I LOVE Limited Hangouts. The theater is magnificant.

[burythehatchet]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limited_hangout

A limited hangout is a form of deception, misdirection, or coverup often associated with intelligence agencies involving a release or "mea culpa" type of confession of only part of a set of previously hidden sensitive information, that establishes credibility for the one releasing the information who by the very act of confession appears to be "coming clean" and acting with integrity; but in actuality by withholding key facts is protecting a deeper crime and those who could be exposed if the whole truth came out. In effect, if an array of offenses or misdeeds is suspected, this confession admits to a lesser offense while covering up the greater ones.

A limited hangout typically is a response to lower the pressure felt from inquisitive investigators pursuing clues that threaten to expose everything, and the disclosure is often combined with red herrings or propaganda elements that lead to false trails, distractions, or ideological disinformation; thus allowing covert or criminal elements to continue in their improper activities.

Victor Marchetti wrote: "A 'limited hangout' is spy jargon for a favorite and frequently used gimmick of the clandestine professionals. When their veil of secrecy is shredded and they can no longer rely on a phony cover story to misinform the public, they resort to admitting - sometimes even volunteering - some of the truth while still managing to withhold the key and damaging facts in the case. The public, however, is usually so intrigued by the new information that it never thinks to pursue the matter further."<1>

[annabanana]

1. ah, Scottie.

Would P. Fitzgerald on the stand also reveal such a "hang out"?

[Cerridwen]

2. I'll take, "what is the real reason scott mcc is testifying today before

congress?" for $5000, please, burythehatchet.

[burythehatchet]

3. DAILY DOUBLE

can you tell, though, that some of the dems see through it? Especially the ones who are pouring praise on him.

[Cerridwen]

5. I'm reading the thread right now rather than watching the stream.

I've seen this song and dance before. It's not good for my blood pressure. *sigh* Reading the posts in the thread is a bit easier.

What do you mean about Dems pouring praise on him because they see through it? I've either had too much caffeine or not enough and I'm afraid I missed your point.

edit: reading *are* easier. Oy. I did type that. :eyes:

[burythehatchet]

8. some of the dems were pouring praise on Scotty's for his courage

and patriotism, but you could see the little gleam on sarcasm in their eyes.

[Cerridwen]

10. Ah. Thank you. That's what I thought you meant, but I've learned

to NOT make assumptions on this board.

:D

[Kool Kitty]

4. This is certainly food for thought.

Dang. I really wanted to take Scott at face value.

[burythehatchet]

6. This is a group of Texans that goes back many years.

deep ties to the Texas Repuke machine. I give his performance an overscore of 7 out of ten.

1 point for revealing new information
1 point for having the nads to testify
5 points for courage to take one for the team

[arcadian]

7. The Scotty love fest here was a bit premature IME.

Why would anybody think Scotty had changed his tune. He is a loyal Bushie through and through.

[burythehatchet]

9. I'm the resident cynic

and knew as soon as I saw his first talk show appearance that a massive hose job was on its way.

[Junkdrawer]

11. Right there with ya....

The Olberman interview where he said that Bush and Cheney didn't try to deceive the public screamed "Limited Hangout".

[arcadian]

12. Here are my words on th topic from a month ago

3. Scotty is not seeking absolution just for himself

He's seeking it for his former boss and his cohorts in this maladministration as well. Scotty's their backdoor, their way of taking a tiny bit of responsibility while not taking any at all. It's the closest thing that we'll get to the Bush administration taking responsibility for the Iraq fiasco.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=389&topic_id=3350556&mesg_id=3350658

[earth mom]

13. These guys never quit you know? They spend hours a day figuring out how to game everything.

I've been skeptical of Scotty and figured he was full of shit from day one with his "tell all" book.