Minneapolis Star Tribune posts online the complete Downing Street Memo

[sabra]

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http://www.startribune.com/stories/562/5436890.html
http://www.bugmenot.com/view.php?url=startribune.com



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[reformedrepub]

1. Media

Well, Lets hope the rest of the media finds its cajones and gets this out there. (Im not holding my breath)

[sabra]

3. Could you imagine if they just followed suit

and posted the memo/minutes in it's entirety? It's that simple and very effective!

[Alizaryn]

2. Bravo!

[Scout1071]

4. Wow. I may register just so I can read the whole thing.

Can the whole document be found anywhere else? That is illegal, immoral and impeachable.

Time to get loud DU!

[sabra]

5. the bugmenot link that I posted has a login for you...

[Scout1071]

7. Didn't work.

:shrug:

[sabra]

8. the link or the login provided?

if it's login, they have a button to request another login.

[Scout1071]

12. The login.

I'll check it out again.

[dweller]

13. it's written at the bottom of this link

http://www.nybooks.com/articles/18034

The Secret Way to War

recommended by John Conyers, per his blog. He's entered it into the Congressional record.

dp

[DemonFighterLives]

11. Here is some

The Defence Secretary said that the U.S. had already begun "spikes of activity" to put pressure on the regime. No decisions had been taken, but he thought the most likely timing in U.S. minds for military action to begin was January, with the timeline beginning 30 days before the U.S. congressional elections.

The Foreign Secretary said he would discuss this with Colin Powell this week. It seemed clear that Bush had made up his mind to take military action, even if the timing was not yet decided. But the case was thin. Saddam was not threatening his neighbours, and his WMD capability was less than that of Libya, North Korea or Iran. We should work up a plan for an ultimatum to Saddam to allow back in the UN weapons inspectors. This would also help with the legal justification for the use of force.

The Attorney-General said that the desire for regime change was not a legal base for military action. There were three possible legal bases: self-defence, humanitarian intervention, or UNSC authorisation. The first and second could not be the base in this case. Relying on UNSCR 1205 of three years ago would be difficult. The situation might of course change.

[DemonFighterLives]

6. Congratulations to theStar Tribune

They are starting to shine lately. :yourock:
Time to thank them again.

[sabra]

9. no doubt

first the liar article from the weekend, and now this... I hope many more "tribunes" catch on!

[DemonFighterLives]

17. Some are finding their way out of the wilderness

Thanks for the heads up.

[CoffeeCat]

10. The Star Tribune could become "The Washington Post" of our time...

...they seem to be going gangbusters--when it comes to reporting the truth about BushCo's abuses, evil, lies and corruption.

Let's hope to God that they keep moving forward.

The only reason Junior is still at the helm--is because the media have given him a free ride. If media members began telling the truth and doing a little honest reporting--Junior would be sunk. The public would be outraged.

If one newspaper begins reporting the truth, asking questions and declaring a spade a spade--other media outlets may follow suit.

Three cheers for the Minneapolis Star Tribune!
:)

[sabra]

14. kick for the Star Tribune!

[Carla in Ca]

15. I know most of you saw my thread

on the Strib's OP-ED piece.
<http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=104x3754199>

Another thread reported that the responses they got were mostly positive, a lot coming from DU. Now they print the minutes memo. Next week, the NYT will addressing the issue. WOW.

[DemonFighterLives]

18. I tried to post at the time

But DU was running poorly.
I will thank you now. Nice thread!
:kick:

[sabra]

20. How do you know NYT will be addressing the issue?

[Carla in Ca]

21. Hi, Sabra

I posted this yesterday...it is from Hoffmania.
<http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x1823328>


We can only hope they see the same lies and distortions that the Star-tribune say.

[chalky]

16. LOL! Couldn't help but notice the ad at the bottom of the second page:

"Say Thanks to Tony Blair"

Yeah, poodle. Thanks.

[katinmn]

19. Nice to see it in print in a major daily.

more please