Joe Wilson told ABC's Good Morning, America back in 2003:
"In one speech I gave out in Seattle not too long ago, I mentioned the name Karl Rove. I think I was probably carried away by the spirit of the moment...I don't have any knowledge that Karl Rove himself was either the 'leaker' or the authorizer of the leak."
Then Wilson saw how the spin and lies were working and decided to keep at it.
. . .as did the Kerry/Kennedy strategists; then Demrats, et al. . .
Rush mentioned yesterday that Ms. Plame; outed herself when she donated to Kerry campaign; not using her married name; but rather her 'agent' name - 'Valerie Plame' - as well as naming; as her place of employ; a CIA cover organization (!); campaign donations being public record of course.
No question, she was rather casual about her status. And as stated here; she was not considered 'deep cover' - perhaps because she did not take it too seriously herself. . .or she just could not keep a secret. . and how can you 'feel'/be important; if no one knows 'who' you are. (She and her husband do seem a perfect match).
And still. . .the 'mystery of the investigation' goes on. . .