Category Archives: CIA

CIA Director Nominee — John McCain to US Senate: “Reject Gina Haspel”

Posted on May 10, 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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The Bizarre Story of ex-CIA Jerry Chun Shing Lee [UPDATE]

Posted on May 10, 2018 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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Former CIA officer Ray McGovern Forcibly Removed from CIA Haspel Senate Hearing

Posted on May 9, 2018 by L

“Do we want to be a nation whose CIA Director will not be able to visit the heads of counterpart services for fear of arrest under the principle of universal jurisdiction for the torture she is known to have led? … Continue reading →

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Will Trump Target Iran? [UPDATE]

Posted on May 9, 2018 by L

“I would not have made [the Iran Nuclear Agreement], but we will not get a great deal out of ending it now.” Henry Kissinger — Former U.S. Secretary of State “President Obama’s approach has bought Israeli more time than any military strike … Continue reading →

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Former CIA Ray McGovern : “The First Woman Picked to Lead CIA, But Not the First War Criminal”

Posted on May 8, 2018 by L

“Haspel is not the first government official with involvement in torture, or other types of war crimes. This is a government with no accountability. But her hands are particularly dirty, having both run a secret CIA torture prison, and then … Continue reading →

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National Security Archive Sues CIA for Gina Haspel Torture Cables

Posted on May 7, 2018 by L

“Expedited processing is clearly warranted in this instance, as Gina Haspel’s Senate confirmation hearing for CIA Director is slated for May 9.” The National Security Archive “My highly respected nominee for CIA Director, Gina Haspel, has come under fire because … Continue reading →

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One Year Ago — “Journalists for Hire : How the CIA Buys the News”

Posted on May 6, 2018 by L

“I’ve been a journalist for about 25 years and I was educated to lie, to betray and not to tell the truth to the public. The truth will come out one day, the truth won’t die.” Dr. Udo Ulfkotte — … Continue reading →

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CIA Director Nominee — Gina Haspel and the ‘Black Site’ in Thailand (UPDATE : Udon Thani Site Officially Identified)

Posted on May 4, 2018 by L

“Many experts believe it was situated at a former U.S. intelligence post in the remote northeastern province of Udon Thani. Some say it was at an air base southeast of Bangkok that U.S. forces have used as a refueling hub … Continue reading →

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One Year Ago — The True Story of Dr A. Q. Khan’s Nuclear Black Market

Posted on May 3, 2018 by L

“Our accomplishments generally remain classified, but a few special ones are known to the world.” CIA Director Mike Pompeo “There have been only two kinds of CIA secret operations: the ones that are widely known to have failed—usually because of … Continue reading →

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CIA Director Nominee — Gina Haspel Career Timeline

Posted on May 2, 2018 by L

“Ms. Haspel is not an undercover operative, she’s the deputy CIA director seeking a Cabinet-level position. It’s unacceptable for the CIA to hide her behind a wall of secrecy, particularly when such secrecy is unnecessary to protect national security.” Senators … Continue reading →

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