I'd forgotten about that.

The idea was to win the space race.

There was also a long-standing coalition between NASA and member-departments of the NSA for the secure launch of spy satties.

None of this is a surprise.

What secrets do they hold that undermine the health and well being of the country, we'll only find out decades later if at all.

None.

One would need to have very sinister qualities in order to be accepted into the CIA and welcomed as one of their own.

Really? Have you interviewed for them? I'd like a post of this criteria.

What went on in previous years are most certainly going on today but with more expertise and technology to hide their dirty work.

If true, the past would still be top secret.

In the case of 9/11; it was clear the CIA, INS and FBI were caught with their pants down...a complete embarrassment to the country. Now, they want to be involved in civilian issues posing as the good guy to hunt down serial killers? I simply don't believe them.

Then don't.

Dan (underbelly -- what a disgusting term)