For the Two or Three Bushites that Still Read This Blog:

From the Waxman hearings friday, Rep Waxman (hat tip to Raw Story for the full transcript):

I have been advised by the CIA, and that even now -- after all that has happened -- I cannot disclose the full nature, scope and character of Ms. Wilson's service to our nation without causing serious damage to our national security interests. But General Hayden and the CIA have cleared these following comments for today's hearing.

During her employment at the CIA, Ms. Wilson was undercover. Her employment status with the CIA was classified information, prohibited from disclosure under Executive Order 12958. At the time of the publication of Robert Novak's column on July 14, 2003, Ms. Wilson's CIA employment status was covert. This was classified information. Ms. Wilson served in senior management positions at the CIA in which she oversaw the work for other CIA employees and she attained the level of GS-14 -- Step Six under the federal pay scale. Ms. Wilson worked on some of the most sensitive and highly secretive matters handled by the CIA. Ms. Wilson served at various times overseas for the CIA.

Without discussing the specifics of Ms. Wilson's classified work, it is accurate to say that she worked on the prevention of the development and use of weapons of mass destruction against the United States.

Helpfully, I have bolded the sections that directly refute the Republican't talking points. Your heads may now explode.

All Kinds of Updates

Yeah, cable bill snuck past me again. Lots of catching up to do.

On the KKKSFO front, Mike Stark reports on his appearance on Reliable Sources. Naturally, Dan Riehl and Howard Kurtz ganged up on him. Naturally, Mike took them to school. I'm glad Mike does this, for I don't have the temper for it. I used to, but it's been frayed by six years of being called a terrorist-coddling traitor when I was Right. All. Along.

While we're on the subject, Spocko reports some successes. My inner Star Trek geek says, "Qapla!"

Hey, I heard the Chimp gave a speech - how'd that go? Here's a blogger's response. This guy looks familiar somehow - have I seen him on TV?

Oh, yeah - and the Chimp hit 28% approval rating on the CBS polls, with 64% disapproving. The Chimp has passed Nixon country and is heading for Truman territory.

And finally, Fitzmas has arrived. Watch Libby, Rove, and Cheney all throw each other under the bus. Destroying evidence, Dick? How Spiro Agnew of you.

That should take care of the highlights. Time and energy permitting, I'll stop by with anything I've forgotten about.