When Tulsi Gabbard said publicly that it wasn't her job to make assessments on amassed intelligence, she should have either resigned, been DOGEed, or simply set on fire. It would have had the same result on our ability to outgame our opponents.
This article alone is worth my Contrarian subscription. It is so helpful to read this introduction and understand the [original] purpose and function of our Intelligence Agency. Of course none of this applies in a burgeoning dictatorship.
Yes. You’re on point. Gabbard basically admitted that her job was pointless. And all the study and research conducted by “intelligence” officials was irrelevant.
The DNI, and her services, are a WASTE.
Trump is a FRAUD.
As a result, the WAR against Iran is an ABUSE OF AUTHORITY.
Intelligence, as defined by intel agencies and people, is inherently limited by whatever information has entered their brain AND by their judgment, not only of the importance of said information, but also their estimated outcomes and the means of achieving said outcomes.
I can point to any number of bits of information and misjudgments made over the years by our intel folks. Indeed, I am somewhat surprised at how often they are correct on both information and outcomes. However, what we're seeing these days in the Trump administration isn't so much misinformation and malformed judgments as it is a purposeful disinterest in even looking at information itself. Trump admits that he relies on his gut. In my estimate, he's got a severe stomach bug because all he's spouting is nonsensical shit. And there's obviously no judgment taking place as his minions are simply following what Trump's gut is telling him.
If this isn't a recipe for disaster, I don't know what is. I would, however, warn Democratic legislators that what they are seeing is not something we've ever seen, at least at this level in this country. Therefore, they're going to have to think out of their normal boxes in order to counter what is passing for decision-making in our government. Strongly worded memos and speeches on podcasts aren't going to cut it.
From the outset of the establishment of the current Cabinet it has been obvious they are incompetent stoogies. The most decent thing any of them can do is resign. What are they afraid of besides losing their jobs?
Of never being at this level of power ever again and being imprisoned for their crimes that will come to light when they're gone. Tulsi Gabbard is, by her own admission of having no authority to do anything, merely a figurehead, a sycophant poser. She should step down. Trouble is, nobody will ever give her this level of a pretend position again. She's most likely in the final stage of her illustrious political career. Better hold on for as long as she can.
Thank you. This is a very helpful description of the lay of the land, the purpose and process of intelligence and how the refusal to be honest, let alone transparent and forthcoming. The fact that the important questions were not asked about the value of the "apples in the orchard" is also unsettling. It is impossible to keep your "eye on the queen" when the street dealer has already palmed that card.
She's a woman. Of course she's not going to be in the situation room in this administration. I'm sure she's not qualified, but she also just window dressing.
Like Brian said, it’s her job to gather information and intelligence on anyone who poses a threat to our security. To know the full scope and to be able to make judgments about what is known. This information is part of the president’s daily briefing. Gabbard has only just been going through the motions not really making any value judgments on the information. I wonder if she has a security clearance? Gabbard has been known to act on her own. She had communications with Bashar Al Assad of Syria.
Gabbard’s reply sent chills up my spine. With radar images showing traces of what might be incoming nuclear missiles targeting the US, do we have to wait for Trump to decide whether they’re real or not?
Appreciate your explanation and teaching us of the differences in intelligence, analyzing and more. My jaw dropped when I heard Gabbard on the news in her reply about it being up to the president to decide if a threat was imminent. Thank you.
When Tulsi Gabbard said publicly that it wasn't her job to make assessments on amassed intelligence, she should have either resigned, been DOGEed, or simply set on fire. It would have had the same result on our ability to outgame our opponents.
This article alone is worth my Contrarian subscription. It is so helpful to read this introduction and understand the [original] purpose and function of our Intelligence Agency. Of course none of this applies in a burgeoning dictatorship.
Yes. You’re on point. Gabbard basically admitted that her job was pointless. And all the study and research conducted by “intelligence” officials was irrelevant.
The DNI, and her services, are a WASTE.
Trump is a FRAUD.
As a result, the WAR against Iran is an ABUSE OF AUTHORITY.
Intelligence, as defined by intel agencies and people, is inherently limited by whatever information has entered their brain AND by their judgment, not only of the importance of said information, but also their estimated outcomes and the means of achieving said outcomes.
I can point to any number of bits of information and misjudgments made over the years by our intel folks. Indeed, I am somewhat surprised at how often they are correct on both information and outcomes. However, what we're seeing these days in the Trump administration isn't so much misinformation and malformed judgments as it is a purposeful disinterest in even looking at information itself. Trump admits that he relies on his gut. In my estimate, he's got a severe stomach bug because all he's spouting is nonsensical shit. And there's obviously no judgment taking place as his minions are simply following what Trump's gut is telling him.
If this isn't a recipe for disaster, I don't know what is. I would, however, warn Democratic legislators that what they are seeing is not something we've ever seen, at least at this level in this country. Therefore, they're going to have to think out of their normal boxes in order to counter what is passing for decision-making in our government. Strongly worded memos and speeches on podcasts aren't going to cut it.
From the outset of the establishment of the current Cabinet it has been obvious they are incompetent stoogies. The most decent thing any of them can do is resign. What are they afraid of besides losing their jobs?
Of never being at this level of power ever again and being imprisoned for their crimes that will come to light when they're gone. Tulsi Gabbard is, by her own admission of having no authority to do anything, merely a figurehead, a sycophant poser. She should step down. Trouble is, nobody will ever give her this level of a pretend position again. She's most likely in the final stage of her illustrious political career. Better hold on for as long as she can.
Thank you. This is a very helpful description of the lay of the land, the purpose and process of intelligence and how the refusal to be honest, let alone transparent and forthcoming. The fact that the important questions were not asked about the value of the "apples in the orchard" is also unsettling. It is impossible to keep your "eye on the queen" when the street dealer has already palmed that card.
thank you for the clear distinctions. Very much appreciated to know value, worth and cost of information
She's a woman. Of course she's not going to be in the situation room in this administration. I'm sure she's not qualified, but she also just window dressing.
Like Brian said, it’s her job to gather information and intelligence on anyone who poses a threat to our security. To know the full scope and to be able to make judgments about what is known. This information is part of the president’s daily briefing. Gabbard has only just been going through the motions not really making any value judgments on the information. I wonder if she has a security clearance? Gabbard has been known to act on her own. She had communications with Bashar Al Assad of Syria.
Gabbard’s reply sent chills up my spine. With radar images showing traces of what might be incoming nuclear missiles targeting the US, do we have to wait for Trump to decide whether they’re real or not?
Appreciate your explanation and teaching us of the differences in intelligence, analyzing and more. My jaw dropped when I heard Gabbard on the news in her reply about it being up to the president to decide if a threat was imminent. Thank you.
I love your writing.