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Piglosi's Alligator Shoes Piglosi was in the depths of DC. She wanted to take home a pair of genuine alligator shoes in the worst way. . . . but was very reluctant to pay the high price the shoemakers were asking for the highly prized shoes. After becoming very frustrated with" haggling on prices" and the attitude of one of the shopkeepers, Pelosi shouted, "Well then, maybe I'll just go out and catch my own alligator, so I can get a pair of shoes at a decent price!" The shopkeeper said with a sly, knowing smile, "Little lady, ya'll just go and give it a try, why don'cha!" Piglosi turned on her heel and headed out toward the swamps of DC, determined to catch herself an alligator. Later in the day, as one the shop- keeper is...

WASHINGTON -- In most administrations, "leaks" of classified information precipitate presidential ire. Nearly all such unauthorized disclosures are the consequence of disgruntled government employees deciding that a "leak" is the best way to stop some activity they have decided should not continue. To justify their unlawful actions, they call themselves "secret whistle-blowers." The so-called "mainstream media" love them. Most American presidents do not. That's what makes the current commander in chief's reactions to a whole series of "leaks" so unusual. President Barack Obama doesn't seem to be concerned at all.

President Ronald Reagan was infuriated by the publication and broadcast of highly...

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