1.0 link 56013 <![CDATA[The Pure Politics of "Privilege"]]> http://www.huffingtonpost.com/eric-alterman/the-pure-politics-of-priv_b_56013.html The Wall Street Journal editorial page has always had its comedic aspects. But its commentary on the subpoena battle between the White House and Congress reaches new heights.

The Journal argued on Saturday that "President Bush's willingness to defend executive privilege is as much about protecting the power of future residents of the Oval Office--Republican or Democrat--as it is about preserving his own authority."

Well, perhaps. Then again, President Bush's willingness to defend executive privilege might just be about protecting himself...

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