Can This Be Right?

The New York Times has apparently decided that it is tired of being part of the Bush propaganda machine (four and a half years too late, if you ask me). They've actually started doing journalism with respect to Bush's campaign ads. Better late than never, I suppose.

Contrary to this advertisement's claim, Mr. Kerry has not called for the repeal of the act's expanded use of wiretaps and other surveillance tools in terrorism investigations. He has, rather, called for a greater level of judicial oversight.

This isn't an opinion piece by someone who doesn't like Bush. It's an examination and fact-checking of one of Bush's campaign ads. It's actual journalism. And, though it shouldn't be, it's quite refreshing.