Comments on: Michael Scheuer http://www.antiwar.com/blog/2007/05/19/former-head-of-cias-osama-unit-backs-up-rep-ron-paul/ Sun, 7 Sep 2008 21:25:41 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 By: Housebird http://www.antiwar.com/blog/2007/05/19/former-head-of-cias-osama-unit-backs-up-rep-ron-paul/#comment-158836 Housebird Tue, 12 Aug 2008 13:16:28 +0000 http://www.antiwar.com/blog/2007/05/19/former-head-of-cias-osama-unit-backs-up-rep-ron-paul/#comment-158836 In Michael Scheuer in his book '' Marching toward Hell America and Islam after Iraq'' repeats more than once the stupid assertion that the Israeli-Arab conflict is an endless religious war !!!! It is about the theft of Palestine land !!!!! Plain and simple !!!! In Michael Scheuer in his book ” Marching toward Hell America and Islam after Iraq” repeats more than once the stupid assertion that the Israeli-Arab conflict is an endless religious war !!!!

It is about the theft of Palestine land !!!!!

Plain and simple !!!!

]]> By: mark williams http://www.antiwar.com/blog/2007/05/19/former-head-of-cias-osama-unit-backs-up-rep-ron-paul/#comment-158574 mark williams Wed, 06 Aug 2008 05:29:09 +0000 http://www.antiwar.com/blog/2007/05/19/former-head-of-cias-osama-unit-backs-up-rep-ron-paul/#comment-158574 Thank god we have a brave one. I'm sure to be hiding under the table while you fight to save my life. You are my hero. I hope you recover from the bullet wounds. Thank god we have a brave one. I’m sure to be hiding under the table while you fight to save my life. You are my hero. I hope you recover from the bullet wounds.

]]> By: mark williams http://www.antiwar.com/blog/2007/05/19/former-head-of-cias-osama-unit-backs-up-rep-ron-paul/#comment-158573 mark williams Wed, 06 Aug 2008 05:26:36 +0000 http://www.antiwar.com/blog/2007/05/19/former-head-of-cias-osama-unit-backs-up-rep-ron-paul/#comment-158573 The Muslims want justice. Would the justice be based on Koran or man's laws? Who cares. Any way that works out for you Muslims. The Muslims want justice. Would the justice be based on Koran or man’s laws?
Who cares. Any way that works out for you Muslims.

]]> By: mark williams http://www.antiwar.com/blog/2007/05/19/former-head-of-cias-osama-unit-backs-up-rep-ron-paul/#comment-158572 mark williams Wed, 06 Aug 2008 05:24:39 +0000 http://www.antiwar.com/blog/2007/05/19/former-head-of-cias-osama-unit-backs-up-rep-ron-paul/#comment-158572 He can't just resign and tell the American about the spy agency secret. That would be treason. Scheuer will be charged and hung. Even his books must be cleared from the CIA first. Duh! He can’t just resign and tell the American about the spy agency secret. That would be treason. Scheuer will be charged and hung. Even his books must be cleared from the CIA first. Duh!

]]> By: Timothy http://www.antiwar.com/blog/2007/05/19/former-head-of-cias-osama-unit-backs-up-rep-ron-paul/#comment-157926 Timothy Sun, 20 Jul 2008 22:20:12 +0000 http://www.antiwar.com/blog/2007/05/19/former-head-of-cias-osama-unit-backs-up-rep-ron-paul/#comment-157926 Mr. Scheuer is not a credible source or expert on this topic or any other. By his ridiculous and untrue statements, especially regarding US support for Israel, he has eliminated himself from serious consideration as someone whose opinions should be respected. Anyone can write a book. The issue is, What does the book say? Mr. Scheuer does not, in his books or his public statements, say anything worth listening to. He should be ignored. Mr. Scheuer is not a credible source or expert on this topic or any other. By his ridiculous and untrue statements, especially regarding US support for Israel, he has eliminated himself from serious consideration as someone whose opinions should be respected.

Anyone can write a book. The issue is, What does the book say? Mr. Scheuer does not, in his books or his public statements, say anything worth listening to. He should be ignored.

