Comments on: Obama names Clinton crony who’s never worked in intelligence to head CIA; Update: Feinstein, Rockefeller oppose http://hotair.com/archives/2009/01/05/obama-names-clinton-crony-whos-never-worked-in-intelligence-to-head-cia/ The world’s first, full-service conservative Internet broadcast network Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:44:00 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Obama names Clinton crony who’s never worked in intelligence to head CIA; Update: Feinstein, Rockefeller oppose « Top Daily Digest Reading http://hotair.com/archives/2009/01/05/obama-names-clinton-crony-whos-never-worked-in-intelligence-to-head-cia/comment-page-3/#comment-1974006 Obama names Clinton crony who’s never worked in intelligence to head CIA; Update: Feinstein, Rockefeller oppose « Top Daily Digest Reading Thu, 12 Mar 2009 08:25:07 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=39431#comment-1974006 [...] Learn more here. [...] [...] Learn more here. [...]

]]> By: Obama’s Hope, Change and Corruption coming to the White House in 7 days: « Riggword Weblog http://hotair.com/archives/2009/01/05/obama-names-clinton-crony-whos-never-worked-in-intelligence-to-head-cia/comment-page-3/#comment-1778966 Obama’s Hope, Change and Corruption coming to the White House in 7 days: « Riggword Weblog Wed, 14 Jan 2009 04:34:44 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=39431#comment-1778966 [...] I hold out hope that Obama will rise above party politics, ideological demagoguery, and cronyism and replace these “crooked” politicians before he enters the White House. Let’s [...] [...] I hold out hope that Obama will rise above party politics, ideological demagoguery, and cronyism and replace these “crooked” politicians before he enters the White House. Let’s [...]

]]> By: Hot Air » Blog Archive » Obama eyes CIA official who defended Bush policies for top counterterror role http://hotair.com/archives/2009/01/05/obama-names-clinton-crony-whos-never-worked-in-intelligence-to-head-cia/comment-page-3/#comment-1766995 Hot Air » Blog Archive » Obama eyes CIA official who defended Bush policies for top counterterror role Thu, 08 Jan 2009 23:36:43 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=39431#comment-1766995 [...] require Senate confirmation. And which, given the fact that the incoming CIA chief is a yes man with no experience, means Brennan will have plenty of influence over counterterrorism policy, especially [...] [...] require Senate confirmation. And which, given the fact that the incoming CIA chief is a yes man with no experience, means Brennan will have plenty of influence over counterterrorism policy, especially [...]

]]> By: dakine http://hotair.com/archives/2009/01/05/obama-names-clinton-crony-whos-never-worked-in-intelligence-to-head-cia/comment-page-3/#comment-1763665 dakine Wed, 07 Jan 2009 19:04:41 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=39431#comment-1763665 bullseye, do you understand the current organizational and operational structure of the national intelligence infrastructure? Educate yourself. Or read NPP's post earlier in this thread. bullseye, do you understand the current organizational and operational structure of the national intelligence infrastructure? Educate yourself. Or read NPP’s post earlier in this thread.

]]> By: Health Care BS - SANJAY GUPTA: ANYONE KRUGMAN DISLIKES … http://hotair.com/archives/2009/01/05/obama-names-clinton-crony-whos-never-worked-in-intelligence-to-head-cia/comment-page-3/#comment-1763653 Health Care BS - SANJAY GUPTA: ANYONE KRUGMAN DISLIKES … Wed, 07 Jan 2009 19:02:20 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=39431#comment-1763653 [...] General, how can anyone be surprised? He’s certainly more qualified for that position than Leon Panetta is for the post of CIA Director. Indeed, one can make the case that Gupta is more qualified to be [...] [...] General, how can anyone be surprised? He’s certainly more qualified for that position than Leon Panetta is for the post of CIA Director. Indeed, one can make the case that Gupta is more qualified to be [...]

