When Backed Into A Corner....

They say that is when the dog is most vicious. With its teeth bared and the growl growing in ferocity ever so slightly, the Bush Adminstration is getting pinned from the U.S. Attorney scandal. It isn't pretty to watch, this dog is threatening our constitution after having thrown dignity and accountability out the window long, long ago.

From the Huffington Post:

WASHINGTON — A defiant President Bush warned Democrats Tuesday to accept his offer to have top aides testify about the firings of federal prosecutors only privately and not under oath or risk a constitutional showdown from which he would not back down.

Democrats' response to his proposal was swift and firm: They said they would start authorizing subpoenas as soon as Wednesday for the White House aides.

"Testimony should be on the record and under oath. That's the formula for true accountability," said Patrick Leahy, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Bush is offering less than nothing. If you won't submit your statements under oath, there is no way to be held accountable in a court of law. If you are afraid of the law, there must be a lie buried in the actions of Karl Rove and other White House operatives. The Democratic Senate must stand firm and issue those subpoenas and let justice prevail. Bush will go kicking and screaming, but he must not win against a nation founded on laws.

So far the Senate is handling itself well in this matter. Stripping Alberto Gonzales of the ability to appoint U.S. Attorneys without Senate confirmation is a good start. It seems that Senators Leahy and Schumer are staying steadfast in their commitment to see this through. It is already a new day over here in Tel Aviv, I hope to see a new one over in Washington as well.