Posted by zeugma on November 26, 2005, at 21:06:29
In reply to Re: ((((((zeugma))))))), posted by alexandra_k on November 25, 2005, at 17:37:23
no apologies needed.
i tend to get too worked up and then i can't coherently explain anything.
the CIA brought an investigation into the outing of an operative by Libby two years ago.
problem is that the trial may require that classified documents be declassified, in which case the CIA (and by extyension the nation) could be put in danger. cause these documents that chronicle white house transgressions likely will not only detail CIA wrongdoing, but also out our entire intelligence service.
my guess is that libby and the white house figured the CIA would not press an investigation too far lest it destroy itself as a working organization.
that is the paradox of deterrence: your weapon is so powerful it destroys everything and so can't be used rationally.
of course the white house is playing the same game by inviting its own set of indictments, but i will guess the investigation will hinge on how much classified information is to be released. the information may well cause criminal charges to be brought against the entire administration. but what is the likelihood of that?
I suppose it hinges on a lot of things none of us will know, unless it all comes out... well, enough of this conspiracy talk...
btw the British allege that Blair talked Bush out of bombing al Jazeera, that revelation (if true, and no reason to suppose it isn't) does not make me feel that current administration respects human life excessively. It is why I have been so troubled lately.
-z
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