I always play favorites; it doesn't get better than two heroes, who've each paid a high personal price for speaking truth to power, swapping insider stories.
great intvu, thanks. at the 1 hour mark Kiriakou says that after 9/11 the CIA received a classified "supplemental budget." "I went up to Cofer Black one day, this is about a week after 9/11. Cofer Black was the director of the counterterrorism center at the time. I said, 'Cofer, I have this idea for an operation I want to do.' Black says 'Whatever it is, just go do it. I have so much money,'"
Hands down John has the best stories of anyone and so much insight that glides out in casual conversation. He really helps illustrate the dysfunctional bubble Washington operates in.
great intvu, thanks. at the 1 hour mark Kiriakou says that after 9/11 the CIA received a classified "supplemental budget." "I went up to Cofer Black one day, this is about a week after 9/11. Cofer Black was the director of the counterterrorism center at the time. I said, 'Cofer, I have this idea for an operation I want to do.' Black says 'Whatever it is, just go do it. I have so much money,'"
Hands down John has the best stories of anyone and so much insight that glides out in casual conversation. He really helps illustrate the dysfunctional bubble Washington operates in.
Your photos are fantastic! The interview on CHD is amazing too.
Agreed about the photos. Will put this link in my cue. Thanks, Pamela!