https://pjmedia.com/rogerlsimon/2004/11/13/disturbing-but-not-surprising/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usFri, 12 Jun 2026 15:16:55 -0400<![CDATA[There&#8217;s a blogger&#8217;s clich&eacute;, if there ever was one, but it refers again to David Brooks&#8217; column The CIA Versus Bush in this morning&#8217;s NYT. The CIA never seemed too comfortable with the militant-spread-of-democracy program of the current administration. At many points in their history, the intelligence agency wasn&#8217;t particularly keen on overthrowing the Soviet Union either. An entrenched bureaucracy, they prefer things the way they are and leak policy &#8220;reports&#8221; to preserve their positions. If you believed them all, you believe the Berlin Wall is still there.]]>Sat, 13 Nov 2004 05:24:17 -0500<![CDATA[Roger L. Simon]]>https://pjmedia.com/roger-l-simon/2004/11/13/disturbing-but-not-surprising-n205736