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the Pajama Pundit — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 14:33:08 GMT

One of the under-covered aspects to the Bill Richardson fallout is the fact that his downfall means...
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Really guys? 'Downfall'? Richardson declined the position due to a pending investigation. I'd hardly say that will be a 'downfall' for him.

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D Thomas, CO — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 14:36:06 GMT

For all of Obama's appointments, there has been one steady theme, most of them are Clinton re-treads. The media and the people have gone along with the appointments for the most part, even though the Clinton people just were not that great. But the Panetta appointment is one of the weirdest picks seen in many years in Washington. What exactly is Obama thinking on this pick? Someone in his inner circle needs to explain to Obama that positions like the head of the CIA are important, and that is not a position you want to be playing politics with. This goes back to the 'experience' claim against Obama, ie., that he doesn't have any. Now we see why experience is important, because the Panetta pick will cost American lives.

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Eric, Salinas, CA — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 14:36:16 GMT

I'm so jazzed that Obama tapped local boy Leon Panetta to clean up the CIA. I don't want any more stinking insiders running that decrepit illegal agency the way it's been run into the ground the past 8 years. It's time to put real intelligence back into the intelligence community and Leon Panetta can do that. He's run a great International Instiutute here so he knows his stuff.

Leon Panetta to run the CIA!

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Steviemo in MN — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 14:45:48 GMT

Panetta is a great choice to shake up a CIA that gave Cheney everything he wanted. Feinstein backed Cheney and Bush every step of the way, as well. The fact that she's upset with the choice of Panetta makes it even better!

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Save Us from failed Blue States — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:24:31 GMT

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New Indi — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:28:09 GMT

The assumption of credibility is essential to the CIA. I think Leon Panetta will help restore that quality to the Agency. He has proven himself as a highly competent administrator and he will most certainly suround himself with an equally competent team to assist in the day to day ops.

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Greta, Prescott, AZ — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:34:19 GMT

Panetta is known as a great manager, and what a breath of fresh air into a stinking agency. Remember the "slam dunk" remark? We need a smart outsider taking a good look at that smarmy, constitution wrecking agency.

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cindy, Las Vegas, Nv — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 17:41:07 GMT

So, lets get this straight. People are upset because why? The CIA is a mess. Someone with a brain needs to clean it up. Panetta sounds like the right pick. As for DiFi, shes been in Bush's pocket all along. She's a repug in drag!! Richardson did the right thing. Obama wants no drama in his administration. Hopefully Hill gets that!

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S.B. Stein E.B. NJ — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 17:46:21 GMT

How long can Obama wait to fill the position? If it can be open long enough for Richardson to have his name cleared, then Obama should wait. Otherwise, go with someone who can do the job the best.

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Phil Chumley — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 17:56:05 GMT

The Panetta appointment to the CIA is insane. The learning curve is very different in the intel community. Been there, done that, about 20 years. This is not the kind do job that can be learned on the job. Most compamies hire MBA who can analyze and devise a plan to help their company succeed. The down side to failure is simply lower profits. In the intel community every action is just as important as every decision to take no action, and then there are times when a sudden decision must be made to react by military intervention or some other method. "Committees" are great in a corporation, but in international intel work, decisions must be based upon knowledge and made very, very quickly. A slow response or a staffed response lets things like 9/11 happen. There are a dozen other cabinet posts that Panella is better suited to, just not this one. This selection puts the nation at risk. Obama needs to rethink this one. As he said, this is not a Democratic or Republican issue, this is an American one. God help us all.

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eagle1776 — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:01:13 GMT

I'm really looking forward to the future CIA leaks by loyal Americans how this communist think tanker is abusing his access to information of political enemies. Where is Sandy Berger these days? He must be lurking around a corner some where in the Re-tread Administration.
Save Us from failed Blue States
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Finally a complainer with an alternative suggestion. Thanks for your suggestion. Constructive criticism should always be welcomed. That is how things get improved. Whining and complaining without suggestion is just whining and complaining and seems very childish.

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Diane from Illinois — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:28:04 GMT

Now we see why experience is important, because the Panetta pick will cost American lives.
D Thomas, CO
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What role do you give Bush & Cheney in costing American lives? Experience my a$$.