95 I grew up reading Tom Clancy novels, where people who work for 3-letter agencies were the good guys. I considered a career in CIA or FBI largely because of them. Now I see that those books were about as grounded in reality as Star Wars. (media.patriots.win) posted 85 days ago by CisSiberianOrchestra 85 days ago by CisSiberianOrchestra +95 / -0 7 comments share 7 comments share save hide report block hide child comments Comments (7) sorted by: top new old worst You're viewing a single comment thread. View all comments, or full comment thread. ▲ 2 ▼ – sjriver 2 points 85 days ago +2 / -0 I know... who knew Jack Ryan was most likely a criminal? permalink save report block reply ▲ 1 ▼ – CisSiberianOrchestra [S] 1 point 85 days ago +1 / -0 If the book Clear and Present Danger were more realistic, the CIA would have been taking bribes from the cocaine cartel instead of waging a covert war against them. permalink parent save report block reply
I know... who knew Jack Ryan was most likely a criminal?
If the book Clear and Present Danger were more realistic, the CIA would have been taking bribes from the cocaine cartel instead of waging a covert war against them.