Tag Archives: Russia

Trump Gate

Posted on May 21, 2017 by tgilson

As those of you who have followed this blog for several years know, I have criticized Petraeus and Clinton for risking intelligence. For a President to give the Unites States’ major opponent in the world real intelligence that was shared … Continue reading →

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The Russian Dossier

Posted on January 13, 2017 by tgilson

The Buzzfeed report on Trump that has yet to be verified is interesting on several levels. It would have been an absolutely smashing novel as an update to “The Manchurian Candidate.” I wish I had written it two years ago. … Continue reading →

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Politics in the U.S. is depressing

Posted on September 10, 2016 by tgilson

Coming back from Ireland to the current political situation in the U.S. is so depressing. We have candidates who are a laughing stock around the world. Yes, Washington hasn’t worked well for many years. Yes, I get the criticisms against … Continue reading →

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What will happen in Ukraine now?

Posted on July 18, 2014 by tgilson

Much more will indeed come out about the downing of the Malaysia Airlines plane (Flight MH 17) over Ukraine – why did it fly that path? Who shot it down and why? But what we do know is that if … Continue reading →

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What are we going to do with Edward Snowden?

Posted on June 1, 2014 by tgilson

Edward Snowden has raised his ugly head again so I must comment on his return to the limelight. He was interviewed by Brian Williams on NBC and came across as not exactly truthful. The most laughable statement was that Russia … Continue reading →

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Thrill writers of the world unite!

Posted on March 23, 2014 by tgilson

Writers are always looking for real world ideas for their stories. Even James Bond has to have a smidgeon of truth to make the audience believe – or at least suspend belief for a short time – that the fantastic … Continue reading →

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Putin’s Chess Game

Posted on March 8, 2014 by tgilson

Some people were surprised at Vladimir Putin’s move into Ukraine, and I am greatly amused that they were shocked! Let’s be honest – since the day that the Soviet Union disappeared, Putin has not been a very happy person. He … Continue reading →

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Sochi: Whether to go or not to go is not really the question

Posted on February 2, 2014 by tgilson

Of course, if you are one of the Olympic competitors, you must go. There is nothing like being one of the elite of the elite, they say. And, obviously, if you are one of the great photographers such as Simon … Continue reading →

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Is Russia really a better place for Edward Snowden?

Posted on July 27, 2013 by tgilson

  Edward Snowden has to live in Russia for some unforeseen amount of time.  Poor Snowden.  He left the United States because he didn’t like a few programs aimed at terrorists, catching terrorists, or finding terrorists cells.  The programs, whether … Continue reading →

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‘The Americans’: Realistic and worth a peek

Posted on February 8, 2013 by tgilson

The new FX show, The Americans, looks like it might be the best show about the spy world on air today.  Set in Reagan days, it follows the “sleeper” agents who are from the Soviet Union living in the United … Continue reading →

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