Monthly Archives: February 2021

Lockerbie — The Mysterious Case of David Harvie

Posted on February 4, 2021 by L

Morag Kerr– Any thoughts about this David Harvie person? Robert Black — I’ve never to my knowledge encountered him and I know nothing about him. Twitter (Feb. 3 2021) February 4 2021 — Whenever someone is telling you that he … Continue reading →

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On This Day — Madeleine Albright Discovers Her Jewish Roots (February 4 1997) [UPDATE — Albright: “Lockerbie was a terrible, terrible accident.”]

Posted on February 4, 2021 by L

“So many Americans and other nationals died in that terrible, terrible accident.” U. S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright (Aug. 2009) February 4 2021 — On February 4 1997,  U. S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright said she had received … Continue reading →

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On This Day — The Cavalese Cable Car Disaster (February 3 1998) [2021]

Posted on February 3, 2021 by L

“Many believe one of the reasons the Italian judges went after the CIA RDI [Rendition, Detention, Interrogation]  and [former CIA Officer] Sabrina De Sousa in the Abu Omar case was the USMC and USG accountability failures and arrogance.” Mark Fallon — International Security … Continue reading →

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On This Day — Nixon Dismisses CIA Director Richard Helms (February 2 1973) [UPDATE — Rudy Giuliani: “Truth isn’t truth!”]

Posted on February 2, 2021 by L

“The timing caught me by surprise. I had barely enough time to get my things out of the office and to assemble as many colleagues of all ranks as possible for a farewell. …  A few days later, I encountered … Continue reading →

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On This day — Ayatollah Khomeini Returns to Iran (February 1 1979) [2021]

Posted on February 1, 2021 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 tranquility for all mankind. (…) It is advisable that … Continue reading →

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