[MHGinTN]

Powerful missive from Ben. One thing though: "He lied to protect his subordinates who were covering up a ridiculous burglary that no one to this date has any clue about its purpose." Actually, the medical records of an opponent and subsequent insider info were the reasons for the break-ins, if memory serves.

[KC Burke]

Liddy claims that the original reason was a scheme by Johnny Dean to shield connection between his wife and a call girl ring run by the Dem's and the purposes just grew. Once launched, and later discovered trying to hide the various activietes, Nixon then helped produce a broad enough coverup to protect his people.

Now, despite having lived through it, it hasn't been a item I have stayed with investigating in depth. Nixon, while extremely gifted, was a pragmatist and opportunist in the policies he promoted. I am much more inspired by people that lay down principles upon which they will act and base their service upon. McCain is much like Dick.