Category Archives: CIA

Two Years Ago — Former CIA John Kiriakou : “Doing Time Like A Spy”

Posted on March 28, 2019 by L

“Even if torture works, it cannot be tolerated — not in one case or a thousand or a million. If their efficacy becomes the measure of abhorrent acts, all sorts of unspeakable crimes somehow become acceptable. I may have found … Continue reading →

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CIA Molly Hale Just Answered Intel Today Question. Well, Not Really…

Posted on March 26, 2019 by L

“To this day, Barbara [Robbins] is the youngest officer memorialized on our Wall. She was the first American woman to die in Vietnam and the first woman in our Agency’s history to make the ultimate sacrifice.  Nine women since then … Continue reading →

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One Year Ago — Gina Haspel CIA Nomination Reopens Old Wounds

Posted on March 14, 2019 by L

“The torture of detainees in U.S. custody during the last decade was one of the darkest chapters in American history. Ms. Haspel needs to explain the nature and extent of her involvement in the CIA’s interrogation program during the confirmation … Continue reading →

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Two Years Ago — “WikiLeaks Vault 7 dump reignites debate about deadly car crash of Michael Hastings”

Posted on March 13, 2019 by L

“The CIA was also looking at infecting the vehicle control systems used by modern cars and trucks. The purpose of such control is not specified, but it would permit the CIA to engage in nearly undetectable assassinations.” WikiLeaks — Vault … Continue reading →

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Two Years Ago — National Security Advisor McMaster : “More information does not equate to better understanding”

Posted on March 12, 2019 by L

“The U.S. is a litigious environment within which the Army operates; intelligence leaders must understand the role legal limitations and authorities play in shaping intelligence support.” General H. R. McMaster “Do You Really Need More Information? The US Intelligence Community invests … Continue reading →

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Two Years Ago — CIA Statement on Vault 7 Claims by WikiLeaks (March 8 2017)

Posted on March 8, 2019 by L

“I will splinter the CIA into a thousand pieces and scatter it into the wind.” President John F. Kennedy On Tuesday March 7, 2017, WikiLeaks began its new series of leaks on the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency. Code-named “Vault 7” … Continue reading →

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On This Day — Remembering CIA Jacqueline K. Van Landingham (1962 – March 8 1995)

Posted on March 8, 2019 by L

“African Americans have long made critical contributions to our Agency’s mission, taking the risks and bearing the sacrifices that intelligence work often demands. We at CIA join our fellow citizens in remembering the immeasurable sacrifice, strength, and courage of African … Continue reading →

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One Year Ago — The Bizarre Story of ex-CIA Jerry Chun Shing Lee

Posted on March 7, 2019 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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Two Years Ago — The Trump Dossier : Raw Intelligence or Clever Fabrication? — POLL [UPDATE — Chris Steele Gets Cold Feet]

Posted on March 6, 2019 by L

“I think it was disgraceful – disgraceful that the intelligence agencies allowed any information that turned out to be so false and fake out. I think it’s a disgrace… and that’s something that Nazi Germany would have done and did … Continue reading →

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Two Years Ago — Juan Pablo Escobar: “My Father Worked for the CIA.”

Posted on February 24, 2019 by L

“My father worked for the CIA selling cocaine to finance the fight against Communism in Central America.” Juan Pablo Escobar “What we’ve learned is that if you look at history what happened with the Medellin Cartel after we took them … Continue reading →

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