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Octafish

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2. We may yet see Justice...
Wed Jun 20, 2012, 09:36 AM
Jun 2012

Last edited Wed Jun 20, 2012, 11:21 AM - Edit history (1)

...these documents make clear criminal incompetence and criminal dereliction of duty. Either way, George W Bush and many leading figures from his "administration" should have to answer a criminal inquiry.



The Central Intelligence Agency's 9/11 File

Top Secret CIA Documents on Osama bin Laden Declassified

National Security Archive Electronic Briefing Book No. 381


Posted - June 19, 2012

Edited by Barbara Elias-Sanborn with Thanks to Archive Senior Fellow Jeffrey T. Richelson

EXCERPT...

DOCUMENT HIGHLIGHTS

The documents released by CIA detail the meticulousness of al-Qaeda's plot against the United States and CIA attempts to counter the rising terrorist threat. A previously undisclosed raw intelligence report that became the basis for the December 4, 1998, President's Daily Brief notes that five years before the actual attack, al-Qaeda operatives had successfully evaded security at a New York airport in a test-run for bin Laden's plan to hijack a U.S. airplane. (1998-12-03). CIA analytical reports also provide interesting insights into al-Qaeda's evolving political strategies. "In our view, the hijackers were carefully selected with an eye to their operational and political value. For instance, the large number of Saudi nationals was most likely chosen not only because of the ease with which Saudi nationals could get US visas but also because Bin Ladin could send a message to the Saudi Royal family." (2003-06-01)

Reports on early attempts to apprehend bin Laden detail the beginning of the U.S. Predator drone program in Afghanistan and Pakistan. "First Predator mission over Afghanistan [excised] September 7, 2000." (1) "Twice in the fall of 2000, the Predator observed an individual most likely to be Bin Ladin; however we had no way at the time to react to this information." (2004-03-19) American UAVs did not have sufficient weapons capabilities at the time the CIA likely spotted bin Laden in 2000 to fire on the suspect using the UAV.

Al-Qaeda's ties to Pakistan before September 11 are also noted in several documents. "Usama ((Bin Ladin))'s Islamic Army considered the Pakistan/Afghanistan area one region. Both Pakistan and Afghanistan serve as a regional base and training center for Islamic Army activities supporting Islamic insurgencies in Tajikistan, the Kashmir region and Chechnya. (Excised) The Islamic Army had a camp in Pakistan (Excised) purpose of the camp was to train and recruit new members, mostly from Pakistan." (1997-07-14) While, "UBL elements in Pakistan reportedly plan to attack POTUS (U.S. President Clinton's) plane with (excised) missiles if he visits Pakistan." (2000-02-18)

Similar to the 9/11 Commission Report, the document collection details repeated CIA warnings of the bin Laden terrorist threat prior to September 11. According to a January 2000 Top Secret briefing to the Director of Central Intelligence, disruption operations against the Millennium plot "bought time… weeks… months… but no more than one year" before al-Qaeda would strike. (2000-01-07) "A UBL attack against U.S. interests could occur at any time or any place. It is unlikely that the CIA will have prior warning about the time or place." (1999-08-03) By September 2001, CIA counterterrorism officials knew a plot was developing but couldn't provide policymakers with details. "As of Late August 2001, there were indications that an individual associated with al-Qa'ida was considering mounting terrorist operations in the United States, (Excised). No further information is currently available in the timing of possible attacks or on the alleged targets in the United States." (2001-08-24)

Despite mounting warnings about al-Qaeda, the documents released today illustrate how prior to September 11, CIA counterterrorism units were lacking the funds to aggressively pursue bin Laden. "Budget concerns… CT (counterterrorism) supplemental still at NSC-OMB (National Security Council – Office of Management and Budget) level. Need forward movement on supplemental soonest due to expected early recess due to conventions, campaigning and elections. Due to budgetary constraints… CTC/UBL (Counterterrorism Center/Osama bin Laden Unit) will move from offensive to defensive posture." (2000-04-05)

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http://www.gwu.edu/~nsarchiv/NSAEBB/NSAEBB381/



