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This is some wild stuff folks....
Researchers Trevor Loudon and Cliff Kincaid are warning the Senate to examine CIA Director Leon Panetta’s anti-defense record, associations with identified communists, and support for the Marxist Institute for Policy Studies before voting on his nomination as Secretary of Defense. A vote could come as early as Tuesday in the Senate Armed Services Committee.
Is this real?
Look folks, the Secretary of Defense is one of the most-critical positions in our civilian control of the armed forces. It is the "interface" between the military and civilian system, responsible for reporting directly to the President and to Congress.
Any evidence of contamination - that such a nominee is in any way influenced by or is under the control of Marxists or Communists needs thorough examination. If there's any sort of evidence that these allegations are real then Panetta cannot be confirmed.
Yes, people are entitled to the presumption of innocence in a court of law. But you're entitled to nothing of the sort when under Senate confirmation. The Senate's job is not to prove beyond a reasonable doubt, it is to give the nod to someone who they believe is beyond reproach for the job they are being appointed to.
There are many who believe that Obama is a confirmed Marxist and Socialist. Many believe he's a communist. (Ain't no ifs, ands or buts about it. BT) This just adds fuel to that fire, and results in the need for an even-more-thorough examination of Panetta's record in this regard.
Perhaps this is nothing more than a smear campaign, but whether it is or not deserves a full examination. The Senate has a duty of advice and consent in these appointments, and should they confirm Panetta without examining, in detail and in public, these allegations they will have failed in that regard and any harm that comes to this nation as a consequence shall fall on and be their responsibility.
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