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Wednesday, June 18, 2008 12:00 AM

Comcast's efforts to protect members of Congress who, in turn, protect Comcast

Two weeks ago, Comcast rejected a political ad as defamatory because it stated that telecoms "broke the law." Today, the NYT wrote that telecoms "broke the law by helping Mr. Bush carry out his warrantless wiretapping operation."

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  • Wednesday, June 18, 2008 11:20 AM

    Blue Dogs

    Has there been any attempt by Carney, or anybody for that matter, to respond to the ads? Are we seeing any movement toward justice? Or are they stubbornly holding firm?

    I'm with you on this. There is something sinister about any political party demanding to eavesdrop without consequence. When you see how they treat detainees with no evidence against them, it's not too much of a stretch to imagine how your political opposition might treat you. I say oust anybody who votes for this bill.

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