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The GOP is spinning out of control!
Steve Benen: …. based on preliminary accounts, the Justice Department didn’t eavesdrop on journalists’ phone calls, but rather, obtained logs showing incoming and outgoing calls, as well as the duration of those phone calls.
And why was the Justice Department doing this? In part because congressional Republicans demanded a full-scale leak investigation and DOJ officials took the request very seriously….
SNIP:
…. As of last night, as the story drew serious questions from the left and right, the GOP was left in the awkward position of arguing that it wanted the Justice Department to do everything possible to root out national security leaks, except what the Justice Department ended up doing to root out national security leaks…..
And why was the Justice Department doing this? In part because congressional Republicans demanded a full-scale leak investigation and DOJ officials took the request very seriously….
SNIP:
…. As of last night, as the story drew serious questions from the left and right, the GOP was left in the awkward position of arguing that it wanted the Justice Department to do everything possible to root out national security leaks, except what the Justice Department ended up doing to root out national security leaks…..
http://maddowblog.msnbc.com/_news/2013/05/14/18248320-justice-department-targets-ap-phone-logs
You know the way everyone chuckled yesterday at Darrell Issa saying on Fox that “an act of terror is different to a terrorist attack”? Well – and I’m not making this up – Glenn Kessler at the Washington Post has given President Obama four Pinocchios for saying he described what happened in Benghazi as an act of terrorism, because Kessler agrees with Issa – calling something an act of terror is completely different to calling it a terrorist attack.
The best line in Kessler’s gobsmacking piece is this:
“During the campaign, the president could just get away with claiming he said “act of terror,” since he did use those words…”.
If you’re repeating something that is true, you’re getting away with it?
Oh boy.
PS As Media Matters reminds us (and see video on top):
On September 13, 2001, former President George W. Bush described the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks as an “act of terror”.
But, you know, that was different.
The best line in Kessler’s gobsmacking piece is this:
“During the campaign, the president could just get away with claiming he said “act of terror,” since he did use those words…”.
If you’re repeating something that is true, you’re getting away with it?
Oh boy.
PS As Media Matters reminds us (and see video on top):
On September 13, 2001, former President George W. Bush described the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks as an “act of terror”.
But, you know, that was different.
http://mediamatters.org/blog/2013/05/13/fox-and-issa-claim-theres-a-difference-between/194050
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http://theobamadiary.com/
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It's best to avoid sweeping conclusions about a story that's just now unfolding, and we'll presumably know more in the near future. That said, keep an eye on some key angles.
Was it legal for the Justice Department to acquire the phone logs? More qualified observers can speak to this in more detail than I can, but as was mentioned on the show last night, the DOJ has existing regulations that allow for subpoenas for journalists' phone records. Also note, Justice probably didn't subpoena the AP, but rather, the phone company, though that hardly makes journalists feel better.
Is this unprecedented? It's not, and reporters' phone records have been subpoenaed before, though the scope of this story appears to be broader than previous instances.
Was it legal for the Justice Department to acquire the phone logs? More qualified observers can speak to this in more detail than I can, but as was mentioned on the show last night, the DOJ has existing regulations that allow for subpoenas for journalists' phone records. Also note, Justice probably didn't subpoena the AP, but rather, the phone company, though that hardly makes journalists feel better.
Is this unprecedented? It's not, and reporters' phone records have been subpoenaed before, though the scope of this story appears to be broader than previous instances.
The republicons are throwing their own shit against the wall to see what sticks. And, getting help all over the internet from various bullshit sites.
Mahalo for the Vid that shows MORE BULLSHIT from Issa.
F****** word parser. 
I just got home from work and am reading response's to my thread. I tried to tell everyone that this was BOG!
So what did I miss, will proceed to greatest to find out. 
BOG 
Lots of good stuff,(Facts), she.. coming out about the faux scandals.
It's really a sad day for those who thought sure that was blood they were sniffing in the water.
but have at it. You sure look "brilliant" in your efforts!
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Thanks Cha. 
Liberal Librarian @Lib_Librarian
Holder recused himself from investigation. Deputy AG who ordered subpoena left in March. Press & GOP look like this: pic.twitter.com/OeTPPkPjfG
http://theobamadiary.com/2013/05/14/the-day-jonathan-karl-ran-out-of-juice/#comments
Eric Holder seems pretty chill
h/t bigtree http://www.democraticunderground.com/10022842213
Holder recused himself from investigation. Deputy AG who ordered subpoena left in March. Press & GOP look like this: pic.twitter.com/OeTPPkPjfG
http://theobamadiary.com/2013/05/14/the-day-jonathan-karl-ran-out-of-juice/#comments
Ryan Lizza @RyanLizza
Recap: GOP calls on Holder to investigate leaks. Holder appoints US Attorney. US Att. subpoenas AP records. GOP calls on Holder to resign.
Recap: GOP calls on Holder to investigate leaks. Holder appoints US Attorney. US Att. subpoenas AP records. GOP calls on Holder to resign.
Eric Holder seems pretty chill
h/t bigtree http://www.democraticunderground.com/10022842213
