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December 22, 2008

Cowed by Sheep

Yes, we've read this elsewhere, but seeing it on the Fox News front page only makes it seem all that much more pathetic:

President-elect Barack Obama has shown almost perfect pitch in crafting his new administration, aptly choosing old hands instead of fresh faces and bringing in the experience he lacks.

But there is one glaring void. Obama has yet to name key intelligence officials to manage the war against terrorism.

And one of the central reasons he hasn't come forward with a pick for one of the top jobs is because he's running into pressure from an unexpected source -- left-wing bloggers.

John Brennan, Obama's chief intelligence adviser and anticipated CIA chief, was recently forced to withdraw his name. There was no drumbeat of opposition to Brennan from the front pages or on cable. Rather, the pick was torpedoed by the blogosphere.

"Apparently there is a lot of pressure on the Obama team from a blog saying that Brennan couldn't be made the director of the CIA because he was involved in torture and renditions, which he wasn't," said Mark Lowenthal, former assistant CIA director.

The turn of events only emphasizes the influence of the Internet on the operation of a president-elect whose campaign was powered in large part by the Web.

It makes sense for politicians to hire staff that understand modern communications, but quite another to let themselves be cowed by the conventional wisdom of Ignorati who typically base their worldview upon carefully self-selected news and partisan half-truths that often shape the blogosphere.

As this report makes clear, Brennan had little or nothing to do with the interrogation methods that the far left has worked themselves into a hissing frenzy over. Nevertheless, the incoming Obama Administration cowered in the face of unreasoning mob rule and allowed fictional offenses to derail a candidates that actual experts felt was well-qualified and perhaps just the person needed at this specific position.

Our real enemies must certainly be licking their lips at the gift they were given by the American electorate.

Posted by Confederate Yankee at December 22, 2008 10:38 PM
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Ignorati who typically base their worldview upon carefully self-selected news and partisan half-truths that often shape the blogosphere.

Like taking the word of a former assistant CIA director for anything.

Posted by: Malignant Bouffant at December 22, 2008 11:58 PM

Licking their lips,do I hear another bitter repub, The American Electorate gave them 5 of the last 7 elections. The last I knew our Governments not smaller,and und er their expert management were ready for The Great Depression part 2. Also it's your side as usual that lies distorts and has hissy fits!!!

Posted by: D Casey at December 23, 2008 03:26 AM

We are so screwed.

Posted by: Vaultenblogger at December 23, 2008 06:44 AM

I thought Obama was one who did not judge by rumours and innuendo, as he certainly did not like rumours about himself and made sure a website was created to counter any "lies". Now he deserts someone based on falsehoods? He listens to blogs? This is not a President but a puppet. Hard choices and representing all the people, and upholding the Constitution is his job - he has failed miserably. I did not vote for Obama because I felt he was more of a celebrity than a man of any conviction. He has now proved it.

Posted by: Krystal at December 23, 2008 07:46 AM

"the incoming Obama Administration cowered in the face of unreasoning mob rule"

A preview of things to come? I'm afraid it is.

Posted by: NevadaDailySteve at December 23, 2008 12:10 PM

D. Casey 12/23 3:26

Re: The Great Depression part 2

The credit crises prime mover was FannieMae & FreddieMac. Both government sponsored entities were created by Democrats who also obstructed stronger regulation. I assume you do remember Barack Obama's advisor, Franklin Raines, informing congress that these subprime investments were riskless. You remember that don't you?

Posted by: Rick at December 23, 2008 06:27 PM