[lugsoul]

I've seen that - and I think, based on what I've read, that she probably hadn't been under NOC since she was pulled back to DC in 1997. But see my previous post. I've said before that I doubt disclosing her identity was, in and of itself, a violation of the statute. But the consequences of doing so went beyond disclosure of her identity. I doubt whether that kind of domino effect violates the law, either - I don't know. But it is, IMHO, a bit reckless and slimy to do so for what is, essentially, a response to a critic's press statements.

[silverleaf]

But it is, IMHO, a bit reckless and slimy to do so for what is, essentially, a response to a critic's press statements.

I guess you haven't been tracking the story- Times reporter calls Rove to talk about welfare reform...mentions piece coming out about Wilson's trip to Niger being at direction of VP Cheney....Rove cautions Times reporter to set record straight...warns Times reporter that press version of Wilson-Niger trip is based on lie (Wilson lie) because Joe Wilson was not sent to Niger at behest of VP Cheney, but got the assignment through his wife who "supposedly" works at the Agency...

So much for slime and recklessness

Slime and recklessness, thy name is Joe Wilson.

BTW, The Agency must have been thrilled with Wilson's book, where he brags that Valerie told him she worked for CIA during a heavy makeout session on their third date.