They're practical in some areas, at least--

[bellatrys]

Via dKossack lupin, an account of government officials being removed and replaced by hand-picked Party loyalists already. What is particularly chilling, at least if you remember Nixon's actions, or have a historical awareness of that era, or just recognize the importance of having rule-of-law and separation of powers, is that they are moving on

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[violaswamp]

Yeesh. In the midst of the Libby trial, this says a lot. I love Alberto Gonzales's non-explanation of all this, too. Sometimes I wonder how any of the Bush admin folks can keep a straight face while saying their lines.

[fledgist]

One wonders what they're afraid of. Somebody must have done something that they don't want to be punished for.