[roses of sharon]

Absolutely, which is why Russert asked Cheney if he sent Wilson, and Cheney denied.

This prompted Novak to inquire about Cheney and Wilson, and was told that Cheney asked the CIA, and the CIA must have sent Wilson because his wife works there and she must have recommended him.

Do I remember this correctly?

And if so, how is this retaliation, payback, ect, what would saying his wife sent him constitute retaliation?

This is just another conspirazoid talking point, of which all throughout these last years have never made sense as far as motive goes.

[lugsoul]

I also find it odd that no one here seems at all inquisitive about the fact that we had a series of meetings among people in the very highest levels of the Administration to discuss and decide how to respond to an op-ed piece in the NYT.

Doesn't seem to jive with the "nothing to see here" comments Ari was putting forth at the time...