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"In 1964, after Hoover called King the most "notorious liar in the country" in a press conference, a package was sent to King in the mail, a package the House s
by jivatmanx 13y ago
"In 1964, after Hoover called King the most "notorious liar in the country" in a press conference, a package was sent to King in the mail, a package the House select committee ultimately traced back to the FBI. "
What I find most amazing about this story is that the House would actually do something to serve as a check on executive power.
- tptacek 13y agoYou mean like they did when they prevented Obama from shutting down Guantanamo?
- mh- 13y agono, I believe he was talking about a house committee investigating actions by the executive branch. you're thinking of politicking.
- tptacek 13y agoOh so you mean like the Fast & Furious investigations? Or the Benghazi hearings? Or, I don't know, the impeachment of Bill Clinton?
- anonyfuss 13y agoLet's say we all listened to your constant posting, and put down the pitchforks. Now what? What would you have us do differently? Should we be quiet? Is there some other avenue of outrage you'd rather we follow? What?