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The DOJ pursues the "real criminal" in the NSA spying scandal

While the high-level lawbreakers are protected from consequences by our political class, only the courageous whistle-blower is subject to criminal prosecution.

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  • Thursday, January 8, 2009 07:25 AM

    UN aid truck driver killed by IDF at Gaza crossing

    Aaaargh! The humanitarian crisis in Gaza just keeps getting worse. McClatchy is reporting this morning that IDF shot and killed a UN truck driver carrying a load of humanitarian supplies at a Gaza checkpoint. The shipment had already been agreed to by Israel. More details in an Oxdown diary linked at my name.

    Aside to bop: We're expecting a baby spotted horse in the next couple of weeks. Hope I can share pictures with you.

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