Larry Johnson rocks!

[SimpleMan]

I did a Google search yesterday on Larry Johnson (ex-CIA operative who appeared on Nightline and other shows and railed against the administration about outing Wilson's wife). As I was reading, I ran across his e-mail address and decided to write him.

Believe it or not, he wrote me back, and I thought I would share:

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My letter:

"I did a Google search on you and got this address. I hope, however, that I am writing to the correct Mr. Larry Johnson.

"I know that sounds odd, but if you are the Mr. Larry Johnson that has appeared on Nightline and other recent news shows, I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for your courage and conviction in standing up to the powers that be...for standing up for what is right. You are a true patriot, and I salute you."
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His response:

"That's me. Thanks for the kind words. We (my former colleagues) are genuinely alarmed and worried by these abuses. The White House spin about this as politics as usual is a lie and must be shown for what it is.

Best
Larry Johnson"

[wryter2000]

1. Wow

If you write to him again, send my admiration, too.

Alice Brilmayer
Oakland, CA

[HootieMcBoob]

2. I second that Wow

That nightline interview with all the ex CIA people was very powerful. In the Newshour interview he also used very forceful language. The man does not mince words. And yes, he is a true patriot. Good job with the message.

[caledesi]

7. I third that WOW!

[blm]

3. Excellent. Very encouraging.

I feel that the BFEE is at its greatest vulnerability for exposure. By Nov. 2004, this country will know more about the last twenty years than they ever expected.

[in_cog_ni_to]

4. How cool!

I love his reply.....he is very angry about this and I, too, admire him for defending the Wilsons.

[9215]

5. This guy has stated he

was a Repug and a donor so let those trying to debunk the importance of Plame's outing try to argue that this is just a dem political ploy.

I saw Johnson on the Lehrer News Hour, he comes across as and honest person. He was angry, but also very knowledgeable of the intelligence community. Very sharp guy.

[hlthe2b]

6. That is terrific-- thanks for sharing, SimpleMan

And though you've already been around for at least 84 posts, this is my first opportunity to welcome you! I look forward to more of your contributions to DU!
:toast:

[Catherine Vincent]

8. And yet another WOW! Thanks for sharing, but

you could have been nice and posted his email address for the rest of us. Don't be so stingy!:P

[SimpleMan]

10. My bad...

His email address is:

[e-mail]

Be aware of this, though. Shortly after I emailed him, I got this automatic response:
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"This is an automatic reply to your email message to [e-mail]

"This email address is protected by EarthLink spamBlocker. Your email message has been redirected to a "suspect email" folder for [e-mail]. In order for your message to be moved to this recipient's Inbox, he or she must add your email address to a list of allowed senders."
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So, I figured he'd never see it. Then, about an hour later, he wrote back. My point is, if you get a similar automated response, don't worry...it seems he reads it anyway.

[Catherine Vincent]

11. Thanks!

:-)

[Snellius]

9. I salute you both.

Sometimes, when you follow partisan politics too long, you forget there are still some who are just decent, honest people who only want to do the right thing.