March 30, 2004
Worse Than Watergate?
In his new book, "Worse Than Watergate," John Dean, of Watergate fame, says, "I've been watching all the elements fall into place for two possible political catastrophes, one that will take the air out of the Bush-Cheney balloon and the other, far more disquieting, that will take the air out of democracy." Likewise Phil Krugman, in a New York Times op-ed today, writes that "[T]his administration's reliance on smear tactics is unprecedented in modern U.S. politics -- even compared with Nixon's. Even more disturbing is its readiness to abuse power, to use its control of the government to intimidate potential critics." This Isn't America [nytimes.com]
Wow. Just a few weeks ago, after John Kerry's victory in the Iowa caucuses, I blogged that American politics had become boring. Nothing like a little character assasination to spice things up.
Posted by glennHow's your blood-pressure?
If you can stand a little tachycardia, read Robert Reich in April 2004 edition of The American Prospect. Best wishes, I
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