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Yes.

I'm told the key to a successful CIA cover, is that the job needs to be boring, so that people who ask "What do you do for a living?" regret it (Think Ben Stein, talking about the joys of Accounting).

In his case, he started to get into his work. I think he actually began to make a difference in the world.

Also, he developed "doctrinal differences" with the CIA. Despite all the medals and whatnot, he was actually quite liberal and kind. It was difficult for him to deal with what clandestine service became.




> Also, he developed "doctrinal differences" with the CIA.

Were you or your siblings shoulder tapped in college by recruiters? If not that may have been why.


Not that I know of, but I am not 100% sure.

He said it was because the CIA installed the Shah of Iran (and probably Pinochet, as well).

That is really where our "Iran problem" started.


What do you mean "became"? The CIA launched a war in Cuba in the 1960s.


You didn't read the linked page, did you?




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