The National Security Archives at George Washington University have done democracy a great service.
Cue the Con Mighty Outrage Wurlitzer in 3,2,1... orwell Jun 2012 #1
We may yet see Justice... Octafish Jun 2012 #2
The odd thing here is that the CTC budget more than quadrupled 1997-9/11. What happened is leveymg Jun 2012 #22
Black, at least, is doing well these days. Oh well, there's still real hope for...One Day: Justice! Octafish Jun 2012 #26
The CIA Officer Who Oversaw Torture Octafish Jun 2012 #85
Black was the nuts and bolts guy - look up the chain of command at who authorized all this, and why. leveymg Jun 2012 #86
Bush hated everything Clinton had been doing Lasher Jun 2012 #3
Actually Cole bombing happened under Cheney (privatized logistics in 91) and his KBR (Halliburton) blm Jun 2012 #10
Privated CIA operations (Blackwater-Xe) related to Cole also a factor leveymg Jun 2012 #21
I never believed the Cole was anything but deliberate by the fascists involved with Bush-Cheney blm Jun 2012 #65
I never really figured out what The Cole was all about, other than a provocation leveymg Jun 2012 #69
Don't forget, the BinLadens were in Babs' rolodex pscot Jun 2012 #14
That alone is not incriminating. Lasher Jun 2012 #19
What Richard Clarke said... Octafish Jun 2012 #27
Richard Clarke was very outspoken about this at the time Oilwellian Jun 2012 #4
Could This Be Why Issa Is So Intent On Getting Holder?........ global1 Jun 2012 #13
Jim Hatfield wrote Bush afraid of bin Laden aerial attack at G-7 summit in Geneva in April 2001... Octafish Jun 2012 #28
Spam deleted by gkhouston (MIR Team) Janice7 Jun 2012 #5
We're looking forward agent46 Jun 2012 #6
Remember John Ashcroft? He was warned not to fly commercial in July 2001. Octafish Jun 2012 #29
Please let that war criminal of a Dick survive long enough to be sent to malaise Jun 2012 #7
How Cheney got his sneer. Octafish Jun 2012 #30
Just as more alert citizens have been saying for over a decade now. Too bad the most comprehensive blm Jun 2012 #8
Bill White's attorney vs James R Bath was John "Smear Boat" O'Neill. Octafish Jun 2012 #31
Yep, report is getting no traction, just like they planned when they kicked up FandF's faux outrage blm Jun 2012 #42
''If it's not on tee vee, then it didn't happen.'' Octafish Jun 2012 #46
I have always figured there is enough dirt in Government archives to shut down Republicans. gordianot Jun 2012 #9
The master blackmailers do seem to get ahead. Octafish Jun 2012 #34
War Profiteering Roy Rolling Jun 2012 #11
''Money trumps peace.'' -- George Walker Bush, Feb. 14, 2007 Octafish Jun 2012 #35
K&R. nt OnyxCollie Jun 2012 #12
Of Jackson Stephens, Jimmy Carter, BCCI & the Bushes Octafish Jun 2012 #36
The right will attack this disclosure as politically motivated in order to divert attention from the Citizen Worker Jun 2012 #15
Agree. Right wingers would be smart to ask: Why did Bush lie to the nation? Octafish Jun 2012 #38
k and r. bbgrunt Jun 2012 #16
Bush and bin Laden klans made money together through Carlyle Group, etc etc. Octafish Jun 2012 #39
I remember reading much of this while W was in office siligut Jun 2012 #17
Me, too, Doctor. Amazing how much criminality is made plain, yet nothing happens to the crooks. Octafish Jun 2012 #41
Only idiots believed said "claims" to be true in the first place. HopeHoops Jun 2012 #18
Bush Knew Octafish Jun 2012 #45
Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Jun 2012 #20
Mark Lombardi connected bin Laden And Bush with his Art. Octafish Jun 2012 #48
Looks to me like the intelligence community wants to set the record straight... ljm2002 Jun 2012 #23
