Tag Archives: Gina Cheri Haspel

CIA Gina Haspel — The Director in Her Labyrinth

Posted on May 11, 2018 by L

“O, what a tangled web we weave when first we practise to deceive!” Sir Walter Scott “When it comes to bullying, Gina Haspel is the real deal, and The Donald is a pussycat by comparison. Whom has he ever waterboarded? … Continue reading →

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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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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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CIA Director Nominee — Senate Committee Urged to Reject Haspel Following Hearing

Posted on May 9, 2018 by L

“Haspel showed no remorse about the CIA’s use of torture and admitted that she advocated for the destruction of evidence of torture despite knowing that senior officials in Congress and the White House objected. In a shocking new revelation, it … 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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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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CIA Director Nominee — Gina Haspel and the ‘Black Site’ in Thailand

Posted on April 30, 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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CIA Director Nominee — Haspel’s Record Will Be Declassified… ‘As Much As Possible’

Posted on April 10, 2018 by L

“We want to declassify as much as possible without jeopardizing someone’s what we call sources and methods. Every effort will be made to explain fully what her role was.” Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats “I resigned as Chief Prosecutor … Continue reading →

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This Day in History — CIA Directorate of Plans Renamed Directorate of Operations (March 1 1973)

Posted on March 1, 2018 by L

“It had all the earmarks of a CIA operation; the bomb killed everybody in the room except the intended target!” William F. Buckley, Jr. “When the U.S. military accidentally bombed the location of Hamid Karzai in December 2001, it was … Continue reading →

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This Day in History: March 1

Posted on March 1, 2017 by L

March 1, 1973: The CIA Directorate of Plans — created on August 1 1952 — is renamed the Directorate of Operations (DO). Here are some ‘Intelligence-related’ events that occurred on a March 1. Follow us on Twitter: @Intel_Today

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