The *really* peculiar thing is that this is an old story and the Haaretz piece adds nothing new at all. Why did they suddenly decide to run it?
Posted by Kevin Drum | Link to this comment | 09-23-03 11:05 PM
You're absolutely right. I just found a November 2001 story that's almost exactly the same: not just the content, but even the quotes are the same. Thanks for the tip.
Posted by ogged | Link to this comment | 09-23-03 11:13 PM
I emailed the author of the Haaretz story asking him why it ran again. His response: "I have no idea."
Posted by ogged | Link to this comment | 09-24-03 8:55 AM
The *really* peculiar thing is that this is an old story and the Haaretz piece adds nothing new at all. Why did they suddenly decide to run it?
Posted by Kevin Drum | Link to this comment | 09-23-03 11:05 PM
You're absolutely right. I just found a November 2001 story that's almost exactly the same: not just the content, but even the quotes are the same. Thanks for the tip.
Posted by ogged | Link to this comment | 09-23-03 11:13 PM
I emailed the author of the Haaretz story asking him why it ran again. His response: "I have no idea."
Posted by ogged | Link to this comment | 09-24-03 8:55 AM