Monthly Archives: May 2018

The Rise of the CFC — An Atmospheric Spy Thriller

Posted on May 18, 2018 by L

“It appears that emissions of CFC-11 have increased in recent years, which is quite a surprise given the fact that production has been phased out — reportedly.  I think it’s the most surprising thing I’ve seen in my 27 years … Continue reading →

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U.S. Senate Confirms Gina Haspel as CIA Director

Posted on May 18, 2018 by L

“I knew in my gut when I saw the video of the first plane hitting the tower in Manhattan that it was Bin Laden. I got up from my desk and, like many others, walked over to the Counterterrorism Center … Continue reading →

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Lockerbie — The Fairy Tale of the Togo Timers

Posted on May 17, 2018 by L

“Your White House, specifically your national security adviser, constructed an operation whereby the free press in this country was going to be used to convey a false story to the world, namely that Qaddafi was planning new terrorist operations, and … Continue reading →

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Dag Hammarskjöld UN Investigation — Former Swedish Ambassador Mathias Mossberg Appointed as Inquiry Chair

Posted on May 17, 2018 by L

“The UN and all its Member States must do everything they can to ascertain what actually happened in connection with Dag Hammarskjöld’s death in Ndola in 1961. We owe it to the families of those who died almost 57 years … Continue reading →

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CIA Director Nominee — Senate Intel Committee Votes 10-5 in Favour of Gina Haspel

Posted on May 16, 2018 by L

“Ms. Haspel’s role in overseeing the use of torture by Americans is disturbing. Her refusal to acknowledge torture’s immorality is disqualifying. I believe the Senate should exercise its duty of advice and consent and reject this nomination.” US Senator John … Continue reading →

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CIA VAULT 7 Leak — Suspect Identified, Charged for Child Porn

Posted on May 16, 2018 by L

“This case has been dragging since August 2017. The government should be required to indict so Mr. Schulte has the opportunity to defend himself. Otherwise he is just languishing.” Sabrina P. Shroff of the federal public defender’s office “From a … Continue reading →

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White House — A Message in the Snow [Humor]

Posted on May 16, 2018 by L

“The principle of individuality, also known as the principle of uniqueness, forms the basis for handwriting analysis. That is, no two writers share the same combination of handwriting characteristics given sufficient quantity and quality of writing to compare.” Diana Harrison … Continue reading →

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Torture — Former CIA Interrogator Responds to Whoopi Goldberg

Posted on May 15, 2018 by L

CIA EITs program was not torture. If it was, I would be in jail. I am just the guy who was asked to do something for his country.” Dr. James Mitchell “Although these guys [Mitchell and Jessen] believe that their … Continue reading →

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CIA Director Nominee — Senate Intel Committee to Vote on Wednesday

Posted on May 15, 2018 by L

“Ms. Haspel’s role in overseeing the use of torture by Americans is disturbing. Her refusal to acknowledge torture’s immorality is disqualifying. I believe the Senate should exercise its duty of advice and consent and reject this nomination.” US Senator John … Continue reading →

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Pakistan — Friend or Foe in the Fight Against Terrorism?

Posted on May 14, 2018 by L

“An intelligent enemy is better than a foolish friend.” Afghan proverb “The former leader of Pakistan  [ Pervez Musharraf] plays the dispassionate broker very well. … [But] this is when Mr Musharraf’s camouflage starts to slip. The substance of the claim he … Continue reading →

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