appears to stand up well.  I believe it's very possible that
Snowden never obtained access to the useful and relevant technical
documents that seem to be missing from his dump:

http://www.globalresearch.ca/nsa-deception-operation-questions-surro
und-leaked-prism-documents-authenticity/5338673

:o/
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This speaks to the success of the SCI model, more than anything about Snowden.  He had widespread network access - but not specific compartmental access.  I would guess rather than risk exposing himself he intentionally didn't (or couldn't) attempt an active spoof of credentials needed to gain SCI access - which is where the technical details live.  Everything I have seen dumped from his trove is purely presentational/summary reports handed around between offices/echelons and posted on intranets for dissemination.  Granted in much detail, but it's not the the source, as it were.  I have been curious since the start to see if any of the future releases from the Snowden Cache reveal any actual technical source documentation.  There might well be some, and not being released for a variety of legit (and not) reasons.  Conversely as per above, it's more than likely there isn't any whatsoever.

In the big picture those details don't change the validity of the trove -- any criticism based on the 'lack of code' is purely an apologist or diversion tactic.  I think the situation speaks for itself: Managerial reporting to higher speaks to tech capabilities just as great as actual tech source.  Similarly, intent is very difficult to discern from knowing technical ability, however is readily gleaned from managerial planning/status updates - especially at higher echelons.