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re: US Intelligence Community Strengths and Weaknesses
Posted on 1/6/17 at 7:45 pm to DisplacedBuckeye
Posted on 1/6/17 at 7:45 pm to DisplacedBuckeye
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The problems we see with intelligence are introduced at a higher level than actual intelligence professionals. Politicians with an intelligence background have their masters to serve, and the world goes round...
This so many times. This is such a problem.
I have a lot of dings concerning the tactical and operational levels of the IC, but I firmly believe most of those are a matter of poor leadership and levels above them.
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Posted on 1/6/17 at 7:51 pm to MrCarton
quote:Obviously a big issue. The reason behind it I think is that our culture/media/politics, and therefore our intelligence priorities and techniques, are on a 4 year election cycle. Our enemies think in terms of generations while we focus on the present and immediate future.
but I firmly believe most of those are a matter of poor leadership and levels above them.
Posted on 1/6/17 at 7:58 pm to MrCarton
I absolutely agree. In addition to the politically driven "leadership" you have lower-level officers and senior enlisted that are more concerned about advancing their careers by kissing the right side of government arse than doing their jobs. It's so fricking backwards.
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