Monthly Archives: January 2010

“Israel’s Estimates of Iranian Nuclear Capabilities” Dr. Adam Silverman

Posted on January 13, 2010 by Pat Lang

Uzi Mahnaimi in last Sunday’s Sunday Times breaks a major story regarding Israel’s estimations of Iran’s Nuclear weapons capabilities.  In his reporting Mahnaimi interviews retired Israeli Brigadier General Uzi Eilam.  BG Eilam, identified as “the former head of Israel’s nuclear … Continue reading →

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Lebanon – They made peace among themselves. What a shame! (irony alert)

Posted on January 11, 2010 by Pat Lang

"The victory by a pro-U.S. faction in last June's parliamentary election has given way to a situation in which Hezbollah will keep its large arms stockpile and a veto over major government decisions, while efforts are underway to repair relations … Continue reading →

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An Alternate View of John Brennan

Posted on January 11, 2010 by Pat Lang

"Personal Observations I have had the opportunity and privilege to work directly with both Colonel Pat Lang and with John Brennan, currently Deputy National Security Adviser for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism. I consider both men to be friends. I have … Continue reading →

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Open thread – still sick

Posted on January 10, 2010 by Pat Lang

My inner ear infection still has me down.  Maureen has posted a lovely thing over at The Athenaeum on James Wong Howe the film maker. I invite your attention to several items in the Washington Post today; – The lead … Continue reading →

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Put Brennan in Charge

Posted on January 8, 2010 by Pat Lang

"President Barack Obama ordered his top intelligence chiefs Thursday to patch gaps in the way terrorism intelligence is distributed, analyzed and checked against watch lists used to identify potential attackers bound for the U.S. It was his strongest and most … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Affairs | 49 Comments

A grade?

Posted on January 7, 2010 by Pat Lang

D+  on the details.  He does not understand the situation. The establishment has gone into a defensive crouch. John Brennan is a skilled bureaucratic survivor and politican of no great intellect.  I knew him when he was a second lieutenant … Continue reading →

Posted in government, Intelligence | 34 Comments

What Obama ought to do- In my opinion

Posted on January 7, 2010 by Pat Lang

It is 1615.  The president has not yet spoken.  The "undiebomber" phenomenon is being hyped to death by those whose interest is thus served.  TV News, the neocons, etc. The essential problem in this matter was not one of collecting … Continue reading →

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Nozette’s trial was supposed to start yesterday.

Posted on January 7, 2010 by Pat Lang

You haven't heard much about this lately?  pl http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/local/crime/Feds_-Accused-scientist-spy-breached-top-secret-policy-in-_02-8723021-80742877.html

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Drift into Extremism: Immigrant Communities and Terrorism – Adam Silverman, Ph. D.

Posted on January 6, 2010 by Pat Lang

With the recent arrests of five young Muslim American men in Pakistan as part of an alleged attempt to take part in violence and terrorism on behalf of extremist Islam, the recent shooting at Ft. Hood by a Muslim American … Continue reading →

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A dearth of “tradecraft.”

Posted on January 5, 2010 by Pat Lang

We should have a discussion here of the many principles of clandestine operations (espionage) that were violated or ignored at Khowst.  No fantasy please.  Here are a few. 1- Never trust a recruited foreign asset (spy).  What you are supposed … Continue reading →

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