@georgetakei@universeodon.com Former CIA chief General Michael Hayden agrees there is no political force more dangerous than the current Republican Party in a response to a tweet by Financial Times journalist Edward Luce Mr Luce tweeted: “I’ve covered extremism and violent ideologies around the world over my career. Have never come across a political force more nihilistic, dangerous & contemptible than today’s Republicans. Nothing close.” “I agree. And I was CIA Director,” General Hayden tweeted in response.