Monthly Archives: December 2022

On This Day — Remembering Gary Webb “DARK ALLIANCE” (August 31 1955 – December 10 2004)

Posted on December 10, 2022 by L

“I was you once. Gary, I started down this road. Though nowhere near as far as you are. When they saw I wasn’t gonna stop, they ‘controversialized’ me. Do you have any idea what I’m talking about? They make *you* … Continue reading →

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Remembering CIA Historian William Blum (March 6, 1933 – December 9, 2018)

Posted on December 9, 2022 by L

“William Blum was at the forefront of critical debate and analysis of US foreign policy. He combined honesty and Truth with carefully documented analysis. His important legacy will live.” Michel Chossudovsky (December 10, 2018) December 9 2022 — Independent journalist … Continue reading →

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On This Day — Whitey Bulger Sentenced to Two Terms of Life Imprisonment (November 14, 2013) So, why the death sentence? [UPDATE — IG Report : Incompetence and policy deficiencies contributed to Bulger’s death.]

Posted on December 8, 2022 by L

  “[Special counsel Robert Mueller] is the guy who kept four innocent people in prison for many years in order to protect the cover of Whitey Bulger as an FBI informer.”Alan Dershowitz  — Harvard Law Professor emeritus “Long before he became … Continue reading →

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Ten Years Ago — Remembering CIA Jennifer Matthews (December 6 1964 – December 30 2009) [UPDATE : Just a few words…]

Posted on December 6, 2022 by L

“Those who fell yesterday were far from home and close to the enemy, doing the hard work that must be done to protect our country from terrorism. We owe them our deepest gratitude, and we pledge to them and their … Continue reading →

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On This Day — Did The CIA Murder US Army Scientist Frank Olson? And Why? (November 28 1953) [UPDATE — New documents: Frank Olson’s death was connected to a specific program]

Posted on December 6, 2022 by L

“If this would have been a suicide, it would have been very difficult to accomplish. There was motive to kill him. He knew the deepest, darkest secrets of the cold war. Would the American government kill an American citizen who … Continue reading →

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On This Day — Did Richard Nixon Frame Alger Hiss? [December 6 1948 – The Pumpkin Papers]

Posted on December 6, 2022 by L

“As to whether Nixon would actually have gone as far as to frame Hiss, the later record includes disquieting instances of forgery or planting false information.” The Arrogance of Power: The Secret World of Richard Nixon Anthony Summers December 6 2022 … Continue reading →

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On This Day — Remembering Nelson Mandela (July 18, 1918 – Dec. 5, 2013) [The Worst Tweet of 2022 is…]

Posted on December 5, 2022 by L

“There is no passion to be found playing small – in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.” Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela (July 18, 1918 – Dec. 5, 2013) December 5 2022 — … Continue reading →

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Five Years Ago — Profumo Affair Christine Keeler Has Died (December 4 2017)

Posted on December 4, 2022 by L

“However I dress it up, I was a spy and I am not proud of it.” Christine Keeler December 4 2022 — On December 4 2017, Christine Keeler, the model embroiled in the 1963 Profumo affair, died aged 75. The … Continue reading →

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On This Day — Bob Marley Assassination Attempt (December 3 1976) — Was the CIA involved? [Conspiracy Theories vs Actual Conspiracies]

Posted on December 3, 2022 by L

“I WOULD LIKE TO CALL THE ATTENTION OF THE JAMAICAN PRESS AND PEOPLE TO THE FACT THAT THE CURRENT CIA CHIEF OF STATION HERE [NORMAN DESCOTEAUX], AND TWO OF THE OPERATIONS OFFICERS ARRIVED IN KINGSTON DURING THE MIDDLE AND LATTER … Continue reading →

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On This Day — Pablo Escobar is killed in Medellin (December 2 1993) [UPDATE : Colombia’s cocaine production at record high]

Posted on December 2, 2022 by L

“What we’ve learned is that if you look at history what happened with the Medellin Cartel after we took them down, Cali Cartel got stronger, right? Then we take them down, and North Valle Cartel takes over. We’re taking down … Continue reading →

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