hiredhand wrote: “ But there’s more to this than we think “
Travis McGee wrote: “ And sometimes, truth is stranger than fiction “
Given the previous administration’s propensity (abetted by the Media) to downplay these hints of Terrorist uber-capabilities, and the new administration’s “What, me worry?” attitude —
Occam’s Razor would suggest that this is an independent leak, which would probably have been to the NYT, if they would print such a thing....
The timing, on the cusp between administrations, makes me think more than coincidence is at work. W might have given a go-ahead, knowing the mission would likely be scuttled by Obama.