The executive order that led to mass spying, as told by NSA alumni
Feds call it “twelve triple three”; whistleblowers says it's the heart of the problem.
Hasnain says:
1. CIA created black propaganda in USSR linking Soviets and international terrorists to foment dissent in Russia.
2. Somebody picked it up from outside and wrote a book about Soviet-terrorism links.
3. CIA director read the book, took it seriously, freaked out, lobbied for more powers.
3a. CIA people told new director, "er, boss, that was actually us".
3b. CIA director does not believe his own people.
4. CIA and NSA got more powers.