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On 5/19/2024 at 11:07 PM, Neeranam said:

Although he was far from a saint, he did a lot of good for the Palestinian cause, he consistently used his platform to voice support for the Palestinian people and their struggle for self-determination. He frequently condemned Israeli actions in the Palestinian territories and advocated for the rights of Palestinians. He also opposed peace agreements with Israel that were perceived as detrimental to  Palestine and didn't address the fundamental issues of Palestinian statehood and sovereignty. He gave moral support to Palestinians, who would otherwise all be dead by now. 

Same thing could be said of Stalin.  He helped the allies in defeating Nazi Germany.

1 hour ago, placeholder said:

It hasn't happened for more than 3 months since this topic was posted. Which is a bit longer than "overnight".  Apparently, you are operating under the assumption that it will occur. 

Houthi attacks have dropped in recent weeks due to U.S. airstrikes.  Because the attacks are not as frequent as three months ago I am assuming that that it will happen, albeit not as quickly as we would like.  

The U.S. has to be careful to avoid civilian deaths, aka collateral damage, otherwise they will be accused of committing some type of "atrocity," similar to what Israel is facing. The Saudis had that problem.  What a screwed up world we live in.  I say if you are going to fight a war, fight to win.

On 5/17/2024 at 9:13 PM, placeholder said:

I did subsequently post a bypass for the paywall. Here it is again:

https://archive.ph/pm1AN

I was hoping for the U.S. to step up its interdiction of drone and missile components from Iran and also continue to hit launching sites.

Unfortunately, this will not happen overnight.

On 5/17/2024 at 5:31 PM, paul1804 said:

Deport them in 48 hours, that will stop the BS from reoccurring!

Send them to Gaza where they can joint Hamas and actually fight the Israelis.

21 hours ago, placeholder said:

 

"Once they run out of drones and missiles the huffing and puffing will be just that."

As my recent post noted:

Maersk Says Expanded Houthi Attacks Are Forcing More Delays
The shipping company said the militia had recently tried to attack ships farther from the shore of Yemen, putting more strain on logistics.

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/06/business/maersk-houthi-red-sea-shipping.html

 

Maybe those Houthis have really powerful lungs.

Another link with a paywall.  Plus more of your sarcasm which, evidently, is free.

17 minutes ago, placeholder said:

And when can we expect their weapon supplies to be exhausted?

From my previous post: "The U.S. military has suggested its airstrikes and interceptions of Houthi fire have disrupted their assaults and chewed into their weapon stockpiles."  Seems plausible. 

2 hours ago, Danderman123 said:

AFAIK, no new news about Houthi attacks.

Update: https://www.yahoo.com/news/yemens-houthi-rebels-claim-attacking-122107315.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall

Haven't heard from the former CIA case worker for a while.  I wonder if his former employer has anything to do with his silence?

19 hours ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Who knew?!

Now you do.

18 minutes ago, thaibeachlovers said:

My ancestors fought the English for 600 years.

 

The Palestinians have barely started the fight. It will go on. Israelis will live in fear for as long as they oppress Palestinians.

The Palestinians voted for Hamas and Hamas betrayed them.   

3 hours ago, Chomper Higgot said:

I agree that money needs to be taken out of politics legislation needs bringing in to annul ‘Citizens United’ and lobbying needs to be regulated better.

 

But Trump isn’t responding to lobbying or funding, he’s offering the power of the Presidency for sale.

 

That’s corruption on a whole different scale.

Corruption is corruption no matter which scale you use. 

37 minutes ago, charleskerins said:

what needs to be proven for a fiancee visa?

Sponsor needs to provide an affidavit of support with documentation of financial ability such as verification of income and/or substantial assets to provide support.  IRS verified income tax returns may be required along with certified copies of bank statements, etc.

2 hours ago, jasonsamui55 said:

To quote your illustrious ex president. But seriously, those are the lowest of the low, the ones who actually want to be the illegal Mexican lawn boys, or Ecuadorian lawn boys, or Bolivian lawn boys. 

There happens to be many well educated and talented people from countries that are going through perilously rough times trying to immigrate to the U.S. Venezuela is a good example.

