General Hayden to Replace Porter Goss as CIA chief

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[Democratshavenobrains]

I love the vast amount of respect they have for General Hayden. Calling him an idiot and stooge while they suck John Kerry's toes for a 3 month stint in Nam he used to become Ted Kennedy's sidekick. Hypocrites.

[BigSkyFreeper]

SLAM DUNK, OUT OF THE PARK, TOUCHDOWN, BABY!!

I remember alot of FReepers were saying that about Porter Goss.

[Mad_Tom_Rackham]

One can only hope so. That job is probably like jumping into a burlap bag full of rattle snakes.

[burzum]

After searching for a while I couldn't find out why he received the Bronze star. If it's on the Internet, it is well buried. But I think most veterans will focus instead on the fact that he received the Defense DSM medal. This is a medal usually only awarded to the people like the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff or one of the Unified Command commanders. This is a *very* high medal (just behind the Air Force Cross which is itself one behind the Medal of Honor).

[BIGLOOK]

Hayden, USAFSS former director NSA.

This will give new meaning to 'Dog fight'.

Bet on the Big Dog.

[Mad_Tom_Rackham]

Roger that. Perhaps she has run into someone who can't be intimidated with pilfered FBI files.

[RobbyS]

Don't idealize the Founders. Knox, the secretary of the Army, was a good officer but Washington actually handled military matters, including negotiations with the Indians. Randolph, Jefferson successor , was as perfidious as Jefferson himself but clumsier. The members of the supreme court were a wash.

[Pukin Dog]

Goss did fine at his mission. He is not a manager, though. Now is the time for someone who can speak with better authority on the issues, and pick a team of his choosing, based on what they know, instead of how well they can get along with their boss. It provides Bush with an opportunity for more house cleaning without it appearing to be punishment to those who bucked the changes. The great thing about it is that normally, the CIA would fight back with leaks, but now they are on the defensive and wouldn't dare.

[Pukin Dog]

I'm going to have a wonderful time watching Joe Biden try to tell General Hayden what his job is. I'll make sure the TiVo is set for that exchange.

[BigSkyFreeper]

You underestimate the viciousness of liberal scum. Firing them won't stop them from running to the nearest media outlet telling the media and the world all they know.

[Lancey Howard]

As far as US intelligence goes, Negroponte is fully in charge of everything at this point. Hayden was/is Negroponte's deputy, so clearly they are on the same page. Things are going to get VERY intersting at CIA over the next few months. I hope we get to know about some of it.

[FreedomPoster]

Here's the commentary from Captain's Quarters on him, from earlier today:

General Michael Hayden

Normally, this would be the easy choice. Hayden has served with distinction in the Air Force, spending a good part of the last 35 years working in the intelligence field. He served as the NSA director under both Clinton and Bush, and now works as Negroponte's deputy. Hayden has credibility with members of both parties and the press. He knows the civilian and military intelligence communities better than any of the others on the short list and could hit the ground running for Bush at Langley.

If he's such a slam dunk, then why not just stop here? For one good reason: Hayden created and ran the NSA surveillance program that intercepts international communications without FISA warrants. Putting Hayden in front of the Senate Intelligence Committee for a confirmation hearing would be akin to waving a red flag in front of a bull. Democrats would jump at the chance to rip Hayden alive during nationally-televised hearings in a way that would make the Alito hearings look like a prayer breakfast. The worst-kept secret for the Democrats heading into this election is that they want to capture control of Congress in order to press impeachment proceedings against Bush. A Hayden confirmation hearing will become a fishing expedition for any tidbits they can discover for their later efforts.

Hayden will probably have to sit this one out. Had Goss lasted until after the elections, which appears to have been the original plan, Hayden could have easily been nominated. No wonder Bush looked unhappy today.

From here:
http://www.captainsquartersblog.com/mt/archives/006918.php

[Pukin Dog]

Don't think for a minute that the leaker fired last week is not singing for her supper, baby. Anyone shown the door is still under legal threat if they go public with secrets.

[Pukin Dog]

Putting Hayden in front of the Senate Intelligence Committee for a confirmation hearing would be akin to waving a red flag in front of a bull.

Ever been to a bull fight?

The bull may seem dangerous and menacing, but I've never been to one where the bull didn't end up with a sword through its heart.

[Mad_Tom_Rackham]

Does Biden actually know what HIS job is?

[BigSkyFreeper]

Now your assuming the left follows the rules.

[no dems]

UNCONFIRMED!!!

[Pukin Dog]

You are assuming the rules have anything to do with winning.

[Pukin Dog]

Hairclub for Men?

[VeniVidiVici]

Democrats know that going after Hayden on the intercepts will be about as productive as their "Culture of Corruption" campaign slogan is becoming.