Kathianne
03-14-2016, 08:30 AM
While the refrain of 'it can't get worse' sends chills down my spine, on this at least, I think any change would be good change:
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2016/03/14/centcom-embroiled-in-climate-of-fear.html
DYSFUNCTIONAL
03.13.16 9:01 PM ET
CENTCOM Embroiled In Climate of Fear
Analysts at U.S. Central Command say top officials have created a climate of intimidation during an ongoing congressional investigation into skewed ISIS intel.
Army Gen. Joseph Votel is expected to take over as the head of U.S. Central Command later this month, and he’ll be leading the military campaign against ISIS at a troubled time for his own organization.
In interviews, half a dozen current and former officials have described the environment at CENTCOM headquarters as “toxic” and “hostile” owing to a long-simmering dispute (http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2015/09/09/exclusive-50-spies-say-isis-intelligence-was-cooked.html) over whether political influence was brought to bear on intelligence analysts whose job is to objectively assess the strength of ISIS and the effects of the U.S.-led efforts to destroy the group.
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http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2016/03/14/centcom-embroiled-in-climate-of-fear.html
DYSFUNCTIONAL
03.13.16 9:01 PM ET
CENTCOM Embroiled In Climate of Fear
Analysts at U.S. Central Command say top officials have created a climate of intimidation during an ongoing congressional investigation into skewed ISIS intel.
Army Gen. Joseph Votel is expected to take over as the head of U.S. Central Command later this month, and he’ll be leading the military campaign against ISIS at a troubled time for his own organization.
In interviews, half a dozen current and former officials have described the environment at CENTCOM headquarters as “toxic” and “hostile” owing to a long-simmering dispute (http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2015/09/09/exclusive-50-spies-say-isis-intelligence-was-cooked.html) over whether political influence was brought to bear on intelligence analysts whose job is to objectively assess the strength of ISIS and the effects of the U.S.-led efforts to destroy the group.
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