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MEichenlaub Commented on Former civilian senior Intelligence/Policy adviser to Iraq's Ministry of Interior, detainee screen/interrogator, talks about former Iraqi regime and terrorism by MEichenlaub

2009-07-21T13:44:07Z

To label anyone involved in interrogating detainees with the broad brush of a "torturer" is incredibly offensive and inaccurate. Is the entire U.S. military and CIA worthy of condemnation to you?

MEichenlaub Commented on KEEPING SECRETS by dickday

2009-07-15T14:15:18Z

I wouldn't say al Qaeda and Saddam had an "operational relationship" but they did have some cooperation in areas though maybe not even the same areas Cheney suggested.

MEichenlaub Commented on Former civilian senior Intelligence/Policy adviser to Iraq's Ministry of Interior, detainee screen/interrogator, talks about former Iraqi regime and terrorism by MEichenlaub

2009-07-11T15:37:28Z

Are you quoting the same pro "torture" Michael Scheurer who was recently on Fox saying the best thing for America right now is a terrorist attack?

MEichenlaub Commented on Former civilian senior Intelligence/Policy adviser to Iraq's Ministry of Interior, detainee screen/interrogator, talks about former Iraqi regime and terrorism by MEichenlaub

2009-07-11T15:30:42Z

He wasn't "just" a civilian interrogator.
He was chosen by the Iraqis to help their LEADERS set up the MOI, their version of the FBI. He had access to the Iraqi government's top intelligence on all these matters.

I am not saying his testimony is the ONLY word or FINAL word on this topic but it certainly stands against the conventional wisdom on the topic.

Not gonna get into "torture" because it's irrelevant to the story.

MEichenlaub Commented on Former civilian senior Intelligence/Policy adviser to Iraq's Ministry of Interior, detainee screen/interrogator, talks about former Iraqi regime and terrorism by MEichenlaub

2009-07-11T15:05:30Z

Pseudo,
I'd be more than happy to discuss the substance of the story instead of drifting into irrelevant drivel.

MEichenlaub Commented on Former civilian senior Intelligence/Policy adviser to Iraq's Ministry of Interior, detainee screen/interrogator, talks about former Iraqi regime and terrorism by MEichenlaub

2009-07-11T15:04:09Z

Pseudo,
I am sorry my posting here offends you. Don't know what to tell you.

I know my site's traffic and know my domain, the rest was gibberish.

You continue to support the allegation that many on the left are just flat out intolerant of other opinions. Stop doing that. The rest of the party really doesn't need that garbage.

MEichenlaub Commented on Former civilian senior Intelligence/Policy adviser to Iraq's Ministry of Interior, detainee screen/interrogator, talks about former Iraqi regime and terrorism by MEichenlaub

2009-07-11T14:34:02Z

And by the way guys, Degn has been cited by NPR, Washpost, ABC and others for his work exposing Blackwater.

He also penned a paper for the military before the invasion OPPOSING the war. His credentials are solid.

MEichenlaub Commented on Former civilian senior Intelligence/Policy adviser to Iraq's Ministry of Interior, detainee screen/interrogator, talks about former Iraqi regime and terrorism by MEichenlaub

2009-07-11T14:31:31Z

Pseudo,
I know like one of those guys you mentioned. That sounds like a pretty wild conspiracy.

I guess posting comments at this site and HuffPo makes me a wacky lefty too from a conservative.

MEichenlaub recommended Former civilian senior Intelligence/Policy adviser to Iraq's Ministry of Interior, detainee screen/interrogator, talks about former Iraqi regime and terrorism by MEichenlaub

2009-07-11T04:12:34Z

MEichenlaub Commented on Was Bush Kept In The Dark On DOJ Concerns About Surveillance? by Zachary Roth

2009-07-11T04:20:09Z

Zach,
You are all over these government reports. Excellent work and analysis.

MEichenlaub Commented on Running Not Running Maybe Running For Senate In 2010]]> by Eric Kleefeld

2009-07-11T04:18:57Z

Mark....make up your mind already.

MEichenlaub Commented on Former CIA Operations Officer says he saw no "operational cooperation" between Saddam (Hussein) and al Qaeda by MEichenlaub

2009-06-20T01:55:00Z

You are probably right Ed.

I do have a few other interviews lined up with people involved in interrogation both Baathists and al Qaeda members in Iraq and this person's findings were much different.

MEichenlaub Commented on Former CIA Operations Officer says he saw no "operational cooperation" between Saddam (Hussein) and al Qaeda by MEichenlaub

2009-06-19T23:20:26Z

Well, this testimony is an important part of the argument. This argument is has a lot of ground that has not yet been covered still and I think TPM readers would be fascinated by continued revelations and be able to add to them.

MEichenlaub Commented on Former CIA Operations Officer says he saw no "operational cooperation" between Saddam (Hussein) and al Qaeda by MEichenlaub

2009-06-19T20:18:54Z

Man, no comments at all?

MEichenlaub Commented on The Iraq Conflict Launched in 2003: An Ill-Advised War of Choice by Richard Haass

2009-06-19T18:26:52Z

Fascinating debate.

This post here is somewhat related to this topic.
http://tpmcafe.talkingpointsmemo.com/talk/blogs/meichenlaub/2009/06/former-cia-operations-officer.php

MEichenlaub Commented on 'NYT' Finally Corrects Botched Front-Page 'Gitmo' Story by Greg Mitchell

2009-06-19T18:22:50Z

On a related note you may be interested in this post...
http://tpmcafe.talkingpointsmemo.com/talk/blogs/meichenlaub/2009/06/former-cia-operations-officer.php

MEichenlaub recommended Former CIA Operations Officer says he saw no "operational cooperation" between Saddam (Hussein) and al Qaeda by MEichenlaub

2009-06-19T17:41:44Z

MEichenlaub Commented on Different This Time by Jon Taplin

2009-06-19T18:00:55Z

agreed

MEichenlaub Commented on Now, the Crackdown by Jim Sleeper

2009-06-19T17:57:50Z

Nice writeup Jim.

MEichenlaub Commented on Public Option options by eds

2009-06-19T17:54:26Z

Ed,
I saw your older comments on the Saddam, al Qaeda controversy and have a post up that you might be interested in.

http://tpmcafe.talkingpointsmemo.com/talk/blogs/meichenlaub/2009/06/former-cia-operations-officer.php