Letters to the Editor
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Nope, didn't watch it. Yep, I'm serious.
I only read the comments released yesterday and excerpts of the testimony today. I still stand by the fact that Sampson is showing candor - when compared with any other administration official who has testified (or even spoken publicly) in the last six years.
This guy has come straight out and admitted that the attorneys were fired for political reasons. He's bluntly stated that his former boss was incorrect when he denied his involvement. He's even admitted proposing firing Fitzgerald, if only quasi seriously.
This is far more plain truth and honesty than we've ever seen come out of W's government. If all of W's lackeys were so forthcoming, we wouldn't have to spend any time convincing anyone of their motivations. Imagine if these phrases had been uttered:
W: "There is no credibly threat of WMD's in Iraq. I invaded to try to show my Dad I could live up to his example."
Rumsfeld: "I never condoned torture in so many words, but I did purposely create an environment where that kind of behavior was permissable. I knew it was happening, and I did nothing to stop it."
Cheney: "The energy company heads have basically dictated the energy policy of the US government. We aren't interested in the environment, just business."
But these guys don't say these things, they just lie and lie and cover up the truth. Sampson's a lousy, lousy person to hold high office in the Justice Department, but at least he's got a measure of honesty. We should encourage that - it might make others come forward.
Does that make me a Bush supporter? Only if you think more openness and truthfulness supports Bush.