Appreciate the perspective. Remember the WHIG - the White House Iraq Group? Octafish Jun 2012 #49
Yes I do remember it... ljm2002 Jun 2012 #50
The PNAC is still pursuing its agenda. It's been delayed a little because as you said, Iraq sabrina 1 Jun 2012 #61
Yes, how very clever to use proxy armies... ljm2002 Jun 2012 #66
K & R Scurrilous Jun 2012 #24
Post-September 11, NSA ‘enemies’ include us Octafish Jun 2012 #52
I didn't see you'd already posted this. Bolo Boffin Jun 2012 #25
I don't see where it's continued at the link given snot Jun 2012 #32
At Salon, scroll down for the ''Continue Reading'' thing... Octafish Jun 2012 #33
Ok thanks; had to switch browsers. snot Jun 2012 #43
Hmm I will wait with baited breath for even msnbc to nadinbrzezinski Jun 2012 #37
Been eating sardines or anchovies again? MineralMan Jun 2012 #51
Profound. So, what have you to say regarding the CIA data dump showing Bush knew and did nothing? Octafish Jun 2012 #54
Bush was a terrible President in very many ways. MineralMan Jun 2012 #55
Bush isn't the issue, or did you miss that? Well, you weren't around here during the Bush years sabrina 1 Jun 2012 #68
A WAR CRIMINAL THAT COMMITTED TREASON IS TERRIBLE TO BEHOLD-WORSE IS THE UNACCOUNTABILITY. bobthedrummer Jun 2012 #72
How kind of you to once again take on the role of instructor to sabrina 1 Jun 2012 #67
WHERE is Corporate McPravda on this story? Octafish Jun 2012 #53
I haven't forgotten the Texas vacations of that war criminal nor who and what his "top advisors" bobthedrummer Jun 2012 #40
Remember how Tenet's hair was on fire and Bush just looked at him stupidly? Octafish Jun 2012 #56
I'd like to silently feed them, breakfast and lunch-slide the tray through the slot into their pod! bobthedrummer Jun 2012 #57
Deja Vu all over again... TeeYiYi Jun 2012 #44
Why You Should Still Be Furious at the Too-Fast Bushies Octafish Jun 2012 #64
'A Grand Jury should be convened'. Seems like a good time to do it. sabrina 1 Jun 2012 #70
Did Brian Williams report it on NBC yet? Did Diane Sawyer of CBS report it? That other guy on ABC? Major Hogwash Jun 2012 #47
Diane SAWYER is with ABC; btw, she was mentored by Nixon's Press Sec Ron ZIEGLER n/t bobthedrummer Jun 2012 #58
I didn't know that. Thanks. Major Hogwash Jun 2012 #60
We all learn something everyday, Major. Otherwise we'd be dead, imo. No coincidences in politics! bobthedrummer Jun 2012 #71
Has anyone commented on the glaring error in this article? hfojvt Jun 2012 #59
Yes the CIA knew about this a FULL year before 9/11. Rex Jun 2012 #63
Bush needed something, anything to distract from the stolen election. Rex Jun 2012 #62
LIHOP at a minimum n/t bobthedrummer Jun 2012 #73
I agree Rex Jun 2012 #74
Another story that went un-reported: GORE WON! Octafish Jun 2012 #76
Yep, Foxnews made sure Bush won the election Rex Jun 2012 #82
R#64 & K n/t UTUSN Jun 2012 #75
So, 'bin Laden determined to strike in the United States' wasn't the only time Bush heard. Octafish Jun 2012 #78
the media has deemed this story non-news....google screenshot here.... spanone Jun 2012 #77
Major story, too. Octafish Jun 2012 #79
“Violence between Israelis and the Palestinians, moreover is making Sunni extremists more willing... gulliver Jun 2012 #80
Bush 43 had zero intention for peace. Octafish Jun 2012 #81
That slimey little simp. lonestarnot Jun 2012 #83
Kicking. Thank you sir. n/t Hotler Jun 2012 #84
just found this thread during the week of 9/11 - BTTT alp227 Sep 2012 #87
K&R... KansDem Jun 2013 #88
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