Billy_Kinetta
Paladin of the Lost Hour
- Mar 4, 2013
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I agree, wouldn’t want to compromise sources and methods but the stakes are pretty damn high here and I see a country morning the loss of a highly respected general who we assassinated. They are vowing retribution which could very well lead to war. War involves not just our country but likely our allies so it is imperative to share our intel with our congress and our allies.I agree in general, and I think the world would accept solid evidence (except for those who won't accept anything for other reasons).After watching the public reaction to Soleimani’s murder followed by vows of revenge by Iran, we are apparently on the brink of war. At this point it seems obvious that we need to go public with the intel we have showing the imminent attack that was being planned against Americans.
This intel should clearly show the world that Soleimani was a clear and present danger and we had no choice but to go outside of protocol and assassinate him. Do you agree? Thoughts?
The problem is always this: Exposing critical intel may also expose the methodology we used to acquire it. So reporting it may be counter-productive, and leaving it out might not be persuasive. A Catch-22.
What I'd like to see is leaders from the opposing party being shown the intel, and then coming out in favor of what happened. Unfortunately, I really can't trust them to be honest (regardless of the party), so that might be a waste of time, too.
Maybe having another country come out in support after seeing the intel might work. It's a shame that it's so difficult to trust people in such critical times.
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There are factions in Congress with which it would be unwise to share information. They cannot be trusted. That's a fact.
Europe ran to the arms of socialism almost as soon as the Wall came down. Our allies are changing seats.