The CIA Chief Steps Into It ... Yet Again

[arcos]

The CIA Chief Steps Into It ... Yet Again

Bush critics and veteran intel operatives alike were amazed when CIA Director Porter Goss, in a speech at the Ronald Reagan Library last week, apparently said he found his job overwhelming. The embarrassing report only reinforced the belief among some intel professionals that Goss's tenure has been troubled. The controversy erupted after the Associated Press quoted Goss as saying, "The jobs that I'm being asked to do, the five hats that I wear, are too much for this mortal... I'm a little amazed at the workload." Goss also reportedly said there was such "ambiguity" in the intel-reform bill that he didn't know what his official relationship was supposed to be with John Negroponte, the newly named director of National Intelligence.

Intel officials initially said the CIA chief's lecture was supposed to be closed to the media and that the emcee who introduced him told the audience that Goss's remarks should be treated accordingly. But Joanne Drake, chief of staff of the Reagan Library Foundation, told NEWSWEEK that while the media were not explicitly invited and recording equipment was banned, the speech was publicly announced. She said anyone, including journalists, who bought a $45 ticket was welcome to attend. Drake and an intel official acknowledged the emcee never explicitly declared the session off the record.

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http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/7101640/site/newsweek/

[GetTheRightVote]

1. It is about time that we get into the real truth, * does not know anything

about how to run this country, this includes his posse (admin)

:kick:

[PDittie]

2. I think it would be a great idea, Porter,

if you just resigned -- you can call it "retirin' to spend mo' time wif yo famly."

What a miserable twit.

[Skink]

3. But then who would fuck G W.

Sorry that was bad taste.

[The Zanti Regent]

16. Jeffy...

:-(

[beam me up scottie]

4. He admitted in an interview (before * even nominated him)

that he was unqualified for a position with the CIA.

[Judi Lynn]

5. Bush has probably picked someone with a shorter attention span than his.

This photograph was taken in a nightclub in Mexico City on 22nd January, 1963. It is believed that the
men in the photograph are all members of Operation 40. Closest to the camera on the left is Felix
Rodriguez. Next to him is Porter Goss and Barry Seal. Tosh Plumlee is attempting to hide his face
with his coat. Others in the picture are Alberto 'Loco' Blanco (3rd right) and Jorgo Robreno (4th right).

(Felix Rodriguez is the creature who stole Che Guevara's watch given to him by his father after the group Rodriguez was with in Bolivia murdered him. He is also a friend of _{George H. W. Bush.}

[Dave Reynolds]

6. Porter should just cut to the chase

and say "it's a cluster fuck."

[wtmusic]

7. Who gives a shit if it's declared "off the record"

does that mean he didn't say it? Sheesh...

[lovuian]

8. Poor Goss hasn't a clue at what he is doing BAAA WAAAHAAA

And I can guarantee the regulars aren't going to tell him how to do it either HA HA HA!!!

[w4rma]

9. The less he knows, the easier he is controlled.

I wonder if he is really interested in learning ...

[lovuian]

10. Thats so true!!!

CIA was crippled but a crippled CIA is not exactly what they wanted either!!!

[chookie]

11. AH! The Condi/Katherine Harris/George W Defence!

"MY job is so hard ANYONE couid mess up!"

I intensely dislike Porter Goss, and knew, obviously, before him, that he is not up to the job.

I appreciate his candor.

But thinking strategically, this was an incredibly stupid thing for him to say publically.... Like SoS Rice smiling broadly and calling the horrific tsunami "a great opportunity for America."

I wonder if he's going to flame out quickly.

He may not be nuts enough to work "well" for Bush. If that's the case, he may be a better man than I thought he was.

[Dem2theMax]

12. Awww, the poor guy.

Running the CIA is 'hard work.' (said with *'s whine.) :evilgrin:

Michael Moore showed everyone the film of Goss saying he wasn't qualified. * should have listened to him. LOL.

[Ouabache]

13. LIHOP is just so much easier when your* appointees are INCOMPETENT

of course, you betcha !

[LizW]

14. He seems confused about what his job is

which is remarkable, when everyone knows it is to kiss Bush's behind 24/7.

I love it when someone in Bushco says something idiotic and they whine that "it was supposed to be off the record!" You big press meanies weren't supposed to report that!!! Waaaahhhhh!

[Javaman]

19. porta, this is a lot of work, goss is just another boob to fill the spot..

I think as recent as last week, he said something to the effect that he didn't know what his job will be now that someone else will be overseeing all the security agencies. That didn't go over to well.

The thing is with goss as I see it, the guy is a boob. Plain and simple. He obviously hasn't a clue as to the protocol or politics of the cia office. He keeps making these various observations, regarding his job and what he has to do, public and he just doesn't get the fact that moron* wants everything kept quiet.
I find this so amusing.

I would just love to be a fly on the wall, when moron* talks to that boob. It really must be a real battle of wits. LOL

[Bark Bark Bark]

15. Daily Show for March 7 (Catch The Re-Run)

Jon covers it...and worse. There's a bit of video where Porter's standing next to Li'l Dubbie as he talks about the ongoing search for OBL; Porter's expression is one of "...Really? News to me."

You have to see it (and Jon's reaction).

IT'S HARD WERK!!

[bbgrunt]

20. yeah! that was a hoot. nt

[Hand]

21. Don't miss it!

Stewart was cracking up so much he couldn't talk--he replayed it twice. Go$$ had this :wtf: Bin Laden? expression that was totally priceless.

:toast:

[StaggerLee]

17. That's $45 I would have gladly spent

if I had it.

This is terrible. He'll fuck up and then get some kind of promotion.

Bet on it.

[Javaman]

18. porta, wow this is a lot of work, goss...just another member of

morons* gang....
condi, I have never had an original thought of my own, rice...
colin, ass for name, powell
dick, go f yourself, chaney
paul, mmm, my comb tastes good, wolfiwitz
donald, the empires on the march, rumsfeld
and the list goes on and on and on and on and on...