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anonsource
11y ago
No...it's not the criticism of anonymous sources, it's the lack of consideration given to the possibility that the anonymous source is lying. If you bring out an anonymous source that is making these kind of assertions, you need m
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anonsource
11y ago
I think it is important to consider the motivation of anonymous sources. This new story, which seeks to elevate the role of the ISI, or perhaps just diminish the role of others, appears to have sources with interesting motivations. In parti
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anonsource
11y ago
Hersh's story is not well sourced, contradictory, and mostly wrong. From a simple verification perspective, it is difficult to keep track of how many anonymous sources he has, and which has made which claim. However, the chance that th