Loose Lips Libby

It is clear that the Rightards in this country are determined to defend Libby's actions through a long list of misdirection and obfuscation.  The shouts of it wasn't a crime, Wilson lied, ad nauseum are detailed on other diary entries and quite annoying.

However, one thing that this trial proved in spades is that Libby actively tried to out a valuable CIA intelligent agent (unless an expert in middle east nuclear proliferation isn't valuable).  

The facts are clear, that's what Libby did, and quite frankly, one could consider it treasonous behavior.  The righties can't deny that Libby tried out Plame and when I've brought that argument out, I can tell from the responses, I'm scoring points.  His actions were morally indefensible, and they know it.

Thing is, is there really any difference between Libby trying to get the New Yorks Times to out Plame and him trying to get the paper of record to publish the sailing times of the next convey to the UK (assuming this was still WWII).  

Which I think is the perfect analogy and why I think we should start calling him Loose Lips Libby.

It is simply a tag, in this era of tagging, that labels Scooter for what he is; someone willing to put his party over the good of the country.

•  Is there really any difference?

  is there really any difference between Libby trying to get the New Yorks Times to out Plame and him trying to get the paper of record to publish the sailing times of the next convey to the UK (assuming this was still WWII).

  Yes, but it's one of degree.

  But the double-dealing is obvious here. When mere opposition to the President's policies is attacked as treason, can there be any doubt how the right wing would handle the matter if the offense were on the opposite side?

  by Demi Moaned on Wed Mar 07, 2007 at 12:44:13 AM PDT

  •  You're right

    it is one of degree.

    Plame was an expert in Middle East nuclear weapons proliferation.  I suspect the righties would think her outing and leaving the CIA was awful if she could could have prevented the proliferation of one nuclear weapon.  Oh wait, I forget, I'm talking about wingnuts.

    by J Royale on Wed Mar 07, 2007 at 12:56:05 AM PDT

  •  Yes it is one of degree

    Knowledge of the whereabouts of a convoy in WWII could get several cargo ships sunk, and kill dozens of men... maybe hundreds in an absolute worst case scenario.

    Giving the US a blind eye regarding nuclear weapons proliferation in the middle east at this particular moment in history could prove catastrophic. The potential misperceptions are staggering.

    Also remember that the fallout from losing a good intelligence asset is permanent, and the effects can last a generation or so.

    What a fucking bunch of ignorant pricks these guys are!

    by mosesfreeman on Wed Mar 07, 2007 at 01:29:01 AM PDT

•  Hey

  What's one or two nuclear weapons between enemies?

  Right?

  You know, I've been trying all night to get a single rightard to comment on whether Libby's actions where acceptable behavior.  They won't. Not a one.  

  by J Royale on Wed Mar 07, 2007 at 01:46:57 AM PDT

•  Right On

  Traitors all.

  by UncleBuck on Wed Mar 07, 2007 at 06:13:02 AM PDT