Monday, October 31, 2005

Nevada Senator Reid Tells Bush To Cut The Crap

Democratic Senator Harry Reid came out today and called the Administration on the carpet, suggesting that President Bush's most trusted advisor, Karl Rove, should resign for his involvement in exposing Valerie (Wilson) Plame's identity as a CIA agent.

Reid expressed growing disappointment that Bush tried to diffuse the tense situation by declaring that "Scooter" (the affectionate insiders' pet name forVice President Chaney's top aide I. Lewis Libby) did a good job and that he is a patriot, rather than apologize to the American people for the behavior of his trusted advisors.

Bush, of all people, should know that western politicians haven't yet perfected the smooth doublespeak of their eastern brethren, or at least aren't as comfortable affecting it in every situation that comes up.

The Clog Almanac praises Senator Reid for his candor and straight-talk. We need more politicians with that sort of grit and courage, who will demand accountability of servants who are losing the trust of the American People.

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