"We need a new direction on national security, and leaders with policies that are tough and smart. That is what Democrats offer," Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., said in remarks prepared for delivery Wednesday.
His counterpart in the House, Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said Democrats were providing a fresh strategy _ "one that is strong and smart, which understands the challenges America faces in a post 9/11 world, and one that demonstrates that Democrats are the party of real national security."
Taranto's first item today.
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But Democrats suggest they will double the number of special forces and add more spies to increase the chances of finding al-Qaida's elusive leader.
Oh, yeah? Way I remember it, when they had control of the Senate Intelligence Committee,
back in the mid-70's, they sought to emasculate the CIA.
More recently, and more to the point, it was Jamie Gorelick (at the time in the Clinton administration) who erected a "wall of separation" between intelligence agencies and law enforcement. Said wall had quite a bit to do with our getting caught with our pants down on 9/11, didn't it?
So, at any rate, in view of such precedents
(and many others), paint me skeptical.
That Fredo soundtrack was good, JJ.
The actor was John Cazale -- really good actor, he played in only 5 movies, all top-notch.
Thank you. I think it's my best post yet.
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