Sen. Diane Feinstein’s flawed and defective “Thinking Cap”
I was wondering what it was Ms. Feinstein said casting her deciding vote at the confirmation hearings of Judge Mukasey that made me question how she filters information and “lo and behold,” the comment below from dweb8231 in a diary by ryeland rekindled my memory. However, I did not know about the confirming remarks she made for Porter Goss. It is nice to know my questioning Ms. Feinstein’s abilities to sort out information was spot on. It’s so nice to be right once in a while. (Smile)
*Los Angeles Times Op-Ed
Nov. 3, 2007
Sen. Diane Feinstein “Judge Mukasey's answers to hundreds of questions were crisp and to the point, and reflected an independent mind. That's why I intend to vote to confirm him to be our next attorney general. I truly believe he will be a strong advocate for the American people. (snip) I believe that Judge Mukasey is the best nominee we are going to get from this administration (snip) The bottom line is this: I hope that Judge Mukasey will fairly and evenhandedly represent the American people and direct the Justice Department wherever the facts and the law lead, not where the White House dictates. Our nation needs a strong and independent attorney general, and I believe that Judge Mukasey will rise to the challenge.”
And
September 21, 2004
"After much thought and a careful review of the record, I voted today to confirm the nomination of Representative Porter Goss to be Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (DCI). But I do have some serious concerns - especially about the impact of this nomination on intelligence reform and his record of partisanship in Congress.
I believe the President should have the prerogative to appoint who he wants to be the DCI, or for any other senior position, subject only to the requirement that the person be qualified for the job. As a former CIA officer, a former Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, and a former Army intelligence officer, I think he is certainly qualified. If he is confirmed, I would hope that he demonstrates the necessary independence required of the DCI. But there are still some open questions, which gave me some hesitancy in supporting the nomination.
Will the Porter Goss who takes the helm of the CIA be the fair, reasoned, knowledgeable chairman I watched lead a joint Congressional investigation into the 9/11 attacks? Or will he be the partisan who has been making highly charged comments and attacking Senator John Kerry on behalf of the Bush administration?
It is imperative that the new DCI provide the President and the Congress with non-partisan, unbiased intelligence and it is also critical that this nominee not be an impediment to the overall intelligence reform effort.
I have decided to tuck away five dollars a week to help the strongest primary opponent of Diane Feinstein, whichever party. All I want is someone of sound mind who will do their Constitutional job and I does not care who or what it am. Also, I have decided to tuck away five dollars a week to help Roland Burris and Cindy Sheehan in their primary bids to an elected office. It could possibly be more if Pres. Obama reduces the tax on my Social Security check giving me a little more disposable income. My Social Security check is presently taxed at forty percent. If not, I’ll just stick to my five dollars a week commitment. I feel confident the people of Nevada will take care of Harry Reid and it will be done on the cheap. However, I will be eagerly watching. I’ve been bitten by the “Democracy at work” bug and it started with little Mr. Barack Obama. I am so happy and proud of him.
As always,
BB
*Bush-Enablers Feinstein and Rockefeller are running scared (UPDATED)
by ryeland
Mon Jan 05, 2009 at 10:06:55 PM PST
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2009/1/6/1655/94728/802/680582
*Los Angeles Times Op-Ed
Nov. 3, 2007
Sen. Diane Feinstein “Judge Mukasey's answers to hundreds of questions were crisp and to the point, and reflected an independent mind. That's why I intend to vote to confirm him to be our next attorney general. I truly believe he will be a strong advocate for the American people. (snip) I believe that Judge Mukasey is the best nominee we are going to get from this administration (snip) The bottom line is this: I hope that Judge Mukasey will fairly and evenhandedly represent the American people and direct the Justice Department wherever the facts and the law lead, not where the White House dictates. Our nation needs a strong and independent attorney general, and I believe that Judge Mukasey will rise to the challenge.”
And
September 21, 2004
"After much thought and a careful review of the record, I voted today to confirm the nomination of Representative Porter Goss to be Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (DCI). But I do have some serious concerns - especially about the impact of this nomination on intelligence reform and his record of partisanship in Congress.
I believe the President should have the prerogative to appoint who he wants to be the DCI, or for any other senior position, subject only to the requirement that the person be qualified for the job. As a former CIA officer, a former Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, and a former Army intelligence officer, I think he is certainly qualified. If he is confirmed, I would hope that he demonstrates the necessary independence required of the DCI. But there are still some open questions, which gave me some hesitancy in supporting the nomination.
Will the Porter Goss who takes the helm of the CIA be the fair, reasoned, knowledgeable chairman I watched lead a joint Congressional investigation into the 9/11 attacks? Or will he be the partisan who has been making highly charged comments and attacking Senator John Kerry on behalf of the Bush administration?
It is imperative that the new DCI provide the President and the Congress with non-partisan, unbiased intelligence and it is also critical that this nominee not be an impediment to the overall intelligence reform effort.
I have decided to tuck away five dollars a week to help the strongest primary opponent of Diane Feinstein, whichever party. All I want is someone of sound mind who will do their Constitutional job and I does not care who or what it am. Also, I have decided to tuck away five dollars a week to help Roland Burris and Cindy Sheehan in their primary bids to an elected office. It could possibly be more if Pres. Obama reduces the tax on my Social Security check giving me a little more disposable income. My Social Security check is presently taxed at forty percent. If not, I’ll just stick to my five dollars a week commitment. I feel confident the people of Nevada will take care of Harry Reid and it will be done on the cheap. However, I will be eagerly watching. I’ve been bitten by the “Democracy at work” bug and it started with little Mr. Barack Obama. I am so happy and proud of him.
As always,
BB
*Bush-Enablers Feinstein and Rockefeller are running scared (UPDATED)
by ryeland
Mon Jan 05, 2009 at 10:06:55 PM PST
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2009/1/6/1655/94728/802/680582
posted by BB at 4:46 AM
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