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Friday, July 18, 2008 12:00 AM

The right-wing understanding of Government

A former White House aide and current CEO of Freedom's Watch thinks that the President is the "client" of the Attorney General

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  • Friday, July 18, 2008 06:36 AM

    "Political establishment against the citizenry"

    Who was it that said the political establishment is aligning against the citizenry? Oh, yeah. Glenn Greenwald.

    Another disturbing example.

    Who represents the people's interests?

    Only the people themselves.

    Isn't there any grounds for recalling or impeaching a government official who so fundamentally misunderstands the core premise and requirement of the position?

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