[VeniVidiVici]

They were looking for some political theater," said Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Mich.), a member of the intelligence panel. He said Panetta came into the meeting "with his hair on fire" but, after a question-and-answer session, the issue seemed less serious.

"That particular program never quite got there. It was turned off," Rogers said.

So let me get this straight. The Demorats are in a tizzy because they were never briefed about an intelligence program that never became operational? Sure. Ok. Now we know the real reason for all their frothing at the collective Dimwit mouth.

[Lets Roll NOW]

I can see Cheney doing this. I would have to, if he had informed the Dems about any plan it would have been on the front page of the NY Slimes giving every detail to the enemy.