Robert David Steele

For other people named Robert Steele, see Robert Steele (disambiguation).
Robert David Steele

Robert David Steele
Born (1952-07-16) July 16, 1952
United States New York City, New York
Occupation Open source intelligence advocate
Political party Independent (2016–)[1]
Previous affiliations:
Libertarian Party (2015–2016)
Reform Party (–2015)
Website www.robertdavidsteele.com

Robert David Steele (born July 16, 1952) is an American activist and former Central Intelligence Agency clandestine services case officer. He is known for his promotion of open source intelligence (OSINT).[2][3] He was a candidate for the Reform Party's nomination for President of the United States in the 2012 presidential election until February 23, 2012.[4]

Life and career

Steele was born in New York City on July 16, 1952. His father was a petroleum industry executive. He spent his first twenty years in Latin America and Asia. Steele reportedly holds a B.A. in political science from Muhlenberg College, an M.A. in international relations from Lehigh University; and an M.P.A. from the University of Oklahoma.

Steele served in the Marine Corps as an 0203 Ground Intelligence Officer. After serving 4 years he joined CIA where he served for 10 years (3 tours overseas focused on extremist and terrorist targets). He resigned CIA to accept an invitation from the Marine Corps to stand up the Marine Corps Intelligence Center.[5]

In 2011, Steele announced his intention to receive the nomination of the United States Reform Party. In November of that year, he crafted a proposed statement called the Electoral Reform Act of 2012 and presented it to the Occupy Wall Street Electoral Reform Committee.[6] He withdrew on February 23, 2012, citing a lack of support from other prospective third party candidates.

Steele is prominently featured in the 2007 documentary American Drug War: The Last White Hope. He also appeared in two French documentaries: Les Hackers (English translation: Hackers), on the National Geographic Channel, CIA Guerres Secretes (By William Karel) and Le Monde selon Bush (English translation: The World according to Bush by William Karel), on the television channel Paris Première.

In June 2015, Steele announced his candidacy for the 2016 presidential nomination of the Libertarian Party.[7][8] In January 2016, he announced that had withdrawn his candidacy with the Libertarian Party.[1]

Claims about false flags

As a guest on Alex Jones' program on January 19, 2016, Steele asserted that the shootings in San Bernardino, California, the Charlie Hebdo attacks, and the 9/11 attacks were false flags.[9]

Bibliography

References

  1. 1 2 "Robert Steele: I am no longer a candidate for the Libertarian Party Presidential Nomination". Independent Political Report. January 6, 2016. Retrieved January 6, 2016.
  2. ↑ Wired article How to Restore Spies Credibility: Go Open Source published December 14, 2007. See also: *Agee, Philip. Inside the Company: CIA Diary. Penguin Books, 1975, p. 528. ISBN 0-14-004007-2.
  3. ↑ Nafeez Ahmed. "The open source revolution is coming and it will conquer the 1% - ex CIA spy". The Guardian.
  4. ↑ "Robert David Steele ends campaign for the Reform Party presidential nomination". Independent Political Report.
  5. ↑ http://www.strategicstudiesinstitute.army.mil/pubs/people.cfm?authorID=105
  6. ↑ "Robert Steele OWS Electoral Reform Proposal".
  7. ↑ "Robert David Steele Seeking Libertarian Presidential Nomination, Wants to Create Coalition to End "Two Party Tyranny"". Independent Political Report. June 16, 2015. Retrieved June 19, 2015.
  8. ↑ "Robert Steele Declares for Libertarian Nomination". We The People Reform Coalition. June 16, 2015. Retrieved June 19, 2015.
  9. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypIKIIUvVto
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