My question is this: How do you know O'Neill's statements the truth ..?? They're just O'Neill's opinion. That does not at any point make them truthful. I am in total agreement. If they are simply O'Neill's opinion or if they are fabrications, then his comments are out of line.
However, if they are true, possibly even despite the some denials or maybe some crafty wordsmithing that sounds like denial, then they are indeed a problem. Maybe O'Neill should submit to a polygraph if asked. I doubt administration officials or spokesperson would and it will be likely doubtful if O'Neill will be asked. Frankly, he should.
What I'm saying is that Drudge doesn't care if they're truthful. All he cares is that somebody is dissing Bush. During the campaign in 2000 .. Drudge did this all the time.
Drudge seems to scour the web for headlines that will draw attention to his website. This story was carried by many major sites and he simply linked and provided the headline to attract attention.
I will give him credit. While he is clearly more consevative than liberal, he will dish the muckracking on a 60-40 basis. (60% conservative favorable).
I believe there are some who believe that the dirt, problems, or issues of conservatives should be left alone, ignored and in no way promoted if the reporting organization is right leaning.
Integrity demands that news should be reported no matter who it may promote or damage.
Excuse me .. are you saying that conservatives want this stuff covered up ..?? You've got your head in the sand.
Remember when Nixon was in office .. and there was an "impeachment inquiry" in the House ..?? WHAT DID THE REPUBLICANS DO .. LOOK IT UP .. the republicans went to the White House and demanded Nixon resign. He did! And .. as it turned out .. there was NOT ENOUGH EVIDENCE TO BRING THE IMPEACHMENT!!!
Now .. remember when Clinton was in office .. and there was an "impeachment inquiry" in the House ..?? WHAT DID THE DEMOCRATS DO .. LOOK IT UP .. the democrats obstructed justice .. lied .. stalled .. covered up .. you name it they did it. Most democrats even denied Clinton had done anything wrong - even after seeing the tape where Clinton lied under oath. NOT ONE DEMOCRAT WENT TO THE WHITE HOUSE AND DEMANDED CLINTON RESIGN. Why ..?? Because the democrats cared more about staying in power than they did in kicking out the Liar in Chief!
As for keeping dirt, etc covered up .. I DON'T CARE WHAT PARTY THEY BELONG TO .. IT'S NEVER THE RIGHT THING TO DO. I'm not covering for Bush .. as you seem to imply .. I'm saying .. Bush has been in office for 3 years .. doesn't it seem likely these things would have already leaked out if O'Neill's allegations are true.
As for "reporting news" I'm all for that .. but PAUL O'NEILL'S OPINIONS OF BUSH ARE NOT NEWS!! They're just Paul's opinions. He's entitled to them but they don't make his statements facts.