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Leahy, Patrick (D-VT)

reviewed by fitman

fitman
03/21/2009

Leahy, Patrick (D-VT) 3

Leahy's a 'traitor' because he supports prosecution of Americans responsible for torturing prisoners?

http://tinyurl.com/bmwwfc

UPDATE:

OK, I did a little Googling and discovered the real reason wingers hate Pat Leahy; he's been a thorn in the side of secretive, authoritarians in the executive branch for over a quarter century.

In fact, it looks like somebody was so upset with his demands for transparency that he or she tried to assassinate the senator:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFwi0zF4a70

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Doctor of Madness commented 245 days ago.
That's not it! The problem with Leahy is his leaking of classified information leading to the deaths of Americans. It's good to see that you are researching these things and, if you keep an open mind, you'll find what I am talking about. I don't have the links to send, but I'm old enough to remember these events. Even if we totally disagree, I admire your pursuit of information. It's too rare these days!

fitman commented 245 days ago.
I was unable to find any reference to 'deaths of Americans' in any of the political attacks on the senator. Apparently however, during 1986 investigations of covert operations kept secret from the legislative branch, Leahy revealed information that led to the outing of an Egyptian informer who may have been killed as a result.

Whether or not this mistake deserves the death penalty is a matter of opinion.

Doctor of Madness commented 245 days ago.
That's not it . He outted the identities of CIA operatives in the Middle East. Keep looking! And the death penalty is always a matter of opinion!
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