COL 49 and the information wars

[Michael Lee Bailey]

J Tracy wrote

> I am now just beginning a section focusing more attention on JJ Angleton , but found it more than a little interesting in relation to COL 49 that among CIA colleagues the paranoid Angleton was often called “the postman” because of his illegal searches of US mail. Yea, THE POSTMAN . Not making that up.

Yeah, but not the Potsmaster. (-;

In CoL49, I like to focus on Oedipa’s efforts and thoughts whilst dealing with various Adfus (asshole(s) doing fucked-up shit) - that’s the main interest for me because of the human interest, the robust prose, and especially the humor.

But to some extent (you’ve mentioned) for you those things are comic relief to the theme of the Adfus and their machinations.

You haven’t changed my preferred focus, but I can’t say you’re wrong, and I appreciate your sharing info.