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Watch: Gabbard Sparks Senate Firestorm: Fights FISA, Backs Snowden

Tulsi Gabbard boldly confronted the alleged abuse and politicization of the intelligence community during a tense Senate Intelligence Committee hearing. The hearing, held on Thursday, saw Gabbard responding to questions about Edward Snowden and Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). The nominee did not shy away from targeting the supposed weaponization of intelligence by the government. Some committee members aimed to challenge her previous statements regarding foreign policy and surveillance.

In an open statement that set the tone for the hearing, Gabbard dismissed accusations of being a puppet for various political figures and foreign leaders. “Those who oppose my nomination imply that I am loyal to something or someone other than God, my own conscience, and the Constitution of the United States,” Gabbard stated firmly. She underscored her refusal to be anyone’s puppet, suggesting that this independence is what truly unsettles her political adversaries.

She criticized the FBI and the intelligence community for what she described as their misuse of power, highlighting the case of FISA being used to illegally spy on Carter Page, a former advisor to the Trump campaign. Gabbard underscored her concern by referencing the 51 former intelligence officials who suggested the emails on Hunter Biden’s laptop were Russian disinformation, and condemned the FBI for a memo targeting “radical traditionalist Catholics.”

Former North Carolina Sen. Richard Burr introduced Gabbard, praising her military service. “I refuse to question the qualifications of a woman who has worn the uniform of her nation for 22 years and never taken it off,” Burr stated. His endorsement is particularly noteworthy because of his previous role as committee chair, and his support could sway undecided Republican senators. Burr’s alignment with Gabbard is significant following his decision to vote to convict Trump.

Republican Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst also offered support, commending Gabbard for her military background and her willingness to serve in a Republican administration. Ernst, aligned with establishment Republicans, previously faced backlash for opposing some of Trump’s nominees, lending weight to her endorsement of Gabbard.

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Throughout the hearing, Gabbard faced questions about her foreign policy stances, especially regarding Russia, China, and Syria. When Republican Kansas Sen. Jerry Moran questioned her stance on Russia, Gabbard confidently rebutted, “I’m offended by the question,” and emphasized that no entity would receive undue leniency from her.

Gabbard was scrutinized for her opinions on Edward Snowden, known for exposing mass surveillance by the NSA. Democratic Virginia Sen. Mark Warner criticized Gabbard’s previous characterization of Snowden as a “brave whistleblower.” While Gabbard acknowledged that Snowden broke the law, she resisted labeling him a traitor, highlighting the need for protections for whistleblowers.

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Tulsi Gabbard Senate Confirmation Hearing to be Director of National Intelligence

The division in the committee was evident, with the nine Republicans and eight Democrats showing varied reactions. Republican Arkansas Sen. Tom Cotton, the committee chairman, expressed unwavering support for Gabbard, describing her FBI background checks as “clean as a whistle.”

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  1. Dennis Liam ARDELL Reply

    I am so sick of this Hare Krishna lunatic
    Exaggerating her military service. She claims she has been wearing an army uniform for over twenty years – total lies.
    She has been a congresswoman , and, worked various government jobs and now this Hare Krishna cult member who played her ukulele to a statue of her dead criminal guru wants everyone to be impressed that she still wears the uniform of the United States Army. When? How often? Is she going to dig foxholes , fight – as Director of our intelligence agencies . How often did she sleep in a foxhole ? I bet never. Yet , she wants the respect of being a colonel who for twenty years out her life on the line for her brothers and sisters who actually went on patrols who actually were in combat . She is a total fraud with her aloha nonsense.

    1. Bret Reply

      So unless you are in a foxhole, you are not in the military??? And if you don’t wear your uniform daily, you are not in the military?? Heard of the reserves, as an example. I suspect you were never military, but have your opinion, it’s still America. Four more years of your type, meaning leftist socialist and freedom of speech would have been squelched

      1. earl Reply

        i can see you dont know what your talking about again as usual she has given her life so far for our country as you sit on your sorry ass just like your father Biden wanting the commies to take over and give our country away your not qualified to carry her toilet paper

  2. C.W. LAUDERDALE Reply

    Note: Again, another of Trump’s nominees has provided us another opportunity to witness the true character of so many people claiming to represent the Democrat party and/or the so called Progressive Movement. Sadly these sessions also demonstrates that my lessons learned providing that Americans are the most effectively lied to people in modern times and that arrogance minus knowledge equals stupidity are valid. Soldier/Cop, Retired

    RAPE, PILLAGE, PLUNDER; AMERICA YOU’VE BEEN HAD! WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO ABOUT IT?

    My fellow Americans, as an 82 year old soldier/cop serving primarily in counter-terrorism and installation/community security activities throughout most of my career (joined army while Eisenhower was in office) I have been trying since 1986 to make each of you aware of the primary threats to you, your family, and your country. I have asked Americans over and over again what will it take for you to stand up and take back those rights given to you by God and promised to be respected/protected by our founding fathers when they drafted the Constitution? From what I see/hear/feel each and everyday since Joe Biden stole the presidency I must admit to the American people that those of us serving in the military and/or as police officers have failed to protect you from all of your enemies both foreign and most especially domestic.

