I”m confused—don’t a lot of CIA agents work under cover—e.g., for a front organization or as a “diplomat” in an embassy somewhere?
I would think lying is integral to such positions.
I was always under the impression that Intelligence Operatives are referred to as “officers”, and that “agents” are their sources. . .
It all depends on what you mean by lying. A person can say a whole lot without ever revealing anything actually pertinent.
In addition, most people really want to talk about themselves, so diversionary tactics can be done which naturally adjust the conversation away from sensitive details.
There are many such maneuvers, tactics, leading statements, not-the-whole truth conversational strategies which will lead the person to THINK they know something, when in reality they do not.
But you have to practice, be capable of real sincerity, and work at them. It is much easier to wave a stack of money in someones face.
confuseddont a lot of CIA agents work under covere.g., for a front organization or as a diplomat in an embassy somewhere?
I would think lying is Integral to such positions.””
It is and by necessity, must be. It is either naive or ignorant to think otherwise.