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February 20, 2005
Another certifiable Democrat ...
I think I'm going to be physically ill. It's bad enough to witness the on-going campaign of personal destruction against Jeff Gannon for the "crime" of being a non-leftist gay. And what's worst, after reading reams of actual defense of this immoral and indecent attack in many forums, it has become clear that this is just a cynical cover in order to LIMIT the free press by demanding some sort of "certification" or "licensing" of "real" journalists.
And along with this echo of Stalinist Russia comes Congressman Maurice Hinchey (D-NY) who frighteningly sounds like a Soviet apparatchik in full prosecutorial mode.
Rep. Hinchey launched into a barking moonbat conspiracy rant worthy of Democratic Underground, telling the audience he believed the fake CBS memos were planted by Karl Rove to discredit Dan Rather, and divert attention from President Bush’s “draft dodging.”
When Hinchey was pressed for evidence, he admitted he had NONE. When asked if it were then irresponsible to make such charges, he bristled
No, I don’t, I think it’s very important to make charges like that ... I think it’s very important to combat this kind of activity in every way that you can, and I’m willing, as most people are not, to step forward in situations like this and take risks.
Audio courtesy of LGF here
This is more than unacceptable. This is actionable. This is assassination by unfounded allegation. This is what the Stalin did, what the Nazis did, what Islamists do. There is no need to present evidence, all that is necessary to destroy your enemy is to denounce them with charges.
I used to just feel sorry for unhinged Democrats like Hinchey who are obviously suffering from BushDerangementSyndrome and then dip into the realm of assault or libel.
No more. I want them civilly sued or prosecuted. Now.
UPDATE: Wizbang picks it up by Paul here and by Jay here
Power Line picks it up here
Posted by Darleen at February 20, 2005 08:17 PM
Comments
Thank you for the trackback, Darleen, but my Wizbang colleague Paul posted on this about an hour before I did, at http://wizbangblog.com/archives/005154.php. His piece deserves the trackback more than mine does.
J.
Posted by: Jay Tea at February 20, 2005 08:46 PM
Obviously 'STORY OF THE CENTURY.' I expect Maurice to resign by the end of the week. The DNC will issue a formal apology and forfeit it's coffers to Karl Rove as compnsation for his mental anguish. The MSM's will begin frenzied bidding for the sevices of LGF operatives and Charles Johnson will supplant Howard Stern as the King of All Media. Huzzah! Huzzah!
Posted by: Top McReporter at February 20, 2005 09:12 PM
Ok, if that story is true, I am mortified. I am going to call his office tomorrow and voice my opinion. BLECH!
But your righteous indignation is kind of cute in light of the right-wing pundits out there who are constantly spewing conspiracy crap like this with equally compelling evidence.
Posted by: Mieke at February 20, 2005 09:16 PM
Mieke
Not to defend such rightwing pundits (and I don't buy into conspiracy theories), but you don't see a difference between someone with a written opinion and an ELECTED MEMBER OF CONGRESS?
Posted by: Darleen at February 20, 2005 10:16 PM
I called.
Posted by: Mieke at February 21, 2005 11:22 AM