jvquarterback wrote:
How many former intelligence officers will it take to help you reconsider your opinion
I have refrained from getting into these "back and forth" conspiracy discussion with you, because once you go down the rabbit hole of "govt conspiracies", I have found there is no bottom.
I have also found it interesting that over the few discussion that we have had, you ridicule me and tell me that my posts are full of crap. That I personally am full of crap. And generally, I only believe the propaganda of a corrupt government. It's interesting that you launch these personal attacks without knowing anything about me, or my professional experience. If you recall, a number of months ago, I asked you what your personal and professional experience was, to allow you to form such strong opinions.
Very few people on this board know what my professional experience is. I thought it's time I share it with you. You can take it or leave it. I could not care less. I find it interesting though, that you have had no experience in the military or the intelligence world, yet you are so opinionated and negative towards those communities.
My professional experience involves receiving a commission as an Army Infantry officer. I never saw combat. Butt I earned a healthy respect for out armed services, all branches, and all that have served. It's not that the military makes all the right decisions, nor do they always conduct themselves correctly. That said, the armed services is full of dedicated men and women that are committed to protecting and serving this nation, our constitution, and are fully prepared to give the ultimate sacrifice - even though they do not want to make that sacrifice.
I left the Army and entered Law Enforcement. I worked for nearly 10 years in a hardcore ghetto in Southern California. I worked gangs and drugs relentlessly. I have a pretty good understanding of the crime and pain that that world brings.
I left Law Enforcement and went to work for a large metropolitan fire department. At this time 9-11 occurred. The FBI was organizing a Joint counter-terrorism unit, and because of my military and law enforcement experiences, I was loaned/detailed to the FBI for 5 years. After that experience, I returned to my regular dept, but was asked to write a book/manual of how to deal with terrorist incidents. I did and that book is now being used by more than 30 major fire and police departments.
Of note, one of my best friends retired from the CIA about 3 years ago, after nearly 30 years of service. We communicate multiple times each week - about current events and terrorism.
So, it's interesting that you attack me for being full of crap, yet I happen to be one of those former intelligence officers that you love to quote. Of note, I still have my Top Secret clearance, and am still working. Note, I find it very offensive that you are so quick to attack and demean people personally when you have no idea what their work experience is, or who they are. I think you would be wise to throttle back your personal attacks.