Many people only have a fuzzy image of the CIA and what the do for our country. That is why I am writing to all of you who have always wondered what those men and women do every day. I want everyone to know that there is not always a correct way to go about things, sometimes one has to pick a different route from the one that the laws direct us in.
One side of the CIA shows, as Carl Schmitt would say, the exception because the normal law does not apply. During these exceptions there is unlimited authority, there are no rules holding them back. (Which Schmitt explained was a characteristic of an exception) An example of this from Pursuit of Honor is when Rapp and Hurley are interrogating Adams, not only did they kidnap Adams but they are now torturing him. Both these acts are not permitted under the law of the United States. Looking at it from the other way the actions of Adams are not acceptable either. So you see there is always an exception. The theories of Schmitt that I used are effective because almost everyone can relate to the idea that there is always an exception. There is always a scenario in your life where you have to do what needs to be done, not if ands or buts about.
After reading my book I hope it is clear to you that I write as though Adams believes he is a God’s most precious gift to the world, or in the words of Hegel the World Spirit. As the Doc points out on page 105 “He’s so narcissistic, so in love with himself, that he thinks he’s privileged. Rules are for the commoner, not someone like him, who is destined to make a difference in the world”. I believe that by showing this fact it will help my readers to believe that my truth is legitimate. It helps to show that because one again it is something that is seen all over, in someone’s every day life, in sports and it in the World. If the idea of the World Spirit is seen elsewhere it makes it more believable that it is seen inside the world of the CIA as well.
I hope that my book has made the image of the CIA lucid for all of you. I have tried a combination of tactics including theories from Schmitt and Hegel to build the logos of my truth.
I agree that I portray the clandestine team as untouchable authorities. However, they aren't truly autonomous. They still have to keep operations secret. If the media ever finds out they are breaking the law they are severely persecuted. I believe that operatives in the CIA don't get enough recognition for all the good they do to protect Americans.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you about the idea that if the "World Spirit is seen elsewhere it makes it more believable that it is seen inside the world of the CIA as well." This is because the World Spirit is apart of many different things so it only makes sense that it's apart of the CIA as too.
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