Analysis...Much ado about nothing. Its a discussion paper about Foreign perception of United States being seen an “Exporter of Terrorism”? that is over-classified. There is nothing new in this file, good history lesson though
In other words...WikiLeaks got punked.
WikiLeaks may have been “punked”, but that’s now how this is going to be spun by the ill-liberals in this country and our Islamic enemies both here and abroad. This is another example of using propaganda to destroy the credibility of the U.S.
However, it saddens me to see so many think the CIA is a useless tool. If only they knew how many times American and other innocent lives have been saved from Langley operatives. Some seem to think they are all just sitting around an office while occasionally looking at some satellite photos and then go back to pushing paper and smoking and joking.
Yeah, they've missed some things through the years, so what? Even the most dedicated and focused local police gang units can't predict when MS13/Bloods/Crips/HA's/etc. are going to do a drive by shooting. That's why clandestine infiltration is so important. That's what the CIA does best.
They also forget or just don't know that the CIA has spec-op combat units that fight and die against the bad guys around the World, not to mention assassinated spys. What do they get for their deaths? Nothing. No name recognition; no medals; no welcome home; nothing but a lonely star on a wall.
The CIA has done far more good than bad throughout its history. I thank them for their service and glad they are there in the background, upper echelon politicos notwithstanding.
Ps. I know a little about clandestine operations. I once volunteered and worked with the Naval Investigative Service (NIS - now NCIS) back in my Navy days for an operation in Gibraltar. No, it's not on my DD214 - it was undercover. You'll just have to take my word. I also got no recognition, but felt good about working with NIS and doing more than my regular Navy duties. I made a small difference.
The CIA does it a thousand fold every day. They are some of the most dedicated professional Patriots there are. Other than top politicos, they are hard-working self-sacrificing heroes.
Bless the clandestine services, civilian or military. And no, I don't give one sh*t if some suspected terrorist is water-boarded if it saves innocent lives. I'm also for "rendition".
See my reply #41. I agree with you.