"Operational security" is the supposed reason behind the latest brilliant stroke in the war on terror: A total ban on emails, blogging and other electronic communication from the troops in the field.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: Operational absurdity

It ranks behind only Iraq and the war on terror, which may be no surprise to those following the news.

NPR: Voters Tell Washington that Ethics Matter

Though no individual or group has claimed responsibility for the terrorist attack, White House officials said they believe a key motive behind the assault was to destabilize the emerging U.S.-Pakistani relationship in the war on terror.

CNN: Americans may be targeted, say authorities

Themes that benefit Candidate Kerrys run for the White House have also been promoted by far more sophisticated, visible and better-funded active measures campaigns run by Tides-supported operations like MoveOn.org and International ANSWER, two of the prime-movers behind opposition to President Bushs War on Terror.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: Active Measures