Scheer Intelligence

High-Noon Saturday: Restarting the Gaza Genocide?

Feb 12, 2025
Ray McGovern, a former CIA analyst with 27 years of experience working with presidents, dives into urgent geopolitical issues. He critiques current U.S. foreign policy, particularly regarding the crises in Gaza and the growing tensions with Russia and China. McGovern emphasizes the moral imperatives of war and the urgency for informed collective action. He reflects on the discrepancies within intelligence briefings and the historical context of U.S. relations, urging a deeper understanding of the ongoing global conflicts.
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ANECDOTE

Non-Partisan Briefing

  • Ray McGovern, former CIA analyst, briefed presidents Nixon, Ford, and Reagan.
  • He highlighted the non-partisan nature of intelligence work during that era.
ANECDOTE

VIPS and Iraq War

  • McGovern discussed his post-CIA work with Veteran Intelligence Professionals for Sanity (VIPS).
  • VIPS warned President Bush about the lack of evidence for WMDs in Iraq.
INSIGHT

Politicized Intelligence

  • The intelligence community has become politicized, providing information supporting pre-determined narratives.
  • McGovern suggests Tulsi Gabbard's potential appointment under Trump could offer a chance for change.
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