October Surprise 2016 - octobersurprise2016.org https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html October Surprise 2016 – Video Review: My Hypothesis: The FBI’s Trump – Russia investigations, including its code name, the “Crossfire Hurricane” was introduced by the Mossad mole, or more likely, moles, within the FBI upper echelons as the cover for their own operation. Who were they? Kash Patel: It  should not be that difficult to figure it out.  #CIA #FBI #ODNI German Intelligence After WWII: Reinhard Gehlen: Major General Reinhard Gehlen was the head of Fremde Heere Ost (FHO – Foreign Armies East), the military intelligence branch focused exclusively on the Soviet Union. Anticipating Germany’s defeat and the coming Cold War, Gehlen microfilmed his vast archives on the Soviet military and surrendered to the United States. The Pragmatic Alliance: Recognizing the immense value of Gehlen’s intelligence networks in the emerging conflict against the USSR, the U.S. Army (and later the CIA) made a highly controversial, pragmatic decision. They sponsored and funded Gehlen to rebuild his intelligence apparatus. Personnel Continuity: To buil Correction: Macron sings ‘Les Feuilles Mortes’ at Armenian state dinner What is hantavirus, the deadly disease aboard a cruise ship? Republicans argue financial advantage will help protect House majority in midterms https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/5863917-nrcc-rnc-fec-2026-midterm-elections/ IT’S TIME FOR STRANGE SPY FACTS! COSMETICS EDITION! The KGB’s ZVOUK lipstick camera provided an active concealment. A lady could apply lipstick and take a photo simultaneously. Each tube held approximately 30 exposures. IT’S TIME FOR STRANGE SPY FACTS! COSMETICS EDITION! Joan Miller aka Miss X, who was working as a sales woman at Elizabeth Arden in London, was recruited by MI5, eventually infiltrating the Right Club and assisting in the operation leading to the arrest of Anna Wolkoff. Pen pal programs have evolved, but old-fashioned letter writing could be coming back Iran’s regime ends the cease-fire. Trump can return fire and commit to opening the Strait by force. https://on.wsj.com/4u3w3Ri Trump quips his workout routine is ‘about one minute a day, max’ https://thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/5864217-trump-kennedy-presidential-fitness/ #CIA #FBI #ODNI From @TheAthleticFC: Chelsea fans are booing at half-time. Thousands are leaving before the final whistle. There are so many more things that are unacceptable about Chelsea under the current ownership. We list 15 of them. https://nyti.ms/4nbgRyX #History #PostWW2 #Abwehr Revisiting the Complex History of Post-WWII – Articles and Tweets Recent historical analyses clarify that World War II ended with a total Allied victory rather than secret treaties, though the aftermath was far from simple. We are seeing a closer look at the complex legacy of the USSR’s victory and the messy truth about postwar escape networks. Trump takes questions on Iran war amid Strait of Hormuz tensions U.S. debt exceeds country’s GDP for first time since World War II Revisiting the Complex History of Post-WWII – Articles and Tweets Revisiting the Complex History of Post-WWII – Articles and Tweets Israel court extends Gaza flotilla activists’ detention by six days Citigroup to announce new profit targets at investor day, CEO says http://reut.rs/4tf5qro http://reut.rs/4tf5qro Citigroup to announce new profit targets at investor day, CEO says http://reut.rs/4tf5qro http://reut.rs/4tf5qro A chart pattern is developing in the benchmark 10-year Treasury yields, which could predict that one of the most important rates in the US economy is set to rise https://reut.rs/4daglNb A chart pattern is developing in the benchmark 10-year Treasury yields, which could predict that one of the most important rates in the US economy is set to rise https://reut.rs/4daglNb European shares rise on positive earnings bump; focus on Mideast tensions http://reut.rs/4nep7OT http://reut.rs/4nep7OT European shares rise on positive earnings bump; focus on Mideast tensions http://reut.rs/4nep7OT http://reut.rs/4nep7OT 🔊 ‘The possibility of doing something very daring, for instance, but not limited to, physically seizing Iran’s highly enriched uranium.’ @G_Slattery on the drastic option that might still be on the table https://reut.rs/42f3AvU 🔊 ‘The possibility of doing something very daring, for instance, but not limited to, physically seizing Iran’s highly enriched uranium.’ @G_Slattery on the drastic option that might still be on the table https://reut.rs/42f3AvU RT by @SpiesVespers: 💥NEW EPISODE!💥 This week veteran stuntman Paul Weston joins us to reveal the secrets behind creating some of the most iconic #JamesBond stunts of all time! Plus, we talk TOP SECRET!, SPIES LIKE US, STAR WARS and more! 🎧 📺 RT by @SpiesVespers: 💥NEW EPISODE!💥 This week veteran stuntman Paul Weston joins us to reveal the secrets behind creating some of the most iconic #JamesBond stunts of all time! Plus, we talk TOP SECRET!, SPIES LIKE US, STAR WARS and more! 