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Good job. Finally, some Republicans appear to be taking the glvoes off. I only wish other GOPers would take the offensive in these last couple weeks like Hoekstra is doing.

Peter Hoekstra in 2008??

Eric Dondero
www.mainstreamlibertarian.com

leaked the information?

I hope Hoekstra continues in his efforts to tell her where to shove her appal.

From the article:

"I have no credible information to say any classified information was leaked from the committee's minority staff, but the implications of such would be dramatic," LaHood said in the letter, a copy of which was obtained by The Associated Press. "This may, in fact, be only coincidence, and simply 'look bad.' But coincidence, in this town, is rare."

The officials said that the National Intelligence Estimate was marked "secret," rather than "top secret" or another more restrictive classification. As a result, thousands of people across government would have had access to it, including the intelligence, armed services and international relations committees of the House.

In a response to Harman's letter, dated Friday, Hoekstra said that the suspension wasn't necessarily "a determination that wrongdoing has actually occurred," and asked for Harman's cooperation.

It seems like the only "evidence" is that the staffer requested the document three days before it was leaked.

It's a precautionary move, designed to protect the security of the classified information. I'm presuming the staffer is still being paid, and still has access to his government health care and other benefits. (Has Harmon complained that Hoekstra's action means the staffer can no longer pay his bills or feed his family?)

Does Ms. Harmon assert that the staffer has a right to this classified information? Well, there's no such thing. Only "trusted people" receive access to classified information. If your bosses begin to suspect you in any way, it is their DUTY to suspend your access until the issue is resolved. It is NOT the case where the government has to PROVE that the staffer should lose access. No, the staffer has to make his bosses comfortable that they can trust him with the information, without question. No such trust, no access.

Or, maybe Harmon feels that the staffer's self-esteem is being damaged? That he's being disrespected? Oh well...too bad. Let Soros send him to a spa for self-esteem sessions and hot mud baths while the investigation runs its course.

"Who will stand/On either hand/And guard this bridge with me?" (Macaulay)

This is extraordinarily sad as Harman is one of a handful of Congressional Democrats who should actually be allowed in the same building with classified information.

Methinks it's time to ReWrite that to reflect reality:

This is extraordinarily sad as Harman is was one of a handful of Congressional Democrats who should actually be allowed in the same building with classified information.

therefore why shouldn't it be leaked, it's only a secret.

I am wiling to wait and see the outcome of the investigation regardless of who leaked it. In the meantime Hastert should resign for Rep Foley not having sex with a page.

Fair's fair, wait for one destroy the other!

"a man's admiration for absolute government is proportinate to the contempt he feels for those around him". Tocqueville

...is also fighting to keep her status as top Democrat on the committee against Nancy Pelosi and Alcee Hastings. She may feel that she has to go a little moonbat to be able to keep that slot.

but a prison cell would do quite nicely, thank you very much.

Proud to be: politically incorrect, straight, white, pro-life Christian, and of the opinion the spotted owl tastes just like chicken.

Don't you know the real treason was over Valerie Plame.
This is nothing, just like leaking the money tracking or NSA program or the CIA air transport or the other things the MSM has leaked are nothing. The only security issue that counts is Plame.
How dare us Republicans interfere in the free flow of doctored anti-American informaiton that puts our soldiers and civilian lives at risk?
Frankly I think this may be too little too late.
We should have dropped the hammer years ago. Berger should have been put through the wringer. Gorelick should have been tossed off the 911 commission.

Democrats can't be allowed to win. They simply can't. One shudders to think what sort of classified documents and other important info relating to the GWoT they'd have access to as the majority. Do we really want all of it to end up on the front page of the NY Times?

Do we really HAVE to have elections in a couple of weeks?

Because the media certainly isn't going to talk about the rest of the letter, where Hoestrka talks about not having any proof to back up his claims.

You're right guys, this is a real winning for the GOP.

Hoekstra admitted there's no evidence against this staffer.

It would be a start.

Envisioning when all that is Left is the Right.