Does a security clearance give someone like Woodward “need to know” status?

At least Woodward did not take the bait, like Novak, and break the law that was already broken by Armitage.

But obviously, Woodward represents one more journalist who the White House considered a tool. Maybe he can live with that for now, but history will not be kind to him if he refuses to come clean.

But unless I’m mistaken, there are thousands of people with clearances like Woody’s who would never be considered in the “need to know” loop.

It’s known that he DID, and SPECULATED (by some) that he STILL DOES; at least as far as I can find in public information. Do you have actual confirmation (as opposed to circumstantial speculation) you want to share?

here’s a clue

Armatige told bob woodward

bob woodward works for Naval Inteligence, ie, woody has a security clearance

bet ya didn’t know that little tidbit

i disagree with you about toensing not knowing better. she does know better. she’s an out and out liar.

Toensing’s Op-Ed in the WaPo is way out of line for a practicing attorney. She knows perjury is a crime. She also knows charging it can be a very effective way to get a knowledgable witness to tell the truth. On one count, Toensing is diseneguous in her assertion that Libby shouldn’t be charged with perjury because he hasn’t been charged with leaking. That’s bullsh*t and she knows it. If she were counsel for the defense she get slapped with a jury tamering charge.

Her second assertion, that Plame was not covert, is also not true. We’ve heard this right-wing excuse for years. Why would the CIA refer this to Justice if she were not covert? Why would Justice investigate it? Why would the AG refer it to special counsel, rather than close the investigation? The highest law informcement officials in the country were convinced that the leaking of Plame’s identity was likely to be a crime of the highest order. But Toensing knows better? No, she doesn’t. She thinks otherwise but she’s shilling. That’s shameful for an officer of the court.

I find it interesting that she abuses her credibility as an attorney to shill for a corrupt VP in the court of public opinion.

Are you a patriot or a pawn.

Jim Marcinkowski

CIA Agent
Prosecutor
Candidate for Congress (hopefully again)

I just don’t get how you can give this regime respect.

Thugs
Criminals
Liars

The Mafia doesn’t have squat on these guys.

One more question CH. Where in the Constitution is it said that the Executive Branch of the United States can use all resources available to engage in a propaganda campaign against its own citizens.

Goering would be proud.

Now run along and collect your Leadership Institute pay check like a good disruptor.

“If she really was designated as a ‘covert’ agent… and leaking her identity really was a criminal act…

“Then why was Dick Armitage not prosecuted? Why would Fitzgerald give immunity to Ari Fleischer?”

I am so glad you asked, CH, because the answer is quite clear: Mr. Fitzgerald is not finished yet.

The counterargument to the (possily retroactive) “insta-declassification” of Valerie P’s identity (as Larry knew her at the CIA) will be greatly helped by the arguments made in Libby’s trial, and maybe Libby will cut a deal in exchange for Bigtime’s head…