Monthly Archives: February 2020

Disinformation — A Quick Note about Facts & Truth

Posted on February 13, 2020 by L

“The party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command. His heart sank as he thought of the enormous power arrayed against him, the ease with which any Party intellectual … Continue reading →

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75 Years Ago – U.S. Air Force Carpet Bombs Dresden (February 13-15 1945)

Posted on February 13, 2020 by L

“We don’t carpet bomb civilians.” Former CIA Director John McLaughlin (February 9 2017) “Dresden is the largest unbombed city the enemy has got. The intention of the attack is (…) to show the Russians when they arrive what Bomber Command … Continue reading →

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Remembering Irish Human Rights Lawyer Patrick Finucane (March 21 1949 – February 12 1989) [2020]

Posted on February 12, 2020 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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30 Years Ago — Mandela Is Released From Prison (February 11 1990)

Posted on February 11, 2020 by L

“There must be a kernel of morality also to international behaviour. Of course, nations must place their own interests high on the list of considerations informing their international relations. But the amorality which decrees that might is right can not … Continue reading →

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Flashback — Intel Today : “Lockerbie Witnesses Were Paid”

Posted on February 11, 2020 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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On This day — Anniversary of the Islamic Revolution (February 11 1979) [2020]

Posted on February 11, 2020 by L

“You will see we are not in any particular animosity with the Americans. [The Islamic Republic of Iran] will be a humanitarian one, which will benefit the cause of peace and tranquillity for all mankind. (…) It is advisable that … Continue reading →

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The CIA Book of Honor — Stars 118, 119 & 120 : David W. Bevan, Darrell A. Eubanks, and John S. Lewis

Posted on February 10, 2020 by L

“There are now 125 stars on our Memorial Wall, each representing a life that is dear to us, and will be for all time. We remain forever devoted to them, as they were to us. And we will strive to … Continue reading →

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On This Day — U2 Pilot Francis Gary Powers Exchanged in Spy Swap for KGB Rudolf Ivanovich Abel (February 10 1962) [2020]

Posted on February 10, 2020 by L

“He [Francis Gary Powers ] performed his duty in a very dangerous mission and he performed it well, and I think I know more about that than some of his detractors and critics know, and I am glad to say … Continue reading →

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The Differences Between the FBI and the CIA? [Joke]

Posted on February 9, 2020 by L

“The competing messages, according to officials in attendance, also reflect cultural differences between the FBI and the CIA. The bureau, true to its law enforcement roots, wants facts and tangible evidence to prove something beyond all reasonable doubt. The CIA … Continue reading →

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One Year Ago — Chancellor Angela Merkel Inaugurates New BND Headquarters (February 8 2019) [UPDATE : The BND Swastika Building Fake Photo]

Posted on February 8, 2020 by L

“A healthy distrust is helpful, but being overly suspicious is a hindrance.” Chancellor Angela Merkel (February 8 2019) “The Bundesnachrichtendienst is the sole foreign intelligence service of the Federal Republic of Germany. As such it reports directly to the Federal … Continue reading →

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