
Lewis "Scooter" Libby Indicted. Mr. Libby is facing five very serious charges. If true, he should be punished for the violations. That said, a couple of points: I have always believed that the Bush Whitehouse (and Campaign) have had among the worst communications operations in modern political history. This "scandal" never should have happened. If the Administration had simply destroyed Ambassador Wilson's claims in the open--as they should have--there would have been no reason to resort to this type of b.s. innuendo, etc. (If you still believe that Wilson has any credibility, you obviously are unaware of the bi-partisan Senate Intelligence Committee Report on the subject. Check it out.) And, my second point is that I am disgusted by much of the whining and complaining by my Conservative brethren. Of course the Bush Administration is not covered the same way as the Clinton Administration was by the mainstream media. They have always been and will always be hostile to Republicans who profess to any sort of Conservative Philosophy. So what? Get over it. That's the reality and we should begin to act accordingly. Of course Hillary and Bill were allowed to "walk" for similar charges, but that's really irrelevant. Our disgust with their actions was justified. It should also be directed at Libby's actions (again, if they're true.) And, while Ken Starr was an honorable Independent Counsel, Patrick Fitzgerald seems to be no less professional. Once again, if the Administration had just "kicked Wilson in the nuts" as he deserved, in the open, because his dishonest efforts to harm his Nation REQUIRED a fast, factual, and ruthless response, we wouldn't be having this discussion today. This problem exists thoughout the Administration and MUST BE CORRECTED if we have any hope for a successful second term.

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