On 4/29/07, Robert Seeberger <[EMAIL PROTECTED] > wrote: > > > But overall, this story changes my perception of the potential success > rate of conspiracies and the ability to keep them out of the public > consciousness for long periods.
Not for me. Per the Mendez version, the press were already hot on the trail of the existence of the 6 free in Iran. It took a promise of an post-rescue exclusive to a reporter to hold things back. And after the rescue, Canada's large role was immediately and widely acclaimed. So the who (the Canadians and the 6 trapped Americans), the what (the americnas exfiltrated under the noses of the Iranians with enormous Canadian help), and a significant part of the how (Canadians provided authentic passports to help them walk past security). What's left makes for a very interesting story and perhaps a made for TV movie, but is hardly a conspiracy-class secret. Aside from someone wanting to cash in on the story in some minor way, I don't see much motivation for people to spill the beans. Compare that to a 9-11 class conspiracy theory, in which people theoretically betrayed their own country and people, and where coming out with "the truth" in a credible way could literally topple the highest reaches of the goverment. All it would take is one guilty conscience, belated bout of patriotism, or disgruntled insider looking to make amends, become famous, or get revenge to blow it open. _______________________________________________ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
