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Speaking of the de-rigueur explanations for anonymous quotes — the most obnoxious trend in post-Jayson Blair journalism — we love that reporters are now getting a little subversive about it.

Join us on the Metroliner, if you would, for a trip to The Washington Post and yesterday's Barton Gellman story on the FBI's new anti-porn squad.

"I guess this means we've won the war on terror," said one exasperated FBI agent, speaking on the condition of anonymity because poking fun at headquarters is not regarded as career-enhancing.

Yeah, that's usually a bad idea. Which we learned the hard way.

Recruits Sought for Porn Squad [WP]
When the Porn Squad is Rockin' [Wonkette]