Author Archives: L

Remembering Dr David Kelly (May 14, 1944 – July 17, 2003)

Posted on July 17, 2018 by L

“Some people are natural conspiracy theorists. I’m not. Maybe this is a weakness — an indication of a readiness to accept the official version of events and not to see evil plots lurking in the background. But after reading Miles … Continue reading →

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Salisbury Incident — The Russian Report (by Ambassador Alexander Yakovenko )

Posted on July 16, 2018 by L

“The issue surrounding the identify [sic] of a former MI6 informer Sergei Skripal is already widely available in the public domain. However, the identifies [sic] of intelligence agency personnel associated with Sergei Skripal are not yet widely available in the public … Continue reading →

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The Heroes & Villains of the Montreal Protocol

Posted on July 15, 2018 by L

“The Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer is effective and working. Since the entry into force of this multilateral environmental agreement, there has been tremendous progress in global efforts to repair the ozone layer. As a consequence, … Continue reading →

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INTEL TODAY — Happy Anniversary!

Posted on July 14, 2018 by L

“History is moving pretty quickly these days, and the heroes and villains keep on changing parts.” Ian Fleming On July 14 2016, Intel Today published its first post. The story was about Russian Colonel Aleksandr Poteyev. Follow us on Twitter: @Intel_Today

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One Year Ago — Dutch Expand the Powers of Intelligence Agencies, Pass “Tapping Law”

Posted on July 13, 2018 by L

“Traditionally, Senate concerns itself with the quality of legislation, compliance with the constitution and international agreements, and the question whether citizens’ rights are upheld. The dragnet surveillance bill fails on all counts.” Bits of Freedom “Look at what Facebook, Google, … Continue reading →

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One Year Ago — Bad Science & Bad Scientists : IRA suspect Issues Apology for the Birmingham Pub Bombings

Posted on July 12, 2018 by L

“Exactly the same forensic scientists who produced the wrongful conviction of Guiseppe Conlon, the Maguire family and of Danny McNamee, and had been stood down for the role they played. Yet here they were. Without them, there wouldn’t have been … Continue reading →

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The Rise of the CFC — An Atmospheric Spy Thriller [UPDATE: Shame on China]

Posted on July 11, 2018 by L

“It appears that emissions of CFC-11 have increased in recent years, which is quite a surprise given the fact that production has been phased out — reportedly.  I think it’s the most surprising thing I’ve seen in my 27 years … Continue reading →

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On This Day — French Spooks Sink the Rainbow Warrior — July 10 1985

Posted on July 10, 2018 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 “I think all military people who serve their countries can find themselves in situations … Continue reading →

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People’s Mujahedin of Iran : From Terrorist Group to US Best Friends

Posted on July 9, 2018 by L

“There is a viable opposition to the rule of the ayatollahs, and that opposition is centred in this room today. The behaviour and objectives of the regime are not going to change, and therefore the only solution is to change … Continue reading →

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

Posted on July 8, 2018 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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