freeflydrew 0 #1 June 3, 2004 http://www.cnn.com/2004/ALLPOLITICS/06/03/tenet.resigns/index.html QuoteWASHINGTON (CNN) -- CIA Director George Tenet has resigned, citing personal reasons, President Bush said Thursday. Tenet's resignation takes effect in mid-July, after which Deputy Director John McLaughlin will become the agency's acting chief, Bush told reporters at the White House. Bush said that Tenet informed him of his decision Wednesday night. Bush said Tenet had done "a superb job for the American people." "He has been a strong and able leader at the agency," Bush said. "He has been a strong leader in the war on terror and I will miss him." He had faced heavy criticism over the September 11, 2001, attacks on New York and Washington, and on the war in Iraq, in which pre-invasion U.S. estimates that Iraq was amassing stockpiles of weapons of mass destruction now appear to have been incorrect. Bush made the announcement before boarding Marine One for a flight to Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland. He is on his way to Europe, where he will attend ceremonies marking the 60th anniversary of the D-Day invasion in World War II. (Full story) Tenet was sworn in as the Director of Central Intelligence on July 11, 1997 by President Clinton. A native New Yorker, Tenet holds a degree in foreign service from Georgetown University and in international affairs from Columbia University. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #2 June 3, 2004 I was just about to post the same thing, with the same type of subject line Now if Rumsfeld and Ashcroft would follow his lead, and Bush hired some competent people, I might actually consider re-electing him. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflydrew 0 #3 June 3, 2004 i don't want to judge one's competency, but i do agree that if there were more resignations, it would practically guarantee bush's re-election... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrunkMonkey 0 #4 June 3, 2004 QuoteI was just about to post the same thing, with the same type of subject line Now if Rumsfeld and Ashcroft would follow his lead, and Bush hired some competent people, I might actually consider re-electing him. When Ashcroft is fired, I'd like to see him go into full-on fucked up Pentecostal fury, speaking in tongues, while handling snakes and writhing on the floor. It'd really show what a whack-job he is... (Edit for misspelling) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #5 June 3, 2004 QuoteWhen Ashcroft is fired, I'd like to see him go into full-on fucked up Pentecostal fury, speaking in tongues, while handling snakes and writing on the floor. It'd really show what a whack-job he is... Heehee. Yeah. I expect that's what would happen if someone removed the robe that he had put over the statue of Justice (at massive taxpayer expense) because he didn't want to be offended by the partially nude statue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kennedy 0 #6 June 3, 2004 Dude. You have issues.witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrunkMonkey 0 #7 June 3, 2004 QuoteDude. You have issues. I do? That's news to me...What are my issues, oh Guru? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #8 June 3, 2004 A lot of commentary on the news channels. I'm surprised, but not at the same time. Tenet was the first DCI in over 25 years to serve under two Presidents. He has plusses and minuses... PROS: -Effective intel enabling a swift campaign in Afghanistan -Effective use of intel from the would-be New Year's bombing at LAX -Rebuilt the CIA (literally) after neglect in the 1990s CONS: -9/11 (not solely responsible of course, but points were missed) -Intel integrity for Iraq -Intel in Afghanistan has not helped to capture OBL Just my $.02. I don't think we'll see an appointment by the President before the election. Warts and all, Tenet served ably in a job that I wouldn't want.So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pajarito 0 #9 June 3, 2004 Now that was a fair analysis. I agree. DrunkMonkey, you do have issues. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrunkMonkey 0 #10 June 3, 2004 QuoteNow that was a fair analysis. I agree. DrunkMonkey, you do have issues. Nah, just a fu**ed-up sense of humor.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheAnvil 0 #11 June 3, 2004 # of calls from the media and lefties after Janet Reno's Waco fiasco.........one she ordered...one in which people were killed....including children.... Talk about selectivity in criticism from the media... Bwaaaaahahahahahahahaaaa Vinny the Anvil Post Traumatic Didn't Make The Lakers Syndrome is REAL JACKASS POWER!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #12 June 3, 2004 QuoteTalk about selectivity in criticism from the media... We were? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonto 1 #13 June 4, 2004 Where did that come from? tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,151 #14 June 4, 2004 Quote# of calls from the media and lefties after Janet Reno's Waco fiasco.........one she ordered...one in which people were killed....including children.... Talk about selectivity in criticism from the media... Bwaaaaahahahahahahahaaaa There's no law preventing you from opening your own media outlet and promoting your own opinions.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
