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pulp8721
11-11-2015, 11:51 PM
Likely Pick: Lt. Col. Anthony Shaffer



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QDIxhaEPN0


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXdJbC9tw98


EDUCATION:
Wright State University (B.S.)

Credentials:
Sr. Fellow, London Center for Defense Research (2011-Presnt)
Army Intelligence Offer (183-2011)

Relationship with Rand: None

Why Him: Foreign Policy Realist, Whistleblower who tried to Kill Bin Laden, but was stopped (Able Danger)

FLAWS: Frequent guest of Alex Jones Show
Openly stated on Russian TV in 2011 that the cold war's over, and that he would disband the CIA:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfFO-rJQ5Ac&feature=youtu.be&t=6m10s



Secondary Choice: General John A. Gordon

Wildcards: Tim Clemente, Tony Camerino

If none of these seem plausible, who do you think Rand would select as CIA chief?
PaleoPaul
11-11-2015, 11:57 PM
Michael Scheuer!
Dr. Dog
11-12-2015, 12:23 AM
The head of the CIA is not a cabinet member.
pulp8721
11-12-2015, 01:20 PM
The head of the CIA is not a cabinet member.

True. Will change wording for future posts.



Michael Scheuer!
In an ideal world, he would be Rand's CIA director, or National Security Advisor, but his stances on national security differentiate too much from Scheuer. Plus, he brings a lot of baggage, based on is politically incorrect writings. He would never make it through a confirmation hearing, and would be tarred/feathered as an anti-semite.
McBell
11-12-2015, 01:37 PM
Openly stated on Russian TV in 2011 that the cold war's over, and that he would disband the CIA:

How is that a flaw?
jllundqu
11-12-2015, 01:39 PM
Alex Jones.

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pulp8721
11-12-2015, 01:40 PM
How is that a flaw?

It makes him harder to be confirmed by the senate.
Dr. Dog
11-12-2015, 02:32 PM
What about Director of National Intelligence, who is the CIA Director's boss?
pulp8721
11-12-2015, 02:50 PM
What about Director of National Intelligence, who is the CIA Director's boss?

I'm hoping that he will shut it down.
Dr. Dog
11-12-2015, 02:58 PM
I'm hoping that he will shut it down.
Shut the CIA down? Why would he do that? National defense is a legitimate function of the federal government under the Constitution.
pulp8721
11-12-2015, 03:08 PM
Shut the CIA down? Why would he do that? National defense is a legitimate function of the federal government under the Constitution.

You misunderstood me. I'm hoping he will shut down the Office of National Intelligence, not the CIA.
Dr. Dog
11-12-2015, 03:46 PM
You misunderstood me. I'm hoping he will shut down the Office of National Intelligence, not the CIA.
My mistake.

I disagree, though. I think the position of DNI should be kept and that there should be a lot of consolidation within the intelligence community.