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randome

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2. If the cat was already out of the bag, how could it be put back in? This is nonsense.

Reply to WillyT (Original post)

Thu May 16, 2013, 11:31 AM

May 2013

Doesn't even make sense. Either the AP obtained classified information from a leaker or not. A briefing held after their publication has no relevance on that question.

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4 paragraphs only- the above is 7 graham4anything May 2013 #1

If the cat was already out of the bag, how could it be put back in? This is nonsense. randome May 2013 #2

+1 uponit7771 May 2013 #7

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