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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 07:36 AM

    John Palcewski

    You might say this is about the only legitimate "insight" that war brings, assuming you've survived it.

    I'm uncertain of your meaning here, but Art James is not "a wild-haired and pants-stained guy ... [who mutters] "War is hell!"

    He has delivered heart-felt and insightful comments over time about any number of things. Perhaps I missed the intent of your comment altogether but, if not, it's an unfair and cruel thing to say about this man.

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