Comments on: Gen. Odom: Military Analysts Can’t Defend Relationship With Pentagon ‘Because Of Its Conspiratorial Nature’ http://thinkprogress.org/2008/05/19/odom-military-analysts/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 13:04:02 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: owlbear1 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/05/19/odom-military-analysts/comment-page-1/#comment-4969198 owlbear1 Tue, 20 May 2008 10:01:08 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/05/19/odom-military-analysts/#comment-4969198 If it is all "Appropriate" Dana, how about transcripts of all the meetings? If they are truly working for the 'common good' shouldn't we salute that hard work by making it public? Oh yes; of course, """""National Security""""" concerns prohibit revealing such information. Yep, that's the ticket! If it is all “Appropriate” Dana, how about transcripts of all the meetings? If they are truly working for the ‘common good’ shouldn’t we salute that hard work by making it public?

Oh yes; of course, “”"”"National Security”"”"” concerns prohibit revealing such information.

Yep, that’s the ticket!

]]> By: Brain From Planet Arous http://thinkprogress.org/2008/05/19/odom-military-analysts/comment-page-1/#comment-4969166 Brain From Planet Arous Tue, 20 May 2008 03:58:46 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/05/19/odom-military-analysts/#comment-4969166 <em>spencers mom Says: Bush’s legacy? Liars, thieves and incompetents can rise to great levels of power, and the GOP became extinct as a result of their actions. PEACE</em> The Repukians will attempt something very desperate and outrageous in the coming months. My list of possibilities: Bombing Iran Martial Law through staged or real attack Manipulating voting machines The big question is out of the following lobbyists; Oil, Pharmaceuticals, Media, AIPAC, Military, Meat, Alcohol, GMO Foods, and Insurance Companies, which candidate fits the bill, either Dem or Rep? spencers mom Says:

Bush’s legacy? Liars, thieves and incompetents can rise to great levels of power, and the GOP became extinct as a result of their actions.

PEACE

The Repukians will attempt something very desperate and outrageous in the coming months. My list of possibilities:

Bombing Iran

Martial Law through staged or real attack

Manipulating voting machines

The big question is out of the following lobbyists; Oil, Pharmaceuticals, Media, AIPAC, Military, Meat, Alcohol, GMO Foods, and Insurance Companies, which candidate fits the bill, either Dem or Rep?

]]> By: Lt. Colonel Fred Seamon http://thinkprogress.org/2008/05/19/odom-military-analysts/comment-page-1/#comment-4969164 Lt. Colonel Fred Seamon Tue, 20 May 2008 03:52:33 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/05/19/odom-military-analysts/#comment-4969164 Many years ago I served briefly with General Odom. Subsequently I observed as he advanced through the ranks to ultimately head NSA before he retired. I have a couple of observations about him: - He is one of the most intelligent officers I have ever known, to include General Wesley Clark. - He embodies the West Point motto, "Duty, Honor, Country." - He is a real straight arrow, who demands the absolute best of his subordinates. Many years ago I served briefly with General Odom. Subsequently I observed as he advanced through the ranks to ultimately head NSA before he retired. I have a couple of observations about him:
- He is one of the most intelligent officers I have ever known, to include General Wesley Clark.
- He embodies the West Point motto, “Duty, Honor, Country.”
- He is a real straight arrow, who demands the absolute best of his subordinates.

]]> By: Chocolate Jesus http://thinkprogress.org/2008/05/19/odom-military-analysts/comment-page-1/#comment-4969050 Chocolate Jesus Tue, 20 May 2008 00:05:16 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/05/19/odom-military-analysts/#comment-4969050 Christ....I am holding out the beleif tha someday, someone is going to hold these people accoutable... Christ….I am holding out the beleif tha someday, someone is going to hold these people accoutable…

]]> By: Thinking Person http://thinkprogress.org/2008/05/19/odom-military-analysts/comment-page-1/#comment-4968944 Thinking Person Mon, 19 May 2008 22:08:07 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/05/19/odom-military-analysts/#comment-4968944 Kenneth Pollack was also on today's show. Why, oh why are 'intelligent" shows like this one still having guests who were cheerleaders for the war and got everything wrong? Kenneth Pollack was also on today’s show. Why, oh why are ‘intelligent” shows like this one still having guests who were cheerleaders for the war and got everything wrong?

]]> By: Thinking Person http://thinkprogress.org/2008/05/19/odom-military-analysts/comment-page-1/#comment-4968942 Thinking Person Mon, 19 May 2008 22:05:35 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/05/19/odom-military-analysts/#comment-4968942 #14 - oldtree General Clark would <em>never</em> have been asked because he was against the war from the beginning, even testifying to Congress about his concerns. The Pentagon wanted only stool pigeons. He was a commentator on CNN when the war began but addressed only the military experience as it was unfolding. His focus at that time the troops then in combat. #14 – oldtree

General Clark would never have been asked because he was against the war from the beginning, even testifying to Congress about his concerns. The Pentagon wanted only stool pigeons. He was a commentator on CNN when the war began but addressed only the military experience as it was unfolding. His focus at that time the troops then in combat.