]]> By: OMG! Maybe It’s NOT Panetta? « Grand Rants http://hotair.com/archives/2009/01/05/obama-names-clinton-crony-whos-never-worked-in-intelligence-to-head-cia/comment-page-3/#comment-1762861 OMG! Maybe It’s NOT Panetta? « Grand Rants Wed, 07 Jan 2009 14:50:22 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=39431#comment-1762861 [...] as so many have been before him? Or will our intrepid Leon manage to convince both PEBO and Diane Feinstein that he plays well with others and doesn’t run with scissors? Tune in tomorrow, same [...] [...] as so many have been before him? Or will our intrepid Leon manage to convince both PEBO and Diane Feinstein that he plays well with others and doesn’t run with scissors? Tune in tomorrow, same [...]

]]> By: bullseye http://hotair.com/archives/2009/01/05/obama-names-clinton-crony-whos-never-worked-in-intelligence-to-head-cia/comment-page-3/#comment-1762778 bullseye Wed, 07 Jan 2009 14:09:06 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=39431#comment-1762778 <blockquote><strong>Mountain out of a molehill.</strong> Read NPP’s post or otherwise educate yourself regarding the current organizational and operational structure of the US intelligent community. dakine on January 6, 2009 at 12:47 PM</blockquote> Can you clarify what you mean by this?? Are you saying that inflating a resume with "1st Lieutenant/political hack" to say he is qualified to be the CIA director is making a mountain out of a molehill? We are in the middle of a war that has been going on since about 700AD and we get a political hack. At least the Soviets would pick a <em>qualified </em>political hack for their agencies

Mountain out of a molehill. Read NPP’s post or otherwise educate yourself regarding the current organizational and operational structure of the US intelligent community.

dakine on January 6, 2009 at 12:47 PM

Can you clarify what you mean by this?? Are you saying that inflating a resume with “1st Lieutenant/political hack” to say he is qualified to be the CIA director is making a mountain out of a molehill?

We are in the middle of a war that has been going on since about 700AD and we get a political hack. At least the Soviets would pick a qualified political hack for their agencies

]]> By: SuperCool http://hotair.com/archives/2009/01/05/obama-names-clinton-crony-whos-never-worked-in-intelligence-to-head-cia/comment-page-3/#comment-1762614 SuperCool Wed, 07 Jan 2009 09:42:18 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=39431#comment-1762614 It's <em><strong>Clinton 2: Electric Bugaloo</strong></em>! Starting to think Hillary was the <strong>real</strong> winner in '08... It’s Clinton 2: Electric Bugaloo!

Starting to think Hillary was the real winner in ‘08…

]]> By: nelsonknows http://hotair.com/archives/2009/01/05/obama-names-clinton-crony-whos-never-worked-in-intelligence-to-head-cia/comment-page-3/#comment-1762573 nelsonknows Wed, 07 Jan 2009 07:36:08 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=39431#comment-1762573 Dr. Michael Scheuer says the U.S. will suffer another 911 within a year because of this, Scheuer hasn't been wrong yet. Dr. Michael Scheuer says the U.S. will suffer another 911 within a year because of this, Scheuer hasn’t been wrong yet.

]]> By: Jeremiah Films http://hotair.com/archives/2009/01/05/obama-names-clinton-crony-whos-never-worked-in-intelligence-to-head-cia/comment-page-3/#comment-1761445 Jeremiah Films Tue, 06 Jan 2009 23:28:30 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=39431#comment-1761445 <strong>Obama's selects Leon Panetta as best qualified for CIA...</strong> The confirmation hearing should be fun: Dianne Feinstein and Jay Rockefeller, Democrats both, want to know why The One's search for a torture-free nominee couldn't uncover anyone with actual experience. Both of them evidently wanted Steve Kappes, who... Obama’s selects Leon Panetta as best qualified for CIA…

The confirmation hearing should be fun: Dianne Feinstein and Jay Rockefeller, Democrats both, want to know why The One’s search for a torture-free nominee couldn’t uncover anyone with actual experience. Both of them evidently wanted Steve Kappes, who…

]]> By: Hot Air » Blog Archive » Obama taps Sanjay Gupta for Surgeon General? http://hotair.com/archives/2009/01/05/obama-names-clinton-crony-whos-never-worked-in-intelligence-to-head-cia/comment-page-3/#comment-1761303 Hot Air » Blog Archive » Obama taps Sanjay Gupta for Surgeon General? Tue, 06 Jan 2009 22:43:33 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=39431#comment-1761303 [...] by nominating Judge Judy for the Supreme Court. I say, count your blessings: After appointing a beancounter to run CIA, The One’s at least given us an honest-to-goodness doctor for this job. Gupta has [...] [...] by nominating Judge Judy for the Supreme Court. I say, count your blessings: After appointing a beancounter to run CIA, The One’s at least given us an honest-to-goodness doctor for this job. Gupta has [...]

