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Mary McCarthy and "Plastic Morality"
The Morning Paper-Special Edition | 04/23/06 | vanity

Posted on 04/23/2006 5:43:33 PM PDT by genefromjersey

Mary Mc Carthy and Plastic Morality

By now , everyone has heard the story : Mary Mc Carthy , a long-term veteran at the CIA , has been fired for “leaking” highly classified material to Dana Priestly, a star reporter for the Washington Post.

Ms Mc Carthy is not only unemployed ; she is in criminal jeopardy as well – and it is by no means a given that Dana Priestly and her employers are “off the hook” for prosecution under the espionage statutes.

At the moment, a Republican administration is in power , and many loyal Democrats are proclaiming (rather vigorously) Mc Carthy should be honored as a “whistleblower” , because some of the material she is said to have leaked made life more difficult for the Administration.

Some of her supporters suggest she had a “moral duty” to violate the stringent terms of her employment –and the espionage laws : a duty that transcends mere statutes and regulations. Some have even suggested that anyone who believes otherwise is on the road to becoming “ a good little Nazi”.

I have a suspicion many of those who presently extol the lady’s virtues might be cursing her - if Democrats occupied the White House ; but I could be wrong.

It’s hard to predict reactions in an age of “plastic morality”.

In many parts of our country , people who feel a high sense of moral obligation towards animals have bombed facilities that conduct animal research , vandalized the cars and homes of research employees,and conducted acts of criminal harassment.

On both coasts, other people who feel halting development is a highly moral act ,have burned down SUV dealerships, spiked trees in an effort to injure lumberjacks, burned down homes under construction, and have even fire-bombed a spring water bottling plant.

In the year 2001, a microbiologist (and friends) exercised their highly developed “morality” by sending Anthrax through the mail to “punish” America for its sins. (They had the good sense to suggest al-Qaeda might have done it – and loyal supporters willing to lay false trails for the FBI to follow ; but a day of reckoning will come…)

Politicians from all major parties have reached out eagerly to accept unclean contributions – forwarded by those who want to promote questionable commercial enterprises ,and welcomed the lobbyists who broker these deals with open arms. They justify betrayal of the public trust by claiming a high moral duty to secure and remain in elective office.

I could go on – and on – until my fingers are too weary to type,and your eyes are too weary to continue reading ; yet , after all was said and done, any one of us might nod approvingly – then go out to do something unspeakable – in the name of a “higher moral purpose”.

Such is the nature of Plastic Morality.


TOPICS: Anthrax Scare; Constitution/Conservatism; Crime/Corruption; Culture/Society; Government; News/Current Events; Philosophy; Politics/Elections; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: anthrax; cia; corruption; domesticterrorism; leaks; marymccarthy; mccarthy; plasticmorality; washingtonpost
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To: genefromjersey

Years back, I signed an Oath of Secrecy and I don't recall that it included words having to do whether I agreed with the secret or not. It simply said that if I violated the terms of the agreement, my donkey was going to be up Democrat creek.


41 posted on 04/23/2006 7:38:22 PM PDT by Rembrandt (We would have won Viet Nam w/o Dim interference.)
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To: ridesthemiles

"This morning was the worst. I got into the show just in time to hear him say that and I shut it off.
I don't know why FOX keeps him on. He is about the stupidest person in the world who has face time on the media.
I really wish Bill Crystal had hit him right in the face when Juan accused Bill of "leaking" items theu the years. I was outraged at Williams, and I don't think I am alone."

I agree and every time I watch FoxNews late in the evening with Eric Burns, I think that if Cal Thomas just unloaded a right on Neal Gabler, Cal would put the dildo's lights out for quite a spell.


42 posted on 04/23/2006 7:43:44 PM PDT by Rembrandt (We would have won Viet Nam w/o Dim interference.)
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To: genefromjersey
Some of her supporters suggest she had a “moral duty” to violate the stringent terms of her employment >>>>>>>>

Then she has a moral duty to run for elective office, not commit espionage against the Republic. What a bunch of ivy league, syncophant losers these socialist liberal wing nuts are!

And also, reporter Dana Priestly's husband is a real dyed in the wool , genuine communist. This little cadre of traitors needs a quick fix: in the nearest heartbreak hotel.

If you can't do the time, don't do the crime!

43 posted on 04/23/2006 7:50:48 PM PDT by Candor7 (Into Liberal Flatulence Goes the Hope of the West)
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To: Baynative
Defending her on Fox News Sunday, Juan Williams said, " no oath of office or pledge of secrecy should be kept if a person dealing with classified or secret information doesn't like the policy of the administration or the department they work in - EVEN DURING WAR!"

Juan Williams is an ignorant jack ass. Why the hell does Fox news keep him around?
44 posted on 04/23/2006 8:04:04 PM PDT by Wolfhound777 (It's not our job to forgive them. Only God can do that. Our job is to arrange the meeting)
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To: Bluestateredman
I swear if the Dems ever regain power this country will self-destruct within four years.

The country IS self destructing now and it doesn't seem to make a damn bit of difference which party is in charge.
45 posted on 04/23/2006 8:11:23 PM PDT by Wolfhound777 (It's not our job to forgive them. Only God can do that. Our job is to arrange the meeting)
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To: Wolfhound777

"Why the hell does Fox news keep him around?"

To make Brit Hume look good?


46 posted on 04/23/2006 8:12:45 PM PDT by marajade (Yes, I'm a SW freak!)
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To: genefromjersey
From LGF:

Let’s connect some dots in the Mary McCarthy CIA leak tale, shall we?

Mary McCarthy leaks the secret CIA prisons story to Dana Priest, in what may have been a sting operation.

