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"President Clinton and his entire national security team devoted an extraordinary amount of time and effort to coping with the threat"

ROTFLOL!! Ooooooh .. my sides hurt!

I've read Dick Morris' book, "Off With Their Heads", and he clearly states that Clinton had "ABSOLUTELY NO INTEREST IN FIGHTING TERROR".

I also agree that the dem memos indicate this is exactly what they were planning - a commission (utilizing the select committee on intel info) to place the blame for 9/11 on Bush - and not on Clinton. First they start with the Clarke book - in June will come an additional history rewrite by Bill Clinton, and I've heard there are assorted others; Bob Woodward for one (but Bob's other book about the first days after 9/11 - Bob later testified to Larry King that he was pleasantly surprised by Bush - and ended up liking and respecting him. The only way I could see Bob writing a hit book is because of a threat by Hillary.

I think this whole finger pointing isn't really for Bill, as much as to pave the way for Hillary. She has to be obsolved of any involvement in neglecting national security and causing 9/11 - or she will never be accepted as a presidential candidate.

The other day I was thinking that maybe this hatred of Bush came about because Hillary was planning on being able to run against Gore in 2004 - and instead, she's stuck with Bush. Liberals do not like competition. Or .. worse yet .. they were planning on off'ng Gore - and they were sure running against Lieberman for the nomination in '04 would be a cinch.

The dems want to be sure they are going to win, or they don't want to play.

"I think this whole finger pointing isn't really for Bill, as much as to pave the way for Hillary."

If you haven't alread read it, get a copy of "Madam Hillary". You are right on target...and the book will not only scare you to death, but very clearly set out how she probably will get elected. The brand-new liberal radio station is just one of many points in "the plan".

I just want the Republicans to set the agenda, or at least fight back. I worry that they aren't doing enough.

I also laugh at the line that "Clinton and Bush both dropped the ball, but only Bush is running now." Hey, there are two major parties. Kerry, to the extent he has any policy other than Bush-bashing, advocates a return to much of Clinton's policies. He'd probably staff his administration with lots of Clinton holdovers also. So comparing the policies is relevant.

Too bad the purpose of the commission - finding out how we could protect ourselves better - is largely lost. Even William Cohen said we STILL don't take the threat seriously enough. The Dems (or many of them) clearly think Bush is a greater danger than the terrorists.

Debate makes us stronger. But the partisan grandstanding over this issue and at this time shows that the Dems STILL "don't get it." It's more evidence that they are not to be trusted on national security.