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Wednesday, January 18, 2006 12:00 AM

Strange Bedfellows v. Bush and Cheney

A motley crew that includes Christopher Hitchens, Larry Diamond and Greenpeace is suing the NSA, claiming that Bush's wiretap program is inhibiting free speech.
By Michael Scherer

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  • Wednesday, January 18, 2006 10:29 AM

    Big Ears

    Mr. McCarthy,

    I believe that the oversized ears are a visual pun related to this administration's wiretapping activities.

    Mr. President and Mr. Vice President, what big ears you have!

    The better to listen to those illegal wiretaps, my dear!

    —Jeanette D. Read Jeanette D.'s other letters

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