[L.N. Smithee]

I don't know what being a "birther" has to do with any of this, but this is more than just political horse-trading a la Blagojevich. Harman allegedly wanted to make a deal to boost her own intelligence bonafides at the expense of national security; remember, espionage charges are involved.

The funny thing is that whatever is the full truth of Harman's gambit, it failed. She was passed over in favor of the gaffetastic Silvestre Reyes, who would be a national punch line if he was a white Republican.

Israel is already a U.S. ally, so I am mystified that there are so many spy cases on its behalf.

[DB]

I'd have to guess this is all about Pelosi destroying a bitter opponent.

[bossmechanic]

Frankly, this whole issue seems like an obscure ripple in a much larger sea AT BEST.
I’m not an Israel supportor nor am I against their need for a secure nation. However,
they have done no good spying on the United States.
And I don’t forgive them easily for that. So don’t get sympathetic on their behalf and expect me to go along.

[bossmechanic]

Frankly, this whole issue seems like an obscure ripple in a much larger sea AT BEST.
I’m not an Israel supportor nor am I against their need for a secure nation. However,
they have done no good spying on the United States.
And I don’t forgive them easily for that. So don’t get sympathetic on their behalf and expect me to go along.