January 4, 2025
Here me out. Last night I posted about @ShawnRyanShow and his guest @samosaur evaluating a supposed email from suspected Cyber Truck bomber, Matthew Livelsberger and Shoemate’s bombshell claim that he had credible intel that Iranian surface to air missiles were smuggled across the US Border into the U.S. in an attempt to shoot down @realDonaldTrump's plane. Since I had been saying that the recent drone sightings and the latest events in New Orleans and Las Vegas were all looking like CIA false flag events designed to prepare the public for a mass casualty event or attack on Trump to keep him out of office and justify going to war, particularly with Iran, I became even more suspicious of this when of all places, the first news source to really go public with this claim of Iranian STA Missiles is from this not so known former intelligence agent named Sam Shoemate on of all places, “The Shawn Ryan Show”? Does the CIA think we like our food better sneak fed to us under the guise of “Oh I wasn’t gonna say this publicly but uuuh…. Here’s the secret stuff, ya know, what the CIA doesn’t want you to know they want me to secretly tell you to drip this stuff to the public so people will be prepared when the CIA takes out Trump, like ya know, nothing sus about all this, we’re (the CIA and intel assets) all just one big happy fascist cult that has spun out of control drinking too much of our own murderous cool aid”.
So Sam seemed very sus to me and operation Mockingbird started chirping in my ear. Let’s take a look at it:
Operation Mockingbird was an alleged CIA program designed to manipulate the U.S. media during the Cold War, using journalists and media organizations to spread propaganda. The operation supposedly ended in the 1970s after being exposed during the Church Committee hearings, but allegations persist that similar tactics are still used today under different forms.
Here's a detailed overview of many individual and their Alleged contributions to the discourse on intelligence agencies' influence over media and public perception:
1. @aaronjmate
Aaron Maté is a journalist known for his critical analysis of media narratives, particularly concerning allegations of Russian interference in U.S. politics. He has argued that mainstream media outlets have, at times, uncritically propagated intelligence agency narratives without sufficient scrutiny. In a 2021 interview, Maté discussed how certain media narratives were constructed and the role of intelligence sources in shaping these stories.
KCRW
2. @TuckerCarlson
Tucker Carlson, a prominent television host, has frequently critiqued the relationship between intelligence agencies and the media. He has suggested that certain media outlets act as conduits for intelligence community narratives, potentially misleading the public. In his broadcasts, Carlson has questioned the veracity of information labeled as "misinformation," implying that such labels can be manipulated to serve specific agendas.
The Wrap
3. @JulianAssange_
Julian Assange, founder of WikiLeaks, has been a central figure in exposing the inner workings of intelligence agencies and their interactions with media. Through WikiLeaks, Assange published classified documents revealing how intelligence agencies influence media narratives and public perception. His work has underscored the complex dynamics between state secrecy and press freedom. Columbia Journalism Review
4. @Kevin_Shipp
Kevin Shipp, a former CIA officer, has spoken extensively about the agency's internal operations and its influence over media. In his public talks and writings, Shipp has detailed how intelligence agencies have historically manipulated news outlets and journalists to propagate favorable narratives, cautioning against the erosion of journalistic independence.
5. @Snowden
Edward Snowden, a former NSA contractor, leaked documents revealing extensive surveillance programs. His disclosures highlighted the close collaboration between intelligence agencies and technology companies, raising concerns about the potential for these relationships to influence media narratives and suppress dissenting voices.
The New Republic
6. John Stockwell
John Stockwell, a former CIA officer, authored "In Search of Enemies," where he detailed covert operations and the agency's manipulation of media during the Cold War. His firsthand accounts provide insight into how intelligence agencies have historically influenced public perception through media channels.
7. @UlfkotteUdo
Udo Ulfkotte, a German journalist, authored "Gekaufte Journalisten" ("Bought Journalists"), alleging that many journalists, including himself, were paid by intelligence agencies to write stories that served specific agendas. His revelations sparked debates about media integrity and the covert influence of intelligence agencies on journalism.
8. @ggreenwald
Glenn Greenwald is a journalist who reported on the Snowden leaks, exposing the extent of surveillance by intelligence agencies. He has critiqued how mainstream media outlets sometimes uncritically disseminate intelligence community narratives, advocating for greater journalistic skepticism and independence.
The New Yorker
9. @mtaibbi
Matt Taibbi is a journalist known for his critical reporting on media practices. He has discussed how intelligence agencies and media organizations can collaborate, intentionally or unintentionally, to shape public narratives. In interviews, Taibbi has emphasized the importance of journalistic independence in the face of potential external influences.
Reason
10. Michael Hastings
Michael Hastings was an investigative journalist whose reporting often scrutinized military and intelligence operations. His 2010 Rolling Stone article, "The Runaway General," led to the resignation of General Stanley McChrystal. Hastings' work exemplified the challenges journalists face when reporting on powerful institutions.
11. @rustyrockets
Russell Brand, a public figure and commentator, has used his platform to discuss how media can be influenced by powerful entities, including intelligence agencies. Through his online content, Brand encourages critical thinking about mainstream narratives and the potential underlying interests that shape them.
12. William Binney
William Binney, a former NSA official turned whistleblower, has criticized the agency's mass surveillance programs. He has spoken about how intelligence agencies can collect vast amounts of data, potentially using this information to influence or monitor journalists and public figures, thereby affecting media narratives.
13. @xychelsea
Chelsea Manning, a former U.S. Army intelligence analyst, leaked classified documents to WikiLeaks, revealing, among other things, the complexities of information dissemination during military operations. Her actions highlighted the role of whistleblowers in exposing how information is controlled and presented to the public.
14. @RobertKennedyJr
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an environmental lawyer and political figure, has publicly expressed concerns about the influence of intelligence agencies on media and public policy. In various interviews and speeches, he has suggested that these agencies have the capacity to shape narratives to serve specific agendas, advocating for greater transparency and accountability.
These individuals, through their experiences and revelations, have contributed to the ongoing discourse about the relationship between intelligence agencies and media, emphasizing the importance of transparency, accountability, and journalistic integrity. I’m not 100% sure the Shawn Ryan Show is an operation mockingbird platform, but after watching the show last night I am extremely disappointed and strongly question whether we should be getting our information from former members of the intelligence community.