Further, (sarcasm/on) the plot was uncovered by Iraqi intelligence who captured an al quaeda operative and, according to the torture rules of the Democratic leadership in Washington, tortured him with endless Barry Manilow CD's, tickled his feet and had him watch countless reruns of Ishtar.
(sarcasm/off) anyone that thinks this information was found out without the use of torture is freakin crazy. I'd be willing to bet Iraqi "interrogation techniques" utitilize methods that most of the world hasn't even thought of yet.
I would put my money on one or more paid informants
Don't forget the heart-to-heart talks with Barbra Streisand. THAT's what really did it.