🎧 📺 EU’s Kallas visits Baku to advance ‘strategic partnership’ with Azerbaijan #WW2 Surrender: No Secret Peace Was WW2 concluded by a secret #SeparatePeace between US-UK and #NaziGermany? Gemini: No, World War II did not conclude with a secret, separate peace between the US, the UK, and Nazi Germany. The conflict in Europe ended with the unconditional surrender of all German armed forces to the joint Allied powers, which included the United States, the United Kingdom, the Soviet Union, and France. #WW2 Surrender: No Secret Peace Was WW2 concluded by a secret #SeparatePeace between US-UK and #NaziGermany? Gemini: No, World War II did not conclude with a secret, separate peace between the US, the UK, and Nazi Germany. The conflict in Europe ended with the unconditional surrender of all German armed forces to the joint Allied powers, which included the United States, the United Kingdom, the Soviet Union, and France. Nazi Ratlines: Postwar Escape Networks Gemini: The “Ratlines” were not the product of a single, centralized organization. Rather, they were a series of overlapping, decentralized escape networks facilitated by a complex mix of ideological sympathizers, opportunistic bureaucrats, and pragmatically motivated intelligence agencies. While popular culture sometimes portrays a monolithic mastermind behind the escapes of high-ranking Nazis and fascists, the historical reality is that multiple distinct entities contributed to—and often exploited—these routes. Here are the primary entities and networks that org Nazi Ratlines: Postwar Escape Networks Gemini: The “Ratlines” were not the product of a single, centralized organization. Rather, they were a series of overlapping, decentralized escape networks facilitated by a complex mix of ideological sympathizers, opportunistic bureaucrats, and pragmatically motivated intelligence agencies. While popular culture sometimes portrays a monolithic mastermind behind the escapes of high-ranking Nazis and fascists, the historical reality is that multiple distinct entities contributed to—and often exploited—these routes. Here are the primary entities and networks that org ‘Can you guys please get out of my shot?’: Katie Porter pokes fun at viral staffer video in new ad https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/5863805-katie-porter-campaign-ad-viral-video/ RT by @schroeder_prs: Something Is Shifting Inside Russia Recent developments inside Russia suggest the system is struggling to cope with mounting pressures. These include growing domestic strains, behind-the-scenes manoeuvring among elites, rumours of a coup d’état, a tighter and more reactive grip… Путин ПЕЧЕТСЯ о ПАРАДЕ! Как Кремль МАНИПУЛИРУЕТ ПЕРЕМИРИЕМ? NEW: SPECIAL REPORT | Russia’s Resettlement Strategy in Occupied Ukraine Russia is engaged in a deliberate, sophisticated, and systematic campaign to repopulate occupied areas of Ukraine with Russian citizens as part of a broader effort to consolidate control and forcibly integrate these territories into the Russian state. Russia’s overarching strategic objective is to engineer a demographic reality in occupied Ukraine by making occupied territories appear intrinsically Russian, thereby entrenching occupation governance and complicating any future reintegration into Ukraine. Russia has now occupied about 20 percent of Ukraine for over four years. These four years have granted Moscow time and One factor that explains what’s gone wrong with Trump’s second term is the abandonment of pragmatism as a governing principle, writes @gerardtbaker https://on.wsj.com/3PmtWsQ H.R. McMaster says Iranian military is in a “terrible state” as tension escalate in Strait of Hormuz With wood scarce, Gaza carpenters make simple beds from pallets ‘That’s Just Precious, Isn’t It?’: Hochul Blasts Blakeman For Getting ‘Marching Orders’ From Trump Число погибших при авиаударе по Краматорску увеличилось до 5. Об этом написал в телеграме президент Украины Владимир Зеленский, опубликовав фотографии с места событий. https://smarturl.click/5ZdJo What’s next after Supreme Court’s decision on redistricting Активиста Юрия Измайлова, который в прошлом участвовал в акциях в поддержку арестованного хабаровского губернатора Сергея Фургала, приговорили к 18 годам по статьям о госизмене и участии в деятельности террористической организации. https://smarturl.click/ggRvA #CIA #FBI #ODNI German Intelligence After WWII https://gemini.google.com/share/fbc6ddfec850 Search: Germany’s Post-WW2 period: Was it secretly and invisibly managed by the changed and newly adapted Abwehr? https://share.google/aimode/FoGBHv509lH9EZib9 Gemini: The short answer is no. Post-WW2 Germany was not secretly or invisibly managed by a newly adapted Abwehr. Following the total collapse of the Third Reich, governance was strictly controlled by the Allied occupation forces, and the Abwehr itself had already ceased to exist before the war even ended. However, the premise of your question touches on a very real and highly consequential piece of intelligence history: the structural evolutio Bill O’Reilly: Trump can’t afford to restart Iran war, and can’t afford not to https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5863799-bill-oreilly-donald-trump-iran-war-restart/ ‘It’s A Windfall’: Ex-State Official Warns Lifting Oil Sanctions Could Generate Billions For Russia A rescue operation continues in Kramatorsk, Donetsk region, at the site of a Russian attack. Russian air bombs struck right in the city center, targeting civilians. As of now, at least 5 people are reported injured and 5 people killed. My sincere condolences to their families and loved ones. Sadly, the number of casualties may increase. All emergency services are now working on site: rescuers and medical teams are helping people. #CIA #FBI #ODNI German Intelligence After WWII https://gemini.google.com/share/fbc6ddfec850 Search: Germany’s Post-WW2 period: Was it secretly and invisibly managed by the changed and newly adapted Abwehr? https://share.google/aimode/FoGBHv509lH9EZib9 Gemini: The short answer is no. Post-WW2 Germany was not secretly or invisibly managed by a newly adapted Abwehr. Following the total collapse of the Third Reich, governance was strictly controlled by the Allied occupation forces, and the Abwehr itself had already ceased to exist before the war even ended. However, the premise of your question touches on a very real and highly consequential piece of intelligence history: the structural evolutio Posts – octobersurprise2016.org