the ranks within people on our side, who through their participation, are the alternate media.
the public nature of this story is not 4 months old, if it had been known 4 months ago, the reaction would have come at that time.
It was known by some 4 months ago, apparently. What you are witnessing is the politicization of the issue by politicians desperate to look tough on Terrorism. Some of those people are moderate Republicans who some might feel to be a bit light in the loafers.