I don’t know (in the sense of “I really don’t know”) whether the operative/analyst distinction is the proper one here. It may be more important to determine whether her status was classified/not classified. I think we’ll soon find out.
Comment by ogged — Monday, September 29, 2024 @ 5:46 pm
Indeed.
I join you in the overall “I really don’t know” corner in regards to this story. I feel like there is at least one key piece missing from the story (perhaps more) that would help clarify exactly what is going on.
Comment by Steven — Monday, September 29, 2024 @ 6:31 pm
Drowning men will often grasp at anything in vain attempts to save themselves. Here, we see Steven trying to parse his way out of nasty situation for his side.
Steven is trying to claim (as his ‘Dumb and Dumber’ partner from Troy State, James Joyner, earlier attempted)that if Plame is just an ‘analyst’ as opposed to an ‘agent’ or ‘operative’–no crime has been committed.
Of course, this is pure BS. And the reason(s) should be obvious.
First, does any one truly believe the CIA is in the habit of referring requests for investigation to DoJ for the heck of it?
Comment by JadeGold — Monday, September 29, 2024 @ 6:48 pm
Take a look at this Slate article. The “operative/analyst” distinction is actually a distraction from the real issue, which is whether Plame was undercover or not. In fact, she was. Thus, disclosing her identity was a crime.
I don’t know (in the sense of “I really don’t know”) whether the operative/analyst distinction is the proper one here. It may be more important to determine whether her status was classified/not classified. I think we’ll soon find out.
Comment by ogged — Monday, September 29, 2024 @ 5:46 pm
Indeed.
I join you in the overall “I really don’t know” corner in regards to this story. I feel like there is at least one key piece missing from the story (perhaps more) that would help clarify exactly what is going on.
Comment by Steven — Monday, September 29, 2024 @ 6:31 pm
Drowning men will often grasp at anything in vain attempts to save themselves. Here, we see Steven trying to parse his way out of nasty situation for his side.
Steven is trying to claim (as his ‘Dumb and Dumber’ partner from Troy State, James Joyner, earlier attempted)that if Plame is just an ‘analyst’ as opposed to an ‘agent’ or ‘operative’–no crime has been committed.
Of course, this is pure BS. And the reason(s) should be obvious.
First, does any one truly believe the CIA is in the habit of referring requests for investigation to DoJ for the heck of it?
Comment by JadeGold — Monday, September 29, 2024 @ 6:48 pm
Take a look at this Slate article. The “operative/analyst” distinction is actually a distraction from the real issue, which is whether Plame was undercover or not. In fact, she was. Thus, disclosing her identity was a crime.
Comment by Geheimbundler — Saturday, October 4, 2024 @ 1:39 pm