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In my previous life, as a USAF Master Sergeant, and following an extensive background investigation that included everything including an anal probe (just kidding) I was cleared for Top Secret, Extremely Sensitive Information/Single Integrated Operational Plan data (TS ESI/SIOP). The nature of the information I was cleared to see and handle was not unlike the two programs the NYT printed for the world to see.

I retired from the USAF in 1981. At the time of my retirement, a Colonel briefed me that I was sworn to secrecy for life concerning ALL aspects of the information that I had previously been cleared to handle. He further explained the punishments that I could expect, should I ever divulge any classified information.

I would never, under any circumstances, discuss or divulge the info that I had been privy to. Not because of the possible punishment. Rather, because taking an oath to keep my mouth shut means something to this former "Blue Suiter"!

Why in hell should the NYT be allowed to publish, against the CINC's request, Top Secret information with impunity? I would still be in Leavenworth, had I chosen to run my mouth! Close the NYT, LAT, and other TREASONOUS friggin old media down immediately!!! Arrest their owner, editors, reporter. Try them for treason!!! When their fair trial is over, jail their asses!!!

Its' really so simple, "W". Just do it!

Arrrrrrgh!! Would you people stop knee-jerk blaming the administration for everything under the sun. Sheesh! THERE IS ALREADY AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE FIRST NYT STORY THAT VIOLATED NATIONAL SECURITY.

Inquiry into leak of NSA spying program launched
Friday, December 30, 2005
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The Justice Department has opened an investigation into leaks to the media about the National Security Agency's classified domestic surveillance program.