Students attempt Citizens Arrest on Rove

**ExoByte** · 03-12-2008 06:17 AM

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com...rsity-of-iowa/

(CNN) — Former top Bush aide Karl Rove didn't get the friendliest of receptions at the University of Iowa Sunday, CNN affiliate KCRG reports.
Rove, who was paid $40,000 to speak at the University, was confronted with an at-times hostile crowd of 1,000, and was interrupted on several occasions.

At one point during the speech, Rove reportedly lashed out at some of the students, saying, "You got a chance to ask your questions later and make your stupid statements, let me make mine."

Police also were forced to remove two people after they tried to perform a citizen’s arrest on Rove for what they said were his crimes while a member of the Bush Administration.

At one point, a person asked Rove if he has ever shed a tear over the war in Iraq.

"I shed a lot of tears and I have been inspired by many of the people who feel their son or daughter should not have to die in vain," he replied.

Toward the end of the speech a member of the crowd yelled, "Can we have our $40,000 back?"

Rove replied, “No, you can't.”

Radio Iowa also reports one audience member told Rove that MSNBC's Keith Olbermann named him the "worst person ever."

"Ever?" Rove joked. "Yea, worse than Hitler, worse than Stalin, worse than Mao and worse than the person who introduced aluminum baseball bats."

Cameras were only allowed to film the beginning of the speech.

**Taosaur** · 03-12-2008 06:25 AM

He should understand that this is the response he'll get preaching to anyone but the choir.

**Universal Mind** · 03-12-2008 06:47 AM

Those left wing fanatics are big believers in freedom of speech, aren't they?

**Taosaur** · 03-12-2008 07:31 PM

Originally Posted by Universal Mind

Those left wing fanatics are big believers in freedom of speech, aren't they?

Mmm, herring.

**ChrissyMaria** · 03-12-2008 08:13 PM

lol @ the aluminum baseball bat quote....

**ninja9578** · 03-12-2008 08:26 PM

Originally Posted by Universal Mind

Those left wing fanatics are big believers in freedom of speech, aren't they?

Yep, we also believe in arresting people who have committed treason (giving up the name of a spy).

...and make your stupid statements, let me make mine."

**Universal Mind** · 03-12-2008 09:34 PM

Originally Posted by ninja9578

Yep, we also believe in arresting people who have committed treason (giving up the name of a spy).

Go get 'em, Ninja. Don't forget to wear your ninja suit.

**dragonoverlord** · 03-13-2008 03:33 AM

The students should have assasinated Rove without a trial, thats the only way to get justice for these insiders who commite crimes.

**Spartiate** · 03-13-2008 03:48 AM

Originally Posted by dragonoverlord

without a trial, thats the only way to get justice

Hehe

**ninja9578** · 03-13-2008 03:56 AM

Wow, UM agrees with me

Now I'm not even sure that he did it

**dragonoverlord** · 03-13-2008 04:13 AM

Originally Posted by Spartiate

Hehe

your taking what i said out of context!

I meant is no one is gonna put these people to trial they have immunity even though they dont deserve it. Its up for ppl to take justice into their own hands.

**ninja9578** · 03-13-2008 04:31 AM

Actually, it is pretty widely believed that after Bush leaves office several people in the administration will be brought up on charges ranging from treason (Rove) to war crimes (Bush). The liberals don't want to charge them now because Bush has proven that he will simply pardon them and they'll go free (Libby?)

I forget if it was Libby, I don't feel like looking it up right now, but he did it for someone else who was linked to leaking the spy's identity. Didn't he also pardon Gonzolez for something, or were they unable to convict him?

**dragonoverlord** · 03-13-2008 05:07 AM

Originally Posted by ninja9578

Actually, it is pretty widely believed that after Bush leaves office several people in the administration will be brought up on charges ranging from treason (Rove) to war crimes (Bush). The liberals don't want to charge them now because Bush has proven that he will simply pardon them and they'll go free (Libby?)

I forget if it was Libby, I don't feel like looking it up right now, but he did it for someone else who was linked to leaking the spy's identity. Didn't he also pardon Gonzolez for something, or were they unable to convict him?

I'm glad to hear that, hopefully when bush steps down they will try him but i doubt it.

**ninja9578** · 03-13-2008 05:12 AM

If they don't charge him immediately after his replacement takes office I'm sure the UN will continually pressure us to do so.

**dragonoverlord** · 03-13-2008 05:16 AM

There's always the small chance he might not relenquish power when his time is up though.

**ninja9578** · 03-13-2008 05:22 AM

He's stupid, but not that stupid.

**dragonoverlord** · 03-13-2008 05:39 AM

Only time will tell.

**ExoByte** · 03-13-2008 08:12 AM

Originally Posted by dragonoverlord

There's always the small chance he might not relenquish power when his time is up though.

I've been saying that for a looooong time. I'm sure he'll declare some state of emergency or some up with some reason for Martial Law when hes about to get the boot.

**Universal Mind** · 03-13-2008 10:25 AM

Originally Posted by dragonoverlord

There's always the small chance he might not relenquish power when his time is up though.

What percentage of the military do you think would back him up if he tried some crazy shit like that? Without back up, he has no more power than any other man his size with whatever gun he is holding.

**Taosaur** · 03-13-2008 03:44 PM

I was genuinely concerned about Bush maneuvering to maintain power back in 2004, but the tide has turned too far against him now, and I can't imagine a manufactured crisis that would turn it back.

I think it was a real danger for a while--Bush has demonstrated complete disdain for our founding documents, our ethical integrity, and most of the American people, repeatedly prioritizing the enrichment of his old-money cohort over the well-being of our nation and humanity in general. I don't doubt his political machinations would extend to subverting term limits if he saw the chance, but even bringing the troops home for a nationwide parade with Osama's head on a pike wouldn't do it for him now.

**skysaw** · 03-13-2008 05:09 PM

Maybe McCain will take Bush on as vice-president, then procede to walk off of a tall building, giving Bush back the chair.

All in all, that would be better than having Cheney take over.

**ChrissyMaria** · 03-13-2008 05:24 PM

Originally Posted by dragonoverlord

There's always the small chance he might not relenquish power when his time is up though.

That scares me.

**skysaw** · 03-13-2008 05:34 PM

Originally Posted by dragonoverlord

There's always the small chance he might not relenquish power when his time is up though.

Originally Posted by guerilla

That scares me.

I see it more as GWB holding tightly to his swivel chair as they drag him out crying "No! Pleeeease! Just one more week! Aww, gee whiz, guys!"

**ChrissyMaria** · 03-13-2008 07:25 PM

Originally Posted by skysaw

I see it more as GWB holding tightly to his swivel chair as they drag him out crying "No! Pleeeease! Just one more week! Aww, gee whiz, guys!"

another week? if he had it his way he would be the permanent president/dictator

**Spartiate** · 03-13-2008 08:47 PM

Originally Posted by Universal Mind

What percentage of the military do you think would back him up if he tried some crazy shit like that? Without back up, he has no more power than any other man his size with whatever gun he is holding.

Maybe that was the point of Iraq, getting all the soldiers out of the country

?

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