Former CIA Analyst McGovern Returns From Stalled Gaza Flotilla – Part 2
by admin on Jul.16, 2011, under Uncategorized
As a senior CIA analyst, Ray McGovern was in charge of preparing daily security briefs for President Reagan and later for President George HW Bush. Since retiring, he has became a vocal peace advocate. He came to Peacestock 2011 at a farm near Hager City, Wis., from the Gaza Flotilla, which has been detained by Greek authorities in Athens. About two-thirds of the planned group has returned, but one-third still remain and hope to succeed. On Feb. 15, as US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton spoke on issues of free speech at George Washington University, 71-year-old McGovern was assaulted, dragged from the room and double handcuffed, causing profuse bleeding. What had he done to elicit this treatment? He stood in “silent witness.” McGovern offered a grim view of the outlook for the American Empire and the results of current attacks on US civil liberties, but he also described positive actions that are needed and possible.
July 16th, 2011 on 12:41 am
May I be blessed with more friends who understand the virtue of anger and the love of peace.
July 16th, 2011 on 12:51 am
Thank you Ray McGovern