Let's put this whole "secret program" thing to rest shall we?

[walldude]

George W Bush:
"The disclosure of this program is disgraceful...
...The American people expect this government to protect our constitutional liberties and at the same time make sure we understand what the terrorists are trying to do," Bush said. He said that to figure out what terrorists plan to do, "You try to follow their money. And that's exactly what we're doing and the fact that a newspaper disclosed it makes it harder to win this war on terror... The 9/11 Commission recommended we be "robust" in tracking finances, so we are."
Lemme get this straight... this "secret" program was recommended by the 9/11 commission? Is that the 9/11 Commission report that can be bought at any Barnes and Nobel for 25 bucks? Or the one available for download free at: http://www.9-11commission.gov/report/index.htm ? It's a good thing those terrorists are as dumb as posts or next thing you know they'll discover that secret program we have running at the airports where we take away their lighters and x-ray their shoes. :eyes:
So, basically, in order for me to agree these "leaks" are disgraceful, I would have to believe that most people who are doing something stupid, crazy or illegal take no precautions at all until they hear from the NYT that the government is onto them. Uh... Yeah... Ok, I buy that... I mean, I'm a pot smoker and I make it a regular habit to call my connection on the phone and scream "HEY MAN, GOT ANY POT FOR SALE?" Then run over there and pay him with my Visa....