Yesterday in testimony before a congressional committee James Clapper spoke from a soldier's point of view and correctly assessed the situation in Libya . In effect the balance of power is with Gadaffi and will probably remain so . He also , when presssed , accurately identified the real threats to our national security , i.e. Russia and Red China ... not ( to the consternation of committee members ) N. Korea and Iran .
Congress would rather be lied to than told the truth . Clapper's previous gaffs notwithstanding , his testimony was both refreshing and stunning !