People in ‘intelligence’ and the military tend to look down on civilians. The problem is there’s never been a country run by either that wasn’t a hellhole.
Untrue. There is no such tendency unless you speak of the executive leadership of such agencies: then they appoint/promote disciples to do their bidding. I have never detected a condescending attitude in 35 years in intel. Corruption stemming from greed and choice positions, yes; but never a spirit of animosity towards Americans.