[cyncooper]

Is there any DOUBT any longer WHO comes out of this hearing the HERO and who comes out the Villian!! Poor Thompson just got slapped and he took it sheepishly.

No, there is no doubt to those of us with perception. That is to say, your conclusion is the opposite of reality.

Clarke's credibility was absolutely shredded today.

[BigSkyFreeper]

Clarke's credibility was absolutely shredded today.

They had to take a break just to shovel Clarke's crumbled pile of credibility out the door.

[freeperfromnj]

Clarke's credibility was absolutely shredded today.

We all know that, but the majority of Americans weren't watching or following this closely. They will get a recap on the local newscast tonight. This is a sample of headlines that are hitting now:

Former Official Clarke Warned of 'Hundreds Dead'

Terrorism Fight `Not an Urgent Issue' After Bush Took Office, Clarke Says

Clarke: Urgency was lacking