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> Even though webcam stills may be the least important (or useful) spying the US and UK

Blackmail. Polticial, economic, and spying-related informant-turning blackmail.

The CIA's primary business is getting informants and agents all over the world. Usually via some threat. This is perfect fodder for it.

Using cheating and sex (ie homosexuality in the 50s) against people is one of the most classic examples of recruiting strategies for intelligence agencies.

parent dmix 12 years ago

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