Spying and Lying
AlterNet
by Arianna Huffington
02/07/06
Illegal, warrantless wiretapping -- and the administration's unrelenting mendacity about it -- is not only wrong on principle, but a perfect wedge issue for Democrats, a chance to split off conservatives and independents disgusted with the White House's contemptuous disregard for the rule of law and for the truth. But only if Democrats correctly frame the issue. This isn't about being against eavesdropping or, as Karl Rove would like you to believe, not having the will to ferret out al-Qaeda members and 'affiliates.' It's about the President of the United States (and his minions) aggressively and willfully breaking the law -- and lying about it. Repeatedly...
http://www.alternet.org/columnists/story/31944/
Informant: Thomas L. Knapp
by Arianna Huffington
02/07/06
Illegal, warrantless wiretapping -- and the administration's unrelenting mendacity about it -- is not only wrong on principle, but a perfect wedge issue for Democrats, a chance to split off conservatives and independents disgusted with the White House's contemptuous disregard for the rule of law and for the truth. But only if Democrats correctly frame the issue. This isn't about being against eavesdropping or, as Karl Rove would like you to believe, not having the will to ferret out al-Qaeda members and 'affiliates.' It's about the President of the United States (and his minions) aggressively and willfully breaking the law -- and lying about it. Repeatedly...
http://www.alternet.org/columnists/story/31944/
Informant: Thomas L. Knapp
rudkla - 10. Feb, 17:06
