"Specter's JFK Specter" by Lisa Pease (4-29-09 Consortium News)

[bobthedrummer]

"Given that Arlen Specter has decided to leave the Republican Party, I think it's worth examining Specter's history to see if he will be an asset or a burden for the Democratic Party."

http://www.consortiumnews.com/2009/042909a.html

[peace frog]

1. Given that Arlen Specter has decided to leave

the Republican Party, I think it's worth examining Specter's history to see if he will be an asset or a burden for the Democratic Party.

I'll take "Burden for the Democratic Party" for $1000, Alex.

[OKNancy]

2. What difference does it make?

He held the same beliefs as a Republican. It's not going to "taint" the Democrats just because of his JFK views.

As Bugliosi said:
And if anybody does read the whole thing, Mr. Bugliosi said, one conclusion will be inescapable. “It’s my view that it’s impossible for any reasonable, rational person to read this book without being satisfied beyond all reasonable doubt that Oswald killed Kennedy and acted alone,” he said.

[stopbush]

3. That's quite a piece of tripe you've linked to.

I suggest everyone read it and see for themselves.

[Junkdrawer]

4. That's Specter's MO, alright...Comes across as your friend, then stabs you in the back...

...

When the illegal taps were revealed, Specter immediately called for hearings. While some praised him for his stand, knowing his history, I was instantly skeptical. He was putting himself out front so he could control the debate, I assumed.

My assumption seemed justified when Specter proposed a bill which was widely regarded as providing legislative cover to the Bush administration, despite Specter's public pronouncements to the contrary.

Specter's bill removed FISA as the sole authority for wiretaps and left the door open for the executive branch to make their own decisions independently. In addition, his bill would have amended existing law to prohibit the prosecution of any companies who were illegally wiretapping if they had presidential authorization.

Other provisions further weakened existing FISA safeguards protecting Americans from being the subject of warrantless wiretaps.

...

[peace frog]

5. What else can we expect from the author

of the "Magic Bullet" lying bullshit cover story? Can't we expel him from the Democratic party, call security and have him physically removed from the premises. Just GTFO already, Arlen, you are unwelcome.

[robertpaulsen]

6. K & R!

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