[PurpleMan]

Interesting. Very similar to Bush 41’s career prior to DCI job.
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Panetta’s prior to becoming DCI:

Member of the House of Representatives (1976-1993)
Dir, OMB (1993)
WH, COS: (1994-1997)

Bush 41’s prior to becoming DCI:
Member of the House of Representatives (1966-1970)
U.N. Amb (1971-1973)
Chrm, RNC (1973-1974)
China Envoy (1974-1975)

[TheWasteLand]

Your point is taken, although FWIW Bush’s military experience was much greater.

[Neverforget01]

You do realize Bush 41 was appointed well before 9/11?

Panetta is nothing more than a party hack. We can't afford to have a non-intel guy in this position.