]]> By: Bill http://www.antiwar.com/blog/2007/05/19/former-head-of-cias-osama-unit-backs-up-rep-ron-paul/#comment-156182 Bill Sat, 05 Jul 2008 20:32:48 +0000 http://www.antiwar.com/blog/2007/05/19/former-head-of-cias-osama-unit-backs-up-rep-ron-paul/#comment-156182 I have read Mr. Scheuer's books and articles and have seen him do many interviews. He obviously believes himself to be brilliant and that Bill Clinton is to blame for everything related to our response, or lack thereof, to terrorism. I'm not a Democrat (in fact, I'm Republican though over the past couple years I tend to be more Independent), but when you read what he says, as much as he claims not to be partisan, that is hard to believe. Besides blaming Clinton for not getting bin Laden nor taking action as he had suggested, he seems to forget how the Republicans blasted Clinton for whatever action (recall when cruise missiles were launched) and how the Republican Congress did not support Clinton on any action (recall wagging the dog). Putting politics aside, I have but only a couple questions for Mr. Scheuer which no one seems to address, including himself. He was head of the bin Laden group in the CIA, and on numerous occasions blasts Clinton for his inaction (at least a dozen times he claims) for not getting bin Laden. And Mr. Scheuer was able to predict exactly how Iraq and Afghanistan would play out. He knew everything, it seems. So I'd like Mr. Scheuer to address a couple questions. If he was so right, and Clinton and others did not act on what he knew to be such precise information always after the fact, why didn't he resign and tell us then? Why, if he knew so much then, and had so much 'precise knowledge' ahead of time, did he not predict the events, or even know of the events, that happened under his watch, the very ones that happened (bombings in other countries, and even the Cole bombing, since he was still in the CIA though not head of the bin Lade unit then)and then he blames everyone else for what has happened since? Mr. Scheuer, you were in charge of the unit gathering information on bin Laden. You claim now, after the fact, to have known so much and yet you let it slide under your watch when no one (Tenet, Clinton, etc) did what you recommended, things that you claim may have thwarted 9/11. I say you let it slide, Mr. Scheuer, because you did not speak up and expose what you saw and knew then. Why, Mr. Scheuer, did you not tell us then, before 9/11, or before any of the other attacks for which bin Laden was responsible? Because hindsight is 20-20 and you can spin it any way you wish to fit your agenda and sell books. I used to think Mr. Scheurer was a reputable source of information. After reading this books and articles, it is apparent he has an ax to grind against everyone, Clinton, Bush, Tenet, etc and he is THE only person who knew the right course all along. Read his books, see how his messages changed and decide for yourself. The more I have read, the more it has changed my view of his so-called 'expertise'. I have read Mr. Scheuer’s books and articles and have seen him do many interviews. He obviously believes himself to be brilliant and that Bill Clinton is to blame for everything related to our response, or lack thereof, to terrorism. I’m not a Democrat (in fact, I’m Republican though over the past couple years I tend to be more Independent), but when you read what he says, as much as he claims not to be partisan, that is hard to believe. Besides blaming Clinton for not getting bin Laden nor taking action as he had suggested, he seems to forget how the Republicans blasted Clinton for whatever action (recall when cruise missiles were launched) and how the Republican Congress did not support Clinton on any action (recall wagging the dog).

Putting politics aside, I have but only a couple questions for Mr. Scheuer which no one seems to address, including himself. He was head of the bin Laden group in the CIA, and on numerous occasions blasts Clinton for his inaction (at least a dozen times he claims) for not getting bin Laden. And Mr. Scheuer was able to predict exactly how Iraq and Afghanistan would play out. He knew everything, it seems.

So I’d like Mr. Scheuer to address a couple questions. If he was so right, and Clinton and others did not act on what he knew to be such precise information always after the fact, why didn’t he resign and tell us then? Why, if he knew so much then, and had so much ‘precise knowledge’ ahead of time, did he not predict the events, or even know of the events, that happened under his watch, the very ones that happened (bombings in other countries, and even the Cole bombing, since he was still in the CIA though not head of the bin Lade unit then)and then he blames everyone else for what has happened since?

Mr. Scheuer, you were in charge of the unit gathering information on bin Laden. You claim now, after the fact, to have known so much and yet you let it slide under your watch when no one (Tenet, Clinton, etc) did what you recommended, things that you claim may have thwarted 9/11. I say you let it slide, Mr. Scheuer, because you did not speak up and expose what you saw and knew then. Why, Mr. Scheuer, did you not tell us then, before 9/11, or before any of the other attacks for which bin Laden was responsible? Because hindsight is 20-20 and you can spin it any way you wish to fit your agenda and sell books.

I used to think Mr. Scheurer was a reputable source of information. After reading this books and articles, it is apparent he has an ax to grind against everyone, Clinton, Bush, Tenet, etc and he is THE only person who knew the right course all along.

