Category Archives: CIA

On This Day — Happy Birthday to Ian Fleming (May 28 1908 – August 12 1964)

Posted on May 29, 2018 by L

“Fleming found he had a love for espionage, and combined with his support for all things British, provided purpose to his life. But after WWII ended, he found himself at loose ends, and took a job with a newspaper. He … Continue reading →

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Colombia — Juan Pablo Escobar: “My Father Worked for the CIA.” [UPDATE]

Posted on May 28, 2018 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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Microwave Spying — Leon Theremin & “The Thing”

Posted on May 28, 2018 by L

“Theremin did some of his best scientific work while imprisoned by one of the most repressive regimes of the 20th century. This brilliant scientist crossed path with the CIA more than once — to our detriment.” Benjamin R. Fisher — … Continue reading →

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Remarks by CIA Director Gina Haspel at Swearing-In Ceremony

Posted on May 23, 2018 by L

“As the Director, I want the current CIA leadership team to be role models and mentors for our next generation of officers who will walk the streets of far-flung capitals and work the late nights here at Headquarters and abroad.” … Continue reading →

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Wikipedia & the Spooks — The Remake? [The Philip Cross Affair]

Posted on May 22, 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 [‘SlimVirgin’ aka Linda Mack] who has been victimized by lunatic conspiracy theorists, a … Continue reading →

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US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo: “War on Terror as a Cosmic Divine Battle”

Posted on May 19, 2018 by L

“History, I believe, furnishes no example of a priest-ridden people maintaining a free civil government. This marks the lowest grade of ignorance of which their civil as well as religious leaders will always avail themselves for their own purposes.” Thomas … Continue reading →

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U.S. Senate Confirms Gina Haspel as CIA Director

Posted on May 18, 2018 by L

“I knew in my gut when I saw the video of the first plane hitting the tower in Manhattan that it was Bin Laden. I got up from my desk and, like many others, walked over to the Counterterrorism Center … Continue reading →

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CIA Director Nominee — Senate Intel Committee Votes 10-5 in Favour of Gina Haspel

Posted on May 16, 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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CIA VAULT 7 Leak — Suspect Identified, Charged for Child Porn

Posted on May 16, 2018 by L

“This case has been dragging since August 2017. The government should be required to indict so Mr. Schulte has the opportunity to defend himself. Otherwise he is just languishing.” Sabrina P. Shroff of the federal public defender’s office “From a … Continue reading →

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CIA Director Nominee — Senate Intel Committee to Vote on Wednesday

Posted on May 15, 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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