It would be important to know if CBS had originals without all the copy dots or if they just had copies..the originals would have much more hidden information...paper, possible age, watermarks, ink, indentations etc...
Who did give them the docs? If it was the DNC that would not be credible...they should have had a sworn affidavit like the Swifboatvets have...as to who obtained the documents, when and where...
the whole thing, especially CBS vetting is so amatuerish that CBS should be ashamed...
Indeed. This is one of the things that makes me suspect Barnes. The lack of normal vetting could well indicate that the source is someone Rather was willing to vouch for personally, and this short-circuited the verification procedure.
CBS Ashamed? Surely, you jest. As an arm of the DNC, they will say "oops, you caught us" and, with a mumbled apology, merely move on to the next Big Story.
Do not expect any heads to roll other than some Executive Clerk or Senior Water Boy. Remember, it was Bush's fault...