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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.
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.
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