[Galtoid]

This is a brilliant article. I have had serious doubts about the efficacy of the CIA . . . and have even entertained thoughts that there are figures within the agency that are actively trying to destroy Bush's credibility, as well as his chances for '04. That theory then logically evolves into this one concept: what if there are some suits at the CIA who are terrified they will be outed? What if there are CIA people who are afraid Americans will learn just how much neglect, laziness, and downright ineptitude permeates the CIA--particularly starting with those golden Clinton years?

[Galtoid]

And . . . one other thing: don't forget that Bush I was the head of this same agency years ago. I would surmise that Bush II knows a whole lot more than meets the eye, and is just playing a little Texas poker with Mr. Wilson and Ms. Plame.

[leadpenny]

I think the "poker" analogy is very interesting.

Also, we still see former director Woolsey as a network (forget which one) analyst. IMO he knows a lot more than he is saying. Clinton ignored him after appointing him to the post. Subsequently, I believe, Woolsey actively worked to get some Republicans elected.