Constitution - Nothing But a Piece of Paper?

Not that I don't agree that we should be skeptical of anonymous sources, but where were you guys with your skepticism when anonymous sources were telling us where Saddam's wmd was?

"Mr. Libi was not alone among intelligence sources later determined to have been fabricating accounts," Jehl continues. "Among others, an Iraqi exile whose code name was Curveball was the primary source for what proved to be false information about Iraq and mobile biological weapons labs. And American military officials cultivated ties with Ahmad Chalabi, the head of the Iraqi National Congress, an exile group, who has been accused of feeding the Pentagon misleading information in urging war."

The evidence suggests that Judith Miller is guilty of deception that goes far beyond anything Blair ever imagined. While Blair's misconduct may have offended some of those to whom he attributed invented quotes or whose work he plagiarized, there was nothing in the reports filed under his byline that fundamentally distorted news developments. In Miller's case, however, news reports based on anonymous sources and hearsay, which subsequently proved false, served a hidden political agenda and played a direct role in promoting an illegal war.

I have it on solid authority from 3 people who were in the room and heard it that Squinney, when asked what she thought of GWB, exclaimed "He's the most wonderful man. So intelligent. We're lucky to have him in the White House."

Of course, I cannot name these three people who swear they heard her say this, but I assure you it is true.

I believe "curveball" was an alias to protect the identity of the individual, not an anonymous source.

CoastalRat wrote:

I have it on solid authority from 3 people who were in the room and heard it that Squinney, when asked what she thought of GWB, exclaimed "He's the most wonderful man. So intelligent. We're lucky to have him in the White House."

Of course, I cannot name these three people who swear they heard her say this, but I assure you it is true.

These same three people, when asked about Coastal Rat, said "Who?"

blueveinedthrobber wrote:

CoastalRat wrote:

I have it on solid authority from 3 people who were in the room and heard it that Squinney, when asked what she thought of GWB, exclaimed "He's the most wonderful man. So intelligent. We're lucky to have him in the White House."

Of course, I cannot name these three people who swear they heard her say this, but I assure you it is true.

These same three people, when asked about Coastal Rat, said "Who?"

Well, see, they didn't recognize me because I was not in makeup at the time. You gotta be tricky when trying to get people to say things that fit your agenda.

I believe "curveball" was an alias to protect the identity of the individual, not an anonymous source.

Setanta wrote:

McGentrix wrote:

I believe "curveball" was an alias to protect the identity of the individual, not an anonymous source.

This is rare idiocy indeed--it is astounding to me that it does not occur to you that sources are described as anonymous precisely because their identity is to be protected. This ranks as one of the most idiotic statements you have ever made--and that's filling a damned tall order.

tsk, tsk, tsk.

"curveball" is a verifiable source. Officials know whom the person is and have the ability to question as needed. "unnamed sources" are not verifiable, nor are they reliable.

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"curveball" is a verifiable source. Officials know whom the person is and have the ability to question as needed. "unnamed sources" are not verifiable, nor are they reliable.

Can we get back to the analysis of the use of the Constitution as toilet paper now?

McG, i have not quoted your post, because i have reported it to the moderators, and don't wish to have this post pulled at the same time that your post is pulled.