I just lost a semi-long post about this

But that's okay, because Carperbagger Report has it covered.

Been waiting patiently for the Bush gang to go on the offensive against Patrick Fitzgerald? Wait no more.

As the White House and Republicans brace for possible indictments in the CIA leak probe, defenders have launched a not-so-subtle campaign against the prosecutor handling the case.

"He's a vile, detestable, moralistic person with no heart and no conscience who believes he's been tapped by God to do very important things," one White House ally said, referring to special counsel Patrick Fitzgerald.

The fact that Thomas DeFrank added that the source was referring to Fitzgerald was helpful, because it seems to me the description applies to someone else.

I'm convinced: At least some in the White House, and other Republicans, have got to be literally shitting in their pants.