit.......... [Report this comment] Posted by: tap17x on Nov 18, 2007 10:40 PM Current rating: Not yet rated [1 = poor; 5 = excellent] ............who would refuse to take his calls. If Bushit had one gram of decency (admittedly a totally silly postulate) he would pay for the whole defense of his Former Official Asslick. I hope Gonzo reveals some secrets to save his own hide that will bring down Bushit and goose the gutless Dems to impeach the mofo. [« Reply to this comment] [Post a new comment »] [Rate this comment: 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5]

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