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In reply to the discussion: New NSA docs contradict Bush Administration 9-11 claims [View all]Octafish
(55,745 posts)2. We may yet see Justice...
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)
CONTINUED...
http://www.gwu.edu/~nsarchiv/NSAEBB/NSAEBB381/
The National Security Archives at George Washington University have done democracy a great service.
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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
Black was the nuts and bolts guy - look up the chain of command at who authorized all this, and why.
leveymg
Jun 2012
#86
Actually Cole bombing happened under Cheney (privatized logistics in 91) and his KBR (Halliburton)
blm
Jun 2012
#10
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
Jim Hatfield wrote Bush afraid of bin Laden aerial attack at G-7 summit in Geneva in April 2001...
Octafish
Jun 2012
#28
Just as more alert citizens have been saying for over a decade now. Too bad the most comprehensive
blm
Jun 2012
#8
Yep, report is getting no traction, just like they planned when they kicked up FandF's faux outrage
blm
Jun 2012
#42
I have always figured there is enough dirt in Government archives to shut down Republicans.
gordianot
Jun 2012
#9
The right will attack this disclosure as politically motivated in order to divert attention from the
Citizen Worker
Jun 2012
#15
Me, too, Doctor. Amazing how much criminality is made plain, yet nothing happens to the crooks.
Octafish
Jun 2012
#41
Looks to me like the intelligence community wants to set the record straight...
ljm2002
Jun 2012
#23
The PNAC is still pursuing its agenda. It's been delayed a little because as you said, Iraq
sabrina 1
Jun 2012
#61
Profound. So, what have you to say regarding the CIA data dump showing Bush knew and did nothing?
Octafish
Jun 2012
#54
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
I haven't forgotten the Texas vacations of that war criminal nor who and what his "top advisors"
bobthedrummer
Jun 2012
#40
I'd like to silently feed them, breakfast and lunch-slide the tray through the slot into their pod!
bobthedrummer
Jun 2012
#57
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
We all learn something everyday, Major. Otherwise we'd be dead, imo. No coincidences in politics!
bobthedrummer
Jun 2012
#71
So, 'bin Laden determined to strike in the United States' wasn't the only time Bush heard.
Octafish
Jun 2012
#78