Monthly Archives: January 2019

Two Years Ago — From Watergate to… GoldenGate?

Posted on January 12, 2019 by L

“When spies get angry, they call reporters and arrange discreet chats in parking garages. The last president who entered the Oval Office with this much dislike and distrust of the IC was Richard Nixon—and we know how that worked out … Continue reading →

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5G — Will European Countries Ban Huawei? [UPDATE : Poland arrests Huawei worker on allegations of spying for China]

Posted on January 12, 2019 by L

“Perhaps, the most puzzling part of the [Belgian Intelligence Services] report is what it does not mention. Although most countries are extremely concerned about China investments in their Telecom infrastructure, the Belgian report is silent on this issue. Why, on … Continue reading →

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On This Day — US Surgeon General Report Links Tobacco and Cancer (January 11 1964)

Posted on January 11, 2019 by L

“We don’t smoke that shit. We just sell it. We reserve the right to smoke for the young, the poor, the black and stupid.” R.J. Reynolds executive’s reply when asked why he didn’t smoke according to Dave Goerlitz, lead Winston … Continue reading →

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Germany — BfV to enlarge “Department Two” by 50 percent in 2019

Posted on January 11, 2019 by L

“On numbers, I won’t comment. They are secret. But my goal for the department on right-wing extremism is that it approach the size of our largest department that works on Islamist terrorism.” Thomas Haldenwang — President of the Federal Office … Continue reading →

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TOP INTEL TODAY 2018 STORIES — #1 : “Exclusive Q&A with Carla Ortiz from Ghouta, Syria”

Posted on January 11, 2019 by L

“I can say the following very confidently. Many officials in our Western governments have really no knowledge of the truth! This is what is so scary. Our decision-makers have been deceived either by misinformation or lies provided by their Intelligence Agencies regarding this conflict.” Carla … Continue reading →

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Two Years Ago — Former Iranian President Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani Takes Many Secrets to His Grave

Posted on January 10, 2019 by L

“With what is happening in the U.S. and the possible instability that is going to come in U.S. policy you needed a voice of reason and pragmatism that had some heft to it. He was that voice. Losing that voice … Continue reading →

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Top 10 CIA Moments of 2018 — And The Top Blunder is…

Posted on January 10, 2019 by L

“There have been only two kinds of CIA secret operations: the ones that are widely known to have failed—usually because of almost unbelievably crude errors—and the ones that are not yet widely known to have failed.” Edward Luttwak The CIA … Continue reading →

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TOP INTEL TODAY 2018 STORIES — #2 : “WORMWOOD — Seymour Hersh : Frank Olson was a man profoundly distressed about what he was learning… And he was dangerous.”

Posted on January 10, 2019 by L

“Morris makes a persuasive case that there’s sinister stuff to be unraveled here, and that the CIA is the only organization that can shed light on its former actions. As Harry Huge, one of the Olson family lawyers, notes in … Continue reading →

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5G — Belgian Politicians Welcome Chinese Spies… And Trash Environmental Laws

Posted on January 9, 2019 by L

“Perhaps, the most puzzling part of the Belgian Intelligence Services report is what it does not mention. Although most countries are extremely concerned about China investments in their Telecom infrastructure, the Belgian report is silent on this issue. Why, on … Continue reading →

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Pompeo, Tehran and a Mysterious Murder in the Netherlands [UPDATE — Intel Today Analysis Confirmed]

Posted on January 9, 2019 by L

“Today, the Iranian Quds Force conducts covert assassination operations in the heart of Europe.” Mike Pompeo — US Secretary of State (May 21 2018) “It’s unlikely to be true. There is no evidence to back the claim that currently they … Continue reading →

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