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Title: Interesting thoughts on Iraq from 22 yr CIA vet
Post by: oboe on June 24, 2004, 07:31:20 AM

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/5279743/ (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/5279743/)

Though the final quote from him made me think he'd lost his marbles.

Title: Interesting thoughts on Iraq from 22 yr CIA vet
Post by: Fishu on June 24, 2004, 08:11:15 AM

"One huge failing of the American counterterrorist community throughout its existence has been the assumption that if someone hasn't attacked us in a while, they can't attack us. And I think that's where we are, the kind of mindset that if it hasn't happened, it's because they can't."[/i]



Wonder why he was staying anonymous.. with all the great hints towards his identity any teenager could find out with Google who he his.

Title: Interesting thoughts on Iraq from 22 yr CIA vet
Post by: AKIron on June 24, 2004, 08:23:58 AM

Many thought Reagan was off his rocker in calling the USSR the "Evil Empire". This guy's agency hasn't proven to be very effective or reliable in recent years. Perhaps he should direct some of that criticism towards himself?

Title: Interesting thoughts on Iraq from 22 yr CIA vet
Post by: Fishu on June 24, 2004, 07:22:22 PM

Maybe it's just about living in denial

Title: Interesting thoughts on Iraq from 22 yr CIA vet
Post by: VOR on June 24, 2004, 07:27:08 PM

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Originally posted by AKIron
This guy's agency hasn't proven to be very effective or reliable in recent years. Perhaps he should direct some of that criticism towards himself?

Was thinking the same thing. Not entirely responsible, but certainly less than perfect.