17 US intelligence agencies confirm the Russian hacked the Dems. Are they the same agencies that confirmed Weapons of Mass Destruc. in Iraq?

LTC Marc King — Mon, 24 Oct 2016 08:55:32 -0400

Response by SFC Stephen Carden made Oct 24 at 2016 8:56 AM

SFC Stephen Carden — Mon, 24 Oct 2016 08:56:55 -0400

LOL! Great question! I hope not. In my opinion, we have too many intelligence agencies that don't crosstalk enough.

Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 24 at 2016 9:35 AM

Capt Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 24 Oct 2016 09:35:53 -0400

Most of the intelligence agencies backing up the WMD claim in Iraq were basing their intel off a number of Iraqi sources, the most famous being "Curveball" (Rafid Ahmed Alwan al-Janabi, a German citizen who defected from Iraq in 1999 and claimed one of Saddam's chemical engineers). CIA Director George Tenet considered the intel a "slam dunk", a sentiment echoed by the intelligence agencies of Britain, Germany, Russia, China, Israel, and France. The removal of the IAEA and UN weapons inspectors really just exacerbated the situation.
They did actually find chemical weapons in Iraq, though not to the extent that the Bush administration was worried about prior to the invasion.
http://www.thepoliticalinsider.com/bombshell-new-york-times-reports-wmds-found-iraq/
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/16/world/cia-is-said-to-have-bought-and-destroyed-iraqi-chemical-weapons.html?_r=0
Iraq's number two man in charge of the Iraqi Air Force went so far as to write in 2006 that prior to the invasion, Iraq's chemical weapons had been sent to Syria via civilian airliners with the passenger seats removed.
To your point, when they say 17 intelligence, I know 16 agencies exist under our umbrella, those being:
US Army Intelligence & Security Command; 25th Air Force; Office of Naval Intelligence; Marine Corps Intelligence Activity; Coast Guard Intelligence; Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA); National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency; National Reconnaissance Office; National Security Agency (NSA); Central Intelligence Agency (CIA); FBI Intelligence Branch; DEA Office of National Security Intelligence; Homeland Security Office of Intelligence and Analysis; State Department Bureau of Intelligence and Research; Treasury Department Office of Terrorism and Financial Intelligence; Energy Department Office of Intelligence and Counterintelligence.

Their statement is as follows "The recent disclosures of alleged hacked e-mails on sites like DCLeaks.com and WikiLeaks and by the Guccifer 2.0 online persona are consistent with the methods and motivations of Russian-directed efforts." We know Guccifer 2.0 has a Russian IP address as well. To what end the Russians hope to achieve, one could only wonder. Democrats did nothing when Russia annexed Crimea, though IMO it was a conflict born of Soviet redistricting in the 1940s of Crimea to Ukraine, so there was a Russian claim to that particular territory. The Democrat administration again did nothing when the Russians got involved in Syria. If Democrats just roll over in the face of Russian aggression, wouldn't that be in their best self-interest rather than dealing with a more hawkish GOP? If someone has another theory, I'd be interested to hear it.

BOMBSHELL: New York Times Reports WMDs WERE Found in Iraq! - The Political Insider

How many times have we been told that there were no weapons of mass destruction found in Iraq? I’m pretty sure I’ve heard it millions of times. I’ve read stories …

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 24 at 2016 10:39 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 24 Oct 2016 10:39:43 -0400

I thought that pres. Bush knew for sure that they had WMDs that's why he send us there.

Response by MCPO Roger Collins made Oct 24 at 2016 11:03 AM

MCPO Roger Collins — Mon, 24 Oct 2016 11:03:53 -0400

And can't determine if Hillary's server was hacked. Who are the 17 agencies with names that said conclusively that the Russians did this?

Response by Sgt Wayne Wood made Oct 24 at 2016 11:06 AM

Sgt Wayne Wood — Mon, 24 Oct 2016 11:06:05 -0400

Lol

Response by 1SG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 24 at 2016 11:09 AM

1SG(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 24 Oct 2016 11:09:27 -0400

Sir, perhaps you're not taking into account that French and German intelligence services, both of whose nations opposed the invasion and served alongside us in AFG but not IQ, believed there was WMD in IQ as well. It wasn't that only the US believed it. Much of the world independently believed it as well. It was a difference of opinion on how to address it.

Response by TSgt David L. made Oct 24 at 2016 11:34 AM

TSgt David L. — Mon, 24 Oct 2016 11:34:21 -0400

I didn't know we had 17 separate intel agencies. Anyone have a list of them for those of us who are under-knowledged?

Response by CAPT Kevin B. made Oct 24 at 2016 11:52 AM

CAPT Kevin B. — Mon, 24 Oct 2016 11:52:34 -0400

Interesting enough you won't find much WMD after they're moved out. Re: the current intel. The Intel outfits' morale must be in the toilet given the imposed political spin and direction to only report what the desired conclusion is. Same goes for the great folk at FBI/DOJ who are more than tired of the political interference. So that this is being published you have to ask three questions. Is it accurate? Why report it? Who does it advantage?

Response by SSgt GG-15 RET Jim Lint made Oct 24 at 2016 1:23 PM

SSgt GG-15 RET Jim Lint — Mon, 24 Oct 2016 13:23:25 -0400

Good point.

Response by CSM Michael J. Uhlig made Oct 24 at 2016 1:56 PM

CSM Michael J. Uhlig — Mon, 24 Oct 2016 13:56:25 -0400

I believe the POTUS said it best "quit whining" as he ridiculed one candidate for following the similar behaviors when he was campaigning.
Hell, one current campaign has covered up, buried, lied, sold out the country for self interest, played the victim and constantly pandering to whomever they are around, and complained because they get hacked and the sheeple get to see a fraction of what is going on behind the scenes....suck it up cupcake!

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 24 at 2016 3:34 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 24 Oct 2016 15:34:46 -0400

Well than let's condemn the Russians. If it was true don't you think something would have been done about it already?
Sounds like Cold War scare tactics from a campaign and candidate that is being exposed almost daily for what it/she really is. Notice Hillary hasn't defended much of what has been leaked, she only defers by saying the Russians did it so blame Trump. The worst part? PEOPLE BUY IT!!! Ridiculous.

Response by SFC Everett Oliver made Oct 24 at 2016 9:20 PM

SFC Everett Oliver — Mon, 24 Oct 2016 21:20:43 -0400

They lied.

Response by SFC George Smith made Oct 25 at 2016 8:53 PM

SFC George Smith — Tue, 25 Oct 2016 20:53:08 -0400

interesting...