Monthly Archives: July 2021

On This Day — Remembering Dr David Kelly (May 14, 1944 – July 17, 2003) [2021]

Posted on July 16, 2021 by L

“It is no exaggeration to say that between 1990 and his death in 2003, Dr Kelly probably did more to make the world a more secure place than anyone on the planet. Even among the elite group of international weapons … Continue reading →

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Natural Disasters — Just a poem : Darkness by Lord Byron [Deadly flooding in Europe]

Posted on July 15, 2021 by L

“Climate change will increasingly exacerbate risks to human and national security and force states to make hard choices and tradeoffs. The burdens will be unevenly distributed, heightening competition, contributing to instability, straining military readiness, and encouraging political movements.” National Intelligence … Continue reading →

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On This Day — US Detonates First Nuclear Weapon (July 16 1945) [UPDATE : Olympics chief accused of insulting Hiroshima survivors]

Posted on July 15, 2021 by L

“We knew the world would not be the same. A few people laughed, a few people cried. Most people were silent. I remembered the line from the Hindu scripture, the Bhagavad Gita. Vishnu is trying to persuade the Prince that … Continue reading →

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INTEL TODAY — Happy 5 Years Anniversary!

Posted on July 14, 2021 by L

“If there is no such thing as ‘the Truth’ about the past, and therefore, a fortify, if there is no obligation to seek such truth, we are left only with clashing opinions. (…) But, if there is such a thing … Continue reading →

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Four Years Ago — How Europe Left Itself Open to Terrorism [UPDATE — State Security investigates Green party politician’s ties to terrorist group]

Posted on July 13, 2021 by L

“The flaws in the European system are multiple. The Paris and Brussels attacks should never have happened. I don’t know what we are waiting for. Do we have to wait for hundreds of deaths?” Jean-Louis Bruguiere — Former French investigating … Continue reading →

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Havana Syndrome — Chris Carter [X-Files] : “I Believe the Havana Syndrome and your government denied it.” [UPDATE — At Long Last, Spy Agencies Turn to Scientists]

Posted on July 12, 2021 by L

“How do you remove the wrapping from a gift you’ve been given? How do you unpack the stories that are shared with you in order to discover what’s contained within — what most people refer to as the ‘moral’ or … Continue reading →

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Sunday Parody — Comedian Jon Stewart on the Wuhan Lab-Leak Theory [UPDATE — WaPo U-Turns on Lab leak Hypothesis]

Posted on July 11, 2021 by L

“I think we owe a great debt of gratitude to science. Science has in many ways helped ease the suffering of this pandemic, which was more than likely caused by science.” Comedian Jon Stewart (June 14 2021) June 20 2021 … Continue reading →

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On This Day — French Spooks Sink the Rainbow Warrior (July 10 1985) [UPDATE — France deliberately underestimated environmental impact of nuclear tests in Polynesia]

Posted on July 10, 2021 by L

“The truth is cruel. Agents of the French secret service sank this boat. They were acting on orders.” Prime Minister Laurent Fabius (September 22 1985) July 10 2019 — The sinking of the Rainbow Warrior — codenamed Opération Satanique — … Continue reading →

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Havana Syndrome — Chris Carter [X-Files] : “I Believe the Havana Syndrome and your government denied it.” [UPDATE — Hiding Microwave Attacks in Plain Sight]

Posted on July 9, 2021 by L

“How do you remove the wrapping from a gift you’ve been given? How do you unpack the stories that are shared with you in order to discover what’s contained within — what most people refer to as the ‘moral’ or … Continue reading →

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Four Years Ago — Sir John Chilcot : “Tony Blair Not Straight With UK Over Iraq”

Posted on July 8, 2021 by L

“When I briefed Tony Blair, it was quite clear that he felt this was a necessity, that there was a just cause, that we had to do something about this. How he portrayed that politically… I do not think he … Continue reading →

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