Credibility Gap

A young congressman once uttered these statements:

"The administration should clarify its intent in _______. People lack confidence in the credibility of our government. Even our allies are beginning to suspect what we say. It’s a difficult thing today to be informed about our government even without all the secrecy. With the secrecy, it’s impossible. The American people will do what’s right when they have the information they need."

"I concur in the conclusion expressed therein that the people of the United States must know not only how their country became involved but where we are heading."

"Accurate judgment is predicated on accurate information. Government has an obligation to present information to the public promptly and accurately so that the public’s evaluation of Government activities is not distorted. Political pundits speak of the ‘credibility gap’ in the present administration. Indeed, this appellation is so widespread that it has become a household word."

These would be the kind of quotes that would be classified as treasonous and unpatriotic if they were uttered by a Democrat in reference to our current administration. But they weren't ... they were uttered by a young conservative congressman named Donald Rumsfeld during the 60's in reference to LBJ's handling of the Vietnam war. Ah, how the worm has turned.

For more info on Rumsfeld's selective memory:

Rumsfeld Credibility Gap