I've been mostly listening in the other room as I get ready to leave and missed that comment by Safire about the founding fathers. Sorry.
Bill Bennett looked like his head was going to explode. Not only was he interrupted repeatedly, Andrea Mitchell argued with him; something she didn't do with any other member of the panel.
And I'd love to see him haul off and punch the WaPo reporterette in the nose for that snarky comment about gambling.
LOL. Clearly I was channeling your thoughts.
I still wonder how Las Vegas can use their commercial that says "what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas" with a straight face.
Not sure if this what you are asking about Safire mentioning the Founding Fathers:
Bennett mentioned the founding Fathers and Priest mentioned the Framers of the constitution and how it related to Govt oversight defending revealing "secret" programs as it was not against the law.
Safire remarked something to the effect that members of press were elected by
The founding fathers who came up with the amendement to allow the press to report for checks and balances. (not a direct quote)