Of all the characteristics that the Bush administration has consistently displayed, hiding key information from the public is one of its more undemocratic. It’s no longer surprising, but it remains terribly disturbing. In the latest example, a CIA report on pre-9/11 intelligence is apparently complete, but the administration is keeping it under lock and key. […]
Despite all the talk that John Kerry is pushing the boundaries of discourse by emphasizing the possibility of a draft, the evidence continues to mount to bolster Kerry’s charges. We’ve already seen the stop-loss orders that force servicemen and women into additional service, even after their time is up. Then there’s the use of the […]
Between Kerry’s one-time assertion that he has broad support from international leaders, and the Republicans’ constant insistence that terrorists are harboring hopes of a Kerry presidency, this week’s foreign endorsements have been generating plenty of attention. This one, however, is the biggie. The head of Iran’s security council said Tuesday that the re-election of President […]
A month ago, we learned exactly what to expect from the would-be Republican senator from Illinois. Declaring that his campaign strategy is dependent on controversy, Republican U.S. Senate candidate Alan Keyes told the state’s top GOP donors at a recent closed-door meeting that he plans to make “inflammatory” comments “every day, every week” until the […]
Some media accounts make this sound like a reversal on Sinclair’s part, but I think it’s more accurate to call it a modest first step. Under mounting political, legal and financial pressure, Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc. yesterday backed away from its plan to carry a film attacking John F. Kerry’s Vietnam War record, saying it […]
The invaluable Dan Froomkin offered readers a valuable transcript from Scott McClellan’s gaggle yesterday. One gets the impression that the guy is starting to waver under the pressure. Reporters saw yesterday’s front-page story that highlighted a previously confidential memo from Army Lt. Gen. Ricardo S. Sanchez, the top U.S. commander in Iraq. The documents noted […]
Have you ever felt like the weight of the world was barreling down on you?
As I write this, Sinclair Broadcast Company’s stock has fallen to its lowest levels since 1995. And that’s not the worst news they’re likely to receive today. Via my friend Darrell, I see that Sinclair’s officers are about to face an insider-trading lawsuit. Sinclair Broadcasting Shareholders Demand Officers Return Profits From Insider Trading Officers Who […]
Fresh from the AP: Vice President Dick Cheney on Tuesday evoked the possibility of terrorists bombing U.S. cities with nuclear weapons and questioned whether Sen. John Kerry could combat such a threat, which the vice president called a concept “you’ve got to get your mind around.” But we should be outraged because Kerry is trying […]
The Kerry campaign has settled on three primary issues for the week: the draft, Social Security, and oddly enough, the flu vaccine. Initially, I failed to appreciate the wisdom of including the flu in this approach. I’ve since changed my mind. Before getting into it, let’s not forget that the Bush campaign started this. Last […]