The U.S. intelligence community has endured much criticism since 9/11. For example, Gerald Posner’s “Why America Slept” is an excellent account of the background and result of the intelligence failures that preceded the 9/11 attacks.
However, in this clever piece from the NY Times, William Safire tells an interesting story about an intelligence operation that was a resounding success and reminds us that intelligence agencies perform an essential service. Thanks to my old friend Don Looper for the tip on Safire’s piece.