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Originally Posted by Superbelt
Environmentally, Kerry will keep the Republicans from making things worse. Senate could go Democrat this year. House is possible in two.
I guarantee you that any viable missile attack on American will be successful. First the system still doesn't work. But Bush started installing it anyway (even though he promised not to until it was ready). Secondly, in any fantasy world where it DID work, any non-retarded country would send a volley of rockets to overwhelm.
I'll take the better odds of improving port and border security.
The 9/11 panel seems to think, after spending a damned long time studying it, that a new Intelligence Director is a good idea. So does Kerry and Bush. The difference is Kerry wants to actually make him a boss, while Bush just wants him to be... there.
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As with anything the missile defense shield takes time to evolve. Just because it isn't good now does not mean it won't be good in 5 years.
The war on drugs and illegal immigration have virtually proven that complete port and border security is impossible.
As far as the 9/11 commission, I will stick to what I know about internal politics of corporations and the government rather than what a group of former and current politicians think thank you. The new director (at whatever level) is in for some serious turf wars, incomplete information, and obstructionist attitudes/actions. This will not lend itself to improved intelligence in the short term. These recommendations are geared to the long term success of our nation's intelligence facilities. Now, in a time of war, is not the time to stir the pot.