INSIDE THE CIA by author Ronald Kessler:
Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2026 7:50 pm
Tuesday
03.17.2026
2:50 p.m.,
Chicago, Illinois time:
Dear Global Forum Members and Readers:
INSIDE THE CIA, 1992 by author Ronald Kessler "Revealing the secrets of the World's most powerful
spy agency"
"This tour is never dull, especially since it features so much 007 gadgetry, from water-spraying
silent drills to eavesdropping devices that work by zapping laser beams through windows."
The Los Angeles Times.
"Mr. Kessler has written an overview that my spook friends say is an accurate account to the way
the Agency does its business."
Joseph C. Goulden, Washington Times.
"...definitely one of the most important books on the U.S. intelligence agency in some years."
Booklist.
"Ronald Kessler's explosive best seller, THE FBI, brought down FBI Director William S. Sessions.
Now, in this unparalleled work of investigative journalism, Kessler reveals the inner world of
the CIA. Based on extensive research and hundreds of interviews, including two with active
Directors of Intelligent, William H. Webster and Robert M. Gates, and with three former
DCI's INSIDE THE CIA is the first in-depth, unbiased account of the Agency's core operations,
its abject failures, and its resounding successes. Kessler reveals how:"
*"CIA analysts botched the job of foreseeing the Soviet economy collapse.
*"the Agency spies on every country in the world except Great Britain, Australia, and Canada"
*"the CIA undertakes covert action to influence or overthrow foreign governments or political
parties."
*"the Agency trains its officers to break the laws of other countries."
My Commentary:
What is the Truth ?
Can the Truth Change ?
What role does Perception Play ? In Sequential Time Line Analyses ? In History, Past, Present,
and Future ?
Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How are our Perceptions controlled today of the Past,
Present, and Predicted Future ?
Much wiser have penned that The Law Is Not Black Nor White, but a Varying Shade of Grey.
Others have added/written that The Truth Is Not Black Nor White, but a Varying Shade of Grey
that changes color over time.
Simple Example:
While visiting Jimmy Files at Stateville for decades for over 800+ visits, many Inmates (can't
call them convicts/criminals/felons, etc.) proclaimed their innocence 100% over decades for
some.
Some of these Inmates died in prison: either some men died, or their parents, wives (died/
divorced/remarried/moved away), and sometimes their children died, etc.
Being from Chicago beaten/rigged/tortured confessions are commonplace we have "finally"
learned.
Some Inmates had their Convictions overturned because of DNA, beatings, torture, etc.
But for 10 - 20 - 30+ years in Prison The "Known Truth" was these Inmates were guilty of
Major Felonies. Period.
Many who lived received much money for destroyed lives upon Removal of their Convictions.
So What Was, Became, and Is The Truth ? In these many cases the "Truth" by Perception was
wrong, and only sometimes changed/rectified.
Query - My Point:
Does the same not apply to JFK, MX, MLK, RFK, Russia, the 1960's Cuban Missile Crisis, The
Totality of Today's Crises, etc. ?
What Is Our Truth today for The Cuban Missile Crisis and The Removals of JFK, MX, MLK, and
RFK, the Oklahoma Bombing, 09.11.2001, etc. ?
What Is Our Truth today for Ukraine, Russia, Gaza, Israel, Iran, Palestine, Cuba, etc. ?
thoughts...
best...
bb.
03.17.2026
2:50 p.m.,
Chicago, Illinois time:
Dear Global Forum Members and Readers:
INSIDE THE CIA, 1992 by author Ronald Kessler "Revealing the secrets of the World's most powerful
spy agency"
"This tour is never dull, especially since it features so much 007 gadgetry, from water-spraying
silent drills to eavesdropping devices that work by zapping laser beams through windows."
The Los Angeles Times.
"Mr. Kessler has written an overview that my spook friends say is an accurate account to the way
the Agency does its business."
Joseph C. Goulden, Washington Times.
"...definitely one of the most important books on the U.S. intelligence agency in some years."
Booklist.
"Ronald Kessler's explosive best seller, THE FBI, brought down FBI Director William S. Sessions.
Now, in this unparalleled work of investigative journalism, Kessler reveals the inner world of
the CIA. Based on extensive research and hundreds of interviews, including two with active
Directors of Intelligent, William H. Webster and Robert M. Gates, and with three former
DCI's INSIDE THE CIA is the first in-depth, unbiased account of the Agency's core operations,
its abject failures, and its resounding successes. Kessler reveals how:"
*"CIA analysts botched the job of foreseeing the Soviet economy collapse.
*"the Agency spies on every country in the world except Great Britain, Australia, and Canada"
*"the CIA undertakes covert action to influence or overthrow foreign governments or political
parties."
*"the Agency trains its officers to break the laws of other countries."
My Commentary:
What is the Truth ?
Can the Truth Change ?
What role does Perception Play ? In Sequential Time Line Analyses ? In History, Past, Present,
and Future ?
Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How are our Perceptions controlled today of the Past,
Present, and Predicted Future ?
Much wiser have penned that The Law Is Not Black Nor White, but a Varying Shade of Grey.
Others have added/written that The Truth Is Not Black Nor White, but a Varying Shade of Grey
that changes color over time.
Simple Example:
While visiting Jimmy Files at Stateville for decades for over 800+ visits, many Inmates (can't
call them convicts/criminals/felons, etc.) proclaimed their innocence 100% over decades for
some.
Some of these Inmates died in prison: either some men died, or their parents, wives (died/
divorced/remarried/moved away), and sometimes their children died, etc.
Being from Chicago beaten/rigged/tortured confessions are commonplace we have "finally"
learned.
Some Inmates had their Convictions overturned because of DNA, beatings, torture, etc.
But for 10 - 20 - 30+ years in Prison The "Known Truth" was these Inmates were guilty of
Major Felonies. Period.
Many who lived received much money for destroyed lives upon Removal of their Convictions.
So What Was, Became, and Is The Truth ? In these many cases the "Truth" by Perception was
wrong, and only sometimes changed/rectified.
Query - My Point:
Does the same not apply to JFK, MX, MLK, RFK, Russia, the 1960's Cuban Missile Crisis, The
Totality of Today's Crises, etc. ?
What Is Our Truth today for The Cuban Missile Crisis and The Removals of JFK, MX, MLK, and
RFK, the Oklahoma Bombing, 09.11.2001, etc. ?
What Is Our Truth today for Ukraine, Russia, Gaza, Israel, Iran, Palestine, Cuba, etc. ?
thoughts...
best...
bb.