BUBBA'S BOY BERGER

New York Post ^ | 7/22/04

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And James Woolsey, one of Clinton's several CIA directors, claimed that "almost anybody who's worked on things like this has done something like this from time to time."

I have a hard time believing Woolsey said this with a straight face. He's joking, right?

[conservative in nyc]

Their alternative story line is insulting to the American people's intelligence and Sandy Burglar. Unfortunately, most of the lamestream media, including the New York Slimes, have bought the RATS "alternative story line". Thankfully, the New York Post hasn't.

No Slimes editorial on the Sandy Burglar saga yet.

[GeronL]

Its an incredible attempt to "spin" something like this. Its also very transparent and stupid.

[Jeff Chandler]

But if Berger's third-rate burglary isn't explained in detail by the commission, Ashcroft and the FBI need to get involved, big-time. This time, Clinton can't pardon his way clear.

[conservative in nyc]

FYI --- the New York Post took spinmeister Lockhart's quote out of context --- but it equally applies to the RATS. According to yesterday's Denver Post, Lockhart said:

"The first rule of damage control when you're in the White House is to find an alternative story line. I think they've found one," Lockhart said. "There's absolutely no evidence that (Berger) made anything more than an honest mistake. No amount of character assassination can change that."

[thegreatbeast]

That is, at least twice "inadvertently" walking off with top-secret documents from the National Archives...

Try FIVE,/b> times!

[Sapper26]

Personally, I'd have 'expressed concern over the lax security at the National Archieves that would allow someone to inadvertently leave with classified documents.' And then throw in 'Strange how an administration that is running on their ability to keep the country secure, can't keep documents in the middle of Washington secure.'

But, 'that's just Sandy' is good, too.

[leadpenny]

I agree with your take on Woolsey. I don't believe he defended his successor at CIA for "inadvertantly" taking documents home.

[kcvl]

He said it with a straight face, unfortunately.

[Howlin]

"Well, that's Sandy for you," said Clinton.

Meaning what?

That Berger is a kleptomaniac?

[Howlin]

"There's absolutely no evidence that (Berger) made anything more than an honest mistake.

How Clintonesque. I guess he means they've made sure it's all disappeared.

[kcvl]

Sure, just a "sloppy mistake".

in January former White House press secretary Joe Lockhart was enlisted to remain on standby if a public controversy blossomed.

after he had retained Breuer as counsel, Berger volunteered that he had also taken 40 to 50 pages of notes during three visits to the Archives beginning in July, the lawyer said. Berger turned the notes over to the Archives. He has acknowledged through attorneys that he knowingly did not show these papers to Archives officials for review before leaving -- a violation of Archives rules, but not one that he perceived as a serious security lapse.

[philman_36]

"The first rule of damage control," he said, "is to find an alternative story line. I think they've found one."
The timing of the post/reply is just too funny...The "damage control team" needs to get better organized and coordinated.

[philman_36]

That Berger is a kleptomaniac?
Didn't you know?

...so Sandy Berger said, 'I'm evil.'"
According to his own words he's just plain old evil, not a klepto.

[conshack]

I have a hard time believing Woolsey said this with a straight face. He's joking, right?


And I thought Woolsey was somewhat a straight shooter. So much for that.

[BigSkyFreeper]

He went to the National Archives 5 times, he took documents 2 times.

[HisKingdomWillAbolishSinDeath]

Socks the Cat Burglar

[nopardons]

Nope,he's telling the awful truth. The Clintons and their horde have NEVER had the slightest ragard for doing the right thing.So,for them,this is "normal."

[nopardons]

No evidence? Sandy has already admitted what he did ( or partially so,anyway)to the public,on T.V.!