whoa

June 8, 2004 10:30 AM

I'm not trying to start trouble, but I thought that evil dictators did this, not us.
posted by chinese_fashion (7 comments total)

Yeah, that whole Washington Post registration process does have a bit of a fascist feel to it.
posted by mr_roboto at 10:40 AM on June 8, 2004

Here's a little posting tip, be sure to read (or at least scan) all the content on the front page before posting. It might save you some embarassment
posted by Irontom at 10:41 AM on June 8, 2004

Haven't you ever watched 24?
posted by Pretty_Generic at 10:44 AM on June 8, 2004

*cries*
posted by matteo at 10:45 AM on June 8, 2004

I'm not trying to start trouble but you are exactly correct.

Dictators are unelected leaders whose whims are above the laws governing everyone else. For a much better rundown of this memo go here. The damn liberal media Wahsington Post left out the most damning part of the memo:

the memo advised that Mr. Bush issue a "presidential directive or other writing" that could serve as evidence, since authority to set aside the laws is "inherent in the president."

A country of Laws or of Men? I suppose when you get away with stealing the Presidency of the most powerful country in the world the rest looks like cake, doesn't it?
posted by nofundy at 10:45 AM on June 8, 2004

but I thought that evil dictators did this, not us.

You thought only evil dictators were given memos of legal opinions? Boy were you ever wrong.
posted by pardonyou? at 10:46 AM on June 8, 2004

Funny, I thought only evil MeFite's posted links to YOU-MUST-REGISTER news articles. Or at least gave a little heads up.

So, what's the article about anyway?
posted by fenriq at 10:47 AM on June 8, 2004