Senate Republicans Hack Democratic Computer Files (DNC Newsletter Barf Alert)

Democratic National Committee ^ | 1/24/04 | Unknown

[CSM]

Senate Republicans Hack Democratic Computer Files Dear Friend,

Sometimes we come across a news story so shocking that it serves to remind us that Bush's Republicans will cross any line in their pursuit of full control over the government.

You have already heard how President Bush bypassed the Senate confirmation process and appointed Charles Pickering -- who authored the GOP anti-abortion plank and argued for lenience for a convicted cross-burner -- to a lifetime seat on the federal bench just hours after laying a wreath at the grave of Martin Luther King, Jr.

But they're not done.

This week, the Boston Globe reported that Republican staffers on the Senate Judiciary Committee repeatedly accessed computer files belonging to Democratic members over the course of the year, stealing strategic memos and leaking them to conservative media outlets.

Republicans immediately jumped on the defensive, blaming the computer glitch that allowed them to access the files. That's like a burglar blaming an unlocked door when he robs your house! You couldn't make up a better story to demonstrate the excesses and lengths that they'll go to in pursuit of their agenda. Their tactics illustrate their willful abuse of democratic rules as they attempt to pack our courts with right-wing extremists.

They will do anything to increase their power through President Bush's right-wing extremist judicial nominees -- even illegal and unethical computer hacking.

[CSM]

I am on their distribution list because I registered to vote in the primary. I figured that you FR posters would like to see the spew they send.

[SunStar]

You have already heard how President Bush bypassed the Senate confirmation process and appointed Charles Pickering -- who authored the GOP anti-abortion plank and argued for lenience for a convicted cross-burner -- to a lifetime seat on the federal bench just hours after laying a wreath at the grave of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Wow. How many lies could they utter in this single paragraph? Lousy rat bastards.

[Ingtar]

LOL - with the other mistakes they make, why don't you use "reply to all" and straighten them out. There is a 50/50 chance they have their distribution list set up wrong and it forwards to everyone. :)

[Blood of Tyrants]

First, it wasn't hacked. The DNC placed the documents in a file that wasn't secure. Anyone in the world with access tot he server could have read them. Second, just like the rest of us at work, there is no expection of privacy for email sent to and from work. Why should politicians be any different? If they need to send sensitive info, email is NOT the way to do it.

[clintonh8r]

RATS GONE WILD!

[BSunday]

Blatant lies. I have yet to hear of a Senate Republican who would have the nads to do anything against the Dems, much less hack their files.

[Onelifetogive]

President Bush bypassed the Senate confirmation process and appointed Charles Pickering...to a lifetime seat on the federal bench...

When did recess appointments become "lifetime" appointments???

[N3WBI3]

You have already heard how President Bush bypassed the Senate confirmation process and appointed Charles Pickering -- who authored the GOP anti-abortion plank and argued for lenience for a convicted cross-burner -- to a lifetime seat on the federal bench just hours after laying a wreath at the grave of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Wow Pickering defended Robert Byrd, maybe we should think twice about this guy..

[Right_Handed_Writer]

You have already heard how President Bush bypassed the Senate confirmation process and appointed Charles Pickering -- who authored the GOP anti-abortion plank and argued for lenience for a convicted cross-burner

Notice that their first concern, as always is their litmus test, is his position on abortion. The DNC shows its true position on race relations by its Carol Mosely Braun "cross burning" onto the campaign lawn of the Rev. Al.

[InterceptPoint]

First, it wasn't hacked. The DNC placed the documents in a file that wasn't secure. Anyone in the world with access tot he server could have read them. Second, just like the rest of us at work, there is no expection of privacy for email sent to and from work. Why should politicians be any different? If they need to send sensitive info, email is NOT the way to do it.

I suspected this was all there was to this story but I haven't seen anything in the media detailing what actually happened>

Do you have a good reference to back up your comment?

[onedoug]

I expect the DNC to pursue impeachment charges in the House right away.

They should have the courage of their so-called convictions.

[non-anonymous]

This reminds me... I haven't read any North Korean state-controlled media lately.

[freep_toad]

Their tactics illustrate their willful abuse of democratic rules as they attempt to pack our courts with right-wing extremists.

As opposed to the Demo's own "willful abuse of democratic rules the Constitution as they attempt to"...stop Bush's judicial nominees because they are Christian (or simply not black/hispanic/gay enough)?

So much double-speak here, I'm getting dizzy!