Once again, our clever administration is haranguing the New York times over "leaking secret information". This time it is in relation to using banking systems to track and freeze funds to terrorist organizations. Was 'following the money' with terrorists really a surprise to anyone? Is anyone shocked that the goverment has a program set up to do this? Will the program suddently fall apart now that the public 'is aware' of it? Please.
This is nothing but a cheap PR stunt.
I say again...
ALL YOUR SECRET ARE BELONG TO US!
This is simply a tactic of bullying the press. On the flipside, this story really isnt a big eye opener. I would rate this headline to be equally as scintillating, "Department of Homeland security engaged in program to defend the country." Woah, hold the phone, what a shocker. Really? Bottom line, the NYT knows how to get circulation, our fearless leaders beat on them so that the press wont report on MORE of their criminal behavior. When Bush leaks information on our CIA agents its a matter of declassifying information. When they NYT leaks information that might negatively affect his limited popularity it is a matter of national security. Same story, different day. Rinse and repeat.
What I wouldnt give for some real leadership in this country...
