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Bonobo

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28. So what, pray tell, is appointing a torturer and assassin as CIA Chief vis a vis GWB?

Fri Jan 11, 2013, 02:04 AM

Jan 2013

I would have preferred demanding an accounting of GWB's crimes.

Looking back at Mr. Obama's "Let's not look back" fills me with revulsion, anger and regret.

Compared to Ford's pardoning of Nixon, it was a far more egregious perversion of justice.

And in all honesty, appointing a torturer and mastermind of secret assassination programs and a Republican war vet as SOD is a stronger sign of kinship with GWB than I think many want to admit.

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Chuck Hagel Pick: Final Snub Of George W. Bush [View all] Purveyor Jan 2013 OP

You know, as someone who really liked Wes Clark, this is nice to read: TwilightGardener Jan 2013 #1

Where did you see Clark? I haven't seen him in ages. nt Honeycombe8 Jan 2013 #6

It's in the story. TwilightGardener Jan 2013 #9

No, it's not. Doesn't say who he was talking to, what network or magazine, or that you even saw him. Honeycombe8 Jan 2013 #22

It's on the second page of the Politico story-- TwilightGardener Jan 2013 #23

I wonder what sort of poll numbers he would have got if he DiverDave Jan 2013 #2

OK. Happy trails. TwilightGardener Jan 2013 #3

So Long, Farewell... Purveyor Jan 2013 #5

Hagel isn't a Republican. He left the Republican Party a while back. Which is why they're pisssed. Honeycombe8 Jan 2013 #7

No, he's still a Republican. Unless he secretly changed his affiliation. TwilightGardener Jan 2013 #10

I am confused. Generally here in DU we all agree that Republicans are the scourge of the earth until rhett o rick Jan 2013 #4

He's not a Republican. He left that party a while back. And Obama needs a non-Dem in that position Honeycombe8 Jan 2013 #8

"He's not a Republican"???? Really? What is he? rhett o rick Jan 2013 #13

Hagel is an Independent. He left the Republican Party a long time ago. Honeycombe8 Jan 2013 #19

No all Democrats are not the same. Some think like Republicans. That's the sad state we are in. rhett o rick Jan 2013 #27

I'll take a registered Republican who avoids war with Iran over a neocon Democrat, any day. leveymg Jan 2013 #30

Ah yes, his only choices of Democrats are neocons. False dilemma. nm rhett o rick Jan 2013 #34

Unfortunately, the neocons and hawks dominate foreign policy in both parties. leveymg Jan 2013 #35

Yes, people fall for the "ends justify the means" argument. Honeycombe8 Jan 2013 #31

So are you saying the President is a DINO? Fraud and forgery all this time? Don't trust Purveyor Jan 2013 #11

I didnt say any of that and shame on you for trying to put those words in my mouth. rhett o rick Jan 2013 #12

I didn't put any 'words in your mouth'...I asked you some questions that you avoided answering. Purveyor Jan 2013 #14

I appreciate that you admitted that you dont think for yourself. You trust the president's judgement rhett o rick Jan 2013 #15

I can't stand "Dancing with the Stars" but thanks for playing...anyway. eom Purveyor Jan 2013 #16

Did the president tell you that you "cant stand Dancing with the Stars?" nm rhett o rick Jan 2013 #17

Yes...yes he did and Michelle reaffirmed in a personal, handwritten note. "Do Not Watch ' Purveyor Jan 2013 #18

The Boss decides what he wants as his goals for a Dept or Agency. So he's in the best position Honeycombe8 Jan 2013 #21

How sad. How very, very sad. But I do understand. It must be very comforting to put your rhett o rick Jan 2013 #24

Oh, how very sad that you don't know Hagel is not a Republican. How very sad. Honeycombe8 Jan 2013 #32

So you say he isnt a Republican. I assume you have some proof. Not that it matters, he has been rhett o rick Jan 2013 #33

A competent man, but nothing to be enthusiastic about. Selatius Jan 2013 #20

Hagel is a republican. Even idiot Bush would recognize the irony. Too bad many here dont. We are rhett o rick Jan 2013 #25

kick samsingh Jan 2013 #26

So what, pray tell, is appointing a torturer and assassin as CIA Chief vis a vis GWB? Bonobo Jan 2013 #28

My question about that is, why wasn't Morell (acting chief) simply promoted? TwilightGardener Jan 2013 #29