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2015-01-10 Government

Obama Taps Treasury Terror, Intelligence Chief for CIA

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Posted by trailing wife 2015-01-10 00:00|| || Front Page|| [8 views ] Top

#1 So, less than 10 years federal service in Treasury and now he is No 2 at the CIA. What could go wrong? /s

Posted by tipover 2015-01-10 00:19|| 2015-01-10 00:19|| Front Page Top

#2 He helped craft the legislation that formed the USA Patriot Act

THAT sure makes me feel confident about him. (sarc)

Posted by Glenmore 2015-01-10 00:23|| 2015-01-10 00:23|| Front Page Top

#3 "I look forward to his insights, expertise, and energy as we address the growing number and diversity of national security challenges facing America today," CIA Director John Brennan said.

All of which points to John Brennan as the man calling the shots within the regime. Klingon musical chairs and tentacles deeply embedded in key nodes at State, Treasury and IRS. Little wonder Lois Lerner and her misdeeds have been so shrouded.

Posted by Besoeker 2015-01-10 03:43|| 2015-01-10 03:43|| Front Page Top

#4 A lawyer by training

There's your problem.

Posted by OldSpook 2015-01-10 09:51|| 2015-01-10 09:51|| Front Page Top

#5 Well John Adams was a lawyer too, as well as a good portion of the founding fathers.

However, John Adams and the others had a desire to drive the knife home to get what they want. Modern lawyers seem to just want to argue more.

Posted by DarthVader 2015-01-10 19:16|| 2015-01-10 19:16|| Front Page Top

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