Treason? Eh, Ancient History

at-Largely by Larisa Alexandrovna


Gates Nomination hearings: Democrats... you there?

Okay, I give up, what is the statute of limitations for being involved in selling arms to Iran and depositing the money made to a terrorist group and their drug cartel in order to overthrow a foreign government that was democratically elected and doing it all behind the back of Congress? Have we moved so far into treason-ville that something like Iran Contra seems trivial in comparison? This criminal activity in the 80's made Watergate look like Romper Room and was called treason by most anyone within reach of the Constitution.

Iran was our declared enemy and we were giving them support via money, arms, and other clandestine services.

So then, why am I discussing this now?

I just caught the tail end of the Situation Room on CNN and noticed John King making some bizarre comment that Iran Contra is seen as ancient history and how refreshing it was to see such intelligent thought go into the questions and answers. Yes, adults discussing things, imagine that. But to the point, what about Iran Contra?

So I ask again, have we gone so far toward fascism that criminal conspiracy to defraud this nation, and give comfort to our enemies is no longer something to discuss at a confirmation hearing? Is simply enough that Gates is not Rummy? Or do we want someone whom we can trust and whom those on the ground can trust?

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This is an administration claiming that Iran is near done with their WMD program, ready to strike us and Israel dead. How is the questions of Gates' past actions in a conspiracy to deal arms to Iran not relevant now?

When we "little people" go for a job interview, we are asked about our previous experiences and such. If we lie during our application process, it is grounds for termination, usually... http://tinyurl.com/yk7xn5 [Open in new window]
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