It's almost certain VR was an intelligence agent. A large number of those working at foreign embassies are actually CIA officers. Primary function of an Embassy is to collect intelligence in the host country and report it back to US govt agencies. I don't see how he could not be an agent. He is former military, trained in DC/Virginia area, served in Iraq, South Africa, and other places. His mother stated she never knew what he really did, and that if she asked he might joke " i would have to kill you" so she pretty much assumed it was classified and didn't inquire. She didn't even know that he had gone to Libya. So, his work was without question sensitive.
Whether Something Awful and EVE online are some type of CIA fronts isn't likely. However, it is possible VR did use the platform for communicating to assets/other intelligence officials. Not for that purpose, but because it's something he already does a lot and enjoys, AND same time does provide excellent cover for occasionally communicating with intelligence assets.
I don't see what the outrage is. I guess because it's coming from GB. Who has totally shattered his credibility as he has become an agitator. I didn't even hear what he said, just read about it. Not worth even listening, Years ago, Beck was appeared to be a thoughtful, sensitive, rational pundit. But he sold out to become something just because there is an audience for it. Look at Rush, or that blonde chick author- total jokes. They are just riling up the crowd and pushing something the extreme wants. Same with some liberals, like Olberman who went from ESPN to crying about Bush everyday. These people don't represent american opinion, they just cater to extremes who are a slim minority. Yet it divides our country and dialogue. Nobody wants to discuss intelligent, balanced analysis.
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It's almost certain VR was an intelligence agent. A large number of those working at foreign embassies are actually CIA officers. Primary function of an Embassy is to collect intelligence in the host country and report it back to US govt agencies. I don't see how he could not be an agent. He is former military, trained in DC/Virginia area, served in Iraq, South Africa, and other places. His mother stated she never knew what he really did, and that if she asked he might joke " i would have to kill you" so she pretty much assumed it was classified and didn't inquire. She didn't even know that he had gone to Libya. So, his work was without question sensitive. Whether Something Awful and EVE online are some type of CIA fronts isn't likely. However, it is possible VR did use the platform for communicating to assets/other intelligence officials. Not for that purpose, but because it's something he already does a lot and enjoys, AND same time does provide excellent cover for occasionally communicating with intelligence assets. I don't see what the outrage is. I guess because it's coming from GB. Who has totally shattered his credibility as he has become an agitator. I didn't even hear what he said, just read about it. Not worth even listening, Years ago, Beck was appeared to be a thoughtful, sensitive, rational pundit. But he sold out to become something just because there is an audience for it. Look at Rush, or that blonde chick author- total jokes. They are just riling up the crowd and pushing something the extreme wants. Same with some liberals, like Olberman who went from ESPN to crying about Bush everyday. These people don't represent american opinion, they just cater to extremes who are a slim minority. Yet it divides our country and dialogue. Nobody wants to discuss intelligent, balanced analysis.