Category Archives: CIA

One Year Ago — CIA Director Blames “Worship of Edward Snowden” for Rise in Leaks

Posted on June 29, 2018 by L

“In some ways, I do think [leaking has] accelerated. I think there is a phenomenon, the worship of Edward Snowden, and those who steal American secrets for the purpose of self-aggrandizement or money or for whatever their motivation may be, … Continue reading →

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United States — The “Intelligence Identities Protection Act” (June 23 1982)

Posted on June 23, 2018 by L

“The legislation ultimately will harm, not help, our national security interests (…)  If left to stand, it will curtail legitimate journalistic scrutiny of a particularly important and sensitive area of government, creating the possibility that wrongdoing or wrong-headedness could flourish in … Continue reading →

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CIA VAULT 7 Leak — Suspect Identified, Charged for Child Porn [UPDATE]

Posted on June 21, 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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On This Day — The Central Intelligence Agency Act Is Signed (June 20 1949)

Posted on June 20, 2018 by L

“I think it has become necessary to take another look at the purpose and operations of our Central Intelligence Agency. At least, I would like to submit here the original reason why I thought it necessary to organize this Agency … Continue reading →

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One Year Ago — Meet Trump’s New Iran Man : CIA Michael D’Andrea

Posted on June 4, 2018 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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CIA Recruiting ‘AN US’ — Russian Speaking — Citizen [Humor]

Posted on June 4, 2018 by L

“Are you an US citizen with a college degree? Seriously CIA?” Sujai Shukla @sujaishukla “Seriously?? I think your first order of business should be to hire a proofreader. You made yourselves look like fools. Are you still concerned with the … Continue reading →

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Wikipedia & the Spooks — The Remake? [Update : ‘Philip Cross’ Identified?]

Posted on June 2, 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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One Year Ago — The long history of CIA involvement in the international narcotics trade — [Documentary]

Posted on May 30, 2018 by L

“US officials in Central America failed to address this drug issue for fear of jeopardising the war efforts against Nicaragua … and senior US policymakers were not immune to the idea that drug money was a perfect solution to the … Continue reading →

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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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