Frequently Asked Questions

The Leak and Its Consequences: A Guide to the Scandal

By Jefferson Morley
washingtonpost.com Staff Writer
Tuesday, September 30, 2003; 6:36 PM

Why is the story breaking now? Why didn't the story become news when Robert D. Novak wrote his July 14 column?

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This is a nicely done FAQ on the "leak" matter by the Washington Post. Folks here should be reminded that a federal law may have been violated resulting in the undermining of national security. Here is what the elder Bush had to say about the matter: "Even though I'm a tranquil guy now at this stage of my life, I have nothing but contempt and anger for those who betray the trust by exposing the name of our sources. They are, in my view, the most insidious, of traitors." Neocons here on this Board and elsewhere who attempt to diminish the seriousness of this leak by attempting to focus attention on Mr. Wilson's political views are, in my mind, sympathizers with whoever these insidious traitors are.