On 5/11/2024 at 5:58 AM, jasonsamui55 said:

Complete and utter arrogance. They think that everyone wants to live there and be an illegal Mexican lawn boy for the rest of their lives. Haven’t they realized that for the last 20 years so-called third-world people don’t want to live in the US? A.) they’re probably better off in their home countries and b.) if they’re not, and they do want to move, the US is hardly the first choice any more. Maybe from the 1950s to 2000 it was but since 2000 or 9/11 only the lowest of the low South Americans want to go to the US. Everybody else would rather go to Canada or the UK or Australia or anywhere in Europe. Arrogance to the extreme. Riding their legacy laurels as if it were still 1950s. I once lived in HK and was planning to move temporarily to the US for work and offered to take my Filipina maid at the time to the US and sponsor her for a visa. She just laughed and politely declined. She later told me she likes the US but it was like number 30 on her list, so she held out for something better.

Overstay statistics are among the criteria in what determines the strictness in tourist visa requirements.  I know that Thailand and the Philippines are high up on the list of overstayers.

9 hours ago, Walker88 said:

Yes. And also Wilson. Your point is what?

 

The agency also had Aldrich Ames, Edward Lee Howard, Jim Nicholson, and others who broke the law. The Bureau had Robert Hansson and others. None equates to agency or bureau policy.

 

Now a question or two for you....

 

Why did a country club owner and wedding planner need TS, SCI, SAP, SITK, Codeword, HCS and RD documents at his country club? That recklessness and theft represents infinitely more national security threats than all the names noted above combined.

 

Are you aware anyone willing to put down $200K can join donny's club and would have had access to all of those documents? Do you know what the MSS is, and that an MSS case officer joined donny's club? She didn't join for the food, that's for sure.

 

Any idea what sort of damage control the entire intel community had to do to determine what might have been compromised by trump's theft? Do you know what the term "exfil" means?

 

Do you know what happened when donny showed off to FM Lavrov and Amb Kislyak in the Oval Office by sharing intel Mossad had given the US under the promise that it not be shared? Do you have any clue what such cavalier and reckless behavior does to other liaison relationships and even to foreign clandestine sources (who pay attention to the news)?

 

I doubt you care and nothing trump could do would take away one iota of the worship you have of him, but the clown cost the country a lot---and not only the $175,000,000 the OMB and CBO estimated was spent by the US Taxpayer so trump could golf.

How many times do I have to tell you that I am not a Trump fan?

I have never, ever defended Trump when he has obviously broken the law.  Defending someone and comparing their crimes with others are TWO DIFFERENT things.  Thank goodness the agency got rid of you.  You're worse than a broken record.

5 hours ago, Walker88 said:

Yes. And also Wilson. Your point is what?

 

The agency also had Aldrich Ames, Edward Lee Howard, Jim Nicholson, and others who broke the law. The Bureau had Robert Hansson and others. None equates to agency or bureau policy.

 

Now a question or two for you....

 

Why did a country club owner and wedding planner need TS, SCI, SAP, SITK, Codeword, HCS and RD documents at his country club? That recklessness and theft represents infinitely more national security threats than all the names noted above combined.

 

Are you aware anyone willing to put down $200K can join donny's club and would have had access to all of those documents? Do you know what the MSS is, and that an MSS case officer joined donny's club? She didn't join for the food, that's for sure.

 

Any idea what sort of damage control the entire intel community had to do to determine what might have been compromised by trump's theft? Do you know what the term "exfil" means?

 

Do you know what happened when donny showed off to FM Lavrov and Amb Kislyak in the Oval Office by sharing intel Mossad had given the US under the promise that it not be shared? Do you have any clue what such cavalier and reckless behavior does to other liaison relationships and even to foreign clandestine sources (who pay attention to the news)?

 

I doubt you care and nothing trump could do would take away one iota of the worship you have of him, but the clown cost the country a lot---and not only the $175,000,000 the OMB and CBO estimated was spent by the US Taxpayer so trump could golf.

Interesting how you dismiss the gravity of the crimes committed by

Ames and others compared to what Trump has done.  Please explain or is this information only privy to CIA operatives?

And why did the FBI allow a Chinese spy to join Trump's exclusive club?  Could it be so that they could spy on her?

1 hour ago, G_Money said:

You still haven’t answered the details of your termination.

 

Rather evasive for a chap that loves nothing more than talking about himself and writing long essays of misinformation.

 

And you had everyone thinking you were on the Fast Track to Director.

 

Embarrassed?   No need to be.  Everyone has at least one skeleton in their closet.

BYW, Do you really think members read your posts?

 

I admit I read the first paragraph.  After that ZZZZZZZZ.

 

But do continue.  You’re great entertainment.

 

 

 

"You still haven't answered the details of your termination."

Exfil?

1 hour ago, Walker88 said:

Yes. And also Wilson. Your point is what?

