Democrats Should Host A "Whistleblower's Reunion" Party

[Parisle]

----America's list of behind-the-scenes unsung heroes has gotten pretty lengthy during the first six years of the Bush neocon infestation. For a while there, it didn't appear that good, honest whistleblowing was going to catch on. But lo and behold, the democrats now hold majorities in both houses of congress, and I'd like to initiate the call that they show their appreciation in a big ol' party for all the intrepid whistleblowers....

----Ray McGovern, Larry Johnson and Vince Canistraro were among the first of the retired CIA personnel to raise their voices,... even testifying before a congressional panel. Among other things, they were defending their colleague Valerie Plame,... whose husband Joe Wilson also counts among the whistleblowers.

----Karen Kwiatkowski. Bunatine Greenhouse. Former cabinet member Paul O'Neil. Recent book publisher Tyler Drumheller,... who also made an appearance on 60 Minutes. Paul Pillar, who confirmed the Downing St. Memo.

----The list of retired generals critical of the administration had gotten really long, and I can't remember them all,... but John Batiste, Paul Eaton and Anthony Zinni all come quickly to mind. There must have been at least two dozen in all, however, and while they may not technically be "whistleblowers," I'd still invite them to the party. And maybe we could even reserve a special "private sector" seat for Sherron Watkins, the ENRON whistleblower of record....

----It would be a great party, too,.... these guys must have a lot of stories to share and old times to relive. Gee, do you think the newsmedia would like to attend?

[Mythsaje]

1. You know...that's not a bad idea.

Too bad I'm the only K&R you received for it. The idea made me chuckle a little.

It has merit. If the Corporate Media wouldn't touch it, make it a Documentary. "The Whistleblower's Ball."

Could be fun.

[MadMaddie]

2. Ahh...yes....what about the Whistleblowers who have not come

forward? I believe we will see a tricle and then a torential storm....because they know how this administration works...everyone on the low end of the totem poll will be punished for crimes that those in the * cabal initiated......

[lyonn]

3. Don't you suspect a signing statement from bush doing away

with whistle blower protection law? Or was it just a part of the Patriot Act that allows the bush boy to do all that is necessary to "protect us." Wonder who is able to view all his signing statements? This is an issue that needs to go on the "to do List" once we gain control, you know, protecting people that are claiming fraud, lies and corruption in government. Such a long list tho....