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Dear Haig,
I was sitting on the floor of a
radio studio in Denver, watching Air America host Thom
Hartman interview David Sirota, syndicated journalist and author
of The Uprising, while they talked about the presidential
election and the politics to follow soon after. As David
explained, "It is up to the people to hold our leaders' feet
to the fire; we cannot simply assume that they will take care of
the issues that matter most to us." This was my purpose in
accompanying Dad to the Democratic National Convention.
It has been a month since Karl
Rove refused to honor a lawful subpoena for his testimony by the
House Judiciary Committee. He has seemingly slipped under radar
while the excitement of the upcoming election takes over public
focus. At the convention, Dad spoke about the need to restore
justice and preserve our Democracy. He was received warmly;
however, it was obvious that our Democratic leadership, in their
usually idealistic manner, were already looking ahead to
positive change under the Obama administration.
Part of those positives
changes MUST BE to right wrongs and hold those accountable that
have subverted our country's system of justice. Having the
truth come out in twenty years does nothing to stop partisan
prosecution from taking place now. We cannot let the corruption
of our justice system go unchallenged.
As hopeful as I am that this new
administration will bring necessary changes to our lives as
Americans, I am concerned that Dad's case will be lost in the
agenda of those taking office. We cannot win the battle
without fighting in it! We have three weeks while the House
reconvenes to bring Karl Rove to justice. WE HAVE THREE WEEKS to
encourage the House to hold him in contempt and to not let
"bygones be bygones" but to actually put a stop this
administration's lies, corruption, and abuse.
Please join me in calling our
members of Congress these next few weeks. Encourage them to
stand up to Karl Rove and to begin the process of really
restoring justice in America. Do not think for a second that
this situation is beyond your ability to help. Your voice WILL
be heard, your efforts WILL be felt, and your prayers WILL be
answered. We can protect our Democracy with YOUR help. As Dad
has said, "If we stop protecting our rights, our rights will
stop protecting us."
Call, write, and go to
www.ContemptForRove.com to urge your friends to join us
and call on Congress today!
Many thanks,
Dana Siegelman
Latest Developments and News Regarding Dad's Fight for Freedom
and Justice
Judge on Rove's Citizen
Arrest: 'It's About time.'
Think Progress
August 2, 2008
Last Friday, police in Des
Moines, Iowa arrested four people who attempted to make a
citizens' arrest of former top White House aide Karl Rove, who
was in town to speak at a GOP fundraiser. A retired minister and
three members of the Des Moines Catholic Workers community were
cited for trespassing. However, according to a press release,
the judge presiding over the case praised their efforts:
[Mona] Shaw was the first called
before Polk County Fifth Judicial District Associate Judge
William Price.
After entering her plea, the
judge asked Shaw, "Mamn, what were you doing at the Wakonda
Country Club?"
"I was attempting to make a
citizen's arrest of Karl Rove, your honor," Shaw answered.
"Well," the judge looked up and
said, "it's about time."
http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/01/judge-on-roves-arrest-its-about-time/
Don Siegelman's Prosecutor Lied to
Whom? It's Either the Court or Congress
David Fiderer, The Huffington Post
August 5, 2008
"Who decided to indict Governor
Don Siegelman and his co-defendant, Richard Scrushy? It's a
simple question deserves a direct answer, since the legality of
the prosecution may depend on it. For Assistant U.S. Attorney
Louis Franklin, the answer is, "It depends."
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/david-fiderer/don-siegelmans-prosecutor_b_117085.html
U.S. Attorney Scandal Probe Enters White House Circle
Murray Waas, The Huffington Post
August 7, 2008
"The Justice Department
investigation into the firings of nine U.S. attorneys has been
extended to encompass allegations that senior White House
officials played a role in providing false and misleading
information to Congress, according to numerous sources involved
in the inquiry."
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/08/07/white-house-nightmare-sce_n_117548.html
Mr. Mukasey in Denial
Editorial, New York Times
August 12, 2008
"Mr. Mukasey made no mention of
the role played by his predecessor, Alberto Gonzales, and other
members of President Bush's inner circle. There is by now strong
reason to believe that they were involved in plans to fire
United States attorneys for political reasons, fill other
important positions on the basis of partisanship rather than
competence and order prosecutions designed to help Republicans
win elections."
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/08/13/opinion/13wed2.html?_r=1&oref=slogin
Rove in Prison Stripes? Rep. Keith Ellison Speaks
Ken Avidor, The Uptake
August 15, 2008
"Ellison also addresses the
controversial Don Siegelman case, in which the former Democratic
governor of Alabama was yanked out of office to fight corruption
charges. A corrupt politician isn't news these days. What is
news? The fact that Karl Rove has been accused of cooking up
fictional scenarios to politically decapitate Siegelman, and has
subsequently ignored subpoenas asking him to answer to the
charge. Will Rove go to federal prison?"
http://the-uptake.groups.theuptake.org/en/videogalleryView/id/432/
Mukasey's Sad Failings
Editorial, Anniston Star
August 15, 2008
"Michael Mukasey was approved as
the new U.S. attorney general late last year with bipartisan
support because he was expected to return integrity to the
Justice Department.
It is now clear he has no
intention of doing that."
http://www.annistonstar.com/opinion/2008/as-editorials-0815-editorial-8h14r3210.htm
Dad addresses Colorado Delegates: Introduced by Political
Director Bill Compton
Recorded by friend, Joseph Richey
August 25, 2008
http://pdamerica.org/audio/siegelman_8_25.MP3
Judge Who Denied Jailed Democrat's Motion for Release was
Karl Rove Protégé
Lindsay Beyerstein and Larisa Alexandrovna, Raw Story
August 25, 2008
"The federal judge who denied a
prominent Democratic fundraiser's motion for release pending
appeal last week is a former client and protégé of former White
House Deputy Chief of Staff Karl Rove."
http://rawstory.com/news/2008/Judge_in_Paul_Minor_case_was_0821.html
Former Alabama Gov. Don Siegelman uses DNC platform to call
out Karl Rove
Brian O. Williams, Real Vail
August 26, 2008
"Don Siegelman, the former
Democratic governor of Alabama, fired up a raucous church full
of progressive Democrats Tuesday at the Democratic National
Convention, calling on Congress to find former White Chief of
Staff Karl Rove in contempt for ignoring a subpoena
investigating Rove's involvement in Siegelman's indictment on
bribery charges."
http://www.realvail.com/RealNews/366/Former-Alabama-Gov-Don-Siegelman-uses-DNC-platform-to-call-out-Karl-Rove.html
Radio Interview with Lenny Charles
INN World Report via Free Speech TV
August 27, 2008
Dad talks about some of the rocks
left unturned regarding his prosecution and his concerns
regarding the future of his case.
http://pdamerica.org/audio/G0V_TVFS.MP3
Exclusive Video Interview: Gov. Don Siegelman on 'Stolen
Elections,' Rove's Contempt and the 'Magnanimous' Democrats
Brad Friedman, BRAD BLOG
August 27, 2008
"The BRAD BLOG chats with the
Free-on-Bail Former Alabama Governor at the Democratic
Convention in Denver..."
http://www.bradblog.com/?p=6335
Dad on the Stephanie Miller Show
The Huffington Post
August 28, 2008
Dad talks about is his case at
the Democratic National Convention.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/stephanie-miller/dnc-coverage-from-ithe-st_b_122187.html
"Together, we can fight to get the full truth from Karl Rove
and restore integrity to our system of justice. America deserves
nothing less."
-- Don Siegelman
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