[Just A Nobody]

President Bush comes under fire, even especially here on FR, for not "fighting back" or getting out in front of a story...

I am aware Sleuth. However, when he DOES come out fighting, as was the case with the "cut and run" strategists and the NSA leaks, he stands alone. His "party" runs and hides under their desks or saunter up along side the enemy.

Within 48 hours I learned that THE President had the constitutional and statutory authority to order the electronic surveillance of calls to or from a suspected terrorist. How many Republicans jumped on the "we need a thorough investigation" of THE President's actions, as opposed to pointing to the FACTS that authorized the action.

[Seattle Conservative]

Many of us have been rather hard on Scott McClellan and, quite frankly, he ususally deserves it. But he did have a great statement this week and he redeemed himself just a tad bit w me - -I only wish he'd do this more often:

Here's a post on the Bush to Afghan thread from what appears to be someone on the ground in Iraq:

"White House press secretary Scott McClellan said, "There are security precautions that were taken and we are confident in the security precautions that have been taken. One of those was not informing you of the trip until now."

Over here in Ramadi, we are HOWLING!!! Everyone I've showed this to has burst out laughing. Nice shot, Scottie!!

11 posted on 03/01/2006 1:23:12 AM PST by Old Sarge (Fobbit = REMF ... how do you like me now?)

132 posted on 03/01/2006 6:50:50 AM PST by Seattle Conservative (God bless and protect our troops and their CIC.)

[snugs]

You would think before elected officials opened their mouth they would check their facts if it took you 48 hours they should with their staff and information they already have the info much quicker if they do not already have it.

It leads me to believe they know what they are saying is untrue but saying if for effect, to make themselves look as if they are being holier than thou to their voters.

[Txsleuth]

Sadly, a lot, like Specter called for an investigation before even checking things out with President Bush first.

[SwatTeam]

None of the "reporting" about the NSA story was accurate. I know lots of people who have worked, and some who still work at NSA and there is tremendous oversight there. Besides, like you said, the President has the authority to order that surveillance and nothing short of an amendement to the Constitution can take that away. This has been total politics since Day 1. I think the MSM is scared to death of all the "leaks" investigation going on out there and every story that comes out has to be analyzed with that at the forefront of everyone's mind. If we do that, we might be able to see through the murk and slime.