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SpeedoGuy: I read Wolf Blitzer's interview with Bob Novak on CNN's web page. Interesting stuff. Novak claims he didn't know Valerie Plame was a covert CIA operative when he wrote the column in July that exposed her. He claims he is innocent of any wrongdoing because he wasn't warned by anyone that using her name would be illlegal or put anybody in jeopardy. Further, Novak goes on to insinuate that Valerie Plame never really was a covert operative but was, rather, just a CIA analyst. I don't know if this is true or not.
In any case, it seems Novak is a dupe of the leaker in the Bush administration. So a question arises: Is Novak telling the truth when he says he didn't know his July column would illegally 'out' a covert CIA agent? If not, did he have anything to gain by doing such a thing deliberately? Finally, why would such an experienced journalist not think twice before rushing ahead and publishing the name of any CIA employee.
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In any case, it seems Novak is a dupe of the leaker in the Bush administration. So a question arises: Is Novak telling the truth when he says he didn't know his July column would illegally 'out' a covert CIA agent? If not, did he have anything to gain by doing such a thing deliberately? Finally, why would such an experienced journalist not think twice before rushing ahead and publishing the name of any CIA employee.
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