The people who know the most are not allowed to ask questions-or even to make suggestions. The least common denominator sets the standards. Just wait until you see Washington, Betsy-these goddamn car salesmen and small-town lawyers come into town every two years not knowing their ass from a hole in the ground, and this enormously sophisticated and powerful and dangerous system is at their mercy. The Agency distorts information to fit the half-assed policies they scheme up.
( Neal Stephenson )
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