Author Archives: L

A Walk in the White House Garden [Humour]

Posted on November 12, 2018 by L

“I have never made but one prayer to God, a very short one: Oh Lord, make my enemies ridiculous. And God granted it.” Voltaire  — Letter to Étienne Noël Damilaville (May 16, 1767) “Actors are so fortunate. They can choose … Continue reading →

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Two Years Ago — Cold War Polish CIA Source Posthumously Promoted to General

Posted on November 11, 2018 by L

“The gesture would be a token of obvious gratitude for Kuklinski for his dangerous and intensive work for Poland’s independence.” Defence Minister Antoni Macierewicz ”Nobody and nothing could possibly change my mind or lead me off the chosen path. . … Continue reading →

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On This Day — Able Archer 1983 : The Brink of Apocalypse (November 7-11, 1983)

Posted on November 11, 2018 by L

“Information about the peculiar and remarkably skewed frame of mind of the Soviet leaders during those times that has emerged since the collapse of the Soviet Union makes me think there is a good chance—with all of the other events … Continue reading →

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Havana Syndrome — The Cover-Up Has Begun

Posted on November 11, 2018 by L

“We don’t smoke that shit. We just sell it. We reserve the right to smoke for the young, the poor, the black and stupid.” R.J. Reynolds executive’s reply when asked why he didn’t smoke according to Dave Goerlitz, lead Winston … Continue reading →

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One Year Ago — Former CIA Sabrina de Sousa to do community service for cleric kidnap

Posted on November 10, 2018 by L

“It looks like the White House wanted to help… And then, the ‘swamp’ kicked in.” “The Italian Intelligence Oversight Committee has contacted my lawyer in Italy asking that I come testify on a CIA operation. Several members have been pushing … Continue reading →

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100 Years Ago — Western Union Cable Announces Armistice to North Americans (November 10 1918)

Posted on November 10, 2018 by L

“There had never been a known leak from the Western Union telegraph office on Court Street before that day, but this news was simply too good to keep quiet. As you might guess, they were overjoyed, so that word very quickly … Continue reading →

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One Year Ago — Who Killed Argentina Prosecutor Alberto Nisman? And Why?

Posted on November 9, 2018 by L

“I am not going to speculate because I do not know who killed him but, yes, there are possibly ‘dark forces’ at work in this country.” Horacio Verbitzky — Argentina’s most prominent journalist and human rights campaigner A political scandal has … Continue reading →

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Remembering Actress and Inventor Hedy Lamarr (November 9, 1914 – January 19, 2000)

Posted on November 9, 2018 by L

“Any girl can be glamorous. All you have to do is stand still and look stupid.” “American men, as a group, seem to be interested in only two things, money and breasts. It seems a very narrow outlook.” “If you … Continue reading →

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On This Day — James Bond “The World Is Not Enough” Premiere in Los Angeles (November 8 1999)

Posted on November 8, 2018 by L

“There’s no point living, if you can’t feel alive.” Elektra King  “Now, pay attention 007. I’ve always tried to teach you two things. First, never let them see you bleed.  (And the second?) Always have an escape plan.” Q Dr. … Continue reading →

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One Year Ago — Robert Mueller Has Enough Evidence to Charge Michael Flynn

Posted on November 8, 2018 by L

“It has been extraordinarily painful to endure these many months of false accusations of “treason” and other outrageous acts….Such false accusations are contrary to everything I have ever done and stood for. But I recognize that the actions I acknowledged … Continue reading →

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