Comments on: If Feingold Likes Panetta As Intel Chief, So Do I http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2009/01/if-feingold-likes-panetta-as-intel-chief-so-do-i/ A black bourgeoisie perspective on U.S. politics Sun, 21 Mar 2010 12:32:46 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Symphony http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2009/01/if-feingold-likes-panetta-as-intel-chief-so-do-i/comment-page-1/#comment-335492 Symphony Thu, 08 Jan 2009 02:14:53 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=5971#comment-335492 Most Americans have no knowledge of intelligence programs and are hardly capable of saying if someone would be good or not. But everyone is entitled to an opinion. Like I've said in my <a href="http://essentialpresence.blogspot.com/2009/01/obama-getting-more-criticism-over.html" rel="nofollow">own post</a> I liken the CIA to my time in the military (half of which was in an intelligence unit) - A CIA director is more of a politician. They manage, they defend their people and they get the money so they can do their jobs. The last thing an experienced foot soldier wants is some little suit standing over their shoulder micromanaging. Sir, ma'am--just keep those dumbass politicians (on both sides of the aisle) away from me so I can do my job. Most Americans have no knowledge of intelligence programs and are hardly capable of saying if someone would be good or not. But everyone is entitled to an opinion. Like I've said in my own post I liken the CIA to my time in the military (half of which was in an intelligence unit) – A CIA director is more of a politician. They manage, they defend their people and they get the money so they can do their jobs. The last thing an experienced foot soldier wants is some little suit standing over their shoulder micromanaging. Sir, ma'am–just keep those dumbass politicians (on both sides of the aisle) away from me so I can do my job.

]]> By: Symphony http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2009/01/if-feingold-likes-panetta-as-intel-chief-so-do-i/comment-page-1/#comment-162910 Symphony Wed, 07 Jan 2009 21:14:53 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=5971#comment-162910 Most Americans have no knowledge of intelligence programs and are hardly capable of saying if someone would be good or not. But everyone is entitled to an opinion. Like I've said in my <a href="http://essentialpresence.blogspot.com/2009/01/obama-getting-more-criticism-over.html" rel="nofollow">own post</a> I liken the CIA to my time in the military (half of which was in an intelligence unit) - A CIA director is more of a politician. They manage, they defend their people and they get the money so they can do their jobs. The last thing an experienced foot soldier wants is some little suit standing over their shoulder micromanaging. Sir, ma'am--just keep those dumbass politicians (on both sides of the aisle) away from me so I can do my job. Most Americans have no knowledge of intelligence programs and are hardly capable of saying if someone would be good or not. But everyone is entitled to an opinion. Like I've said in my own post I liken the CIA to my time in the military (half of which was in an intelligence unit) – A CIA director is more of a politician. They manage, they defend their people and they get the money so they can do their jobs. The last thing an experienced foot soldier wants is some little suit standing over their shoulder micromanaging. Sir, ma'am–just keep those dumbass politicians (on both sides of the aisle) away from me so I can do my job.

]]> By: Symphony http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2009/01/if-feingold-likes-panetta-as-intel-chief-so-do-i/comment-page-1/#comment-121683 Symphony Wed, 07 Jan 2009 18:14:53 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=5971#comment-121683 Most Americans have no knowledge of intelligence programs and are hardly capable of saying if someone would be good or not. But everyone is entitled to an opinion. Like I've said in my <a href="http://essentialpresence.blogspot.com/2009/01/obama-getting-more-criticism-over.html" rel="nofollow">own post</a> I liken the CIA to my time in the military (half of which was in an intelligence unit) - A CIA director is more of a politician. They manage, they defend their people and they get the money so they can do their jobs. The last thing an experienced foot soldier wants is some little suit standing over their shoulder micromanaging. Sir, ma'am--just keep those dumbass politicians (on both sides of the aisle) away from me so I can do my job. Most Americans have no knowledge of intelligence programs and are hardly capable of saying if someone would be good or not. But everyone is entitled to an opinion. Like I've said in my own post I liken the CIA to my time in the military (half of which was in an intelligence unit) – A CIA director is more of a politician. They manage, they defend their people and they get the money so they can do their jobs. The last thing an experienced foot soldier wants is some little suit standing over their shoulder micromanaging. Sir, ma'am–just keep those dumbass politicians (on both sides of the aisle) away from me so I can do my job.

]]> By: spirit_55z http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2009/01/if-feingold-likes-panetta-as-intel-chief-so-do-i/comment-page-1/#comment-121428 spirit_55z Wed, 07 Jan 2009 02:54:00 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=5971#comment-121428 Yep. Joseph Biden, Vice President of the United States. Yes he did! Yep. Joseph Biden, Vice President of the United States. Yes he did!

]]> By: spirit_55z http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2009/01/if-feingold-likes-panetta-as-intel-chief-so-do-i/comment-page-1/#comment-121427 spirit_55z Wed, 07 Jan 2009 02:50:08 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=5971#comment-121427 Ride or Die Joe, gotta love him! Ride or Die Joe, gotta love him!

