Ex-Spy Runs His Own Private C.I.A.

Re:Ex-Spy Runs His Own Private C.I.A. by brandnewlow on Saturday January 22, 2011 @05:47PM (#2131258)

I met Clarridge during college. I took a class taught by an ex-spook where we read spy novels and talked about the ethical dilemmas involved. We read Clarridge's autobiography, "A Spy for all Seasons" and then he came and glowered at us for 3 hours and answered questions. He really doesn't like the CIA these days anymore. If you're interested in this sort of thing, his book's pretty darn good: http://www.amazon.com/Spy-All-Seasons-Life-CIA/dp/0743245369

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Re:Ex-Spy Runs His Own Private C.I.A. by jimmybot on Sunday January 23, 2011 @02:46AM (#2132011)

Clarridge denies Pinochet caused thousands to disappear or be murdered under his dictatorship. He also calls Amnesty International a propaganda mill. Judge for yourself: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNgCyDsvi84

The end of the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNgCyDsvi84#t=2m20s

Reminds me that I can't handle the truth: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hGvQtumNAY#t=1m36s

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Re:Ex-Spy Runs His Own Private C.I.A. by Confusion on Sunday January 23, 2011 @06:41AM (#2132266)

A good reminder that anyone can suffer from unexpected loopy opinions about some stuff. You can't take anything at face value.

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