I think this is the stupidest thing ever. First, isn't it obvious by now that the Novak-leaker was Richard Armitage? Bloggers have checked the spacing of redacted names and I think it's great that the Bush-hating former chief-of-staff to Colin Powell was the man at the center of all of this.
Second, there was no crime here and I can't see where Plame can argue any damages, especially since her activities aren't exactly Emily Post. I'm sure somewhere deep in the bowels of the CIA rulebooks are something about nepotism.
Third, have these people never heard of "discovery"?
"Third, have these people never heard of "discovery"?"
I believe they are counting on discovery to get VP Cheney to take the stand.