Alexander's September Slander

When George W. Bush stated, “let us never tolerate outrageous conspiracy theories,” Alexander Cockburn took it to heart. Reminiscent of right-wing shock jock radio hosts, Cockburn responded to the 9/11 truth movement with angst, drama, and personal attacks. His rant lacked facts, rational thought, and logic and made no points other than he feels bumbling bureaucrats and government foibles are to blame. His inflammatory and disrespectful remarks fell just shy of the zealots who want to stop the “unpatriotic, treasonous” questioners of 9/11. When the line was drawn and Bush declared—you’re either with us or you're with the terrorists, Cockburn opted to preserve himself by siding with the administration.