Monthly Archives: March 2018

One Year Ago — National Security Advisor McMaster: “More information does not equate to better understanding”

Posted on March 12, 2018 by L

“The U.S. is a litigious environment within which the Army operates; intelligence leaders must understand the role legal limitations and authorities play in shaping intelligence support.” General H. R. McMaster “Do You Really Need More Information? The US Intelligence Community invests … Continue reading →

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Robert A. Levinson — FBI Statement on Anniversary of His Disappearance [March 9 2007]

Posted on March 11, 2018 by L

“We share our deepest sympathy with his family which has suffered from his absence for over a decade. We will not rest until the Levinson family is whole again. Iran committed to cooperating with the United States to assist us … Continue reading →

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Nixon Goes To China [Humour]

Posted on March 10, 2018 by L

“Only a Republican, perhaps only a Nixon, could have made this break and gotten away with it.” Senate Democratic Leader Mike Mansfield The following anecdote regarding the historical visit of Nixon in China is a true story. Any resemblance to … Continue reading →

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BELGIUM — €10bn Missing From Gaddafi Frozen Accounts

Posted on March 9, 2018 by L

“There remains a little less than 5 billion euros on the four accounts opened at Euroclear Bank SA.” Denis Goeman — Spokesman from Brussels’ prosecutor’s office Brussels [Belgium] March 9 2018 — Four separate accounts opened for the Libyan Investment … Continue reading →

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One Year Ago — CIA Statement on [Vault 7] Claims by WikiLeaks (March 8 2017)

Posted on March 8, 2018 by L

“I will splinter the CIA into a thousand pieces and scatter it into the wind.” President John F. Kennedy. On Tuesday 7 March 2017, WikiLeaks began its new series of leaks on the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency. Code-named “Vault 7” … Continue reading →

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On This Day — CIA Jacqueline K. Van Landingham (1962 – March 8 1995)

Posted on March 8, 2018 by L

“African Americans have long made critical contributions to our Agency’s mission, taking the risks and bearing the sacrifices that intelligence work often demands. We at CIA join our fellow citizens in remembering the immeasurable sacrifice, strength, and courage of African … Continue reading →

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The Bizarre Story of ex-CIA Jerry Chun Shing Lee

Posted on March 7, 2018 by L

“Misunderstandings and neglect create more confusion in this world than trickery and malice. At any rate, the last two are certainly much less frequent.” Goethe — The Sorrows of Young Werther (1774) “Some former officials who reviewed the evidence described … Continue reading →

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Trump’s ‘Utterly Ridiculous’ Spy Story Rings a Bell [UPDATE]

Posted on March 6, 2018 by L

“Recent allegations made by media commentator Judge Andrew Napolitano about GCHQ being asked to conduct ‘wiretapping’ against the then president-elect are nonsense. They are utterly ridiculous and should be ignored.” GCHQ Spokesman March 21 2017 — GCHQ — Britain’s communications … Continue reading →

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Paris & Brussels Attacks — Q&A About Oussama Atar in the Belgian Parliament (UPDATE)

Posted on March 5, 2018 by L

“With the usual reservations, it seems to indicate that Oussama Atar is dead and, importantly, that the judicial investigation continues. It is essential to continue to try to shed light on this dark affair.” Georges Dallemagne — Belgian Federal representative (February … Continue reading →

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The Real CIA NARCOS Story Netflix Ignored [2018]

Posted on March 4, 2018 by L

“The old conventional wisdom of this being a conspiracy theory survived even if the evidence is now incontrovertible. So even NARCOS wants to avoid the issue and pretends it did not happen.” Journalist Robert Parry (June 24, 1949 – January 27, … Continue reading →

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