The New York Times > Opinion > Op-Ed Columnist: That Magic Moment: "But there's another parallel, which I haven't seen pointed out: the politicization of the agencies and the intimidation of the analysts. Bush loyalists begin frothing at the mouth when anyone points out that the White House pressured intelligence analysts to overstate the threat from Iraq, while neocons in the Pentagon pressured the military to understate the costs and risks of war. But that is what happened, and it's happening again."
I think this is a key point and is not focused on nearly enough. What were Douglas Feith and the Office of Special Plans doing and what was their work product?
On a related note, where is Mr. Chalabi? I think we might want to have a long conversation with that man, under oath.
I think this is a key point and is not focused on nearly enough. What were Douglas Feith and the Office of Special Plans doing and what was their work product?
On a related note, where is Mr. Chalabi? I think we might want to have a long conversation with that man, under oath.