]]> By: BetseyRoss http://hotair.com/archives/2009/01/05/obama-names-clinton-crony-whos-never-worked-in-intelligence-to-head-cia/comment-page-3/#comment-1761245 BetseyRoss Tue, 06 Jan 2009 22:20:17 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=39431#comment-1761245 One short, teeny, tiny factoid. Ft. Holabird did have an intel school at that point in time. Probably a 3 month course. Our country is in great danger and I live way too close to DC to survive the next attack. If we all survive the next 4 years it will be a miracle. One short, teeny, tiny factoid. Ft. Holabird did have an intel school at that point in time. Probably a 3 month course.
Our country is in great danger and I live way too close to DC to survive the next attack. If we all survive the next 4 years it will be a miracle.

]]> By: Johan Klaus http://hotair.com/archives/2009/01/05/obama-names-clinton-crony-whos-never-worked-in-intelligence-to-head-cia/comment-page-3/#comment-1761116 Johan Klaus Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:36:47 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=39431#comment-1761116 <blockquote>SO…. one could assume that he couldn’t make it as a civilian lawyer, and joined the Army as a JAG off…. and then after his short stint in the military, went into directly into politics/government bureaucracy. LegendHasIt on January 5, 2009 at 9:41 PM</blockquote> I wonder if he was passed over for captain.

SO…. one could assume that he couldn’t make it as a civilian lawyer, and joined the Army as a JAG off…. and then after his short stint in the military, went into directly into politics/government bureaucracy.

LegendHasIt on January 5, 2009 at 9:41 PM

I wonder if he was passed over for captain.

]]> By: No Experience Needed « Northwoods gal’s Blog http://hotair.com/archives/2009/01/05/obama-names-clinton-crony-whos-never-worked-in-intelligence-to-head-cia/comment-page-3/#comment-1760272 No Experience Needed « Northwoods gal’s Blog Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:01:48 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=39431#comment-1760272 [...] January 6, 2009 by northwoodsgal http://hotair.com/archives/2009/01/05/obama-names-clinton-crony-whos-never-worked-in-intelligence-to... [...] [...] January 6, 2009 by northwoodsgal http://hotair.com/archives/2009/01/05/obama-names-clinton-crony-whos-never-worked-in-intelligence-to... [...]

]]> By: IlikedAUH2O http://hotair.com/archives/2009/01/05/obama-names-clinton-crony-whos-never-worked-in-intelligence-to-head-cia/comment-page-3/#comment-1760239 IlikedAUH2O Tue, 06 Jan 2009 17:53:38 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=39431#comment-1760239 <strong>Baxter Greene</strong> The amazing part of The One's incredible foreign policy and military stupidity is that most voters think that he was prescient. That he opposed the war and found a withdrawl schedule that had some relation to reality after the surge worked. Poor Juan's charge that The One had opposed the surge was foiled by inane comments about a political solution being preferable and other sideways talk. Leon Panetta suits him. Like a clown with a rubber sword. <strong> The One is a coward.</strong> Baxter Greene

The amazing part of The One’s incredible foreign policy and military stupidity is that most voters think that he was prescient. That he opposed the war and found a withdrawl schedule that had some relation to reality after the surge worked. Poor Juan’s charge that The One had opposed the surge was foiled by inane comments about a political solution being preferable and other sideways talk.

Leon Panetta suits him. Like a clown with a rubber sword. The One is a coward.

]]> By: dakine http://hotair.com/archives/2009/01/05/obama-names-clinton-crony-whos-never-worked-in-intelligence-to-head-cia/comment-page-3/#comment-1760213 dakine Tue, 06 Jan 2009 17:47:32 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=39431#comment-1760213 Mountain out of a molehill. Read NPP's post or otherwise educate yourself regarding the current organizational and operational structure of the US intelligent community. Mountain out of a molehill. Read NPP’s post or otherwise educate yourself regarding the current organizational and operational structure of the US intelligent community.

