My background is competitive intelligence, same analytical rules as NatSec, but for economic matters. We brief on big decisions.
<THREAD> Let's talk about how many sources you have in intelligence before briefing a decision maker on something important. Like this.
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The Trump-Russia situation is the biggest situation IN THE HISTORY OF INTELLIGENCE. It could not have more serious consequences.
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The legitimacy of US democracy and the global order are at stake. Before (reluctantly) going public, spooks will have their ducks in a row.
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When you're briefing a decision maker on a major decision, you'll deliver the implications - but the homework must be done first.
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You don't need *a* source for an assessment - you need as many sources as you can get. Double. Triple. Multiple angles and techniques.
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YOU DON'T RUN WITH A MAJOR ASSESSMENT WITHOUT A LOT BEHIND YOU. It's simple. If they start shooting you down, you need facts on your side.
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The GOP, having refused to deal with this Trump-Russia situation, is making the IC do all the heavy lifting. Patriots, they've obliged.
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Unless this is a complete aberration, there is an ENORMOUS story that remains to be leaked/reported/discovered covering many actors.
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@ericgarland the thinly sourced Russia trump dossier getting briefed runs counter to this idea.. -
@klastastic Every intel pro knew was a tiny shred of what was to come. A warning to the intransigent. It went unheeded. -
@ericgarland but that logic doesn't follow either. If they are so careful with sourcing why are they using intelligence as symbolic warnings -
@klastastic Oh, it was a real assessment. But ask@20committee - a single HUMINT report may have a broad range of info. Some good, some meh. -
@klastastic The Dossier dropped to show that OH YES, the former head of MI6's Russia desk was in hot pursuit. With *much* more to follow. -
@ericgarland fair enough.
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@ericgarland God bless. Seriously praying for those doing this herculean task. Some of us appreciate their work. -
@sedespres Unlike me, a lot of them work thanklessly in the dark. There are a lot of people who appreciate what you just said. Thanks. -
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@ericgarland Can't help but think about how well IC protected USA since 2001.Bush woke up.Obama was awake.Trump dismissive = dangerous. -
@ericgarland What makes me laugh is these R's in Congress think they can keep a lid on this, either way, it's getting out into public
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