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1. As you said. You identified very well just a few of the problems with, "Just bop on down there and sign up." Also, there are issues with anybody joining AQ. The information is available.
2. To compare HAMAS with AQ is in my opinion, not valid. HAMAS is a fixed target. Clearly defined limits and limitations. Not really even covert. Iraq is much different. HAMAS could probably be better compared with the IRA in this discussion.
3. Don't assume no action is being taken with regards to the nuclear issue. It wouldn't be covert if everyone knew about. Not that I'm saying there is. As for the Iranians crossing - The Agency is not a border patrol. There is no fence or wall there, and that is a large border.
In addition, the CIA is not autonomous in Iraq. It is not our country. The agencies are operating thousands of miles from their bases in a language and culture not many understand with no real possibility of blending in.
If you want to compare with Israel, let's discuss a hypothetical situation in which the CIA is operating in Canada.
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Somewhere a True Believer is training to kill you. He is training with minimal food or water, in austere conditions, training day and night. The only thing clean on him is his weapon and he made his web gear. He doesn't worry about what workout to do - his ruck weighs what it weighs, his runs end when the enemy stops chasing him. This True Believer is not concerned about 'how hard it is;' he knows either he wins or dies. He doesn't go home at 17:00, he is home.
He knows only The Cause.
Still want to quit?
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