[blueunicorn6]

Then why in the world are we spending such big bucks for our intelligence organizations?

It starts at the top. Our dumbass President couldn’t be bothered with daily intelligence briefings. He had more important things to do like raise money for the Democrat Party.

[dblshot]

Then why in the world are we spending such big bucks for our intelligence organizations?
Well it's not cheap keeping surveiling 300 million potential domestic terrorists.

[redgolum]

They are a reflection of the culture in Washington. The analysts are only as good as what their worldview allows them to see.

[B4Ranch]

>>Then why in the world are we spending such big bucks for our intelligence organizations?<<

My belief is that the IT data goes to our major banks and large corporations so they have a head start on foreign corporations and foreign governments. The data tells them what to expect in the way of foreign market potential.