January 2, 2014

James Clapper and The Lies of Intelligence

By G. Murphy Donovan
If you met James Clapper, you would probably like him.  In spite of his post-military beard and perennial scowl, he is actually a congenial chap.  When he speaks to you, he has that rare ability to make you feel that you might be the most important person in the room.  Alas, every administration needs a scapegoat or two and it appears that Jim Clapper will do for the Obama crew.  Remember the infamous Benghazi fiasco where Hillary and Susan Rice tried to stuff that dirty laundry in the Intelligence hamper.   After all, it's not like Clapper will be running for high office any time soon.  He's dispensable and he knows it. Still, General Clapper is not the usual beltway courtier.  He began his career as a Marine grunt, left the service to get a degree, and came back to the military as an Air Force officer.  He graduated from that service as a three star.  And unlike Henry Kissinger or John Brennan, he didn't make his political...(Read Full Article)