Monthly Archives: May 2018

One Year Ago — US/FOIA has failed to live up to expectations

Posted on May 8, 2018 by L

“Almost everyone involved with the FOIA — requesters as well as agencies — seems to be dissatisfied with the way the process works. It can be excruciatingly slow, with response times often counted in years. Decisions to withhold information frequently … Continue reading →

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National Security Archive Sues CIA for Gina Haspel Torture Cables

Posted on May 7, 2018 by L

“Expedited processing is clearly warranted in this instance, as Gina Haspel’s Senate confirmation hearing for CIA Director is slated for May 9.” The National Security Archive “My highly respected nominee for CIA Director, Gina Haspel, has come under fire because … Continue reading →

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Ten Years Ago — Dr David Fieldhouse and Lockerbie

Posted on May 7, 2018 by L

“The presence of the team on Flight 103 is a clue that should not be ignored. It’s like the loose thread of a sweater. Pull on it, and the whole thing may unravel. The Mossad knew about it and didn’t … Continue reading →

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Book Review — An Inconvenient Death: How the Establishment Covered Up the David Kelly Affair

Posted on May 7, 2018 by L

“Some people are natural conspiracy theorists. I’m not. Maybe this is a weakness — an indication of a readiness to accept the official version of events and not to see evil plots lurking in the background. But after reading Miles … Continue reading →

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Parody — Michael Cohen Wiretap Cold Open (SNL)

Posted on May 7, 2018 by L

“I know you don’t believe in climate change but a storm’s a coming baby.” US porn star Stormy Daniels “Guys can we please just decide on one lie and stick to it because our stories are all over the place.” … Continue reading →

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One Year Ago — “Journalists for Hire : How the CIA Buys the News”

Posted on May 6, 2018 by L

“I’ve been a journalist for about 25 years and I was educated to lie, to betray and not to tell the truth to the public. The truth will come out one day, the truth won’t die.” Dr. Udo Ulfkotte — … Continue reading →

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General Paul Miki Nakasone Takes the Helm of the NSA

Posted on May 6, 2018 by L

“The United States is the cyber punching bag of the world.” General Paul Miki Nakasone  —  Testimony before the Senate Armed Services Committee  Friday May 4 2018 — General Paul Miki Nakasone is taking over as head of the National Security … Continue reading →

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Trump Aides Hired Israeli Spooks

Posted on May 5, 2018 by L

“The idea was that people acting for Trump would discredit those who were pivotal in selling the [Iran nuclear] deal, making it easier to pull out of it.” Unnamed source “These are extraordinary and appalling allegations but which also illustrate … Continue reading →

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INTEL TODAY — First 1000 Posts

Posted on May 5, 2018 by L

“The secret of happiness is to face the fact that the world is horrible, horrible, horrible.” Bertrand Russell Time really flies when you’re having fun! On May 3 2018, Gerard Sinclair announced that the Scottish Criminal Cases Review Commission (SCCRC) will … Continue reading →

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Salisbury Incident — OPCW Corrects Own Director Over Novichok

Posted on May 5, 2018 by L

“That quantity – a range from slightly less than a quarter-cup to a half-cup of liquid – is significantly larger than the amount that would be created in a laboratory for research purposes, meaning that it was almost certainly created … Continue reading →

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