The Moderate Voice writes a lengthy and informative piece on the Rove/Plame story. Many aspects bother Joe, put of particular concern are the GOP Tal
July 14, 2005
The Moderate Voice writes a lengthy and informative piece on the Rove/Plame story. Many aspects bother Joe, put of particular concern are the GOP Talking Point on the subject:
"You could hear these talking points being delivered almost verbatim on some conservative radio and cable talk shows. In the 1960s, they used to call radio newsmen who simply grabbed news off the wire "rip and read" newsmen.
It sure DOES make it easier if someone faxes the arguments to argue a case — except the use of the talking points AGAIN underlines how little premium is put on finding the TRUTH in an issue these days and how much of a priority is put on winning one for your (political) team, no matter how...read on.

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