Author Archives: L

THIS DAY IN HISTORY — “NYT Admits Lockerbie Case Flaws” (May 21 2012)

Posted on May 21, 2018 by L

“The enigmatic Mr Megrahi had been the central figure of the [lockerbie] case for decades, reviled as a terrorist but defended by many Libyans, and even some world leaders, as a victim of injustice whose trial, 12 years after the … Continue reading →

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UK — MI5 Agents Allowed To Carry Out Criminal Activity

Posted on May 21, 2018 by L

“After a seven-month legal battle the prime minister has finally been forced to publish her secret order but we are a long way from having transparency. The public and parliament are still being denied the guidance that says when British … Continue reading →

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One Year Ago — Former Mossad Chiefs : “Israel Will Think Twice Before Sharing Sensitive Information With U.S. Intel Agencies”

Posted on May 20, 2018 by L

“We need to punish the Americans, it’s possible, so that we don’t put Trump in a position where he is again tempted, we need to abstain from transferring information to him, or to only give him partial information so that … Continue reading →

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On This Day — Megrahi, Convicted in 1988 Lockerbie Bombing, Dies in Tripoli (May 20 2012)

Posted on May 20, 2018 by L

“Hans Köchler, a United Nations observer, called the trial ‘a spectacular miscarriage of justice,’ words echoed by Mr. Mandela. Many legal experts and investigative journalists challenged the evidence, calling Mr. Megrahi a scapegoat for a Libyan government long identified with … Continue reading →

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US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo: “War on Terror as a Cosmic Divine Battle”

Posted on May 19, 2018 by L

“History, I believe, furnishes no example of a priest-ridden people maintaining a free civil government. This marks the lowest grade of ignorance of which their civil as well as religious leaders will always avail themselves for their own purposes.” Thomas … Continue reading →

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The Rise of the CFC — An Atmospheric Spy Thriller

Posted on May 18, 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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U.S. Senate Confirms Gina Haspel as CIA Director

Posted on May 18, 2018 by L

“I knew in my gut when I saw the video of the first plane hitting the tower in Manhattan that it was Bin Laden. I got up from my desk and, like many others, walked over to the Counterterrorism Center … Continue reading →

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Lockerbie — The Fairy Tale of the Togo Timers

Posted on May 17, 2018 by L

“Your White House, specifically your national security adviser, constructed an operation whereby the free press in this country was going to be used to convey a false story to the world, namely that Qaddafi was planning new terrorist operations, and … Continue reading →

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Dag Hammarskjöld UN Investigation — Former Swedish Ambassador Mathias Mossberg Appointed as Inquiry Chair

Posted on May 17, 2018 by L

“The UN and all its Member States must do everything they can to ascertain what actually happened in connection with Dag Hammarskjöld’s death in Ndola in 1961. We owe it to the families of those who died almost 57 years … Continue reading →

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CIA Director Nominee — Senate Intel Committee Votes 10-5 in Favour of Gina Haspel

Posted on May 16, 2018 by L

“Ms. Haspel’s role in overseeing the use of torture by Americans is disturbing. Her refusal to acknowledge torture’s immorality is disqualifying. I believe the Senate should exercise its duty of advice and consent and reject this nomination.” US Senator John … Continue reading →

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