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Memo to Lewis Libby

Dear Sir,

I didnt go to law school, I didnt go to Harvard/Yale/Darmouth. So, to help you in your time of need I would like to give you the benefit of my education as yours seems to have served you so poorly in the days preceding this dark hour.

1. Never mess with an Irish guy from Chicago. Irish guys from Chicago don't grow up to become prosecutors because they want to avoid conflict. In fact, unlike you and I, those guys actually like confrontation, they thrive in a fist fight of combatitive argument. You make think you are getting the best of him in each little exchange, but all you are doing is providing hours of free entertainment for him.

2. If I was you, I'd lose the whole "Scooter" thing before you go into the "Hotel Stoney Lonesome". It tends to draw attention, you need to learn how to "blend".

3. I know this is hard, but when you are in front of a Grand Jury, dont answer the questions put before you with typical legal-ish lawyers language. Answer what they ask you to answer, when they ask it and be forthright in your answer. And for gods sake, dont under any circumstances - lie!

4. Reporters are not your friends. You might go drinking with them, you might have them over for an afternoon round of golf, but given a chance, there isnt one of them that wouldnt drive a dull rusty screwdriver through your ribcage just so they could be the first with the scoop that you might have "health problems".

5. The CIA hires people who are experts at being weasels. Never assume anything about how far they are willing to go, and what they are willing to do to get their point across. And never,ever assume you know who is and is not an agent. That much should be clear by now I would hope.

6. Again, dont act like a lawyer and try to get this thing delayed. In fact, your mission now should be to ensure that whatever happens, happens before January 19th 2009.

7. I know the temptation is pretty heavy to start talking, but my advice is to just "shut up". Nobody likes a cry baby, and everyone hates a weasel. I know you're covering for other people and you know you are covering for other people, but no one respects a person who is willing to sell out his comrades. Do your best to dfend yourself, but for gods sake avoid the temptation to "take everyone down with you".

I, of course, am very much interested in hearing your side of the story. Please make sure that it is your lawyer who does the talking, and not yourself. Do not personalize this thing, its not all about you, youjust got caught in the tank treads of justice. I am sure that when we hear you side, and we will, it will provide some interesting insight on the true nature of this investigation.

If theres anything I can do to help in this matter, please feel free to contact me at any time.

Yours,
Varifrank

Posted @ October 28, 2005 01:09 PM | Current Affairs

Posted by: Zendo Deb at October 28, 2005 07:27 PM