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I want Hussein removed from power as much as anyone else, probably more so. But to discount any suggestion that this may be imprudent on the basis that the suggestion is in disagreement with my position seems illogical.

per loin asked:
"Wasn't it the CIA who prevented the 911 attacks by their accurate assessment of what al Queda was planning?"

And The Great Satan pointed out:
"... their assessments last year proved as good as the ones they provided to Bush Sr. before the invasion of Kuwait, when they told him Saddam was no threat."

Are we to discount the report based on past oversight by the reporting body, rather than upon the merits, or lack thereof, of the actual report?

hosepipe wrote:
"Did'nt Clinton appoint George Tenet!..? Hmm..."

What does that have to do with the substance of the report?

aruanan declares:
"CIA: Clinton In Action"

holyscroller suggests:
"Looks like the Clinton Rats are still running the CIA."

dfwgator wrote:
"Their assessments are as good as the map of Belgrade the pilots used when they bombed the Chinese Embassy."

On what basis are these claims made?

Vets_Husband_and_Wife proclaimed:
"WE got rid of Freeh.. now we need to get rid of Tenent!!"

Why?

I wrote this post under the assumption that each of the quotes above is in response to the post that began this thread, as opposed to some random thought. Why the negative reaction towards the CIA report? I'm curious what your reasoning is.

Are we to discount the report based on past oversight by the reporting body, rather than upon the merits, or lack thereof, of the actual report?

The historical track record would be the best available evidence for judging the validity of the report, yes.

My reasonings for getting rid of Tenent are that:

1) I recall Freeh at least having the fortitude to stand up to Reno.

2) He has been cowardly when standing up against the Senate (Torrecelli Amendment comes to mind) to fight for his agents who are risking their lives for us all.

3) It is time for a change, someone who will work with McMullen and not play this childish game of NOT Sharing information. Putting his agents and Americans first!!

4) He ignored serious signs of troubles, and should resign.

Is that enough.. or do you need more?

FRegards, Vets

"I wrote this post under the assumption that each of the quotes above is in response to the post that began this thread, as opposed to some random thought. Why the negative reaction towards the CIA report? I'm curious what your reasoning is."

With me.... a general distrust of the perimeter...
Because management of our govenment used to be the Congrees, Judiciary, and the Executive Branch. And the unthinking "MOST" accept that as a fact.
The reality being that our government has 4 branches of power because the Republic has been changed to a Democracy.

With the Congress, Judiciary, Executive Branchs AND the Federal Government Workers ~~party~~ Union(FGWU) holding fairly equal sway over what actually happens there. Since all Fed workers are unelected they remain from admin to admin. If the FGWU is in league with or is actually controlled by a certain criminal enterprise than Sadaam Hussein is merely a bad guy when the enemy is within the gates. Its only not recognizing that makes the Trojan Horse work.

A question "which party" is in bed with most all unions?.
ME-- paranoid, probably but....
"Just because you're paranoid doesn't mean someone isn't out to get you." Henry Kissinger