]]> By: rocketman http://hotair.com/archives/2009/01/05/obama-names-clinton-crony-whos-never-worked-in-intelligence-to-head-cia/comment-page-3/#comment-1760204 rocketman Tue, 06 Jan 2009 17:45:00 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=39431#comment-1760204 The CIA seems to have changed from a smaller and more competent agency in the past into a much bigger and more inept agency now. They were intended to be the CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY for our country--they are now lumped in with dozens of other military and civilian agencies. *** Big organizations spend too much time coordinating within their own agency and trying to integrate operations with other agencies. Smaller agencies do a much better job. Who provides the best intelligence on the Mideast--the CIA or Israel's Mossad? The CIA has great photos of the terrorist camps--the Mossad has a lady spy sleeping with the head general in the country and reporting every move! *** I thought President Bush was unwilling to build an even bigger federal intelligence agency (Homeland Security) at first--then he was forced to sign on to it. We would be a lot better served with the CIA being a much smaller agency that was really in charge of the other agencies. *** The political infighting between our intelligence agencies hurts our country. *** John Bibb The CIA seems to have changed from a smaller and more competent agency in the past into a much bigger and more inept agency now. They were intended to be the CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY for our country–they are now lumped in with dozens of other military and civilian agencies.
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Big organizations spend too much time coordinating within their own agency and trying to integrate operations with other agencies. Smaller agencies do a much better job. Who provides the best intelligence on the Mideast–the CIA or Israel’s Mossad? The CIA has great photos of the terrorist camps–the Mossad has a lady spy sleeping with the head general in the country and reporting every move!
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I thought President Bush was unwilling to build an even bigger federal intelligence agency (Homeland Security) at first–then he was forced to sign on to it. We would be a lot better served with the CIA being a much smaller agency that was really in charge of the other agencies.
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The political infighting between our intelligence agencies hurts our country.
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John Bibb

]]> By: diogenes http://hotair.com/archives/2009/01/05/obama-names-clinton-crony-whos-never-worked-in-intelligence-to-head-cia/comment-page-3/#comment-1760081 diogenes Tue, 06 Jan 2009 17:01:20 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=39431#comment-1760081 If indeed Leon becomes CIA head, the insiders will run circles around him. If indeed Leon becomes CIA head, the insiders will run circles around him.

]]> By: Kensington http://hotair.com/archives/2009/01/05/obama-names-clinton-crony-whos-never-worked-in-intelligence-to-head-cia/comment-page-3/#comment-1760059 Kensington Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:56:38 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=39431#comment-1760059 <blockquote>Dianne Feinstein and Jay Rockefeller, Democrats both, want to know why The One’s search for a torture-free nominee couldn’t uncover anyone with actual experience. Both of them evidently wanted Steve Kappes, whose recommendation reportedly led the agency to ban waterboarding.</blockquote> RACISTS!!!1

Dianne Feinstein and Jay Rockefeller, Democrats both, want to know why The One’s search for a torture-free nominee couldn’t uncover anyone with actual experience. Both of them evidently wanted Steve Kappes, whose recommendation reportedly led the agency to ban waterboarding.

RACISTS!!!1

]]> By: t.ferg http://hotair.com/archives/2009/01/05/obama-names-clinton-crony-whos-never-worked-in-intelligence-to-head-cia/comment-page-3/#comment-1759959 t.ferg Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:24:01 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=39431#comment-1759959 Love that Dem on Dem politics. Love that Dem on Dem politics.

]]> By: ColdWarrior57 http://hotair.com/archives/2009/01/05/obama-names-clinton-crony-whos-never-worked-in-intelligence-to-head-cia/comment-page-3/#comment-1759948 ColdWarrior57 Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:20:49 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=39431#comment-1759948 ROFLMAO ! Leon Panetta! CHANGE is right , He will change us from a Super Power to Super dolts! ROFLMAO ! Leon Panetta!
CHANGE is right , He will change us from a Super Power to Super dolts!

