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April 01, 2004
Ugh
From the Washington Post:
Thompson, a former Illinois governor, pointed to Clarke's remarks praising Bush in a previously anonymous 2002 news briefing. It was reported on Fox News two hours before the hearing started; the White House that morning had authorized Fox News to identify the anonymous briefer as Clarke.Is an organization allowed to release individuals that once worked for said organization from previous anonymity? If so, can't the White House authorize Robert Novak to surrender the anonymous source that outed Plame?
This really reeks, and sets a terrible precedent. Anonymous sources are one of the best bipartisan tools to out corruption and wrongdoing. The idea that an anonymous source belongs to an organization instead of the person who is the source could basically prevent anyone from ever ratting out their lying or stealing higher-ups ever again.
Regardless of what you think about Richard Clarke this is terribly contradictory. If they're willing to out Clarke, they should be willing to turn over the Plame leaker immediately.
Posted by Chris at April 1, 2004 01:46 AM
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