david_herdson

Not always the most reliable of sites and too much editorial discretion exercised but yes, a very valuable asset. I find it difficult to believe someone, somewhere won't set up something similar. The… (View Post)

If something is clearly illegal, then yes. But sharing (or not) intelligence with Ukraine is obviously a policy decision well within the bounds of executive discretion. Indeed, sharing it against ord… (View Post)

They are running scared, indeed. I disagree that they cannot risk upsetting Trump (although I'm sure that's what their owners and execs believe). But truth will out, one way or another - and people w… (View Post)

Trump generally sees US troops overseas as a burden rather than an asset so would probably only be too pleased to bring them home. Charging them rent for their bases might work too - though he may si… (View Post)

The CIA is a state organisation. It's not for civil servants to reject the instructions of their properly elected / appointed political masters, no matter how stupid they are. The US does still have … (View Post)