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In light of George Neumayr's article "Newsweek Blows Smoke" I feel obliged to point out the NY Times and the Wall Street Journal seem to be blowing smoke too -- and it appears they are smoking crack. In a May 17 article by NYT's Charles McGrath, the Wall Street Journal's Glenn Simpson defends Isikoff with this accolade of journalistic skill and integrity:

Glenn Simpson, an investigative reporter for The Wall Street Journal who is friendly with Mr. Isikoff but has also competed with him for stories, described him succinctly: "Mike will pull your fingernails out over coffee discussing lawn care. He is just a born interrogator."

p>I can imagine the horror Newsweek, the NY Times , or the Wall Street Journal would have if a military or intelligence official referred glowingly of a colleague as a "born fingernail puller" -- but apparently among themselves they preen about their torture skills. br> -- Brendon Rehm /p> p> When the radical right apologizes and retracts the reasons for the WHOLE FRIGGIN' WAR BASED ON FALSE INFORMATION then you can start lecturing others. In the meantime, watch that sword you're swinging; it's double-edged. br> -- Grant Barber /p>

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