CIA veterans clash with new chief

SoFla Metro · Nov 14, 2004

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6478618/

WASHINGTON - Within the past month, four former deputy directors of operations have tried to offer CIA Director Porter J. Goss advice about changing the clandestine service without setting off a rebellion, but Goss has declined to speak to any of them, said former CIA officials aware of the communications.

The four senior officials represent nearly two decades of experience leading the Directorate of Operations under both Republican and Democratic presidents. The officials were dismayed by the reaction and were concerned that Goss has isolated himself from the agency's senior staff, said former clandestine service officers aware of the offers.
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usscouse · Nov 14, 2004

I thought that CIA chiefs were kept isolated anyway.
One former Chief was certainly kept isolated about the doings of the CIA. So much so that he could swear that he was kept out of the loop in the Iran/contra dealings and new nothing about them.

Roel · Nov 15, 2004

usscouse said:

I thought that CIA chiefs were kept isolated anyway.
One former Chief was certainly kept isolated about the doings of the CIA. So much so that he could swear that he was kept out of the loop in the Iran/contra dealings and new nothing about them.
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A certain former president, whose spawn currently occupies the White House? I hope they all quit. If not, I hope they are all fired and write their exposes. Bush supporters will get what they asked for: four more years of incompetence.

Benito · Nov 15, 2004

Better Bush then that Camel face hump and day of the week.