The Star Tribune editorial board reacts to the Sandy Berger (mmmmm...buurr-ger) story:
Based on a leak from the Bush administration, the news media are reporting that Samuel Berger, national security adviser for President Bill Clinton, is being investigated for removing highly classified material from a secure government reading room. Berger was using the information to prepare for his appearance before the 9/11 commission.
The investigation started last October and was referred to the FBI last January. Moreover, the FBI has yet to interview Berger, indicating the investigation remains in early stages.
So just why is this making news this particular week? Many in Washington, including such respected nonpartisan observers as David Gergen, think there is only one reason: The Bush administration is trying to detract attention from the 9/11 Commission final report, due out Thursday.
This is: 1) another instance of the White House using insider information and manipulating the media to its own political ends, and 2) an indication the administration is seriously concerned about what the final report will contain.
Just for fun: How many outright misstatements of truth can you find in this piece? Distortions of the facts to fit an agenda? Conclusions based on nothing but wishful thinking?
They're melting folks. Meeelllllllting.................
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