Monthly Archives: February 2019

Two Years Ago — CIA Covert Ops in Italy Lasted Long After the 1948 Elections (National Security Archive)

Posted on February 14, 2019 by L

“Despite rhetoric, Eisenhower was not prepared to intervene militarily to block Communists short of forcible seizure of power.” Dr. Ronald D. Landa — State Department Office of the Historian February 14 2017 – CIA covert aid to Italy continued well … Continue reading →

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SEXPIONAGE — From Russia with Love [2019]

Posted on February 14, 2019 by L

“Every westerner who goes to Moscow knows that some girl may get into his bedroom, but people continue to get trapped… It’s human nature, I suppose.” Phillip Knightley — “The Second Oldest Profession — Spies and Spying in the Twentieth Century” … Continue reading →

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On This Day — The St. Valentine’s Day Massacre (February 14 1929)

Posted on February 14, 2019 by L

“Since February 14, 1929, when seven men were gunned down inside a Clark Street garage, the mastermind behind the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre has remained a mystery, though suspicions usually point to Al Capone. Now a new biographer has uncovered … Continue reading →

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Two Years Ago — Former Tanzania top judge will lead new investigation into Dag Hammarskjold’s suspicious death

Posted on February 13, 2019 by L

“It will be Necessary to find some way of pulling Hammarskjold up short.” UK Prime Minister Harold Macmillan (September 13  1961) “Hammarskjöld was at the point of getting something done when they killed him. Notice that I said ‘when they killed … Continue reading →

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Two Years Ago — General Mike Flynn Has Resigned. Could An Indictment Lead To An Impeachment?

Posted on February 13, 2019 by L

“In the course of my duties as the incoming national security advisor, I held numerous phone calls with foreign counterparts, ministers, and ambassadors. (…) Unfortunately, because of the fast pace of events, I inadvertently briefed the vice president-elect and others … Continue reading →

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On This Day — Poland Remembers General Kuklinski (June 13, 1930 – February 11, 2004)

Posted on February 13, 2019 by L

”Nobody and nothing could possibly change my mind or lead me off the chosen path. . . . I was additionally convinced that I am not alone traveling the road, that the nation desires freedom from the shackles of Communism … Continue reading →

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Two Years Ago — RUSSIA : FSB Shaken by a Major Reshuffle

Posted on February 12, 2019 by L

“One might think this would be a good time for Russian cyber intelligence officials, credited as they are with hacking and leaking Democratic emails that may have altered the course of the U.S. presidential election. One would be wrong.” Emily … Continue reading →

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Remembering Irish Human Rights Lawyer Patrick Finucane (March 21 1949 – February 12 1989)

Posted on February 12, 2019 by L

“After a seven-month legal battle the prime minister has finally been forced to publish her secret order but we are a long way from having transparency. The public and parliament are still being denied the guidance that says when British … Continue reading →

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Ten Years Ago — Intel Today : “Lockerbie Witnesses Were Paid”

Posted on February 11, 2019 by L

‘”I can assure you that no witnesses were ever offered any money by anyone–including the CIA. This issue came up at trial and I spoke with the defense lawyers about it in Edinburgh in 1999 — before trial. No one … Continue reading →

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One Year Ago — US Secretary of Defense James Mattis: “No Evidence Assad Used Poison Gas on His People”

Posted on February 11, 2019 by L

“I have personally reviewed the intelligence and there is no doubt the Syrian regime is responsible for the decision to attack and for the attack itself.” US Secretary of Defense James Mattis (April 2017) “We have other reports from the … Continue reading →

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