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  I too was a Republican, that is until Reagan's second trip to the White House. Since then I've been an Independent who usually votes Democrat. As far as this outing of a CIA Agent, this is something that Bush the Elder said "is nothing more than treason." So why isn't he speaking up? As for Hyde and his bunch, I do believe that if they could they would blame the last ELECTED PRESIDENT William Jefferson Clinton. And for the record yes he lied, and boy did he ever. How dare helie to the American people about something that is none of anybody's business except Mrs. Clinton, Mr. Clinton and of course the heroine of this whole charade, Monica. So let's not compare apples to oranges and find out who did this.

  Wally Posted February 29, 2004 8:41 AM
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  To assess the actions of these Republican (actually, THESE hacks give real republicans a bad name) criminals as clueless or ignorant or misguided is naive. They are blatantly hypocritical and acting in NO way according to their oaths to uphold the Constitution and the democracy they (fail to) represent.

  The disgusting display of partisan attack-dog politics they showed during Clinton's two terms are the same tactics and phoniness that they display now. That the American people do not express more outrage at them is amazing! Henry Hyde, with his two-faced indignation and concern, mocks us and the process of good government.

  Checks and balances aren't in place (supposing they still are) only for the Right Wing. God help us if we don't step up for our own country.

  GovExec.com reader Posted February 28, 2004 7:26 AM
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  If we are really at war, then whoever it was in the White House that provided the name of an undercover agent is guilty of treason. During time of war outing a covert government agent is punishable by death. Why would our president want to have a known traitor in his inner circle? If that person is not guilty of treason, we are not at war. The president keeps saying we are at war but Congress has not declared it to be so. Only Congress can declare war. Now we come full circle, Bush did not live up to his oath as a pilot in the NG and now he has a traitor in his office and he is obviously protecting him.

  GovExec.com reader Posted February 27, 2004 7:21 AM
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  A vote along straight party lines? Who would have thought that?

  When comparing Bill Clinton's "crimes" with George W. Bush's, who do YOU think should have been impeached? GWB lied about so many things that I have to admit he has become cagey. In the "Meet the Press" interview he was careful to say he wouldn't testify under oath--but he'd be happy to "talk" to the committees. HA!

  So maybe Bush is smarter than I give him credit for.

  But, then again, he'd have to be.

  GovExec.com reader Posted February 26, 2004 3:49 PM
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  When Clinton was in the White House these same Republicans spent 60 million dollars to get something on him. Now when the tables are turned the Congress votes down an investigation into outing a CIA operative. When it hits them in their lying hearts they chicken out and run for cover. These are gutless wonders and deserve to put out to pasture in the next election.

  I used to be a good Republican, I have changed my mind on the honesty of the Republican party.

  GovExec.com reader Posted February 26, 2004 6:58 AM