Tuesday, May 16, 2006

"''Et tu, Brute?'' - America's Press Betrayed, Spied Upon by Their Friends in Bush Administration"


News organizations that were lapdogs for Bush get tapped.

The Progressive Daily Beacon: "''Et tu, Brute?'' - America's Press Betrayed, Spied Upon by Their Friends in Bush Administration":

"'Et tu, Brute?' Yes, there can be no doubt that ABC News, New York Times, and the Washington post are indeed, surprised and dismayed by the treachery of their Bush administration 'friends.' These news agencies had after all, done the most to aid and abet Bush in his campaign of lies and deceit during the lead up to war with Iraq. Now, however, they find themselves the subjects of Bush's highly illegal domestic spy program.

According to a report by ABC's Brian Ross and Richard Esposito, a senior federal law enforcement official warned them that the government is 'tracking' the phone numbers called by ABC, New York Times, and Washington Post reporters. 'It is time for you to get some new cell phones,' said the official, 'quick!' "

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