[shield]

Here's what MacRanger is saying about Kappas this AM...he's a dem and one of the prime leakers during the 2004 election cycle.

But what about Kappes? Was he a former rat who is now coming back on board? In a word - yes. According to this by Roger Simon, back in 2004, Kappes was one of the primo leakers during the 2004 election. ...snip... If so you can bet that Kappes will be read the riot act by Negroponte, who is pushing for the authority to rip retired spooks of their pensions will no doubt let him know - one leak and your ass is grass....snip... I have to admit I find this intriguing, but don't get Rep. Curt Weldon started. In his book Countdown to Terror He has nothing good to say about "that lying bastard".

[LucyJo]

Thanks for info on Pavitt "retirement", Cap.

Shield, that is a super find! It pretty much confirms my gut instinct with facts. Thanks much!

Hope he's right about Negroponte letting the leakers know their "a$$ is grass" with the first leak!

Thought this background article included in Mac's info deserved special attention here too:

http://www.newsmax.com/archives/ic/2004/11/22/171906.shtml

[Paul Ross]

If so you can bet that Kappes will be read the riot act by Negroponte>

I'll take that bet, AGAINST.

He would not be being hired back after his gross insubordination, dereliction of duty, violation of oathes, breach of confidence, and sabotage of intel source security, and willful malfeasance...unless he was being given a pat on the back, and a "well done."

Contrary to you, I would indeed "get Curt Weldon started". He knows this bastard personally. It is time the Congress really took the White House to the WoodShed. The Executive Branch is screwing the pooch.

By sucking all the Intel talent out of the House with Porter Goss...then firing him...the White House has attacked the integrity of Congressional oversight and its ability to do so...and the real patriots trying to clean house.

The "Adults" clearly aren't in charge.