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"Regardless of whether you like the reporter....at least he does not lie... like rather did for Kerry"
It's not a matter of whether I like Novak. It's a matter of someone in the administration directing a media whore to get even by outing this man's wife, a CIA agent, or of someone in his position who goes along with the plan as a complicite tool in the guise of investigative reporting. Journalists should hold themselves to high standards. Unfortunately, not all of them have the reach.
I'm not concerned with Novak revealing his sources. He lives with his decision to do what he did. He explains his rationale in a linked article in my previous thread.
Did Rather lie or did he not want to face the truth? They're not the same. Since you brought this up, many politicians don't tell the truth, some more than others. However, for the really big one, there are only 2 leaders on this earth who still maintain there was a connection between AlQuida and Iraq. Uhhh, make that just one. The other day Tony Blair said he was sorry. He'll answer to his constituents for his leap of faith.
Despite early as well as current evidence to the contrary or a lack of hard evidence to substantiate the fact, GW still maintains there was a connection. If not an outright lie (or any euphemism for the word), his continued assertions reveal a strong belief system and intractable resolve under the circumstances. These are misplaced values in the context of making knowledgeable and wise decisions as a president, especially with so much at stake.
The success of a President's term in office is due to the people on his staff. They should provide sound counsel and good advice. In this regard, GW has done himself a disservice. He could have done a lot better, but perhaps not. I have no belief system in this regard.
Sherwood
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