My $$$ On ADDINGTON-Rodriguez to Seek Immunity in CIA Tape Destruction Probe-Who might he give up?

[kpete]

Jose Rodriguez to Seek Immunity in CIA Tape Destruction Probe
By Jeralyn, Section War on Terror
Posted on Sun Dec 23, 2007 at 10:09:21 PM EST

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The order to destroy the tapes allegedly was given by Jose Rodriguez who at that time was head of the CIA’s clandestine service. Rodriguez, who has hired lawyer Robert Bennett to represent him, has no intention of being the scapegoat.

The TimesonLine reports Rodgriguez is seeking immunity for his testimony. Who might he give up?

Four names in the White House have surfaced so far. My money is on Cheney lawyer (now his Chief of Staff) David Addington.

Jose Rodriguez, former head of the CIA’s clandestine service, is determined not to become the fall guy in the controversy over the CIA’s use of torture, according to intelligence sources.

It has emerged that at least four White House staff were approached for advice about the tapes, including David Addington, a senior aide to Dick Cheney, the vice-president, but none has admitted to recommending their destruction.

Former CIA agent Larry Johnson writes the real issue isn't who ordered the tape destruction, but who lied to the Judge in the trial of Zacarias Moussaoui. That was my first thought when I read that one of the taped suspects was Abu Zubaydah.

more at:
http://www.talkleft.com/story/2007/12/23/23921/560
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/us_and_americas/article3087293.ece

[tekisui]

1. I hope this will bring down Addington.

As long as it brings him down to jail.

Hurry up, Rodriguez. Let us know what you know.

[bemildred]

2. Damn, that would be great.

:popcorn:

[babylonsister]

3. Addington is like Libby; I don't see him talking at all, though I wish

he would. I'm sure he could have lots of enlightening info for us all.

[EFerrari]

4. CIA may talk for him if they have correspondence from him.

Remember those first articles said CIA was careful to get specific instructions at every step.

[babylonsister]

8. I'm just not too optimistic, though I'll be the biggest cheerleader

should any of this come to light. And OT,

Happy Holidays, friend! :hug:

[EFerrari]

9. Happy Holidays!

:hi:

[tekisui]

5. Of the four lawyers, Addington and John Bellinger III are the ones left.

If Rodriguez gets immunity and can freely talk, someone will lose their job and probably face an investigation. Addington would probably be the one to go. He will take the fall, keep his lips sealed and be pardoned for anything that got close to him.

Bellinger could be another fall guy. He is legal adviser for the State Dept. now. He and addington should be long gone by now.

What I hope is that Rodriguez sings about who gave him the order. Not just the lawyers involved. It came from someone in leadership.

[GCP]

6. I'd love to see Addington frog-marched out of the WH in chains

[wiggs]

7. Judging by past misdeeds, these two will get immunity then

confess to sole responsibility. Case closed.