Imperial Hubris
Reported by Deborah - July 23, 2004 -
Written by a CIA operative, who wished to remain anonymous, "Imperial Hubris", takes a critical look at this administration's policy in the Middle East. The book's premise is that it's not " who we are" but "what we do" that inflames the Islamic fundamentalists. The author has worked in the CIA for 22 years and one could assume that his theories are based on some valid information.The Author appeared on Hannity&Colmes, his identity blocked, to discuss his book but Hannity was, once again, unwilling to engage in an adult conversation. 7/22/04 9:20 PM
Hannity's technique, as most of our readers know, is quite limited and his inability to focus on complex political concepts prevents him from debating an issue intelligently. Like a bodyguard for the Republican Party, he chooses to attack anyone who disagrees with the party line.
Hannity's attack was predictable accusing the writer of monetary and political motivation. When the Author answered that he was a Republican who wanted to affect change within the system. Hannity accused him of lying about being a Republican. "According to you! Thats what my callers on my radio show always say." Then Hannity ridiculed the book's premise until Colmes popped in with
two intelligent questions before the time was up.
At the end of the segment, Hannity in a ridiculous falsetto whined, "Please Mr. Terrorist will you be nice to us." Which immediatly brought to mind the quote from Bush, concerning the woman pleading for a pardon from death row. "Oh please don't kill me," Bush mimiced in the same falsetto
Comment: While researching this book, I discovered that the identity of the Author had been revealed by the Boston Phoenix on July 21st. It seems that his identity has been known by Washington insiders all along but there was a concern for the Author's safety, who was a key figure in the Bin Laden hunt after 9/11. This information increases his credibility and therefore Fox chose to maintain the Anonymous charade last night which allowed Hannity to paint him as a disgruntled, money hungry employee. This is a dishonest representation by Fox. It is also an insult to the Fox viewers who may actually have some curiosity, unlike Hannity.
