Writes Dylan Hales:
Via Dan McCarthy at the TAC blog:
“The Politico reports that Ron Suskind’s new book claims the Bush administration suborned the CIA to forge “a back-dated, handwritten letter from the head of Iraqi intelligence to Saddam Hussein,” linking Iraq to al-Qaeda. What the Politco doesn’t mention, but the Anonymous Liberal blog picks up, is that the allegedly forged letter also advanced the Niger uranium fable. “I’m not sure what proof, if any, Suskind has that the White House was responsible for this letter,” Anonymous Liberal concludes, “but if that claim is true, it’s a HUGE deal.” (Hat tip to Andrew Sullivan.)
While I admit this is a “shocking” revelation of sorts, it isn’t really surprising. The duplicity of this administration is well noted at this point and nothing should surprise us.
One thing this does illustrate however is just how pro-war the neocon infested media is. The case for collusion between Saddam and Wa...
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WTMA commentary broadcast 7/18/08:
When South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford embarassed the John McCain campaign on CNN, by not being able to note any significant differences between President Bush and McCain’s economic policies, he not only proved himself to be an honest man - but he’s not alone.
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SA Column - Mark Sanford and the Rarity of Honorable StatesmenFrom: southernavenger.ccpblogs.com
Post Date: 2008-07-23 10:18:53
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