New Front in the War on Terror

[struggle4progress]

By Trevor Royle, Diplomatic Editor

Congress might still have to confirm the full extent of his powers, but there is little doubt that John Negroponte’s new position in Washington as George Bush’s first Director of National Intelligence (DNI) will be omnipotent.

Not only will he be in overall control of all 15 agencies involved in the war against terrorism but he will have unprecedented power in deciding and executing policy, allocating budgets and giving the authority for covert operations. <snip>

Not only does this make him the most powerful member of the Bush administration, but it also heightens fears the US could be returning to “dirty war” tactics which allowed CIA-trained operatives to pinpoint and neutralise known terrorist targets or obstructive political leaders.

Extra-judicial killings of this kind have been in the CIA repertoire since it began its response to the 9/11 attacks. S ources close to the White House have already admitted the US might have to resort to this approach in its policy of fomenting internal regime changes in the Middle East. <snip>

http://www.sundayherald.com/47857

[NYC]

1. ...fomenting internal regime changes...

We ought to mind our own business.

[Ralounews]

2. We're Dangerously Close to Reaping What We've Sown...

This guy is going to be able to direct operations inside the US. And for those who don't understand what that means, I'm sure there are Hondurans ready to tell you!

In a low voice.

[rodeodance]

4. Recall the 'extra judicial gulag" set in place by Rummy?

Now he has a friend to help him out!! The circle is complete--as now we have the "Extra-judicial killings" kingpin man now in place.

[ixion]

3. returning to?

how about escalation of 'dirty war' tactics? Yeah, that sounds more appropriate.