Democracy Quote by Robert David Steele
““Put in the bluntest possible terms, what I discovered was that the U.S. secret intelligence community was collecting only information it considered secret, while ignoring the eighty to ninety percent of the information in the world, in all languages, that was not secret.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Secrets of the Secret Service, 2012
The intelligence community focuses on classified data, neglecting the vast majority of unclassified information worldwide.
In simple terms: U.S. spies ignore most world data.
Key Takeaway
Broaden information sources beyond official channels.
Themes
information
intelligence
bias
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
strategic
informational
When to use this quote
- research
- policy analysis
- journalism
- strategic planning
Key Concepts
data selection
global awareness
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we access non‑secret global data?
- What risks arise from ignoring the majority of information?
A Different Perspective
Over‑reliance on secret data limits understanding.
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