]]> By: whiterosebuddy http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2009/01/if-feingold-likes-panetta-as-intel-chief-so-do-i/comment-page-1/#comment-121378 whiterosebuddy Wed, 07 Jan 2009 01:05:55 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=5971#comment-121378 The last time they picked a non-spook was in the 60s....his name was GH Bush The last time they picked a non-spook was in the 60s….his name was GH Bush

]]> By: Miranda http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2009/01/if-feingold-likes-panetta-as-intel-chief-so-do-i/comment-page-1/#comment-121343 Miranda Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:12:25 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=5971#comment-121343 Behind closed doors I think Feinstein got the "we dont give a damn what you think" reality check.....hence the attitude adjustment and the pursed lipped "I look forward to speaking with Mr. Panetta." Behind closed doors I think Feinstein got the “we dont give a damn what you think” reality check…..hence the attitude adjustment and the pursed lipped “I look forward to speaking with Mr. Panetta.”

]]> By: heartsandflowers http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2009/01/if-feingold-likes-panetta-as-intel-chief-so-do-i/comment-page-1/#comment-121331 heartsandflowers Tue, 06 Jan 2009 23:54:27 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=5971#comment-121331 So a non-spook gets tapped to run the biggest spook-agency in the world. If he wasn't white would people be howling about how un-qualified he was? The no torture background is a nice change but it's the antithesis of the creation and history of the agency. This offers NO guarantee that those tactics won't be used. They're just going to go back to be secretive about it - and perhaps a little more selective. So a non-spook gets tapped to run the biggest spook-agency in the world. If he wasn't white would people be howling about how un-qualified he was? The no torture background is a nice change but it's the antithesis of the creation and history of the agency. This offers NO guarantee that those tactics won't be used. They're just going to go back to be secretive about it – and perhaps a little more selective.

]]> By: Admiral_Komack http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2009/01/if-feingold-likes-panetta-as-intel-chief-so-do-i/comment-page-1/#comment-121316 Admiral_Komack Tue, 06 Jan 2009 23:13:24 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=5971#comment-121316 I agree. I agree.

]]> By: rikyrah http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2009/01/if-feingold-likes-panetta-as-intel-chief-so-do-i/comment-page-1/#comment-121312 rikyrah Tue, 06 Jan 2009 23:09:55 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=5971#comment-121312 Panetta has no intelligence experience. Though, folks say that's why he was chosen. He doesn't believe in torture...I think it's sort of pathetic that I'm willing to go ok to someone with no intelligence experience, because it's hard to find someone whose hands are tainted with torture.<br><br>how this country has fallen. Panetta has no intelligence experience. Though, folks say that's why he was chosen. He doesn't believe in torture…I think it's sort of pathetic that I'm willing to go ok to someone with no intelligence experience, because it's hard to find someone whose hands are tainted with torture.

how this country has fallen.

]]> By: Miranda http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2009/01/if-feingold-likes-panetta-as-intel-chief-so-do-i/comment-page-1/#comment-121311 Miranda Tue, 06 Jan 2009 23:08:14 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=5971#comment-121311 I was JUST about to post something similar. As we hear more, its becoming clear that Biden's remarks were scripted....and he SO played his role to perfection. I was JUST about to post something similar. As we hear more, its becoming clear that Biden's remarks were scripted….and he SO played his role to perfection.

]]> By: whiterosebuddy http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2009/01/if-feingold-likes-panetta-as-intel-chief-so-do-i/comment-page-1/#comment-121299 whiterosebuddy Tue, 06 Jan 2009 22:51:28 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=5971#comment-121299 Agreed. Agreed.

]]> By: Kat http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2009/01/if-feingold-likes-panetta-as-intel-chief-so-do-i/comment-page-1/#comment-121293 Kat Tue, 06 Jan 2009 22:41:32 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=5971#comment-121293 Not sure this was a mistake. I think Biden is playing the public good cop. Not sure this was a mistake. I think Biden is playing the public good cop.

]]> By: whiterosebuddy http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2009/01/if-feingold-likes-panetta-as-intel-chief-so-do-i/comment-page-1/#comment-121292 whiterosebuddy Tue, 06 Jan 2009 22:40:12 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=5971#comment-121292 Here is some more analysis of why Feinstein has her tits in an uproar.<br><br><a href="http://tpmcafe.talkingpointsmemo.com/talk/blogs/matthew_saroff/2009/01/what-the-panetta-nomination-me.php" rel="nofollow">http://tpmcafe.talkingpointsmemo.com/talk/blogs...</a><br><br>Feinstein is definitely standing in poop...you are right on that Spirit! And you just gotta know that when Obama leaves you out of the communication loop it is not a mistake!!!<br><br>Biden is just trying to clean it up. Obama and Biden both are apologizing...now that the deed is done, they both are paying her lip service. hahahahah Feinstein is gone get shafted a lot more. Here is some more analysis of why Feinstein has her tits in an uproar.

http://tpmcafe.talkingpointsmemo.com/talk/blogs...

