Posted on 01/19/2006 5:25:49 PM PST by Aussie Dasher
Presidential press secretary Scott McClellan today refused to acknowledge the fact that then-Vice President Al Gore led a Clinton administration program that potentially could have bugged every phone in the country, this after the Democrat hammered President Bush Monday for allowing wiretaps of suspected terrorists.
The "Clipper Chip" project would have placed a chip on new phones, allowing the federal government the means to eavesdrop.
"Isn't that worth pointing out to the American people, after [Gore] accused President Bush of breaking the law and violating the Constitution?" asked WND.
"I think you just did," responded McClellan. "This is an administration that is forward-looking, Les. We're focused on the priorities of the American people. … No, I'm not going to get into that."
WND also asked the spokesman about first lady Laura Bush's unusually strong denunciation of Hillary Clinton for comparing the way the Republicans control the House of Representatives to a plantation.
Asked WND: "Has she ever been as outspoken as this before, in your knowledge?"
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I haven't been impressed with anyone named "McClellan" since 1862.
Tipper was only Chipper when she was on her meds
Wait, hold up, so something's OK just because Gore was willing to authorize it when he as in office? Fishy argument to me, given that Gore's no role model.
I think McClellan is a lightweight and his mother reminds me of Ann Richards. I don't understand why the Bush's won't touch any of the underhanded things that the Clintons did. I'm beginning to think Hillary's got something on them too.
I think McClellan is a lightweight and his mother reminds me of Ann Richards. I don't understand why the Bush's won't touch any of the underhanded things that the Clintons did. I'm beginning to think Hillary's got something on them too.
Scott McClellan is a light weight and his mother reminds me of Ann Richards. I'm beginning to think that Hillary must have something on the Bush's given their inability to ever say one bad thing about the Clinton adiministration.
"Tipper was only Chipper when she was on her meds"
and...Gore was only chipper when he was on his knees.
I guess u have never heard of the idea and practice of 'class'..?
You forgot "no controlling authority!"
Once again. . .we have to ask 'why'. . .
Sick of it. . .
bump
algore was elected president you know?
Ask him, he'll tell you.
He'll also tell you Tipper is a hottie, thus proving he is out of his mind.
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