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SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT - OLD SPIES

It’s one of those things that’s never occurred to me before, but the onset of dementia in my mother-in-law prompted the thought.  What happens to old spies?

I can’t see any reason why those previously engaged in the Security Services should be immune from its clutches.  And how great a risk is it to a nation to have thousands of spies, each privy to secrets of varying national importance, stumbling around and unwittingly dribbling from their mouths snippets of information valuable to a foreign foe?

Surely, if the thought has occurred to me the Security Services will have recognised the risk (and, conversely, the opportunity to cash in on foreign agents)?

Is there, for instance, a covert care/nursing home for those at risk or are they quietly guided into their box along with their secrets?

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John Coopey

Thu 13th Oct 2022 22:55

Thankyou for your further thoughts, Massoud and MC.

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M.C. Newberry

Thu 13th Oct 2022 16:01

Massoud - claiming to be an idiot seems to make you even more
likely to fit in on today's benches in Parliament. You could even
go straight to the House of Lords!! 😌

<Deleted User> (34003)

Wed 12th Oct 2022 18:26

The mere desire to stand for election should dismiss the candidate automatically.

Definitely not for me thanks, also I'm an idiot.

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John Coopey

Wed 12th Oct 2022 17:45

I just made that up, Stephen. It could never happen.
The solution is obvious, Massoud. You must Stand for Parliament yourself.

<Deleted User> (34003)

Wed 12th Oct 2022 17:25

I see your point, although dementia destroys knowledge. Far more worrying are those allegedly of sound mind who still hold the reins of power.

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Stephen Gospage

Wed 12th Oct 2022 17:01

Hard to believe, John, but who knows?

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John Coopey

Wed 12th Oct 2022 07:42

Surely not involving oral sex with a pig, Stephen? The Russians would never fall for that!

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Stephen Gospage

Tue 11th Oct 2022 21:32

Fascinating thought, John, although the condition often means that you reach back into very early memories. So maybe they will let something slip about the Bullingdon Club or some other strange ritual.

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John Coopey

Tue 11th Oct 2022 17:57

Hopefully, MC! And, to clarify, this is not an observation about Old Spice!

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M.C. Newberry

Tue 11th Oct 2022 17:35

Recalling "Rowan and Martin;s Laugh-In" - very interesting!!
Truly, the mind moves in wondrous ways. But knowing how
dismissive people can be about "old folk", they'd just put it down
to senility. So...no worries there.

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John Coopey

Tue 11th Oct 2022 13:48

And the resurrection of The Arse.
And thanks for the Like, Frederick.

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Graham Sherwood

Tue 11th Oct 2022 12:02

John John there are far more important things to worry about. Harry Kane on CBBC for one!

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