To be honest, the whole security clearance process has always seemed (to me at least) much closer to McCarthyism/security theater than an effective way to prevent infiltration by actual spies and such.
well we've done a good job this year showing the alternative of "just let whoever in" is much, much worse. Bravo.
Have we? What have been the repercussions so far?
> What have been the repercussions so far?
We really have to wait for an American pilot to be shot down, don’t we. Seeing the flames isn’t enough; the house has to burn down.
Well yes, I think there should be some tangible damage before you can make a claim like that.