Arugula Latte
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Tue Jul-12-05 01:28 PM
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Did Rove et al think there would be no fallout for their actions? |
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Edited on Tue Jul-12-05 01:28 PM by Oregonian
I don't get it. I know BushCo knows that they've got the media cowed and kept on a short choke-chain leash, but, really. Blowing a CIA agent's cover? Were they just so arrogant to think that nobody would call them on it? Did they think they'd get some trouble but not much? Did they not think beyond getting revenge on Wilson?
I'd be interested in any thoughts speculating on their line of thinking/justifications/strategy.
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Tue Jul-12-05 01:29 PM
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1. This is what Tyrants high on power do |
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it has no logic, for they have such power they are above the law...
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Tue Jul-12-05 01:30 PM
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2. They didn't think they would get caught. |
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They thought they controlled the justice department to the extent that any investigation would be a whitewash.
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Tue Jul-12-05 01:37 PM
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7. Fujimori in Peru was brought down over a videotaped bribe payment |
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See: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/1794129.stmHubris tends to strike would-be dictators. The more power they have, the more corrupt they become, and the more they believe they can get away with it.
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Tue Jul-12-05 01:31 PM
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3. Smear on Wilson continue -- Rove was just helping a reporter!!!!! |
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Tue Jul-12-05 01:32 PM
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4. They've always gotten away with it before. Why should they think this... |
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...time would be any different? I'm (unfortunately) not sure they are wrong. We've been disappointed so many times that I'm almost afraid to be optimistic. They should all hang, but will they? Or will they snake their way out of it yet again? Either way, it's fun to watch.
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Tue Jul-12-05 01:36 PM
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I don't see this going anywhere....every time there's bad news for this admin they just point to something else, "Hey, look over there!" and the majority of the press and public are distracted from the real issues while they cover their asses.
I'm not holding my breath.....hope I'm wrong tho'
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Tue Jul-12-05 01:36 PM
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5. According to the rw pundits, Plame was a meaningless office worker |
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If Rove were molesting children they would find justification for it.
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Tue Jul-12-05 01:37 PM
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Tue Jul-12-05 01:38 PM
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9. They thought they could stonewall long enough |
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That the grand jury would dissolve. They almost made it, too.
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Tue Jul-12-05 01:40 PM
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I honestly do not believe that they are that smart.
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Tue Jul-12-05 01:49 PM
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11. yep...they always overreach |
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and get away with it. They thought they would this time too. They truly believe they are invincible.
At least that's the way I see it.
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