[lelio]

A State Department official involved in the issue said the transfer of the chips inside Boeing 737 control systems was approved orally, without a written authorization, during a period of disruption in U.S. government operations caused by Hurricane Isabel in mid-September.

This just smells sleazy.

Disclosure of the chip transfer comes as the Bush administration is seeking to loosen export controls on defense-related goods to several nations as part of its pro-business policies.

Clintoon doing this is treason. What should we call it under Bush's watch?

[RJCogburn]

Clintoon doing this is treason. What should we call it under Bush's watch?

Best not to call it anything.

[endthematrix]

There is a right and wrong way to conduct business. Clinton directly used his position to solicit for Red China campaign cash. Also his administration was sleeping at DOE and allowed national secrets to be taken by the PRC. Can we say the same for Bush? Time will tell.