A SWIFT Kick in the Head

Froomkin points out that the White House's position is that one of the largest financial institutions in the world; which has an extensive website, publishes a magazine, has a huge trade show, and puts a notice on all wire transfers; is a top-secret organization.

There was some political analysis on CNN, where all emails from viewers on all issues that I caught were anti-Bush yesterday, that the White House did its standard liberal media pushback on the story and was shocked and unprepared with how it resonated with its whacko base.

Added: Atrios saw something I didn't several days ago - CNN said on the presidential signing statements emails were running 498 to 2 against Bush.

Tags: White House, WP, Froomkin, secrecy, BS, wire transfers