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What I found most interesting about this was Bush's lack of involvement. He has always been painted as a puppet, and this seems to confirm that. Beyond that, I think it also serves to take Bush off the hook somewhat. Yes, he heard what he wanted to hear, but it sounds like Cheney and Rummy were acting as a filter to ensure the information reaching Bush conformed to their goals.

You have to wonder why George Tenet keeps his mouth shut. I have to assume that he continues to have a level of access that benefits his private endevours. I guess it would not really benefit him in any way other than clearing his consious (if he has one). He sold out the integrity of the CIA. A mia culpa now would only serve to cement his name in infamy.

I also found that there was a mitigating note in the program. When they talked about Cheney's prior experiences with the CIA, they point to some really huge past failures that he witnessed. It does go a long way to explaining why he did not trust them.

Regardless, Cheney is a criminal. His acts have cost the country dearly.