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Heads set to roll as Obama goes on attack over security failures
2010-01-01
Heads are set to roll in the U.S. intelligence community as an angry Barack Obama fends off criticism over the attempted bombing of a passenger plane on Christmas Day.

Publicly the White House is standing by the top spymaster in the U.S., intelligence chief Admiral Dennis Blair. The four-star admiral, who is responsible for coordinating intelligence gathering between 16 agencies, has the full confidence of the president, aides are insisting.

But speculation was rife that Blair or Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano could be forced to resign after Mr Obama said on Tuesday there had been a systemic failure by the country's security agencies to prevent the botched Christmas Day attack. Napolitano has been lambasted by Republican critics, and in the media, for initially saying the air security system worked. She quickly back-pedalled, claiming she had meant the system of beefing up measures worked after the incident had occurred.

White House spokesman Robert Gibbs said Napolitano had the president's support, and Obama referred to her in his public comments on Tuesday, supporting her statement that correct actions were taken after the attempted attack.
She's next under the bus. Blair hasn't said anything stupid publicly so he's safe for now.
Posted by:Steve White

#12  Blair will be the 'goat.' Musn't upset the illegal amnesty train by drop-kicking O's Poster girl. Plus Blair is retired military. That alons should be enough to earn him the (not-so) coveted Grayhound Golden Wrench Shoulder Patches....
Posted by: USN, Ret.   2010-01-01 18:08  

#11  Hillary would only be brought into play by the media. Blaming the biggest bully on the block would not be a good strategy for Napolitano.

The delay in fingering a patsy is probably taking advantae of the holiday lull to see whether the blame Bush strategy will stick. Polling data trends will determine how many and which heads will roll.

I would never assume that Napolitano will be sacrificed. Think of Janet Reno.
Posted by: Super Hose   2010-01-01 13:42  

#10  Well, it's Friday and a holiday, making it a damn good time for the 0bama administration to fire someone.

Monchichi under the bus?
Posted by: Parabellum   2010-01-01 13:22  

#9  Regardless of whether heads roll, or what orders Obama issues, our primary counter-terrorism strategy -- Political Correctness -- will remain firmly in place. We can't go against our Religion.
Posted by: Number 673927   2010-01-01 10:33  

#8  "She should be ashamed and resign."

Ain't happening, 49Pan.

She's a DemoncRat - they don't know how to feel shame.
Posted by: Barbara Skolaut   2010-01-01 10:24  

#7  Clearly Janet is not up to the job.
Posted by: Cyber Sarge   2010-01-01 10:16  

#6  Heads are set to roll in the U.S. intelligence community...

Compare and contrast to the Fort Hood jihadist who did kill. Was General Casey's hand wringing any less distasteful than Napolitano's? Gun down soldiers in garrison, let's not take heads. Potentially do another plane take down, head to roll [maybe].
Posted by: Procopius2k   2010-01-01 08:23  

#5  so far Hillary and the State Dept has gotten a 'no blame' card for this

I waiting for someone from DHS to point this out.
Posted by: lord garth   2010-01-01 08:20  

#4  Grade: F

Your grade was not given to you for your homework. It is because you failed your first final exam. We gave you an overwhelming grade of F. Professionals up and down the chain were confounded and left dazed from the foolish drivel you presented. "correct actions were taken after the attempted attack." We do not really focus our executive ability on the clean up aisle. We place stock on those who can prevent the blind lady from driving a shopping cart into the shelf of Top Ramen. Visa privileges are important Mrs Suit Pants. Why did that man have a Visa from Your state department.


This lemmings exercise in this political class has just ended. Consider you "my" political class under indictment. I have the photos, you have a teleprompter
Posted by: newc   2010-01-01 02:29  

#3  Oi vey, I meant "hers".
Posted by: g(r)omgoru   2010-01-01 02:03  

#2  Are here replacement likely to be any better?
Posted by: g(r)omgoru   2010-01-01 01:32  

#1  Napolitano threw herself under the bus. She stood in front of the American public and showed her stupidity. She should be ashamed and resign.
Posted by: 49 Pan   2010-01-01 01:04  

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