Judging Freedom Ray McGovern: The Lost Interview - New York to CIA HQ, Ray's Journey!
Nov 30, 2024
Ray McGovern, a former CIA analyst with 27 years of service, shares his eye-opening journey from New York to the depths of intelligence. He reflects on the orchestration of deceptive narratives that led to the Iraq War, exposing how intelligence was manipulated to garner support. McGovern critiques media complicity in shaping political narratives and discusses the troubling parallels between past and present journalistic integrity. He also dismantles the myths linking Iraq to Al-Qaeda, shedding light on post-9/11 propaganda.
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Ray McGovern's Career Path
- Ray McGovern's career began after JFK's call to service.
- He served in army intelligence and then spent 27 years as a CIA analyst.
CIA's Main Tasks
- The CIA's two main tasks are to collect all information and deliver unbiased truth.
- The goal was to prevent another Pearl Harbor and ensure the President receives objective analysis.
Soviet Analysis & Iraq War
- McGovern's Soviet Union analysis experience proved beneficial during the Iraq War build-up.
- Open-source intelligence and media analysis were critical for understanding Soviet policy.