Read his books, see how his messages changed and decide for yourself. The more I have read, the more it has changed my view of his so-called ‘expertise’.

]]> By: steve webb http://www.antiwar.com/blog/2007/05/19/former-head-of-cias-osama-unit-backs-up-rep-ron-paul/#comment-155817 steve webb Sun, 29 Jun 2008 04:57:55 +0000 http://www.antiwar.com/blog/2007/05/19/former-head-of-cias-osama-unit-backs-up-rep-ron-paul/#comment-155817 America is facing a 9.4 trillion dollar national debt, balance the budget or repaying it's loans is unattainable. Our economy is diminishing our role in the world. America's strategic plan is to influence or control as much world oil reserve as it can. Who has to depend on imported oil the most, China, India, Europe and Japan. Mexico has oil and Canada has oil sand, which may account for the vision of a multi-currency (Amiro) ideology. The Iraq invasion was a bad mistake, and misguided, but not for the greed of few. Oil exported from Iraq, the monetary revenue is going into U.S. Banks. To have access to those funds, the Iraqi governmental body must sign long term agreements to U.S. Bases in Iraq. The danger next is for Iran and Venezuela both have large oil reserves. To attain Iran would be a hard sale to the America people for war failure in Iraq , and the U.S. economy. The alignment between U.S. And Israel serves that purpose. If Israel attacks Iran, it has U.S. Backing with military option. Must the world risk peace for the self interest of the U.S. Government? America is facing a 9.4 trillion dollar national debt, balance the budget or repaying it’s loans

is unattainable. Our economy is diminishing our role in the world. America’s strategic plan

is to influence or control as much world oil reserve as it can. Who has to depend on imported

oil the most, China, India, Europe and Japan. Mexico has oil and Canada has oil sand, which

may account for the vision of a multi-currency (Amiro) ideology.

The Iraq invasion was a bad mistake, and misguided, but not for the greed of few.

Oil exported from Iraq, the monetary revenue is going into U.S. Banks. To have access

to those funds, the Iraqi governmental body must sign long term agreements to U.S. Bases

in Iraq. The danger next is for Iran and Venezuela both have large oil reserves.

To attain Iran would be a hard sale to the America people for war failure in Iraq , and the U.S.

economy. The alignment between U.S. And Israel serves that purpose.

If Israel attacks Iran, it has U.S. Backing with military option.

Must the world risk peace for the self interest of the U.S. Government?

]]> By: Matt http://www.antiwar.com/blog/2007/05/19/former-head-of-cias-osama-unit-backs-up-rep-ron-paul/#comment-151851 Matt Sat, 03 May 2008 21:31:07 +0000 http://www.antiwar.com/blog/2007/05/19/former-head-of-cias-osama-unit-backs-up-rep-ron-paul/#comment-151851 The military needs to be respected and thanked. The United States stands for freedom and liberty, if that at all means anything to you...stand up for whats right. I can't stand to see people telling lies and not telling the truth for what it really is, parents who have children need to tell them the truth and tell them how America was established and what founding principles this country was built upon. I don't know everything and I still have much to learn but I at least know the deffinition of freedom and what means to be free. If a time comes when our country is attacked, I'll be ready and I sure as hell won't run. The military needs to be respected and thanked. The United States stands for freedom and liberty, if that at all means anything to you…stand up for whats right. I can’t stand to see people telling lies and not telling the truth for what it really is, parents who have children need to tell them the truth and tell them how America was established and what founding principles this country was built upon. I don’t know everything and I still have much to learn but I at least know the deffinition of freedom and what means to be free. If a time comes when our country is attacked, I’ll be ready and I sure as hell won’t run.

