[cwb]

"A description of the book on the publishing company's Web site says Wilson's conclusions about the Niger uranium were "brushed aside" by the administration."

Just because someone may have a contrarian view to somone else doesn't mean they were "brushed aside." From what I recall, Wilson only spent a week in this country "sipping tea" and talking to locals. Why should his observations be given any more credibility than those of others, who have worked this issue for over a decade.

The very nature of intelligence is weighing abstract information from many sources...sources, including the UN, and many others, that concluded differently than Mr. Plame. And while I do object to the release of his wife's name to the public, it is only a crime if the defendant knew she was still undercover and the intent was to compromise her position. Otherwise, the relationship between his report and her position is very relevant...especially in light of his close ties to the Kerry campaign,

[cyncooper]

Tenet has stated flatly that Wilson was sent without his knowledge but he later became aware of it and his "findings" such as they were.

Tenet said the administration, including President Bush and VP Cheney, were never briefed about Wilson and his useless findings. Neither was Congress. So there was nothing to brush aside. They were never told about it.