me: hey, sam me: Hastings just sent me this e-mail me: hey dude, the military is about to launch a counterattack against the story. total b.s., of course. they all have lost their jobs, the top pr guy duncan boothby resigned in shame because he fucked up, and now, a week later, they've finally started to grasp for straws. Might make for an interesting blog at huffpo tho if you were so inclined! I'm about to get on a 14 hour flight, so will be out of pocket. me: also this me: look for barbara starr at cnn and the WaPo me: I replied me: As in, they'll be the conduit for the pushback? me: He: me: Yes, they are the ones who are working the story. Sam: word Sam: so he didn't respond to interview request? me: no, I don't think he checked his e-mails, he sent me a new one without reply asking if I was still in NYC two hours back me: but when he gets to NYC I can get an interview for you Sam: cool Sam: thanks