October 16, 2003

Leaks and the leaky leakers who leak them

Christian Crumlish

Eschaton has the Philadelphia Inquirer running this bit of Becket-like absurdity:

"Bush told his senior aides Tuesday that he "didn't want to see any stories" quoting unnamed administration officials in the media anymore, and that if he did, there would be consequences, said a senior administration official who asked that his name not be used."

Here's O-dub's take on it:

The idiots @ 1600 leaked an order to stop leaks:

Concerned about the appearance of disarray and feuding within his administration as well as growing resistance to his policies in Iraq, President Bush - living up to his recent declaration that he is in charge - told his top officials to "stop the leaks" to the media, or else.

News of Bush's order leaked almost immediately.

As Taegan says, "priceless". [Oliver Willis: Like Kryptonite To Stupid]

Posted by xian at October 16, 2003 11:57 AM