Category Archives: Military Industrial Complex

Why Whistleblowing Matters: A Speech by Tom Drake

Posted on March 24, 2013 by Tim Shorrock

If you want to know why it’s important to cherish the First Amendment to the Constitution, please watch this amazing and powerful speech delivered by Thomas Drake recently at the National Press Club in Washington. It’s one of the most … Continue reading →

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A slight vindication on intelligence contracting

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Tim Shorrock

Last year, I got a surprise call from a staffer on the Senate Homeland Security Committee: would I be willing to provide some input about an upcoming hearing on intelligence contractors? As the author of SPIES FOR HIRE and many … Continue reading →

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A little insight into Robert Gates’ views on Libya and Egypt

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Tim Shorrock

This is totally random – and quite amusing. The other day, I was doing some research on former NSA Director Michael Hayden and I came across these remarks delivered on Hayden’s retirement from the Air Force in June 2008,  just … Continue reading →

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The Ruling Class of U.S. Intelligence

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Tim Shorrock

In reality, the IC is a joint venture, probably the most profitable secret business in the world. Continue reading →

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America’s New Mercenaries

Posted on December 16, 2010 by Tim Shorrock

My latest, in Daily Beast. To my amazement, my article and my name were mentioned at the top of Rush Limbaugh’s radio show today. Apparently what caught his attention was the Beast’s lead-in: As American commanders meet this week for … Continue reading →

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