Explain this to me like I'm a second-grader

And then drew the wrong conclusion from it.

 

It's pretty awesome some idiot is quoting Army regulations.

 

Military rules on classification of documents is idiocy?

 

What wrong conclusions? It clearly says "shall be marked."

You're argument always is that it doesn't have to be marked.

 

From the Department of Defense:

"MARKING REQUIREMENT. All classified information shall be identified clearly by
marking, designation, or electronic labeling. If physical marking of the medium containing
classified information is not possible, then identification must be accomplished by other means.
The term “marking” includes other concepts of identifying the classification of the information.
Markings, designations, and electronic labeling shall be conspicuous and immediately apparent"

http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/520001_vol2.pdf

 

32 CFR Parts 2001 and 2003 Classified National Security Information; Final Rule

Sec. 2001.20 General.

A uniform security classification system requires that standard
markings or other indicia be applied to classified information. Except
in extraordinary circumstances, or as approved by the Director of ISOO,
the marking of classified information shall not deviate from the
following prescribed formats. If markings cannot be affixed to specific
classified information or materials, the originator shall provide
holders or recipients of the information with written instructions for
protecting the information. Markings shall be uniformly and
conspicuously applied to leave no doubt about the classified status of
the information, the level of protection required, and the duration of
classification.

32 CFR Parts 2001 and 2003 Classified National Security Information; Final Rule

 

Yes, quoting Defense Department regulations represents idiocy in this case, no matter which side you fall on. I doubt you know what these rules mean.

Of course, it's also convenient to tell a subordinate to clean up any documents before sending. Classic Clintonesque behavior.

 

Last I checked, the Defense Department is part of the classified system of the United States, no?

And I noticed you had nothing to add about the White House, nor the National Archives rules.

 

You're defaulting again.

 

It has come out that both Condi Rice and Colin Powell had top secret emails on their personal email accounts as well.

Watchdog: Colin Powell And Condi Rice Had Classified Info On Personal Emails, Too

 

Disqualifies either one to serve as president.