I would point out to Mr. Shales that the so-called
"draconian" Patriot Act has been in effect for over four
years and I haven't noticed that dissent against Bush has
been crushed.
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Journalist Tom Shales gives his typical anti-Bush reaction to one of Bush's speeches.
Notice this snarky note that he sneaks in. Of course he's stating his own opinion under the guise of what "skeptics" might say - not that he's quoting any specific skeptics, just putting his own opinions into a more passive construction.
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Bush's critics will find plenty to pick on, as when Bush warned of the consequences should terrorists gain control of the Iraqi government. In such cases, he warned, "all dissent is crushed," but skeptics could be expected to predict the same thing could happen in this country if Bush's draconian Patriot Act is extended according to his wishes.
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If a reporter, even a TV reporter, can't see the difference between the Patriot Act and how the Ba'athists or Zarqawi supporters would crush dissent, then the guy should take a break from writing while he goes out and finds a clue. I would point out to Mr. Shales that the so-called "draconian" Patriot Act has been in effect for over four years and I haven't noticed that dissent against Bush has been crushed. Could Mr. Shales please point out all those who, opposing Bush and the war in Iraq, have been arrested, thrown in a dungeon, tortured, had their tongues ripped out, their families attacked, and daughters raped?
It might have seemed like a funny throwaway line to Mr. Shales, but he betrays his unhinged and unthinking attitude towards the President.
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