 

The agency also had Aldrich Ames, Edward Lee Howard, Jim Nicholson, and others who broke the law. The Bureau had Robert Hansson and others. None equates to agency or bureau policy.

 

Now a question or two for you....

 

Why did a country club owner and wedding planner need TS, SCI, SAP, SITK, Codeword, HCS and RD documents at his country club? That recklessness and theft represents infinitely more national security threats than all the names noted above combined.

 

Are you aware anyone willing to put down $200K can join donny's club and would have had access to all of those documents? Do you know what the MSS is, and that an MSS case officer joined donny's club? She didn't join for the food, that's for sure.

 

Any idea what sort of damage control the entire intel community had to do to determine what might have been compromised by trump's theft? Do you know what the term "exfil" means?

 

Do you know what happened when donny showed off to FM Lavrov and Amb Kislyak in the Oval Office by sharing intel Mossad had given the US under the promise that it not be shared? Do you have any clue what such cavalier and reckless behavior does to other liaison relationships and even to foreign clandestine sources (who pay attention to the news)?

 

I doubt you care and nothing trump could do would take away one iota of the worship you have of him, but the clown cost the country a lot---and not only the $175,000,000 the OMB and CBO estimated was spent by the US Taxpayer so trump could golf.

Exfil?  Seems as they missed someone who continues to shine the spotlight on  his brilliant career.

3 hours ago, Walker88 said:

Ah, I see you, too, have no clue what the agency does, probably gaining your 'knowledge' from Hollywood B-Fare.

 

The agency is part of the Executive Branch. It gets tasked by the President to perform some tasks, while also regularly collecting and analyzing intelligence. If a President or Congressperson asks for some intel, the agency goes out looking for it. Some Presidents value what it produces, others (like trump) only want to be told what they already believe and want to hear.

 

Covert action is ALWAYS at the request of the President. Generally, the agency is asked for options, and provides those to the Oval Office. The President then decides and issues a Finding, under which the agency will undertake the operation. There are no "rogue" operations. If a major covert action is undertaken, it is because the President has requested and approved it.

 

The agency also tends to protect the President's public image. For example, the agency did not believe Saddam still had WMD, but Cheney was hellbent on an invasion. He got Tenet to go along, even though at the analytical level WMD was not believed to exist. The Neocons overruled. The disaster followed.

 

The same thing happened in Afghanistan after 9-11. The agency argued the US should take out the al Qaeda bases, but not bother to try to bring the country into the 21st Century, arguing it would be a forever war. Bush didn't want to hear that and he set the stage for the wasted next two decades.

 

The agency does not get everything right, but more often than not, it does. It also kind of encourages two polar opposite views...that it is nearly omnipotent and that it is quite incompetent. Both have value. The nature of intelligence work relegates the reality to somewhere between those two extremes.

 

Mods: I appreciate this is off topic, but there is so much misinformation and misunderstanding that---since those folks have posted comments---I am addressing them.

Ever heard of Frank Edward Terpil?

2 hours ago, Chomper Higgot said:

‘Traitors’

 

That’s a remarkable accusation.

 

Let’s see your evidence to back it up,

 

Guess you never heard of Aldrich Ames.  Then there's Edward Lee Howard, David Henry Barnett and others.

4 hours ago, Walker88 said:

People who worked for the CIA as case officers are something trumpers will never be able to understand: Patriots. It's why we take exception to a self-serving POS who tries to overthrow 240 years of American democracy, because he's a whiny little child, and who steals classified documents that jeopardize both national security and the brave foreign clandestine assets who put their own lives and the lives of their families on the line when they cooperate with us in the field.

 

You couldn't possibly understand. 

 

 

What I don't understand is why you have to keep on boasting about your illustrious, dedicated service.  What you fail to mention are the monumental missteps made by the agency, let alone the traitors in the ranks.

4 hours ago, Scouse123 said:

 

 

Who gives a damn - except you, on your one-man crusade to bestow the virtues of Trumpism upon us.

 

You really need to get out in the sunshine.

 

Apart from a few fanatics like yourself, most on here give little regard to Trump, his lies, or his perverted sexual habits.

 

Said before and say it again, out of 330 million people, this is your best candidate that you think should be the top representation of the USA on the world stage?

 

You're running around and Googling to find quotes on Joe Biden, as though anybody here really cares much.

 

I can picture you now sat at your little notebook, typing away and searching furiously to find something good about Trump.

 

Sad, very sad.

Sad, very sad that it bothers you so much.  Get a life.