Author Archives: L

New York Times vs. CIA: “An Old Debate Wrapped in New Clothes”

Posted on July 25, 2017 by L

“Because it’s a military operation, I don’t think we can completely treat the people who run it purely as intelligence operatives. It moves into a different realm in the discussion as far as I’m concerned. It’s not like you’re exposing … Continue reading →

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One Year Ago — CIA’s Strategy in the Face of Emerging Challenges

Posted on July 25, 2017 by L

“Whether in Asia, the Middle East, Europe, or Latin America, the United States faces security threats on a number of fronts and by an array of actors, including extremist networks, rogue states, and emerging powers. The Central Intelligence Agency is … Continue reading →

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CANADA — Statement from CSIS Director on Allegations of Harassment

Posted on July 24, 2017 by L

“These are all exceptional employees of CSIS. They’re the people that we need on the ground dealing with national security issues, representing minority populations that are so important. And it’s a catastrophe for Canadians that we aren’t able to keep … Continue reading →

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One Year Ago — James Jesus Angleton: Beneath the Lie of “National Interests”

Posted on July 24, 2017 by L

“Deception is a state of mind and the mind of the State.” James Jesus Angleton “Was Angleton ever invited to address the only logical conclusion to his thesis, before alcohol and a last overdose of madness got the better of … Continue reading →

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The KRYPTOS Sculpture — An Introduction

Posted on July 23, 2017 by L

“Maybe you’re mistaken–maybe this first part of the Kryptos code is really not a polyalphabetic Vigenere Tableau after all–maybe it’s a different type of code entirely. Or maybe it is a Vigenere code, but it’s been double or triple encoded–or … Continue reading →

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One Year Ago — Radio Pyongyang Resurrects “NUMBERS STATION”

Posted on July 23, 2017 by L

“It is one thing for North Korea to have a missile that could harm the United States and another for it to have an arsenal of such weapons. Things could be done to narrow its capacity to develop a stockpile. … Continue reading →

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Ex CIA Robert Levinson — “Fox News Fake News”

Posted on July 22, 2017 by L

“After ten years, Bob is still not home, and despite repeated promises, Iran has yet to cooperate in any meaningful way. Iran is responsible — if Iranian officials don’t have Bob, they know where to find him. Bob’s return is … Continue reading →

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One Year Ago — Former US Secretary chief of staff: “The CIA knew about the coming coup.”

Posted on July 22, 2017 by L

“Just think a moment about what is happening right now.  In 25 years, your children and grandchildren will read [about this coup], as now people read about the 1953 overthrow of Prime Minister of Iran Mohammed Mossadegh. Does it not seem to … Continue reading →

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Aspen Security Forum 2017 — CIA Director Mike Pompeo Full Interview

Posted on July 21, 2017 by L

“WikiLeaks wants to take down America and will work with anyone to do so. We now need to understand that threats come from different sources like them.” CIA Director Mike Pompeo CIA director Mike Pompeo spoke in a wide-ranging conversation at … Continue reading →

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One Year Ago — Former CIA Valerie Plame – Wilson’s Long Fight to Publish Memoir

Posted on July 21, 2017 by L

“It was a long journey – personally and professionally. At some times, it felt like I had fallen down Alice’s rabbit hole, where white is black and black is white. Very disorienting. The idea of the memoir was quite selfish … Continue reading →

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