Monthly Archives: November 2020

OBITUARY — Robert Fisk dies aged 74 (July 12 1946 – October 30 2020)

Posted on November 2, 2020 by L

“After writing about the ‘ravers’ who regularly turn up at lectures to claim that President Bush/the CIA/the Pentagon/Mossad etc perpetrated the crimes against humanity of 11 September, I received a letter this week from Marion Irvine, who feared that members … Continue reading →

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On This Day — US Detonates First Thermonuclear Weapon (November 1, 1952) [2020]

Posted on November 1, 2020 by L

“The island of Elugelab is missing.” Gordon Dean — Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission summarizing the events to President Eisenhower   November 1 2020 — On November 1 1952, the United States detonated  the first full-scale thermonuclear device on the … Continue reading →

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Spy Quotes — The Differences Between the FBI and the CIA? [Joke]

Posted on November 1, 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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