The GOP is spinning out of control!

[sheshe2]

Steve Benen: …. based on preliminary accounts, the Justice Department didn’t eavesdrop on journalists’ phone calls, but rather, obtained logs showing incoming and outgoing calls, as well as the duration of those phone calls.

And why was the Justice Department doing this? In part because congressional Republicans demanded a full-scale leak investigation and DOJ officials took the request very seriously….

SNIP:

…. As of last night, as the story drew serious questions from the left and right, the GOP was left in the awkward position of arguing that it wanted the Justice Department to do everything possible to root out national security leaks, except what the Justice Department ended up doing to root out national security leaks…..

http://maddowblog.msnbc.com/_news/2013/05/14/18248320-justice-department-targets-ap-phone-logs

You know the way everyone chuckled yesterday at Darrell Issa saying on Fox that “an act of terror is different to a terrorist attack”? Well – and I’m not making this up – Glenn Kessler at the Washington Post has given President Obama four Pinocchios for saying he described what happened in Benghazi as an act of terrorism, because Kessler agrees with Issa – calling something an act of terror is completely different to calling it a terrorist attack.

The best line in Kessler’s gobsmacking piece is this:

“During the campaign, the president could just get away with claiming he said “act of terror,” since he did use those words…”.

If you’re repeating something that is true, you’re getting away with it?

Oh boy.

PS As Media Matters reminds us (and see video on top):

On September 13, 2001, former President George W. Bush described the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks as an “act of terror”.

But, you know, that was different.

http://mediamatters.org/blog/2013/05/13/fox-and-issa-claim-theres-a-difference-between/194050

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http://theobamadiary.com/

FYI This is posted in THE BARACK OBAMA GROUP~

[villager]

1. so why is this administration's DOJ kowtowing to rightwing requests

... In the first place?

[still_one]

3. Karma

[Cha]

9. "Karma"? What do you mean by that, stiil one?

[still_one]

10. definitely the wrong phrasing, irony would have been more appropriate, appreciate the question /nt

[Cha]

8. It's not "kowtowing" and you're missing the point

April @ReignOfApril

So do y'all understand? AP is trying to cover their ass because they leaked CLASSIFIED info re: Al Qaeda. But somehow they're the "victim."

http://theobamadiary.com/

This is the Barack Obama Group which is clearly stated in the OP.

[still_one]

2. If accurate the media dropped the ball again

[Dawson Leery]

4. 09/12/2013, Obama called it an "act of terror".

[asjr]

5. It is as if the Republicans orchestrated all of this because they are blatently

relishing all of it. This business of the IRS delving into certain cases of taxes is normal. That is why the IRS exists. It is interesting that all of this--Benghazi, the AP, IRS, merged at the same time and Republican tongues have been flapping ever since. The media have jumped on it and will never give up no matter what comes out of it. They have an abundance of fodder to do them for the next 6 months at least. As far as watching television today and tomorrow I have elected to watch Tom and Jerry on the cartoon network.

[JustAnotherGen]

6. Thank you!

And note . . . Holder recused himself from the phone case.

[LeftInTX]

7. They will spin out of control whenever they get the chance!

I only wonder where they get the energy for all their anger!
Sure, big money is behind them, so it makes it easier.
For what ever reason the media always puts a mike in front of McCain's, Graham's, Issa's (fill in the blank) face.

I've seen them in congress yelling and full of hot air.
You would think all that anger would cause them to drop dead of heart attacks.

[Cha]

11. Thanks for the OP, she. Excellent sources from the reality based school of journalism..

It's best to avoid sweeping conclusions about a story that's just now unfolding, and we'll presumably know more in the near future. That said, keep an eye on some key angles.

Was it legal for the Justice Department to acquire the phone logs? More qualified observers can speak to this in more detail than I can, but as was mentioned on the show last night, the DOJ has existing regulations that allow for subpoenas for journalists' phone records. Also note, Justice probably didn't subpoena the AP, but rather, the phone company, though that hardly makes journalists feel better.

Is this unprecedented? It's not, and reporters' phone records have been subpoenaed before, though the scope of this story appears to be broader than previous instances.

The republicons are throwing their own shit against the wall to see what sticks. And, getting help all over the internet from various bullshit sites.

Mahalo for the Vid that shows MORE BULLSHIT from Issa. F****** word parser.

[sheshe2]

14. Thank you, Cha.....

I just got home from work and am reading response's to my thread. I tried to tell everyone that this was BOG!


So what did I miss, will proceed to greatest to find out.

BOG

[Cha]

15. ..

Lots of good stuff,(Facts), she.. coming out about the faux scandals.

It's really a sad day for those who thought sure that was blood they were sniffing in the water.

[sheshe2]

16. No guys you ain't there yet,

but have at it. You sure look "brilliant" in your efforts!

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Thanks Cha.

[Cha]

17. Lol Brilliant! thank you, she!~

Liberal Librarian @Lib_Librarian

Holder recused himself from investigation. Deputy AG who ordered subpoena left in March. Press & GOP look like this: pic.twitter.com/OeTPPkPjfG

http://theobamadiary.com/2013/05/14/the-day-jonathan-karl-ran-out-of-juice/#comments

Ryan Lizza @RyanLizza

Recap: GOP calls on Holder to investigate leaks. Holder appoints US Attorney. US Att. subpoenas AP records. GOP calls on Holder to resign.

Eric Holder seems pretty chill

h/t bigtree http://www.democraticunderground.com/10022842213

[Isoldeblue]

13. Another assinine faux scandal!

Listening to that ass Chuck Todd stating to Carney today, that President Obama had changed his mind before in 2007 (?), concerning the bill for protection of the press, when it wasn't true!! It's false crap like that from the media, that does so much damage to the WH that is NOT deserved.

But I do wish that PO had a better press secretary than Carney. That's JMO.....

[IrishAyes]

18. The GOP has been out of control since the 2 parties switched their separate positions

Abraham Lincoln himself, if alive today, would be a Yellow Dog Democrat.

I'll never tire of repeating that the modern GOP is the biggest danger to freedom in existence, a bunch of truly sociopathic fascists.

[sheshe2]

19. They are our biggest danger,

you are so right on that, IrishAyes!