]]> By: Doc Rock http://thinkprogress.org/2008/05/19/odom-military-analysts/comment-page-1/#comment-4968936 Doc Rock Mon, 19 May 2008 22:02:52 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/05/19/odom-military-analysts/#comment-4968936 While Odom was not known as warm or humble, he did bring rigor to his intell work unlike some of those who followed in his top assignments. While Odom was not known as warm or humble, he did bring rigor to his intell work unlike some of those who followed in his top assignments.

]]> By: JMOHR http://thinkprogress.org/2008/05/19/odom-military-analysts/comment-page-1/#comment-4968890 JMOHR Mon, 19 May 2008 21:25:36 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/05/19/odom-military-analysts/#comment-4968890 The has been a law prohibiting the use of government funds for the purpose of domestic propaganda since 1951. The GAO has opined that this prohibits direct and indirect means of propaganda. This is clear and the military members involved in the propaganda effort should be sent to courts martial. The has been a law prohibiting the use of government funds for the purpose of domestic propaganda since 1951. The GAO has opined that this prohibits direct and indirect means of propaganda. This is clear and the military members involved in the propaganda effort should be sent to courts martial.

]]> By: shoeless http://thinkprogress.org/2008/05/19/odom-military-analysts/comment-page-1/#comment-4968790 shoeless Mon, 19 May 2008 20:32:30 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/05/19/odom-military-analysts/#comment-4968790 <em>RUCerious Says: Wayne, methinks the trolls would be better suited to their usual smearing. Of their own excrement all over their faces.</em> That's much better than throwing it at the humans. RUCerious Says:

Wayne, methinks the trolls would be better suited to their usual smearing. Of their own excrement all over their faces.

That’s much better than throwing it at the humans.

]]> By: RUCerious http://thinkprogress.org/2008/05/19/odom-military-analysts/comment-page-1/#comment-4968780 RUCerious Mon, 19 May 2008 20:27:47 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/05/19/odom-military-analysts/#comment-4968780 Wayne, methinks the trolls would be better suited to their usual smearing. Of their own excrement all over their faces. Wayne, methinks the trolls would be better suited to their usual smearing. Of their own excrement all over their faces.

]]> By: Wayne http://thinkprogress.org/2008/05/19/odom-military-analysts/comment-page-1/#comment-4968752 Wayne Mon, 19 May 2008 20:13:44 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/05/19/odom-military-analysts/#comment-4968752 Before trolls try to smear General Odom, here is some of his bio. William Eldridge Odom (born June 23, 1932) is a retired U.S. Army 3-star general, and <strong>former Director of the NSA under President Ronald Reagan</strong>, which culminated a 31 year career in military intelligence, mainly specializing in matters relating to the Soviet Union. After his retirement from the military he became a think tank policy expert and a university professor and has since became <strong>known for his outspoken criticism of the Iraq War and warrantless wiretapping of American citizens.</strong> Before trolls try to smear General Odom, here is some of his bio.

William Eldridge Odom (born June 23, 1932) is a retired U.S. Army 3-star general, and former Director of the NSA under President Ronald Reagan, which culminated a 31 year career in military intelligence, mainly specializing in matters relating to the Soviet Union. After his retirement from the military he became a think tank policy expert and a university professor and has since became known for his outspoken criticism of the Iraq War and warrantless wiretapping of American citizens.

]]> By: Wayne http://thinkprogress.org/2008/05/19/odom-military-analysts/comment-page-1/#comment-4968728 Wayne Mon, 19 May 2008 20:07:45 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/05/19/odom-military-analysts/#comment-4968728 <em>Prytania Says: Who knows the millitary better than ex-generals and other top brass?</em> There are several veterans who post here that would the military better than you do. And they know how to spell military. **mumbles something about brainless trolls Prytania Says:
Who knows the millitary better than ex-generals and other top brass?

There are several veterans who post here that would the military better than you do.
And they know how to spell military.

**mumbles something about brainless trolls

]]> By: Uncle Ho http://thinkprogress.org/2008/05/19/odom-military-analysts/comment-page-1/#comment-4968712 Uncle Ho Mon, 19 May 2008 19:58:09 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/05/19/odom-military-analysts/#comment-4968712 Prytania; aiming propaganda at the American people <strong> is against the law- illegal. </strong>It's a violation of the Smith-Mundt Act of 1948. link provided by shoeless at 3:25 pm Prytania; aiming propaganda at the American people is against the law- illegal.

It’s a violation of the Smith-Mundt Act of 1948. link provided by shoeless at 3:25 pm

]]> By: Shayne http://thinkprogress.org/2008/05/19/odom-military-analysts/comment-page-1/#comment-4968708 Shayne Mon, 19 May 2008 19:55:48 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/05/19/odom-military-analysts/#comment-4968708 <blockquote>Prytania Says: MC, I have never humped chimpy’s leg.</blockquote> WHY? Are you too stupid to figure out how to lick his boots and hump his leg at the same time?

Prytania Says:

MC, I have never humped chimpy’s leg.

WHY? Are you too stupid to figure out how to lick his boots and hump his leg at the same time?

