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Ted Shackley

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The Resume

    (July 16, 1927-December 9, 2002)
    Known as 'The Blond Ghost'
    Personal information unknown
    Director of 'Operation Phoenix' in Laos and Viet Nam
    Retired from CIA (1979)

Why he might be annoying:

    He was part of many incredibly dubious operations.
    He was involved in drug dealing scams.
    'Operation Phoenix' claimed the lives of over 40,000 Vietnamese civilians under the guise of neutralizing communist sympathizers.
    He was involved in the notorious Iran-Contra scandal, in which a huge quantity of weapons fell into terrorist hands.
    He took part in a scandalous affair in which Libyan terrorists under Muammar Quadaffi received weaponry and military training from the US.

Why he might not be annoying:

    Behind the scenes, he was one of the most influential members of the CIA from the 60's till the 80's.
    After retiring from the CIA, he secretly continued to work in covert operations.
    He was a consultant for many US secret projects long after he retired.
    He is now a guest lecturer on unconventional warfare tactics.

Credit: Big Papa


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 8 Votes: 87.50% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 11 Votes: 54.55% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 5 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 8 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 14 Votes: 71.43% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 13 Votes: 53.85% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 11 Votes: 54.55% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 11 Votes: 36.36% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 12 Votes: 91.67% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 26 Votes: 69.23% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 35 Votes: 80.0% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 84 Votes: 71.43% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 116 Votes: 62.07% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 275 Votes: 69.09% Annoying
    In 2004, Out of 322 Votes: 69.25% Annoying
    In 2003, Out of 546 Votes: 69.05% Annoying
    In 2002, Out of 534 Votes: 72.47% Annoying