You've made a crucial observation. WaPo is certainly not beyond twisting the truth beyond all recognition, but they did not do so. Why?
People seem to think "They" have some giant payroll and everyone on it must do exactly what "They" say. I would suggest that it's not like that at all, but rather a network of subtle influence. The vast majority of those involved just have to be "smart" and "play ball" and compromise themselves just a little bit.
But that also makes it fragile, and when it starts to break down (or be broken down), it loses effective very quickly. The mere publication of story is a sign of it. If you were an Illuminatus, would you have ever let this get out the door? No way!
So take heart, everyone. "They" are losing and "They" hate it when we notice that.
You've made a crucial observation. WaPo is certainly not beyond twisting the truth beyond all recognition, but they did not do so. Why?
People seem to think "They" have some giant payroll and everyone on it must do exactly what "They" say. I would suggest that it's not like that at all, but rather a network of subtle influence. The vast majority of those involved just have to be "smart" and "play ball" and compromise themselves just a little bit.
But that also makes it fragile, and when it starts to break down (or be broken down), it loses effective very quickly. The mere publication of story is a sign of it. If you were an Illuminatus, would you have ever let this get out the door? No way!
So take heart, everyone. "They" are losing and "They" hate it when we notice that.