[maranatha]

That Jordan should spill this to NYTimes is very curious. Knowing what they are, why do this? Do you think the military is going to find documents about CNN in all their information gathering in Iraq agencies?

[GeorgiaYankee]

That Jordan should spill this to NYTimes is very curious. Knowing what they are, why do this? Do you think the military is going to find documents about CNN in all their information gathering in Iraq agencies?

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My opinion:
PRE-EMPTION. Eason Jordan was not the only one who knew this. CNN Baghdad bureau staffers knew it, including the Iraqi staffers who were kidnapped and tortured. He needed to put the story out before them, WITH HIS PROTECTIVE SPIN!! This was DAMAGE CONTROL, not a soul-cleansing confession.