]]> By: 5th Estate http://thinkprogress.org/2008/05/19/odom-military-analysts/comment-page-1/#comment-4968702 5th Estate Mon, 19 May 2008 19:52:41 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/05/19/odom-military-analysts/#comment-4968702 kassandrasduplex, re anti-Clinton youtube videos. Maybe, and then again maybe not. Seek and ye shall find. Despite Hillary having about $1500 of my money (and she's the only politician apart from Kerry I've ever given money to) I for one don't spend my time looking for US political videos on Google/YouTube except for an issue matter like energy, or war, or healthcare or media bias--that sort of thing. There are a lot of factors that may be involved. ObamaGirl for instance doesn't have a political bone in her body or thought in her head. The internet media deosn't necessarily reflect sincere or important trends (other than the desire for porn, violence and cute animals). kassandrasduplex, re anti-Clinton youtube videos.

Maybe, and then again maybe not. Seek and ye shall find.

Despite Hillary having about $1500 of my money (and she’s the only politician apart from Kerry I’ve ever given money to) I for one don’t spend my time looking for US political videos on Google/YouTube except for an issue matter like energy, or war, or healthcare or media bias–that sort of thing.

There are a lot of factors that may be involved. ObamaGirl for instance doesn’t have a political bone in her body or thought in her head. The internet media deosn’t necessarily reflect sincere or important trends (other than the desire for porn, violence and cute animals).

]]> By: shoeless http://thinkprogress.org/2008/05/19/odom-military-analysts/comment-page-1/#comment-4968688 shoeless Mon, 19 May 2008 19:45:17 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/05/19/odom-military-analysts/#comment-4968688 Yes, and look how proud the rank and file is of their fascist party's propaganda success. <em>Prytania Says: It looks like it worked.</em> Yes, and look how proud the rank and file is of their fascist party’s propaganda success.

Prytania Says:

It looks like it worked.

]]> By: kassandrasduplex http://thinkprogress.org/2008/05/19/odom-military-analysts/comment-page-1/#comment-4968682 kassandrasduplex Mon, 19 May 2008 19:43:36 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/05/19/odom-military-analysts/#comment-4968682 How can we impeach and prosecute the lying, mass murdering, money grubbing, coke sniffing, drunk driving, AWOL dodging sociopathic national embarrassment in our White House when we have a 51 49 split in the Congress with number 51 being Old Joltin' Joe Lieberman the Traitor? Joltin' Joe is lumped in with the Democrats but as we all now can plainly see, is in actuality a far Right Republican. That leaves us with a 50 50 split, pure gridlock. How can we impeach and prosecute the lying, mass murdering, money grubbing, coke sniffing, drunk driving, AWOL dodging sociopathic national embarrassment in our White House when we have a 51 49 split in the Congress with number 51 being Old Joltin’ Joe Lieberman the Traitor? Joltin’ Joe is lumped in with the Democrats but as we all now can plainly see, is in actuality a far Right Republican. That leaves us with a 50 50 split, pure gridlock.

]]> By: Leftside Annie http://thinkprogress.org/2008/05/19/odom-military-analysts/comment-page-1/#comment-4968676 Leftside Annie Mon, 19 May 2008 19:36:54 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/05/19/odom-military-analysts/#comment-4968676 "The end justifies the means - ANY means." ~ The Republican Party “The end justifies the means – ANY means.”

~ The Republican Party

]]> By: kassandrasduplex http://thinkprogress.org/2008/05/19/odom-military-analysts/comment-page-1/#comment-4968672 kassandrasduplex Mon, 19 May 2008 19:34:10 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/05/19/odom-military-analysts/#comment-4968672 Has anybody ever noticed that Google's News Homepage uses a number of articles from Voice of America (a defined propaganda outlet of the Untied (sic) States of America) and that Google is the parent company of You Tube and that a large number of anti-Clinton videos seem to populate You Tube when one does a Clinton search? Could there be some censorship and re-routing done at You Tube? Anyone ver look into who the Board of Governors is at VOA? The head honcho is ultra-Righty and Zionist James Glassman. Another member is Condi Rice. Hello Orwell, welcome to our nightmare. Has anybody ever noticed that Google’s News Homepage uses a number of articles from Voice of America (a defined propaganda outlet of the Untied (sic) States of America) and that Google is the parent company of You Tube and that a large number of anti-Clinton videos seem to populate You Tube when one does a Clinton search? Could there be some censorship and re-routing done at You Tube? Anyone ver look into who the Board of Governors is at VOA? The head honcho is ultra-Righty and Zionist James Glassman. Another member is Condi Rice.
Hello Orwell, welcome to our nightmare.

]]> By: able as http://thinkprogress.org/2008/05/19/odom-military-analysts/comment-page-1/#comment-4968670 able as Mon, 19 May 2008 19:33:04 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/05/19/odom-military-analysts/#comment-4968670 shoeless, how about starting by charging GW with murder. Look at V. Bugliosi's book, due end of May. Then tell me why there is no goddam move to charge this SOB with capital crimes! shoeless, how about starting by charging GW with murder. Look at V. Bugliosi’s book, due end of May.
Then tell me why there is no goddam move to charge this SOB with capital crimes!

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