In the wake of 9/11, the decision was made to create a new position, the Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Amid strong indications that members of the Intelligence Community were not sharing information and working together, it was believed a single individual needed to be given the power to get them on the same sheet of music. It was intended that this individual, the DNI, would be supported by a small staff of probably no more than 100 people.
As is so often the case in Washington, it did not turn out that way. The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) ballooned in size. There are now roughly 2000 people in the ODNI. That is salaried federal employees. No one can tell you how many contractors there are. A good guess would be another 2000.
The ODNI not only grew in size, it veered off into all sorts of unintended directions. In recent years one of its primary obsessions has been with DEI and the installation of what amount to commissars in all corners of the Intelligence Community. The final step into the theater of the absurd came when Avril Haines the former owner of a small Fells Point bookstore that specialized in readings of erotic literature, was named to be the Director of National Intelligence. more
First off, I totally agree. It’s damn near imperative for Tulsi to get appointed to this position. Today stories are all over the place how that dried up old hag Collins is all set to, and has the capability of, denying her that position. If someone has some dirt on Collins it might be a good time to use it. Or maybe a massive email, phone, campaign.
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/01/toxin-rino-senator-susan-collins-may-derail-tulsi/
Collins has no alternate candidate, making her the bitch in the manger.
Totally off topic: The anal sphincter at CNN quivered, loosened, dilated, and expelled a big stinkin’ Jim Acosta. They’ve flushed him.
https://x.com/charliekirk11/status/1884062529925857535
Acosta is now avenging the sewers of the Bought & Paid For Media.
Maybe, for a few dollars, FOX can hire him, dress him up in a Jester’s outfit, park him in the corner and pan over to him occationally for comic relief…