Mary McCarthy and Joe Wilson served at the NSC together at the same time, both with African portfolios.

Does Dana Priest’s Husband Get Joe Wilson Media Gigs?

Did Mary McCarthy Send Joe Wilson To Niger?


47 posted on 04/23/2006 8:17:49 PM PDT by FreedomCalls (It's the "Statue of Liberty," not the "Statue of Security.")
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To: Wolfhound777
Juan Williams is an ignorant jack ass. Why the hell does Fox news keep him around?

Maybe so that we can watch Brit Hume turn red? One day, Brit will really unload, and I do hope I'm watching!

But in his defense, Juan is typical of Liberals. They don't understand economics (Juan kept talking about supply of oil, and refused to acknowledge that demand made any difference), and they don't understand national security (he can't tell the difference between the President declassifying past secrets and a gov't flunky exposing current secrets).
Do you know a Liberal any smarter? I don't. I just know ones who shout louder (like carvile)

48 posted on 04/23/2006 8:22:28 PM PDT by speekinout
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To: speekinout
Your right, but it's really horrifying that they believe oaths and pledges to uphold national secrets don't mean anything unless you agree with the current administration. Williams is just too stupid to be kept employed in a position where he has the power to influence.
49 posted on 04/23/2006 8:34:32 PM PDT by Wolfhound777 (It's not our job to forgive them. Only God can do that. Our job is to arrange the meeting)
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To: lawdude
I am coming to believe the dems are gathering forces to overthrow the current administration/government. They have a large body of supporters in both bodies of congress and the Judiciary is still loony left. Add to that the growing number of ex-military and the ingredients seems to be in place for a try at a coup! Am I going goofy?

That is a scary thought - because these lunatics are just crazy enough!

50 posted on 04/23/2006 8:36:03 PM PDT by maine-iac7 ("...but you can't fool all of the people all of the time," Lincoln)
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To: Wolfhound777

I don't think Juan Williams has any influence. He's an NPR commentator. Some people believe NPR, and others never will.

But what Lib would do any better? They're all alike.


51 posted on 04/23/2006 8:48:15 PM PDT by speekinout
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To: maine-iac7
the ingredients seems to be in place for a try at a coup! Am I going goofy?>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

The danger of this will be at its greatest when the looney left realize that they will lose the 2008 election.

To keep the peace and to avoid civil war, we may have to let them think they have a chance. Otherwise we may have another civil war on our hands, centered around our cities.

52 posted on 04/23/2006 11:21:43 PM PDT by Candor7 (Into Liberal Flatulence Goes the Hope of the West)
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To: wvobiwan; potlatch; ntnychik; PhilDragoo; Grampa Dave; Interesting Times; dixiechick2000; ...

DOUBLE  AGENT  MARY  McCARTHY



DEMOCRATS  SELLING  OUT  AMERICA

53 posted on 04/24/2006 12:21:46 AM PDT by devolve ((----Kimberly Guilfoyle - bicoastal or another thespian?))
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To: browardchad

Thanks. That does ease my fears somewhat. However, to my knowledge the Justice Department has yet to act on any information it has gathered. I hate to by cynical, but if you know how the FBI works we can expect something in 2009.


54 posted on 04/24/2006 5:25:25 AM PDT by gaspar
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To: devolve

Your photograph is very instructive. In all my time in and through D.C. the only person I've ever noted who used the Dr. before his name at hearings and so forth was Henry Kissinger. Now, either this woman has an ego to match the good Doctor's or else she suffers the pangs of intellectual inferiority. Or both?


55 posted on 04/24/2006 5:33:33 AM PDT by gaspar
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To: genefromjersey
In the year 2001, a microbiologist (and friends) exercised their highly developed “morality” by sending Anthrax through the mail to “punish” America for its sins. (They had the good sense to suggest al-Qaeda might have done it – and loyal supporters willing to lay false trails for the FBI to follow ; but a day of reckoning will come…)

While I agree with most of what you wrote, the above quote is a problem. There have been numerous allegations, but you have inflated them here to a statement of fact. Unless you are willing and able to produce substantial credible evidence, you should avoid such "factual" statements.

Except for this tidbit, I'm 100% with your sentiments, sir.

56 posted on 04/24/2006 6:07:41 AM PDT by MortMan (Trains stop at train stations. On my desk is a workstation...)
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To: genefromjersey
Please, leave Wan Williams alone. If he gets his walking papers from the Fox shows, he may be replaced by a radical propagandist far more clever and subtle than he.

There are plenty of trained glib-tongued leftist moles out there who are just waiting to get a spot on national TV.

At best, Juan is a holdover from a previous, more simple-minded anti-American world-view. Let him be where he is, making a jackass out of himself and convicing no one.

Leni

57 posted on 04/24/2006 6:20:27 AM PDT by MinuteGal ("FReeps Ahoy 4" will be sailing May 13th! We'll have After-Cruise Pix to Post. Stay Tuned !)
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To: jazusamo
These people that are starting to circle the wagons and say she did the right thing are saying it's okay to break the law if you don't agree with that law or don't agree with the policy that that an administration has.

I wonder what would happen if these dirt bags suddenly said they did not agree with the laws against murder?

58 posted on 04/24/2006 6:24:49 AM PDT by Mark17
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To: MortMan

I'll give you a "no comment" on that one.


59 posted on 04/24/2006 6:37:15 AM PDT by genefromjersey (So much to flame;so little time !)
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To: the invisib1e hand

I could give a few examples-but let's settle for ONE.

How about the man-acting on "higher moral purpose"- who murdered at least one (I don't recall the exact numbers)abortion clinc doctor ?


60 posted on 04/24/2006 6:41:08 AM PDT by genefromjersey (So much to flame;so little time !)
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