Return to Article: Probe to focus on potential exaggeration of Iraqi intelligence

By Chris Strohm cstrohm@govexec.com July 9, 2004
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    George Tenet, the outgoing Director of the CIA, says, "Americans will recognize CIA success." Over the years, this very professional group has provided America, vauable information that has kept this nation afloat. It's hard to believe, for one moment, that this proud group has let its guard down. The entire history of this nation, has there been so many mistakes made by our administration and so many blames toward other agencies? The big picture is very clear, you can see where the mistakes begin and end, and it wasn't the CIA.

    Lawrence D. Pierce Posted July 16, 2004 9:45 AM
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    I just know I'm gotta hate myself for this someday. But I just can't resist a little good old fashion sarcasm. Here we go now. This situation is beginning to remind me of when the rumors first started about "Slick Willie" being naughty with an intern in the White House. Now as we all know, William just about blinded AND knee capped the CIA during his quest for the perfect stoogie. And, when confronted about it. He was only potentially committing prejury while reassesing the definition of the word "is". But eventually, he really did commit perjury. Or, in America's terms. He lied. Now we have rumor's flying that "Junior" was looking for an excuse to get a little payback with Saddam for trying to take a cheap shot at the "old man". Understandable as a loving son. But NOT justifiable as Commander in Chief. There is little doubt the folks at the CIA gave the best advice with the information they had. But there is doubt, that the information was given a spin by the White House to follow a pre-assumed agenda. And here, we arrive at that "potential" word again. Only this time, it won't be an embarrassing case of perjury. And I'm sure, Washington could care less what I think. (ATDMT, BlueStreak, Centport, Mediaplex, knock it off girls) But, for this President, or ANY President to knowingly lead this great nation into war based upon lies, there can be only one "potencial" charge. Will none dare call it treason if the time comes?

    Art Doss Posted July 15, 2004 10:03 PM
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    Does anyone think for a moment that anyone will find the current administration told a lie? Come on folks it is an election. King George can do no wrong. Almost 1000 Americans have died in Iraq, not even Pat Roberts will rat out George, it is politically not going to happen. Think about all the stuff that is being put off until after the election, that is not an accident that is "on purpose" because the King has something to hide.

    GovExec.com reader Posted July 12, 2004 7:07 AM

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