June 12, 2007

Alberto Gonzales Unwittingly Reveals the Real Reason He Should Resign

According to the AP he has a clear mission in mind:

"I am focused on protecting our kids."

It's for the kids, folks, and, let's not forget, it's for our kids' kids too. The last, desperate refuge of the charlatan everywhere. Yuck.

12 Jun 2007 18:11:13 | O Tempora, O Mores

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