Expect Journalistic Tongues to Loosen (Durbin, Rockefeller tied to NSA Leak?)

Real Clear Politics ^ | 03/07/06 | Jack Kelly

[KCRW]

It was the second to last paragragh in this article that got to me.

The focus of the NSA leak investigation focuses on Rockefeller and Durbin?????

Very interesting- even though all of us believe some Senators were involved, this is the first article that I have seen confirming that some Senators may be the source if the NSA leaks.

[angkor]

this is the first article that I have seen confirming that some Senators may be the source if the NSA leaks.

The original Dec. 16th NYT story expressly stated that the source was several current and current NSA employees. Which doesn't exclude the possibilty that Durbin or Rockefeller sent the NYT in the direction of those NSA sources, or some other variation on that same theme.

[angkor]

current former and current NSA employees

[freema]

Espionage trials.

I know ya'll have ping lists.

I need to put one together...

[geezerwheezer]

It would be wonderful to see two of my least favorite demorats get indicted for leaking NSA operations to the New York Slimes and WaPo. Rocky and Turbin Durbin should have a lot of fun defending themselves on this security breach, and it will be a real eye-opener to the American public as to how these scumbags really operate. Go get 'em!!

[MarxSux]

Nothing will come of this with respect to the senators. If Rockefeller and Durbin were charged with security breaches, you would see the liberal media go into full-throated howl about a partisan witch-hunt. The Justice Department knows this.

[Old Sarge]

Nothing will come of this with respect to the senators.

Let me make one correction, for accuracy's sake:

Nothing will come of this with respect to the senators.

There. Much closer to current American justice.

[Coop]

The NSA leak investigation is said to be moving rapidly, and to focus on two Democratic senators, Jay Rockefeller of West Virginia and Dick Durbin of Illinois.

Rapidly? As in coming to fruition before the election season is in full swing, perhaps? :-) Tell me that wouldn't counter some of the GOP's Abramoff blues.

I had heard Rockefeller's name mentioned several times before, but this is the first time I've seen Dick "U.S. Troops are Nazis" Durbin tied to this investigation. Ahhhh, sweet irony.

[Coop]

Ping to above post

[Mo1]

These Senators are not above the law

If they are guilty .. then throw the book at them

[smoothsailing]

Complete Article, no excerpting! ;)

Expect Journalistic Tongues To Loosen (Jack Kelly)

[Coop]

I'm amazed at how little interest either of these articles has attracted.

[smoothsailing]

Tonk has a way of explaining it.

He calls it "The MoveOn Freepers".

[ncpatriot]

I understand, however, that they will (1) take polygraph test or (2) lose their classified clearance which would mean they are off the Senate Intell Committee.

This relates to the investigation of leaks pertaining to NSA.

[smoothsailing]

Intel Wars

[ncpatriot]

Thanks for link.

John Gibson had the former deputy-undersecretary of Defense Jed Babbin (mentioned in your link) on his show yesterday.

[onyx]

OMG! The Jaybird and the Turbin.

Gotta love this!

Thanks for the ping.

[Ditto]

If Rockefeller and Durbin were charged with security breaches, you would see the liberal media go into full-throated howl about a partisan witch-hunt.

I thought they were already in full throated howl mode. I can't see how it gets any worse.

[MarxSux]

Do you honestly believe it couldn't get any worse?

[Ditto]

They might scream louder, half the people have already tuned them out as not credible. As they get even more hysterical, even more will tune out.

The MSM is a dead institution wlaking.