Monthly Archives: October 2018

Two Years Ago — EU Counter-terrorism Coordinator: “The Caliphate Is Imploding.”

Posted on October 20, 2018 by L

“The big question is this: What will we do with the 2000 ISIS returnees?” Gilles de Kerkhove October 20 2016 — Gilles de Kerchove d’Ousselghem (born 3 October 1956 in Uccle/Ukkel, Belgium) is a Belgian senior European Union official. He … Continue reading →

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Belgium — Chinese Spy Arrested; Extradited to the United States

Posted on October 20, 2018 by L

“This indictment alleges that a Chinese intelligence officer sought to steal trade secrets and other sensitive information from an American company that leads the way in aerospace.” John Demers — Assistant US attorney general for national security “What the Russians … Continue reading →

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CIA & Torture — Gina Haspel Thailand Cables Declassified (UPDATE: Detailed Chronology Released)

Posted on October 19, 2018 by L

“These cables confirm the findings of the Senate Intel report, and show why the release of a nominee’s FULL record before confirmation is absolutely necessary. We shouldn’t rely on restricted & incomplete records to evaluate nominees – whether to the … Continue reading →

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On This Day — Black Monday (October 19 1987)

Posted on October 19, 2018 by L

“Many people remember the events leading up to October 19, 1987. Unfortunately, very few of them recall the specifics. When many people talk about the dramatic drop in the overall stock market, they either blame a single cause (portfolio insurance) … Continue reading →

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Two Years Ago — Former Head of Belgian Security Service: “Terrorists Will Hit Brussels Again”

Posted on October 18, 2018 by L

“We must accept to live with the idea that other attacks are likely, that other attacks will happen. The potential actors are already here.” Alain Winants — Former Head of the Belgian State Security Service (October 2016) October 19 2016 … Continue reading →

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On This Day — Russia Spy Richard Sorge Arrested in Tokyo (October 18 1941)

Posted on October 18, 2018 by L

“Richard Sorge’s brilliant espionage work saved Stalin and the Soviet Union from defeat in the fall of 1941, probably prevented a Nazi victory in World War II and thereby assured the dimensions of the world we live in today.” Larry … Continue reading →

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Former CIA Director Mike Morell : “CIA Needs Help and Time to Understand Saudi Missing Journalist Case.” Where is Pompeo Crack Team?

Posted on October 18, 2018 by L

“They started throwing out the rules long ago.  If the Saudis get away with Istanbul it won’t be long before they start going after journalists inside our borders.” Former CIA officer Bob Baer — Email to Intel Today (October 13 … Continue reading →

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On This Day — Al Capone Convicted of Income Tax Evasion (October 17 1931)

Posted on October 17, 2018 by L

“They can’t collect legal taxes from illegal money.” “Capitalism gives all of us a great opportunity if we seize it with both hands and hang on to it.” “A smile can get you far, but a smile with a gun … Continue reading →

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Lockerbie 30th Anniversary — PT/35(b) : The Most Expensive Forgery in History [Poll]

Posted on October 17, 2018 by L

“Without PT/35(b), there would have been no indictment.” Richard Marquise — FBI Agent who led the US side of the Lockerbie investigation “I regard the Lockerbie verdict against Megrahi as a ‘Grand Monument to Human Stupidity’.  Indeed, the written opinion of … Continue reading →

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One Year Ago — The Real Story Behind Netflix’s Narcos

Posted on October 17, 2018 by L

“What we’ve learned is that if you look at history what happened with the Medellin Cartel after we took them down, Cali Cartel got stronger, right? Then we take them down, and North Valle Cartel takes over. We’re taking down … Continue reading →

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