abc--Ribby waved his right for a speedy trial. um...

[rodeodance]

[Spinzonner]

1. He wouldn't be stalling waiting for a pardon after the 2006 elections

would he ?

[rodeodance]

3. NO--they are requesting classified information. Libby is looking out

for himself.

[rodeodance]

2. recall that the WH said they wanted this over as quickly as possible.

[Skink]

4. It'll help focus attention on the upcoming Rove indictment.

[Inland]

6. The WH isn't looking at thirty years and a million buck fine. nt

[Inland]

5. Nobody ever wants a speedy trial.

They just don't. Every time a defendant makes a motion for anything, it kicks the trial beyond the date required of the statute, so they waive the deadline in order to get relief.

Anyone who demands a speedy trial just puts the prosecutors office into a fire drill...which it can do, given it's unlimited resources.....and the prosecutors are ready before the defendant. After all, the prosecutors are 95% ready for trial before the GJ is asked for an indictment.

[The_Casual_Observer]

7. My guess is his legal team is all paid for by some billionaires

and apparently are the best that money can buy. He doesn't care if this goes on forever.

[wakemeupwhenitsover]

8. Lawence O'Donnell

was on the Franken show this morning. He said scooter is stinking rich & can afford the best defense. That means he also has the money to spin this out as long as possible.

[Child_Of_Isis]

9. I read earlier that his buds are helping to finance his team

through donations. If he can't afford his team, maybe he should go with a public defender.

I read it here http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/11/02/AR2005110203276.html

[wakemeupwhenitsover]

10. Interesting.

I wonder who's right? The Washington Post or Lawrence O'Donnell. I guess it doesn't matter. Either scooter is depleting his bank account or he's begging from friends. Either way works for me.

[babylonsister]

11. Fine by me; this means the stench will affect the '06 elections. nt