Glenn Greenwald: Investigations are so very rude and distasteful

MR. RUSSERT: But the impression, Congresswoman, is that the Democrats take control of Congress it’s payback. They’re going to have the subpoena power...

Whenever journalists like Russert attribute some belief to the passive voice -- the subject-less formulation of "the impression is out there that . . ." -- they are just voicing their own views, and here, Russert's views couldn't be clearer.

There is no reason whatsoever to exploit control over the House to conduct investigations into various corruption and lawbreaking scandals.

The only possible reason Democrats would do that is a petty, vindictive desire for -- to use Russert's word -- "payback."

It can't possibly be the case that there are real scandals and acts of wrongdoing concealed by the impenetrable wall of secrecy the administration has built and which its zombified allies in Congress and the media have protected. Clearly, the administration has done absolutely nothing which needs to be investigated. That's obvious.

The only thing that could motivate anyone to want to investigate the Bush administration is a lowly and uncouth desire for vengeance.

Glenn always sees right through these people and this is no exception.

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