Wednesday, May 24, 2006

My radar is up on this one




Hastert Demands FBI Return Documents

Hastert tells President Bush FBI raid was unconstitutional

Not really sure what to make of this. I do not by any means claim to be a constitutional expert, nor can I speak intelligently on the legality of the FBI search. But something did occur to me in reading this article. For instance the fact that a prominent (D) Congressman has been caught bribing people and accepting bribes should mean jubilation for Hassert and Boehner. But the first thing you hear from both is not something to the effect of, what a disgrace this is, or that now the Democrats who believe there is a culture of corruption in the Republican senate should think twice. No, what you hear is "The search of the congressman's office was unconstitutional." That is curious for two reasons. One being the above stated non-response to their parties vindication and the other being their willingness to stand up, rather quickly in fact, and indirectly defend the rights of the accused congressman. My point is really implied, so let me make myself more clear. It seems to me that for whatever reason Hassert and Boehner are thinking ahead to a time when this kind of thing could happen to them, or worse. Not that any charges have been leveled or that there are even any investigations into wrong doing by these two. But, a smarter man than I once said, why complain if you have nothing to hide?

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Update:
Whoo Hoo! That all happened fast didn't it? Not that this is over by any means!

Hat Tip to Drudge for the articles

House speaker Under Investigation:ABC

DOJ: Hastert is not under investigation

Malkin joins the frey

More:
Bush Orders FBI-Congress Documents Sealed

Bulldog Pundit Reacts

ABC sticking by story "as reported"

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