[justa-hairyape]

But now, an unusual experiment in public access is giving anyone with a computer a chance to play intelligence analyst and second-guess the government.

Could not read past this sentence. Jveritas is doing original translations. That is not second guessing the government.

[Right Wing Assault]

second guessing

Second guessing? Who's guessing here? Maybe the NYT?

[shezza]

All the documents ... have received at least a quick review by Arabic linguists

"Nothing. Nothing. Nope. No. (yawn) Nope. Nope. Nothing. Nothing. Nothing. What time is it?"
"3:22."
"(Sigh.) Nothing. Nothing. Nope. Seen it. Seen it. Nothing. Nada. Zilch. No. No. Nothing. Nope. No. Nuh-uh. Nothing. Nothing. Nope. Nothing. What time is it now?"
"Still 3:22."
"(Sigh.)"

[Steve_Seattle]

"But now, an unusual experiment in public access is giving anyone with a computer a chance to play intelligence analyst and second-guess the government."

It should say "anyone with a computer who can read Arabic." But notice - all of a sudden - their skepticism is directed towards those who want to "second-guess" the government, rather than towards the government itself? I guess "second-guessing" the government is only ok when it fits the agenda of the NYT.

[blinachka]

Could not read past this sentence. Jveritas is doing original translations. That is not second guessing the government.

Excellent point.

And thank you jveritas for all of your hard work!