Question . Forget the whole debate . Why do people always seem to get angry and mean when arguing online ? I mean , for all I know you may be the coolest person I ' ve never met . I can have the same chat with a friend or stranger in person , and it is always rather cordial . What ' s up with that ? <| sep |> Detroit deserves these refs for this <| sep |> LOL look at the bus on the right and see that his window was open . Gross . <| sep |> Company dollars doe <| sep |> That ' s the joke . I never side with the imperialsp <| sep |> Miners are worthless ? My electricity is 2 . 7 centskwh . Not a good investment ? <| sep |> So you ' re saying get some ice cubes from tap water put em in a bag and maybe don ' t pay $ 450 a month for cryotherapy . <| sep |> I don ' t know about notable , but off the top of my head , there ' s a metric fuckton of free research available to download hereCIA Center for the Study of Intelligence Publications 2 Joint Special Operations University Library JSOU PressRAND Published ResearchNational Counterintelligence Center PublicationsNaval Postgraduate School Calhoun Library ArchiveHere ' s a good one COVERT ACTION A SYSTEMS APPROACH 1 Covert action is a complex tool planning and conducting effective covert operations can be a challenging process . Throughout history , covert actions have been applied with great effect in support of state policies , but also sometimes with devastating consequences for the sponsor . This thesis takes a systems approach to the study of covert action to help explain the divergence between effective and ineffective operations . It is demonstrated that , because of the complexities inherent in this policy tool , covert action can be best understood as a system , that is , by focusing on the interactions and interplay of the system ' s components . Four concepts of systems are examined in relation to historic U . S . and international examples the system diagram , system effects , feedback , and tradeoffs . This holistic view of covert action may help policymakers better assess the viability and implications of a covert strategy and allow for better integration of covert action into foreign policy . Ultimately , this thesis aims to advance discourse by developing a formal theory of covert action based on the systems approach and offers six favoring conditions that can assist policymakers when planning and executing covert strategies . See also the works of Jan Goldman . Here ' s a CSPAN lecture you may find relevantJan Goldman Ethics of Spyingspan . orgvideo ? 1939261 ethicsspying Jan Goldman talked about his book , Ethics of Spying A Reader for the Intelligence Professional , published by Scarecrow Press . He described the responses of intelligence professionals when their ethical beliefs conflict with their job responsibilities . His book examines twenty case studies . He shared his thoughts on how and why an agent should build a code of ethics independent of department , agency , company , or country . After his presentation the author responded to audience members ' questions . Jan Goldman is a professor of ethics and intelligence . He also wrote Anticipating Surprise Analysis for Strategic Warning and a field manual on counterinsurgency operations .