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2011-02-14 Home Front: WoT

YouTube: Is Our Director of National Intelligence an Idiot?

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Posted by tipper 2011-02-14 01:31|| || Front Page|| [5 views ] Top

#1 Is that a rhetorical question?

Posted by g(r)omgoru 2011-02-14 02:39|| 2011-02-14 02:39|| Front Page Top

#2 That was not an impromptu gaffe, he was making a prepared statement before congress.

The administration is trying to put a positive spin on a Muslim Brotherhood participation and/or takeover for the US public while at the same time signaling to players in Egypt and elsewhere that the US views the MB and its spin-offs as legitimate participants who should not be denied political power.

Gibbs demanded power sharing in Egypt, i.e. MB participation as well. In Afghanistan the US has not objected to political power for moderate Taliban since 2001.

Clapper is just being consistent here.

Posted by Elminelet Sproing1862 2011-02-14 03:09|| 2011-02-14 03:09|| Front Page Top

#3 Moderate Taliban? Secular Muslim Brotherhood?

It's a miracle this guy shows up to work with clothes on.

Posted by gorb 2011-02-14 03:13|| 2011-02-14 03:13|| Front Page Top

#4 In fairness to Clapper it was Colin Powell in October of 2001 serving under President G.W. Bush who endorsed 'Moderate Taliban' wielding power in 'liberated Afghanistan.'

To my knowledge this has never been refudiated and it certainly made the US look weak in the eyes of Arabs and Muslims.

I don't think Clapper is that ignorant. He sent a clear message to the Arab-Islamic world:
The Obama administration has no objection to the MB's ascent to political power, perhaps even wishes for this to come to pass.

The same administration has been openly trying to impose a 'communist dictator/El Presidente for Life' on Honduras, so they're obviously cool with anti-western totalitarian ideologies.

Posted by Elminelet Sproing1862 2011-02-14 06:25|| 2011-02-14 06:25|| Front Page Top

#5 In a world that made any sense he'd have resigned that very evening.

Posted by Fred 2011-02-14 08:58|| 2011-02-14 08:58|| Front Page Top

#6 At best he makes Janet Incompetano look like a Mensa member

Posted by regular joe 2011-02-14 11:08|| 2011-02-14 11:08|| Front Page Top

#7 #4 I don't think Clapper is that ignorant. He sent a clear message to the Arab-Islamic world:
The Obama administration has no objection to the MB's ascent to political power, perhaps even wishes for this to come to pass.

There have been times that he appears completely unaware of what's going on. Other times it is as you say; he is a mouthpiece for the administration and reflects the behind the scenes policy making and agenda of BO and his minions.

#6 At best he makes Janet Incompetano look like a Mensa member

That is a scary thought. She may be running for U.S. Senator. That may be less harmful to the nation than heading up Homeland Security. Of course, she would have to win the Senate seat and there is some question as to whether she could do that.

Posted by JohnQC 2011-02-14 11:21|| 2011-02-14 11:21|| Front Page Top

#8 She may be running for U.S. Senator. That may be less harmful to the nation than heading up Homeland Security.

That wouldn't be as bad, until you think about his track record for appointments. He'd probably stick the First Dog there because he barks when someone knocks on the door.

Posted by gorb 2011-02-14 11:55|| 2011-02-14 11:55|| Front Page Top

#9 I couldn't bear to watch. I had to stop it.

Posted by Ebbang Uluque6305 2011-02-14 11:58|| 2011-02-14 11:58|| Front Page Top

#10 In fairness to Clapper it was Colin Powell in October of 2001 serving under President G.W. Bush who endorsed 'Moderate Taliban' wielding power in 'liberated Afghanistan.'

Moderate Taliban? You mean those guys who won't let women seek health care? The guys who blow up schools? The guys who harbored bin Laden?

Posted by Ebbang Uluque6305 2011-02-14 12:02|| 2011-02-14 12:02|| Front Page Top

#11 He is stating administration policy. The O admin is for dictators of the correct ideology, Islamists, and is against rights of individuals. Look how the admin ignored the people in Iran and basically supported the regime there, or statements on Chinese govt when cornered by reporter recently.

The admin is not a friend of representative govt by the people or for the people. Actions speak louder than words. It is a great tragedy for this country, and for others that looked to the US as a beacon of hope and freedom.

Posted by Alaska Paul 2011-02-14 12:32|| 2011-02-14 12:32|| Front Page Top

#12 AP is right. It isn't only the Director, it is the entire administration.

Posted by DarthVader 2011-02-14 15:32|| 2011-02-14 15:32|| Front Page Top

#13 Dang James, where's my surprise meter when I need it?

Karl,

It's in that box under your desk with the sympathy meter.

Posted by James Carville/Karl Rove 2011-02-14 16:59|| 2011-02-14 16:59|| Front Page Top

#14 "He'd probably stick the First Dog there because he barks when someone knocks on the door."

The First Dog (or the First Cat, for that matter) would undoubtedly do a better job, gorb. :-(

Posted by Barbara Skolaut 2011-02-14 18:53|| 2011-02-14 18:53|| Front Page Top

#15 A lack of shame and no fidelity to the truth. Without those lies come very easy.

Posted by Hellfish 2011-02-14 19:52|| 2011-02-14 19:52|| Front Page Top

#16 Is Our Director of National Intelligence an Idiot?

Yes. Next question.

Posted by OldSpook 2011-02-14 21:58|| 2011-02-14 21:58|| Front Page Top

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