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The Potomac Institute, the CIA, and 9/11
The Potomac Institute has grown steadily since September 11, 2001. In May of the same year, before the attacks that defined American foreign policy for a generation, the Potomac Institute for Policy Studies announced the publication of Usama bin Laden's al-Qaida: Profile of a Terrorist Network by Yonah Alexander and Michael S. Swetnam. They stated that the infamous terrorist group was, “A loose international network in over 55 countries, the al-Qaida has been responsible for spectacular terrorist operations, such as the 1993 World Trade Center bombing in New York, the 1996 bombing of the Khobar Towers in Saudi Arabia, the 1998 US embassy bombings in East Africa, and is allegedly linked to the attack of the destroyer USS Cole in Aden harbor, Yemen, in 2000.” The authors go on to say, “The book is designed to provide an easily accessible reference guide for academics, policy makers, reporters and others interested in one of the most notorious terrorist groups. It aims to increase the understanding of al-Qaida by exposing much of its mystique, placing it in perspective as one of the many challenges facing the international community in the 21st century. The volume contains sections on the al-Qaida's ideology, membership, financial resources, affiliated groups, areas of operation, tactics and capabilities, and targets and attacks.” The Potomac Institute had placed themselves to be the go to experts for the coming 9/11 attack.
By Johnny Vedmore9 years ago in The Swamp
Failed Democratic Governments That Collapsed into Dictatorships
Many people see the election of Donald Trump in America as the dissolution of the American Republic; that this is a sign that America is another one of the many failed democratic governments that collapsed into dictatorships. Thankfully, the American government's series of checks and balances have indicated that Trump's powers are being limited, and that, no, despite his best efforts, he is not the CEO of America.
By Nikkie Evans9 years ago in The Swamp
Joe Biden Will Be The Next President Of The United States
Joe Biden, with his Secret Service entourage in tow, appeared at my best friend's restaurant, Rocco's Italian Restaurant, in McLean, Virginia earlier this summer. He was gracious and charming, and chatted all the patrons up, and allowed them all to take pictures with him. Everybody was smitten with warm feelings towards Joe. It was just another day in the former Vice President's march towards the Presidency, something he felt he was born to do, and is now within his reach. Make no mistake, Joe Biden is going to run for the President next time around, and he will win. Many, including myself, wanted him to be the Democratic Nominee the last time around, but Hillary had locked up all the major party donors, and had laid a solid campaign network from her previous go around running against Barack Obama.
By Scott Bowen9 years ago in The Swamp
Donald Drumpf and the Lesson in Irony
Dear Donald, I’ve been meaning to ask — do you actually have any advisors on staff at the White House? I only ask because — if you do — frankly, I’d consider using them every now and again. Not for anything important like deciding which group of people to discriminate against or in which order — I assume that choice is made arbitrarily by throwing darts at a specially-manufactured board. But maybe you should let them try out something small, like explaining IRONY to you. And here’s a freebie, Donald — irony is not the metallic compound that is processed to make steel. Just in case you get confused and brand me a terrorist and send me off for a nice vacation at Gitmo…
By Mark Williams9 years ago in The Swamp
Illuminati Confirmed!
There is no denying that the world we live in today is one of unequally distributed power. Five of the richest men in the world own more than 50% of global wealth. The haves and the have nots are clear to see. Whilst, the majority of the world provide the driving force behind the world’s economy, a few live off profiting from the masses’ hard work becoming richer and richer. In short, the majority of the world is under the control of a clique of rich people.
By Phillip Woodford9 years ago in The Swamp
The New Republic of Scotistan
One of the first signs of the breakdown of democracy is the politicising of the law. Starting with a centralised police force which is next to useless, the demonisation of the media, well the parts which don't agree with every utterance from the leadership of the party, and passing bills which make prying into personal life by the state, obligatory. Politicians telling judges they don't know what they're doing. Interfering with every aspect of our lives. The list goes on and on.
By Michael Blair9 years ago in The Swamp
Conservatives vs Social Policy
Despite continuing criticism and skepticism from many members of the community, the Lethbridge safe injection site is expected to open in 2018. The decision was finalized after almost a year of discussion among executive community members and a six month needs assessment. A total of nine community information sessions were held which has garnered a lot of support. It is critical to note, however, that significant backlash is still being heard from prominent voices in southern Alberta. While they are unlikely to have a major impact at the present time, Vancouver’s history makes it clear that opposition can lead to time consuming and expensive court cases.
By Sorcha DeHeer9 years ago in The Swamp
An Eye for an Aye
Wearing a black eyepatch that made him look like a pirate turtle (“Prepare to be boarded...in five or six hours!”), Senate Majority Leader Mitch Wichconnelliswich watched as a bill to spend $800 billion to rebuild Texas after the devastation of Hurricane Harvey and raise the nation’s debt ceiling for 15 minutes easily passed his house of Congress. His eyepatch twitched emotionally, although pundits were divided on what emotion was being expressed under it.
By Ira Nayman9 years ago in The Swamp
The Assassination of Lady Liberty by the Coward Donald Trump
The late, great, Dr. Hunter S. Thompson once described Richard Nixon as the living embodiment of everything wrong with the American populous, down the line. The comparisons drawn between that infamous leader of the free world, and the one currently seated in the cushy mansion on Pennsylvania Avenue, are too plentiful to describe in any well-thought out, cohesive piece of writing. As such, this writer will not pursue such a fool’s errand. Instead, he’s going to do something infinitely more ridiculous.
By Logan Hannen9 years ago in The Swamp