]]> By: zehr http://www.antiwar.com/blog/2007/05/19/former-head-of-cias-osama-unit-backs-up-rep-ron-paul/#comment-150588 zehr Mon, 21 Apr 2008 22:35:44 +0000 http://www.antiwar.com/blog/2007/05/19/former-head-of-cias-osama-unit-backs-up-rep-ron-paul/#comment-150588 As a muslim , i agree with some of Mr scheuer points for causes of all the violence.But with all due respect he still doesnt have the proper knowledge to comment about religion of islam .Some of the comments he made about islam & Prophet in his interview (mp3) ,is absolutely incorrect and twisted . Enough with the dialogue , on why all the violence happening ,at this point everything is clear ,ie who the liars & opressors are etc.The focus should be how to stop & prevent the excalation in the future . both bush & bin laden has political agenda,yes , but the most important task right now is to start giving justice to the victims , this is the only way we can solve this.So Unless we are really honest to ourselves and point out the victims and stand up for justice ,this violence will devide all of us , and surely majority of us in the world are good hearted people.so it would be a shame to end up hating eachother. As a muslim , i agree with some of Mr scheuer points for causes of all the violence.But with all due respect he still doesnt have the proper knowledge to comment about religion of islam .Some of the comments he made about islam & Prophet in his interview (mp3) ,is absolutely incorrect and twisted . Enough with the dialogue , on why all the violence happening ,at this point everything is clear ,ie who the liars & opressors are etc.The focus should be how to stop & prevent the excalation in the future . both bush & bin laden has political agenda,yes , but the most important task right now is to start giving justice to the victims , this is the only way we can solve this.So Unless we are really honest to ourselves and point out the victims and stand up for justice ,this violence will devide all of us , and surely majority of us in the world are good hearted people.so it would be a shame to end up hating eachother.

]]> By: David Worner http://www.antiwar.com/blog/2007/05/19/former-head-of-cias-osama-unit-backs-up-rep-ron-paul/#comment-145607 David Worner Mon, 24 Mar 2008 14:25:12 +0000 http://www.antiwar.com/blog/2007/05/19/former-head-of-cias-osama-unit-backs-up-rep-ron-paul/#comment-145607 I just finished your book Imperial Hubris. I tend to agree with most of your work; however, I would like to ask if it is possible that this war is simply a political tool being used so the republicans can maintain power. This war was decided upon by the neocons as you say. Their idea is to be at war constantly so they can maintain power..see Leo Strauss.. They don't want the war to be won or for it to end.This way they can maintain power. This administration decided they were going to war then tried to come up with reasons to convince the US and the world that it was necessary. Thhis war was started by politicians for political gains. At this point ithas worked because Bush is still in office. He doesn't care about the military and the lives lost. It is only important to him that he remains in power as it was for the neocons. See youtube press luncheon of Bush making fun of the fact that there were no WMD's. as this decision cost the lives of more than 2000 people at that time. I just finished your book Imperial Hubris. I tend to agree with most of your work; however, I would like to ask if it is possible that this war is simply a political tool being used so the republicans can maintain power. This war was decided upon by the neocons as you say. Their idea is to be at war constantly so they can maintain power..see Leo Strauss.. They don’t want the war to be won or for it to end.This way they can maintain power. This administration decided they were going to war then tried to come up with reasons to convince the US and the world that it was necessary. Thhis war was started by politicians for political gains. At this point ithas worked because Bush is still in office. He doesn’t care about the military and the lives lost. It is only important to him that he remains in power as it was for the neocons. See youtube press luncheon of Bush making fun of the fact that there were no WMD’s. as this decision cost the lives of more than 2000 people at that time.

]]> By: english and sensible http://www.antiwar.com/blog/2007/05/19/former-head-of-cias-osama-unit-backs-up-rep-ron-paul/#comment-81436 english and sensible Thu, 20 Dec 2007 07:38:25 +0000 http://www.antiwar.com/blog/2007/05/19/former-head-of-cias-osama-unit-backs-up-rep-ron-paul/#comment-81436 If you are an American citizen try watching the BBC - not CNN (Censored Nationalist Nonsense)and find out what your country is doing to the world. Extolling the virtues of "Freedom" is not why you are in Iraq. It is for oil, plain and simple. If it was to stop Al-quieda you have invaded the wrong country!!! If you are an American citizen try watching the BBC - not CNN (Censored Nationalist Nonsense)and find out what your country is doing to the world. Extolling the virtues of “Freedom” is not why you are in Iraq. It is for oil, plain and simple. If it was to stop Al-quieda you have invaded the wrong country!!!

]]> By: tomadeimy http://www.antiwar.com/blog/2007/05/19/former-head-of-cias-osama-unit-backs-up-rep-ron-paul/#comment-68641 tomadeimy Thu, 06 Dec 2007 21:30:25 +0000 http://www.antiwar.com/blog/2007/05/19/former-head-of-cias-osama-unit-backs-up-rep-ron-paul/#comment-68641 Undoubtedly, I believe "terrorism" is a tactic used against a much superior force in manpower, and munitions. Undoubtedly, I believe “terrorism” is a tactic used against a much superior force in manpower, and munitions.

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