wretchard matches each tactic well with each explanation.
However, he is making the assertion, for his examples, that each is successful.
Berger was caught. And his actions were so clumsy as to almost makes one think he wanted to get caught. For one in his position, with his knowledge of the workings of the security system of the National Archives, it almost strains credulity to read of his bungling attempts at theft.
I have always taught and preached - NEVER understimate your enemy...NEVER. It will come back to bite you in your 6 when you least expect it.
This time, my money says we are seeing the actions of a dsperate man who was making a sorry-assed attempt at establishing his creds with who he was putting his money on in the next election. And probably getting paid for his actions.
Berger was backing Howard Dean at the time he was going to the Archives. He was a late comer to team Kerry.
I want to know when Richard Clarke actually wrote his book. John Lehman is saying today that the Republicans on the commission were blindsided by the publication of Clarke's book, and his public testimony, which was dramatically different from his previous private testimony. See Rich Lowry's article on NRO for the details.
Considering the tactics and bungling stupidity of the past administration, I'd say that arrogance still underscores the issue.