    Now, In consideration of all of the corruption/incompetence/treachery/etc., coming forth under the brightest light ever thanks to the Biden/Harris administration and their bosses/supporters here and around the world, I am just asking where most of you Americans stand in regards to your rights/roles/duties as citizens.

    Seems the arrival of Donald J. Trump followed by Biden’s theft of the Presidency has stripped us all naked to expose not only the sores on our bodies, but those on our souls as well!

    The lessons learned I am presenting to you may give you a glimpse into the inner world of a government that devotes most of its time/energy ruling you versus serving/protecting you from the vantage point of one who served in government from the municipal through the federal level as a soldier and cop.

    Most of the lessons learned (Note: After the Biden/Harris administration’s performance to date in dealing with hurricanes Helene and Milton, and now the ongoing disaster in California displaying in roaring flames the incompetence/corruption of the far left dominated governments, I have only included those lessons learned most relevant to the current situation and eliminated those that may overly stress many of you.) were originally drafted in the late eighties as the prelude to a book titled: ‘Rape, Pillage, Plunder; America, You’ve Been Had!’ The Department of Defense denied permission to publish the book in that they classified an investigation detailed therein that named a gaggle of politicians and bureaucrats at every level of government as subjects. Three of those subjects went on to be elected to the office of President of the United States of America!

    A SOLDIER/COP’S LESSONS LEARNED

    NOTE: Newest and hopefully best lessons learned first.

    *Donald Trump, is the American people’s last hope and the only “Battle Captain” to ever serve as our Commander-in-Chief is now standing tall among us. America, are you willing to stand with him?
    *The end goal of the World/American elites and their minions is not (nor ever has been) socialism, communism, fascism, or capitalism. The elites of the World/America and their minions have used all manner of ideologies, religions, terrorism, wars, etc., to drive the masses/peasants/serfs/whoever/whomever/whatever in one direction. That direction leads to one of the oldest forms of human control ever employed in the history of mankind. That form of human control is; “FEUDALISM!”
    * The ‘Seven C’s of Leadership’ according to a survey of Vietnam era ground combat veterans listed of the order of their importance to the veterans are; Candor, Competence, Consistency, Commitment, Courage, Compassion, and Courtesy. The reason the veterans chose “Candor” first and foremost, is because candor encompasses both omission and co-mission. To a combat veteran the lack of absolute candor, be it co-mission or omission, are equal sins! It has been my observation that, democrats are masters of co-mission while republicans are masters of omission! How many politicians do you know who even attempt to follow the the Seven C’s of Leadership?
    *The American people are the most effectively lied to people in modern times thanks primarily to the political class, the bureaucracy, the media, and academia.
    *The greatest threats to the American people are the hoards of self-serving, corrupt, and/or incompetent politicians/bureaucrats/academicians found at every level of government/academia, and the majority of the so-called media.
    *The second greatest threat to the American people is that presented by radical Muslims bent on ridding the world of non-believers, installing Sharia as the only law of the land, and Islam as the world’s only religion. Note: For all of you non-Muslims who think you support Islam I strongly suggest you carefully study the game plan supposedly first presented by Mohammad (The Prophet) in the early 600’s and the current socialization/cultural practices of the current Iranian government. I submit unless you are a sadistic male you will not enjoy life as a Muslim.
    *Most of the politicians/bureaucrats/academicians/media types I have encountered during my years as a soldier and a cop I currently refer to as; self-serving, witless, corrupt, incompetent, cowards. Prior to retiring to the deep woods I referred to most of the before mentioned folks as self-serving, witless, corrupt, incompetent, cowardly, piss-ants. After retiring to the deep woods I came to know that piss-ants are neither self-serving nor witless, and certainly not cowards!
    *There are only two primary requirements to be a career soldier and/or cop in America. One must be smart enough to do the work and dumb enough to take the job.
    *American soldiers and police officers must in addition to mastering all of their professionally mandated tasks learn to accomplish the same with at least one arm tied behind their backs, and their vision and hearing impaired 50% or more.
    *After carefully watching the whole of the political class for many years I can say without reservation that most of the group will sell their souls and our bodies just to remain in power.
    *Want to see what the United States of America will look like if the left/progressives take total control of the government? Take your pick, New York City, Baltimore, Chicago, Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Oakland, Portland, or the complete packages; California, New York, Illinois, etc, etc, etc…..!
    *Arrogance minus knowledge equals stupidity (A – K = S!).

    Have a nice day,

    Soldier/Cop,Retired

  3. Wayne Rausch Reply

    Tulsi Gabbard is too good to be judged by Idiot Senators. She’s got enough fortitude to look them directly in the face and tell them to kiss her butt! Bravo! Traditional DC politicians are a bunch of contemptable liars. Ignore Ardell…another leftist rocket scientist.

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