Category Archives: CIA

Two Years Ago — TRUMP : “Second Amendment People Could Stop Clinton”

Posted on August 13, 2018 by L

“If she [Hillary Clinton] gets to pick her judges, nothing you can do [about your right to bear arms], folks. Although the Second Amendment people — maybe there is, I don’t know.” Donald Trump On this day two years ago, Trump probably crossed … Continue reading →

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Remembering CIA Molly C. H. Hardy [Dec. 15 1946 – Aug. 7 1998]

Posted on August 12, 2018 by L

“For a small cadre of CIA veterans, the death of Osama bin Laden was more than just a national moment of relief and closure. It was also a measure of payback, a settling of a score for a pair of … Continue reading →

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CIA & Torture — Gina Haspel Thailand Cables Declassified

Posted on August 11, 2018 by L

“These cables confirm the findings of the Senate Intel report, and show why the release of a nominee’s FULL record before confirmation is absolutely necessary. We shouldn’t rely on restricted & incomplete records to evaluate nominees – whether to the … Continue reading →

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CIA Directors [DCI and D/CIA] — Test your “Spy Knowledge” with our Quiz! [2018]

Posted on August 10, 2018 by L

“With the benefit of hindsight and my experience as a senior Agency leader, the enhanced interrogation program is not one the CIA should have undertaken. The United States must be an example to the rest of the world, and I … Continue reading →

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CIA — Vaughn Bishop appointed Deputy Director

Posted on August 2, 2018 by L

“I am honored to come home to the CIA to serve with Director Haspel on the leadership team. As a career officer, this is the opportunity of a lifetime. I have tremendous respect for the men and women of the Agency, … Continue reading →

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CIA Whistleblowers — “I, John Reidy, Declare…”

Posted on July 30, 2018 by L

“I cannot talk about the 2007 incident. It is classified. I risk incarceration. I have a family.” “If you are contemplating whistleblowing … you’re going to sit there and say, ‘If I go through that system, it will not end … Continue reading →

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Two Years Ago — Former CIA Director Leon Panetta: “Trump Is Not Qualified To Be POTUS”

Posted on July 27, 2018 by L

“You have a presidential candidate who is, in fact, asking the Russians to engage in American politics. I think that’s beyond the pale… He is truly not qualified to be president of the United States.” Former CIA Director Leon Panetta … Continue reading →

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On This Day — “What a Hornets’ Nest I had Stirred!” [Wikipedia edited by the CIA – July 26 2007]

Posted on July 26, 2018 by L

“This story is demented and broken on so many levels, it is quite difficult to know where to begin, even. Here we have an excellent Wikipedia administrator who has been victimized by lunatic conspiracy theorists, a private person who has … Continue reading →

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Acting CIA Inspector General Quits

Posted on July 22, 2018 by L

“CIA is grateful to Acting Inspector General Chris Sharpley for his service to the Agency, including his work to professionalize the Office of Inspector General. After three decades of public service, he has decided to continue his career outside the … Continue reading →

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James Bond [D. Craig] Visits CIA Headquarters (June 25 2018)

Posted on July 5, 2018 by L

“I would regularly bump into a parade of Hollywood types, including Harrison Ford and Ben Affleck. I often wondered why these actors were allowed to walk around a top-secret facility. Because he’s going to be playing a CIA guy in a … Continue reading →

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