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One Year Ago — Cyberattack Cripples Institutions Around The World

Posted on May 12, 2018 by L

“One NSA tool, an exploit of Microsoft Windows called EternalBlue, is being used as one method for rapidly spreading a ransomware variant called WannaCry across the world.” Forbes — Friday May 12 2017 May 12 2017 — A massive cyberattack that … Continue reading →

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Fake News — The Case Against Former CIA Officer Jerry Lee

Posted on May 12, 2018 by L

“Some former officials who reviewed the evidence described the case against Mr. Lee as strong but circumstantial, not bulletproof. Some at the C.I.A. argued that officials were too quick to suspect a mole — especially a Chinese-American — when there … Continue reading →

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One Year Ago — FBI James Comey : “The Taller They Stand, The Harder They Fall”

Posted on May 11, 2018 by L

“Were these investigations getting too close to home for the President? This does not seem to be a coincidence.” Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer May 9 2017 — The White House has announced that FBI Director James Comey “has been terminated … Continue reading →

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CIA Gina Haspel — The Director in Her Labyrinth

Posted on May 11, 2018 by L

“O, what a tangled web we weave when first we practise to deceive!” Sir Walter Scott “When it comes to bullying, Gina Haspel is the real deal, and The Donald is a pussycat by comparison. Whom has he ever waterboarded? … Continue reading →

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Lockerbie Case Review — Key Witness Tony Gauci Was Unreliable

Posted on May 11, 2018 by L

“I personally hope that Tony [Gauci] is in a better place and that he is now at peace because he must have led a tortured life knowing that he had jailed an innocent man for money.” George Thomson — Lockerbie … Continue reading →

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Salisbury Incident — UK Media silenced by D-Notices Over Skripal Affair

Posted on May 10, 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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CIA Director Nominee — John McCain to US Senate: “Reject Gina Haspel”

Posted on May 10, 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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The Bizarre Story of ex-CIA Jerry Chun Shing Lee [UPDATE]

Posted on May 10, 2018 by L

“Misunderstandings and neglect create more confusion in this world than trickery and malice. At any rate, the last two are certainly much less frequent.” Goethe — The Sorrows of Young Werther (1774) “Some former officials who reviewed the evidence described … Continue reading →

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Former CIA officer Ray McGovern Forcibly Removed from CIA Haspel Senate Hearing

Posted on May 9, 2018 by L

“Do we want to be a nation whose CIA Director will not be able to visit the heads of counterpart services for fear of arrest under the principle of universal jurisdiction for the torture she is known to have led? … Continue reading →

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CIA Director Nominee — Senate Committee Urged to Reject Haspel Following Hearing

Posted on May 9, 2018 by L

“Haspel showed no remorse about the CIA’s use of torture and admitted that she advocated for the destruction of evidence of torture despite knowing that senior officials in Congress and the White House objected. In a shocking new revelation, it … Continue reading →

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