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I would say he doesn't know how to play the game. How you play the game is you never break the rules while you make sure people know you're not the bitch. As the person above you said, he should have made vague threats. This is negotiation 101. Government wants leverage, former employee wants leverage. They have what he wants ($), he has what they want (information).

Last time I checked this was Hacker News. One of the commonly accepted meanings of 'hacker' is someone who challenges the existing order and power structures. You won't find many friends here with this attitude.

Last time I checked this article was about the CIA. One of the commonly accepted jobs of 'CIA' is someone who maintains the existing order and power structures. You won't make many friends in he CIA if you go against it.

Yes, if only more people knew "their place".

Yes, Master, indeed.