Shock and awe

My god, who could have ever imagined that such a thing could happen? In this country?

PATRIOT ACT MISUSED: FBI illegally obtained information on citizens, audit says

Well, I for one am just shocked. Who knew it could happen here?

In an absolutely unprecedented demonstration of accountability from this post-9/11 government, FBI Director Robert Mueller took immediate and full responsibility for the “problem” — which he attributed to a lack of safeguards. Take that for what it's worth, but at least one thing Mueller said does have the ring of truth to it: “The inspector general went and did the audit that I should have put in place many years ago.”

Please note: The Bush Administration opposed this audit, which is required by Congress. And the Attorney General — Attorney General of the United States — has already declared that there has been no intentional wrongdoing here.

In other news, the Administration has also forbidden U.S. scientists traveling abroad to discuss global warming, sea ice, and polar bears.

For. Crying. Out. Loud.

I'm just glad Captain America wasn't around to see this.