Tag Archives: CIA

One Year Ago — Lockerbie : The TRUTH, And Now What? [Leo Tolstoy on Time and Truth]

Posted on August 3, 2021 by L

“History is a set of lies that people have agreed upon.” Napoleon Bonaparte August 3 2020 — Over the last two decades, I have written over a hundred pieces about the tragedy of Pan Am Flight 103. This year I … Continue reading →

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Havana Syndrome — CIA still investigating cause of ‘Havana Syndrome’ ailments affecting U.S. diplomats [PBS NewsHour]

Posted on August 3, 2021 by L

“We do not know who, if anyone, is actually responsible, state actor, individuals. This is exactly what we’re trying to get to the bottom of.” Secretary of State Tony Blinken August 3 2021 — Judy Woodruff and Nick Schifrin discuss … Continue reading →

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US National Whistleblower Day (July 30 2021) — “I, John Reidy, Declare…” [CIA Debacle in Iran & China]

Posted on July 31, 2021 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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On This Day — “What a hornets’ nest I had stirred!” [Wikipedia edited by the CIA] (July 26/27 2007) — [UPDATE : Wikipedia Editor ‘SlimVirgin’ has died. What was the shadowy figure up to?]

Posted on July 27, 2021 by L

“A nuclear scientist and reporter Ludwig De Braeckeleer suggested that intelligence agents may have been infiltrated Wikipedia to remove undesirable information from Wikipedia articles. The design and application of WikiScanner technology proved such suspicions to be well founded.” Internet Brigades … Continue reading →

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On This Day — President Truman Creates the Central Intelligence Agency (July 26 1947)

Posted on July 26, 2021 by L

“I think it has become necessary to take another look at the purpose and operations of our Central Intelligence Agency. (…) There is something about the way the CIA has been functioning that is casting a shadow over our historic … Continue reading →

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Former CIA Chief of Disguise : “No Priest, No Peace Corps & No Journalist” [UPDATE — SSCI : CIA’s Use of Journalists & Clergy]

Posted on July 5, 2021 by L

“There are three covers that are basically off-limits to the CIA, and that would be a religious figure, media figure and Peace Corps.” Jonna Mendez — Former CIA Chief of Disguise September 29 2019 — Jonna Mendez, former CIA Chief … Continue reading →

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40 Years Ago — The Hafte Tir Bombing (June 28 1981) [Pompeo, Tehran and a Mysterious Murder in the Netherlands]

Posted on June 28, 2021 by L

“Today, the Iranian Quds Force conducts covert assassination operations in the heart of Europe.” Mike Pompeo — US Secretary of State (May 21 2018) June 28 2018 — Mike Pompeo’s claim that the Iran’s Revolutionary Guard is carrying out “assassination … Continue reading →

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Two Years Ago — NYT Apologizes For Misreporting On Skripal Incident [UPDATE — TV Series : The Salisbury Poisonings]

Posted on June 28, 2021 by L

“Which story is worse? (…) The answer is they’re both as bad. In both scenarios, an utterly false picture of what happened in Salisbury was given to the skeptical President to twist his arm into taking action he didn’t want … Continue reading →

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On This Day — The Central Intelligence Agency Act Is Signed (June 20 1949) [2021]

Posted on June 21, 2021 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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Two Years Ago — CIA New Order of Succession (June 14 2019)

Posted on June 14, 2021 by L

“The following officers of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), in the order listed, shall act as and perform the functions and duties of the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (D/CIA), during any period in which the D/CIA has died, … Continue reading →

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