RADIO TIDBITS

This AM, Laura the War Whore Ingraham claimed that Patrick Fitzgerald has stated that Valerie Plame was not covert. This is just another example of the Noise Machine's use of the Big Lie. Here's the relevant excerpt from Fitzgerald's press conference:


Valerie Wilson was a CIA officer. In July 2003, the fact that Valerie Wilson was a CIA officer was classified. Not only was it classified, but it was not widely known outside the intelligence community.

Valerie Wilson's friends, neighbors, college classmates had no idea she had another life.

The fact that she was a CIA officer was not well- known, for her protection or for the benefit of all us. It's important that a CIA officer's identity be protected, that it be protected not just for the officer, but for the nation's security.

Valerie Wilson's cover was blown in July 2003. The first sign of that cover being blown was when Mr. Novak published a column on July 14th, 2003.