Gary Bernsten was a CIA operative until 2005, when he started writing books and doing lecture circuits about how might sometimes equals right. No, that's not fair: War is a gray and morally ambiguous territory, especially when it comes to prisoners of war and torture techniques.

But Bernsten is especially displeased with Keith Olbermann, who called him a "sadist" for saying the U.S. government failed their duty to execute Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and other Guantanamo detainees involved in 9/11. So Gary here has some words for Olbermann himself, and hits him right where it hurts.

Furthermore, MSNBC producers and Mr.Olbermann are not as informed or prepared as they should be—and I believe they do a poor job of representing the NBC brand. Let me provide a personal story to highlight my point. After retiring from the CIA in 2005 and publishing my first book, Jawbreaker, I did the television circuit for several months. One day I received a call from NBC informing me that Tim Russert wanted to interview me for his hour-long CNBC show. On the appointed day I traveled to Washington, D.C. When I entered the studio, the lights were down and Mr. Russert was already seated. In front of him was a copy of my book, Jawbreaker. It looked worn from use and notes were attached to dozens of pages. A cameraman directed me to my seat. I was nervous, of course. Tim Russert looked across the table and stated, “Welcome Gary. I have seen all of your interviews and read this book twice. I know you have been honest. That is why you are here today. Let’s begin the interview.” Tim Russert was probing, insightful and clearly in search of the truth. It was a privilege to be interviewed by him. The fact that Mr. Olbermann is now a major representative of the same brand is disheartening.

Blam! A Tim Russert blast straight out of nowhere. This guy is a torture expert.