I agree with you about Kristol. I also look at Buchanan and Novack the same way. They are all disruptive and seemingly disloyal in a way that goes beyond just wanting to think their own thoughts.
To this day, I cannot fathom why Novack published his piece about valerie plame anyway. He knew only trouble would follow.
If they are among Novak's sources, Rove and Libby have to share in some of that blame too.
Been wondering that since Day One. In my best dreams, it's been a Rovian Plan with Novak kicking it off.