Hollywood myth-making on Valerie Plame controversy

Washington Post ^ | 11/3/10 | Editorial

[okie01]

OK, when did the space aliens replace the WaPoo editorial board members, and what do you think they did with their bodies?

To their credit, the WaPo ran an editorial on the front page after the Intelligence Committee report. They described Joe Wilson as a "liar" and apologized to their readers for having given him a forum and credibility.

[okie01]

but who did they get to play Richard Armitage?

Nobody. His name isn't even mentioned in the movie.

[okie01]

Do I have this even close to correct?

Can't attest to the "tried her as covert and she bombed".

But she was definitely not "covert". Nobody who has been assigned to duty in the USA for the previous five years can be officially considered "covert". And Plame had been back in the US of A for over six years.

[smokingfrog]

At least Charlie Wilson’s War was entertaining.

[BamaDi]

I read the other day that Armitage is not even mentioned in the movie - all the blame is laid on Libby........that right there tells you how accurate this POS movie is....I predict Penn wins an Oscar for this flop......

[Liberty Valance]

Me too.