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Obama to Name Leon Panetta as Head of CIA
Fox ^ | 1/5/2009 | Fox

Posted on 01/05/2009 11:49:56 AM PST by Red in Blue PA

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To: PurpleMan
I wouldn't have appointed Bush 41 either.
181 posted on 01/06/2009 6:36:15 AM PST by Neverforget01
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To: Red in Blue PA

why?


182 posted on 01/06/2009 6:39:22 AM PST by peace with honor
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To: XenaLee

Yes, that’s what I meant, thanks.


183 posted on 01/06/2009 7:03:36 AM PST by freebird5850 (O-Bomb-a, the sleeper cell that slipped by all of us.)
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To: winoneforthegipper

I still do not think he is qualified, at all.


184 posted on 01/06/2009 7:35:24 AM PST by HollyB
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To: winoneforthegipper

What does closing down a military base and converting it into a university have to do with high level intelligence experience, enough to run the CIA. I could see possible architectural experience or other things along those lines, but intelligence, absolutely not.


185 posted on 01/06/2009 7:41:27 AM PST by HollyB
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To: HollyB

Not sure either...but his think tanks talks have involved some rather interesting guests.

I would hope now that he is heading the CIA we might have an opportunity to grill him over Flight 800 some more, who knows, perhaps even some truth.


186 posted on 01/06/2009 8:14:21 AM PST by winoneforthegipper
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To: winoneforthegipper

THose areas are under Army control, not Panetta’s unversity. Unless I missed something and he is engaging in military/intelligence discussions there? That I did not read.


187 posted on 01/06/2009 8:19:04 AM PST by HollyB
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To: winoneforthegipper

THose areas are under Army control, not Panetta’s unversity. Unless I missed something and he is engaging in military/intelligence discussions there? That I did not read.


188 posted on 01/06/2009 8:19:13 AM PST by HollyB
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To: HollyB

Panetta and DOF’s Robert Gates supposedly had a open forum with Sandy the “Burglar” back in 2006.

He was also on the Iraq study board with Gates in 2005 and story goes was rather friendly with Gates when Panetta was in Congress.

Needless to say though this is, in my opinion, an extension of BJC’s wish to transform the CIA into more or less another solid goverment arm of the DNC.

BHO’s continued payback for Clintonian favours?


189 posted on 01/06/2009 8:30:08 AM PST by winoneforthegipper
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To: winoneforthegipper

Not sure what the motivating factors are for O’s choice. But, those couple of things do not constitute experience. Having a professional relationship with someone who is qualified is not the same as being qualified. And sitting on study group for a year....not even a bit close.


190 posted on 01/06/2009 8:37:14 AM PST by HollyB
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To: HollyB
I agree, the blogger I posted, took the liberty of throwing in some tinfoil and suggesting that Panetta’s institute was either more covert or perhaps even clandestine....lol!
191 posted on 01/06/2009 8:39:33 AM PST by winoneforthegipper
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To: Red in Blue PA

imagine being a CIA operative right now and finding out that this bonehead will be your next boss.

Barack Obama’s transition has been truly awful, selling seats, IL Gov, Richardson and now this, not forgetting Napolitano.

I really do despair that this man will be in charge for 4 years by using illegal money, voter fraud and the brainless media.


192 posted on 01/06/2009 1:20:21 PM PST by manc (Marriage is between a man and a woman no sick MA,CT sham marriage end racism end affirmative action)
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To: NYC GOP Chick; mware
Yes, it went to Silvestre Reyes, who is best known for not knowing the difference between Shia and Sunni Muslims.

Bingo! These people are scary.

193 posted on 01/06/2009 1:42:59 PM PST by La Enchiladita
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To: Marine_Uncle
And he will leave with the knowledge that his eight years in office bear some very heavy soul wrenching decisions.

I agree. I also hope our military and intel people will give Barama and his people phony or partial briefings and take care of things themselves, a shadow govt that takes care of the real business and let the Dems pretend......

194 posted on 01/06/2009 1:48:20 PM PST by La Enchiladita
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To: NormsRevenge

195 posted on 01/06/2009 4:34:19 PM PST by traumer
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To: HollyB

First, it’s Leon Panetta for CIA Director...
Then, it’s Snja Gupta for Surgeon General...
So, the question remains...
What cabinet post will be filled by Sponge Bob Square Pants?

On a more serious note, the Panetta nomination is really head-scratching. With his resume severely lacking in the intelligence-related arena, Obama has been forced — by members of his own party, no less — to defend his selection. Obama’s defense with regards to Panetta is that the nominee has experience from his years serving as Chief of Staff for Clinton. If we are to take that at face value, then how does one resolve the multiple lost opportunities Clinton and his team had - but failed to take - to neutralize Bin Laden?? Pushing it one step further, wasn’t 9/11 planned during Clinton’s watch - with Panetta also in his post??

I’m sure MSNBC will be all over this story.... Not!


196 posted on 01/06/2009 5:42:16 PM PST by Skywarner (The U.S. Armed Forces... Producers of FREEDOM for over 200 years!!)
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To: traumer

Actually anytime I see this guy he reminds me of Gonzo for some reason. Not exactly the type to command respect.


197 posted on 01/06/2009 5:47:33 PM PST by eaglestar
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To: Skywarner

Does being Chief of Staff for 4 years offer enough experience to run the CIA and anticipate and combat crime & terrorism? The only thing that makes me feel better is that probably most decisions are already made before they get to his level. But, it is not comforting to think he will have the say and influence.


198 posted on 01/06/2009 5:56:13 PM PST by HollyB
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To: romanesq

That’s good. Glad she’s in a tizzy! Hope she gets somewhere with it.


199 posted on 01/06/2009 6:01:55 PM PST by HollyB
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To: La Enchiladita

Somehow I don’t think that will happen. Zero may actually follow the advice of those in the Intel and Military community and let others with some balanced views and proven track records call the shots, and he will look like he is running the show. He comes over like he has it together, and the nation stays relatively safe for the most part. And Iraq finishes up in a few years as a win win, and as he learns from the real experts, Afghanistan will be no Iraq, nor will any form of a surge make to much of a difference.


200 posted on 01/06/2009 6:21:51 PM PST by Marine_Uncle (Duncan Hunter was our best choice.)
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