Is it just me or is this whole Valerie Plame Judith Miller Karl Rove Scooter Libby Bob Woodward (as of late this week!) episode really confusing? And I thought I'd read every single newspaper article on the debacle - trying to make sense of it all - because all the big papers tell me it is a big deal. I wish dramatic events reported about Washington Politicos were a little more clear cut:
Dick Cheney steals candy bar. Caught on tape. In fact, caught on a COPS episode as he was stealing the Babe Ruth. Resisted arrest by throwing boxes of Tootsie Rolls at arresting officers. Was TASERED in awesome COPS episode entitled 'Shoplifters TASERED' - continued to resist. Got peppersprayed. Apologised. Admitted his role in the shoplifting and incriminated Scooter Libby, George Bush and Special Prosecutor Patrick Fitzgerald. Special Prosecutor Patrick Fitzgerald found cowering at the back of the store, mouth stuffed with Peppermint Patties. Special Prosecutor Patrick Fitzgerald perfunctorily TASERED. Judith Miller walks into store and claims total innocence.
Yes. That would be so much clearer. And entertaining. By the way, COPS is one of my favourite and REVERED television programs.
And Ben Bradlee voices off yesterday afternoon (about Bob Woodward): "He doesn't have to disclose every goddamn thing he knows."
Brilliant. Sometimes cursing just cuts through all the shit.
And wow - just browsing through Editor & Publisher - Another 'Judith Miller' imbroglio is threatening to erupt regarding the old Wen Ho Lee affair. Wow - don't you people have better things to do with your time?