Subj : Re: just say no to cash compensation
To   : warmfuzzy
From : poindexter FORTRAN
Date : Wed May 08 2024 09:22:00

-=> warmfuzzy wrote to All <=-

 wa> Let's say that you're a diplomat from some despotic regime and you
 wa> choose to work with the CIA.  You are most likely going to be found out
 wa> if you suddenly come across large sums of money.  Having an false
 wa> accounting book will quickly have you in front of a tribunal for your
 wa> treason.  A better option would be to have the CIA create something for
 wa> you.  There are many great things a country like the USA could make for
 wa> you.  Let's say you want a library for your people, or a business that
 wa> is a hand up rather than a hand out.

 Then, when the CIA takes out the diplomat, the populace rallies against
 the CIA. You'd think they'd think of a better way?

 We tried arming rebels, that seems to always backfire.

 Some people thought taking Hussein out of Iraq was a Bad Idea - he was
 a monster, but he was a secular one.


.... It is quite possible (after all)
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