Tag Archives: CIA

Two Years Ago — CIA Releases Controversial “Bay of Pigs” History

Posted on November 1, 2018 by L

“After more than twenty years, it appears that fear of exposing the Agency’s dirty linen, rather than any significant security information, is what prompts continued denial of requests for release of these records. Although this volume may do nothing to … Continue reading →

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DCIA — Gina Haspel Presented with the 2018 William J. Donovan Award [Biography]

Posted on November 1, 2018 by L

“Jane Wallis Burrell was in the OSS from 1943-1945, and was a case officer in X-2 in France and Germany. She segued into the SSU, the CIG, and then the CIA, and was recognized as the first CIA officer to … Continue reading →

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CIA — The Language of Espionage [Lockerbie & The CIA Darkest Blunder]

Posted on October 31, 2018 by L

“We’re investing in foreign-language excellence as a core attribute for our officers. We’re strengthening our language training to ensure that our people are more capable and better attuned to the cultures in which they operate.” CIA Director Gina Haspel “[Our … Continue reading →

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The Dark Past of Special Prosecutor Robert Mueller — The Bulger Gang, Lockerbie, Anthrax… An Exceptional Failure All Round. (UPDATE II)

Posted on October 31, 2018 by L

“Robert Mueller was chosen as Special Counsel not because he has integrity but because he will do what the powerful want him to do. Mueller didn’t speak the truth about a war he knew to be unjustified. He didn’t speak … Continue reading →

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One Year Ago — UN REPORT : “External Attack Probably Caused Dag Hammarskjold’s Plane to Crash”

Posted on October 28, 2018 by L

“There is a significant amount of evidence from eyewitnesses that they observed more than one aircraft in the air, that the other aircraft may have been a jet, that SE-BDY was on fire before it crashed, and/or that SE-BDY was … Continue reading →

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On This Day — Plamegate : Lewis Libby Is Indicted (October 28 2005)

Posted on October 28, 2018 by L

“It was a long journey – personally and professionally. At some times, it felt like I had fallen down Alice’s rabbit hole, where white is black and black is white. Very disorienting. The idea of the memoir was quite selfish … Continue reading →

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Khashoggi Murder — CIA Director Gina Haspel Travels to Turkey

Posted on October 25, 2018 by L

“They assured me they will conduct a complete, thorough investigation of all of the facts surrounding Mr. Khashoggi and will do so in a timely fashion. And that his report itself will be transparent.I told President Trump this morning that … Continue reading →

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One Year Ago — CIA : Lulu got fired… Would rather play than sniff bombs

Posted on October 24, 2018 by L

“Sometimes, even after testing, our pups make it clear being an explosive detection K9 isn’t for them.” CIA — Twitter (October 2017) October 23 2017 — Lulu got fired from the CIA because she would rather play than sniff bombs. Nevertheless, … Continue reading →

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CIA Declassified : Papyrophilia Widespread Among Company Men

Posted on October 21, 2018 by L

“Listen. I work for the CIA. I am not a spy. I just read books! We read everything that’s published in the world. And we… we feed the plots – dirty tricks, codes – into a computer, and the computer … Continue reading →

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CIA & Torture — Gina Haspel Thailand Cables Declassified (UPDATE: Detailed Chronology Released)

Posted on October 19, 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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