Seems a one-time high ranking official of the Bush admiistration, a loyal officer of Colin Powell's staff has stepped away from the Great Wall of Consensual Silence surrounding the inner workings of the Gang On Top and spit out a few harsh truths for them to swallow.

Larry Wilkerson has paid his price, in terms of ostracism, but he probably sleeps a lot better at night.

The story is here for your enjoyment or chagrin, as the case may be. THe man gets it said.

And before you come flying back here with rebuttals, please read to the end of Page 5. There WILL be a quiz.

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