Monthly Archives: October 2009

A Spy Unearthed – part 3

Posted on October 23, 2009 by Pat Lang

22 October 2009 Here are some documents from the court's file in the Stewart Nozette espionage (attempted, for purposes of the charges) case. 1. The complaint, filed under seal on 10-16-2009. (1 page). It starts the proceedings and is a … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Affairs, Israel, Justice | 30 Comments

A Spy Unearthed – Part 2

Posted on October 22, 2009 by Pat Lang

"The government filed a one-count indictment against Nozette late Wednesday afternoon, court records show. He has a detention hearing scheduled for Oct. 29 in the District's federal court."  Washpost "That included details about U.S. satellites, early warning systems and defense … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Affairs, Israel | 11 Comments

“Mind War” Aquino and Vallely

Posted on October 21, 2009 by Pat Lang

I keep running into people who ought to know better but who think that this kind of thing is acceptable in a domestic US setting. pl Download Mindwar Download 2004-09-Strategic_Communication

Posted in Uncategorized | 20 Comments

There will be no January referendum.

Posted on October 20, 2009 by Pat Lang

"The American forces are already leaving," he said. "Why spend hundreds of millions of dollars to hold a referendum and send them home a few months early?" LA Times ———————————————————————- That seems logical.  pl

Posted in Iraq | 20 Comments

A spy unearthed

Posted on October 19, 2009 by Pat Lang

"Prosecutors said he was contacted Sept. 3 by an undercover FBI agent pretending to be an Israeli intelligence officer. That day, Nozette met the agent and discussed his willingness to give Israel classified material. He said he would turn over … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Affairs | 70 Comments

“Show Time” for the Pakistan Army

Posted on October 19, 2009 by Pat Lang

"Taliban spokesman Azam Tari said the guerrillas had inflicted “heavy casualties” on the army, the Associated Press reported yesterday. “We will defend our land till our last man and our last drop of our blood,” the agency quoted him as … Continue reading →

Posted in Pakistan | 15 Comments

It’s Halloween on The Athenaeum

Posted on October 18, 2009 by Pat Lang

     Maureen has put up some lovely Halloween things on TA.  pl     

Posted in Ukraine Crisis | 3 Comments

“Terrorist” Baluch attacks on the IRGC

Posted on October 18, 2009 by Pat Lang

"The coordinated attacks appeared to mark an escalation in hostilities between Iran’s leadership and one of the nation’s many disgruntled ethnic and religious minorities, in this case the Baluchis. The southeast region, Sistan-Baluchistan, has been the scene of terrorist attacks … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Affairs, Iran | 52 Comments

Open Thread – 16 October 2009

Posted on October 16, 2009 by Pat Lang

Just for inspiration—–  pl

Posted in Open Thread | 42 Comments

Dr. Kiracofe and the trolls

Posted on October 16, 2009 by Pat Lang

"Per NS Saloman, haven't followed his postings with the same attention as those of the late "ms." NSS some time back claimed he lived in Europe, Portugal I think it was. I recall he claimed to be a US citizen … Continue reading →

Posted in Ukraine Crisis | 42 Comments