]]> By: Leon Panetta | Comments from Left Field http://hotair.com/archives/2009/01/05/obama-names-clinton-crony-whos-never-worked-in-intelligence-to-head-cia/comment-page-3/#comment-1759893 Leon Panetta | Comments from Left Field Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:05:56 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=39431#comment-1759893 [...] tends to provide more perceptive commentary in that crowd, despite his truly obnoxious name — sees the Panetta pick as an anti-torture statement: Ace wonders if this is about having a dependable yes man at the top. Not really. It’s about [...] [...] tends to provide more perceptive commentary in that crowd, despite his truly obnoxious name — sees the Panetta pick as an anti-torture statement: Ace wonders if this is about having a dependable yes man at the top. Not really. It’s about [...]

]]> By: ButAsForMe! » Leon Panetta For DCI? http://hotair.com/archives/2009/01/05/obama-names-clinton-crony-whos-never-worked-in-intelligence-to-head-cia/comment-page-3/#comment-1759879 ButAsForMe! » Leon Panetta For DCI? Tue, 06 Jan 2009 15:58:44 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=39431#comment-1759879 [...] sleeping at night after reading that quote ought to be challenging. Fortunately, it would seem that there are some Democrats who are just as concerned as I [...] [...] sleeping at night after reading that quote ought to be challenging. Fortunately, it would seem that there are some Democrats who are just as concerned as I [...]

]]> By: coldwarrior http://hotair.com/archives/2009/01/05/obama-names-clinton-crony-whos-never-worked-in-intelligence-to-head-cia/comment-page-3/#comment-1759841 coldwarrior Tue, 06 Jan 2009 15:33:56 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=39431#comment-1759841 highhopes on January 6, 2009 at 10:24 AM -- Wire taps and surveillance on opponents to The "O" is not the purview of the Agency. Having spent a lengthy career as a DO officer with the Agency, I am not aware of a whole lot of domestic spying on the part of actual agency officers or techs...none, really. I am, however, aware of a great reluctance on the part of most at the Agency to get involved in any sort of domestic spying, even at the mere suggestion of it. However...look for an increase in funding for the FBI and a major recruitment effort to grow the Bureau in the next few months. Therein lies the real threat to our Rights as citizens. Gorelick at Justice again is something to look out for...and fear. Panetta at the Agency will serve to devalue the Agency into just another of many federal intelligence agencies. The Dems have never had a fondness for foreign intelligence collection or operations, and most Dem officials I have dealt with over the years have had a totally misconstrued idea of what the Agency is and what its mission is. They seem to believe the hype and myth more than most, as it fits their preconceived notion of what espionage is all about. highhopes on January 6, 2009 at 10:24 AM –

Wire taps and surveillance on opponents to The “O” is not the purview of the Agency.

Having spent a lengthy career as a DO officer with the Agency, I am not aware of a whole lot of domestic spying on the part of actual agency officers or techs…none, really. I am, however, aware of a great reluctance on the part of most at the Agency to get involved in any sort of domestic spying, even at the mere suggestion of it.

However…look for an increase in funding for the FBI and a major recruitment effort to grow the Bureau in the next few months. Therein lies the real threat to our Rights as citizens. Gorelick at Justice again is something to look out for…and fear.

Panetta at the Agency will serve to devalue the Agency into just another of many federal intelligence agencies. The Dems have never had a fondness for foreign intelligence collection or operations, and most Dem officials I have dealt with over the years have had a totally misconstrued idea of what the Agency is and what its mission is. They seem to believe the hype and myth more than most, as it fits their preconceived notion of what espionage is all about.

]]> By: kingsjester http://hotair.com/archives/2009/01/05/obama-names-clinton-crony-whos-never-worked-in-intelligence-to-head-cia/comment-page-3/#comment-1759835 kingsjester Tue, 06 Jan 2009 15:30:02 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=39431#comment-1759835 highhopes on January 6, 2009 at 10:24 AM You may not be wrong. Remember all the trial ballons they've been putting out about "The Fairness Doctrine" and the "Slander Police" in Missouri during the campaign. It's a frightening thought. highhopes on January 6, 2009 at 10:24 AM

You may not be wrong. Remember all the trial ballons they’ve been putting out about “The Fairness Doctrine” and the “Slander Police” in Missouri during the campaign.

It’s a frightening thought.

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