Word: patriotism
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Dates: during 2000-2009
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...think it’s high time—especially given the developments at Walter Reed—to question the patriotism of his administration, and whether its policies “support the troops.” Would a true patriot pursue a policy that sullies the American standard, that makes United States a pariah in the civilized world? Would a true patriot place thousands of American troops in harm’s way, knowing that hope for success in their mission is long since passed? Would a true patriot have sent thousands to war, knowing that...
...partialities of Team America—the collective minds that write, edit and draw the Captain America comics—are apparent. It’s no coincidence that the source of the comic hero’s plight shares similarities with our government’s highly-polarizing Patriot Act, or that enemies of freedom (read: terrorists) were responsible for the assassination of this idealistic symbol of liberty...
...that would take politics out of the U.S. attorney selection process." Following this week's hearings, Attorney General Alberto Gonzales indicated publicly that the Administration would not oppose legislation reinstating safeguards on the appointment of U.S. attorneys that were scuttled last year by a last-minute alteration to the Patriot...
...prosecution rates for violent crime and border violations were inadequate. Another DOJ official testified that Iglesias had been fired because he delegated too much to a subordinate and did not show enough "leadership". The firings might never have happened if not for a little-noticed clause slipped into the Patriot Act last year. That provision, promoted by the White House, permits the President to appoint "interim" U.S. attorneys without Senate confirmation for an indefinite period. The White House successfully pushed the measure because it regarded the previous law (which allowed unconfirmed U.S. attorneys to serve for only 120 days...
...site includes praise for Feith from Marine General Peter Pace, chairman of the Joint Chiefs, who calls him a "patriot" who "cares only about what is best for the United States." The site includes news articles and documents pertaining to Feith's Pentagon tenure. And there's a tempting link entitled "Media Myths vs. Facts." Unfortunately, clicking that link brings you to a bare page with a forlorn message: "More information coming soon...