nocturnal801

What is the one spy trick you would teach everyone in this AMA right now that they can use to improve their life instantly?

The CIA doesn't communicate with citizens on specific issues, and they don't defend themselves against accusations.

Policymakers both dictate the CIA's priorities and communicate with the people. They also need public approval.

It's easy to blame something on an organization that will not defend itself. (Unless it's given approval.)

The CIA doesn't care if it looks any sort of way.

But a policy maker has to look good to keep their job.

You're sort of missing my point.

A policy maker, who can communicate with you, told you that an organization that can't defend itself lied to them when they dictate the direction of the CIA and need public approval.

How can an organization that doesn't communicate with the people lie to you?

On the other hand an group that lies (or rather has the freedom to) for public approval is telling you they were lied to by an organization who won't defend themselves.

Almost by design.

Found it! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jz2JdCZAXxk