This is truly a masterful piece of writing — from an article in the Philadelphia Inquirer:
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.
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.
Worthy of The Onion, only from a real newspaper. I love it.
(via Mathew Gross)
Sorry, but I think this ‘no leaks’ thing being leaked was on purpose, especially coming from the guy we all ‘misunderestimated.’ What I can’t figure out is whether or not Bush realizes how this really comes off – not as him being a tough guy saying ‘no leaks, dammit, or heads will roll’ but as an incompetent – then again, when was there ever any impression otherwise?