Reply #13: That's fair, but there are several issues that already raise concern. [View All]

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It's important to keep our concerns in mind as we prepare to hear the results. As the poster above said, the commission was appointed by * and filled with people he either chose or approved. So we know that it tilts conservative to start with.

Next, * controlled the information they received, and the leaders of the commission, which are all * appointees, control what material the rest of the committee sees. Several committee members have complained about this. Fortunately, Clarke's book and testimony created enough pressure for that to be opened up somewhat.

Finally, * will vet every line of the final report. There is no guarantee that the entire commission will get to see the final report, or even drafts, before it goes to the WH to be shredded, er, vetted.

So, yes I am skeptical, but it's a healthy skepticism and it leaves open the possibility that the commission will do a decent job.

I think that Clarke has raised enough questions so that if it is a complete whitewash there will be some public outcry. That would not have happened a month ago.

So Clarke has already done a magnificent service to the country, just by calling attention to the details.