Author Archives: L

Meet Trump’s new Iran Man: CIA Michael D’Andrea

Posted on June 11, 2017 by L

“Michael D’Andrea has been revealed to be the Chief of the CIA’s Counter Terrorism Center for the last many years. He replaced Robert L. Grenier as head of CTC in 2006. He is well known as the originator of the … Continue reading →

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INTEL TODAY DIARY — JUNE 11 2017

Posted on June 11, 2017 by L

Chelsea Manning thanks Obama in first interview — New clues emerge about targeted efforts by Russia to hack US elections — Why Should CIA Murderers Be Protected by Secrecy? — U.S. spy agencies probe another flank in Russian hacking

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Brussels attacks: “Serious failings prevented dismantling of Belgian terror network.”

Posted on June 10, 2017 by L

“The Committee observes certain failings in the security architecture, following which we missed the opportunity to dismantle the terrorist network in question on time.” Belgian Investigative Committee on the 2016 Terrorist Attacks The Investigative Committee on the Terrorist Attacks noted … Continue reading →

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INTEL TODAY DIARY — JUNE 10 2017

Posted on June 10, 2017 by L

The New York Times recklessly exposes a CIA operative’s identity — N.S.A. Contractor May Have Mishandled Secrets Before, Prosecutor Says — Trump accuses Comey of lying to Congress —  Memoirs of a CIA Mercenary

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Statement by CIA Director Mike Pompeo on the Confirmation of Courtney Simmons Elwood as CIA General Counsel

Posted on June 9, 2017 by L

“I am thrilled that Courtney is joining our team, and I know she is excited to be working with us. We look forward to her swearing-in and first day on the job.” CIA Director Mike Pompeo In March 2017, Courtney … Continue reading →

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INTEL TODAY DIARY — JUNE 9 2017

Posted on June 9, 2017 by L

Why printers add secret tracking dots — Christopher Wray: The white collar lawyer picked to head FBI — Trump’s attack on London mayor ‘indefensible’, says former CIA chief — The latest NSA leak is a reminder that your bosses can … Continue reading →

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Remembering the U.S.S. Liberty — June 8 1967

Posted on June 8, 2017 by L

“There has been a lot of media coverage mostly written by Israelis or American Jews regarding Israel’s ‘victory’ fifty years ago during the so-called Six Days War directed against its Arab neighbors but I have yet to see an account … Continue reading →

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American Made –Tom Cruise to play Medellin cartel pilot Barry Seal

Posted on June 8, 2017 by L

“In October, as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Narcotics and Drug Interdiction of the President’s Commission on Organized Crime, I had presided over a seminar at which Barry Seal had testified. His purpose there was to inform the commission and … Continue reading →

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INTEL TODAY DIARY — JUNE 8 2017

Posted on June 8, 2017 by L

Trump nominates lawyer Christopher Wray to lead FBI — Qatar: FBI says Russian hackers ‘planted fake news story’ that led to crisis – Analysis: Contractor charged with espionage presents political minefield for Trump — Senate Confirms Trump’s Pick for CIA’s Top … Continue reading →

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Former DIA Colonel Pat Lang: “The jihadi war will last forever.”

Posted on June 7, 2017 by L

“Islam, as I have often said, is a religion of laymen.  It has no hierarchy, no clergy, no sacraments.  There are only groups of Muslims of varying size who agree on what Islam and most especially what Islamic religious law … Continue reading →

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