Feinstein is definitely standing in poop…you are right on that Spirit! And you just gotta know that when Obama leaves you out of the communication loop it is not a mistake!!!

Biden is just trying to clean it up. Obama and Biden both are apologizing…now that the deed is done, they both are paying her lip service. hahahahah Feinstein is gone get shafted a lot more.

]]> By: Val http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2009/01/if-feingold-likes-panetta-as-intel-chief-so-do-i/comment-page-1/#comment-121277 Val Tue, 06 Jan 2009 22:20:22 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=5971#comment-121277 lol. You know every family has a Biden. :-) you gotta love him but sometimes he makes you say Dang! lolol<br><br>That's alright. lol. You know every family has a Biden. :-) you gotta love him but sometimes he makes you say Dang! lolol

That's alright.

]]> By: blksista http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2009/01/if-feingold-likes-panetta-as-intel-chief-so-do-i/comment-page-1/#comment-121268 blksista Tue, 06 Jan 2009 22:08:24 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=5971#comment-121268 Russ IS my Senator, although there were times during the campaign he was too kissy-kissy about McShame.<br><br>I figured Obama had his reasons to pick him, and as Russ goes, so goes a lot of the nation. Russ IS my Senator, although there were times during the campaign he was too kissy-kissy about McShame.

I figured Obama had his reasons to pick him, and as Russ goes, so goes a lot of the nation.

]]> By: Sepia http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2009/01/if-feingold-likes-panetta-as-intel-chief-so-do-i/comment-page-1/#comment-121261 Sepia Tue, 06 Jan 2009 22:00:14 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=5971#comment-121261 No, prob Justice! We were on the same wavelength! :-) No, prob Justice! We were on the same wavelength! :-)

]]> By: rikyrah http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2009/01/if-feingold-likes-panetta-as-intel-chief-so-do-i/comment-page-1/#comment-121243 rikyrah Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:32:56 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=5971#comment-121243 EVENING THREAD IS UP EVENING THREAD IS UP

]]> By: Justice58 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2009/01/if-feingold-likes-panetta-as-intel-chief-so-do-i/comment-page-1/#comment-121240 Justice58 Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:26:57 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=5971#comment-121240 I didn't see your post, Sepia!<br><br>I'm sorry! I didn't see your post, Sepia!

I'm sorry!

]]> By: Justice58 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2009/01/if-feingold-likes-panetta-as-intel-chief-so-do-i/comment-page-1/#comment-121236 Justice58 Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:26:33 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=5971#comment-121236 <b>Obama's CIA pick unlikely to face Senate challenge</b><br><br><a href="http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5j9VKSxg3vlTYL9fO-cAILwUZbM-gD95HT3DG0" rel="nofollow">http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALe...</a><br><br><i>WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Barack Obama is defending his unexpected CIA nominee Leon Panetta, who faced a surge of skepticism in Congress on Tuesday but is not expected to draw serious opposition when his confirmation reaches the Senate Intelligence Committee.</i><br><br><i>Obama called Feinstein and apologized Tuesday, her office confirmed. In a separate statement, Feinstein noted that she had been called by both Obama and Vice President-elect Joe Biden, but she expressed no support for Panetta, a fellow California political veteran.</i><br><br><b>"They have explained to me the reasons why they believe Leon Panetta is the best candidate for CIA director," Feinstein said, adding only that she looked forward to "speaking with Mr. Panetta about the critical issues facing the intelligence community and his plans to address them."</b><br><br><i>Meeting with reporters in the U.S. Capitol Tuesday, Biden said the Obama team made a "mistake" in not consulting with top Senate officials before choosing Panetta. Biden said the lapse was a process mistake, but he praised the selection of Panetta, calling the Californian a "strong figure" for the CIA who would "take it on a new path."</i><br><br><br><br><br><br>A New Path...Meaning Bush's Policies Are Over! Obama's CIA pick unlikely to face Senate challenge

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALe...

WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Barack Obama is defending his unexpected CIA nominee Leon Panetta, who faced a surge of skepticism in Congress on Tuesday but is not expected to draw serious opposition when his confirmation reaches the Senate Intelligence Committee.

Obama called Feinstein and apologized Tuesday, her office confirmed. In a separate statement, Feinstein noted that she had been called by both Obama and Vice President-elect Joe Biden, but she expressed no support for Panetta, a fellow California political veteran.

“They have explained to me the reasons why they believe Leon Panetta is the best candidate for CIA director,” Feinstein said, adding only that she looked forward to “speaking with Mr. Panetta about the critical issues facing the intelligence community and his plans to address them.”

Meeting with reporters in the U.S. Capitol Tuesday, Biden said the Obama team made a “mistake” in not consulting with top Senate officials before choosing Panetta. Biden said the lapse was a process mistake, but he praised the selection of Panetta, calling the Californian a “strong figure” for the CIA who would “take it on a new path.”

A New Path…Meaning Bush's Policies Are Over!

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