Behind the Bastards CZM Rewind: Kissinger Parts 4-6
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Dec 28, 2023 Comedians Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds discuss the life and crimes of Henry Kissinger, exploring topics such as his actions in Vietnam, his relationships with world leaders, his centralized power, his wiretapping program, his involvement in genocide, and his role in Middle East peace. They also touch on Kissinger's reputation as a sex symbol and the lack of accountability in journalism. The hosts provide a humorous and sarcastic take on the outrageousness of Kissinger's actions.
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Centralizing Power Changed US Foreign Policy
- Henry Kissinger centralized foreign-policy power in the White House and prioritized pleasing Nixon over democratic process.
- That centralization let him direct major covert actions and shape US diplomacy for decades.
China Opening Was Strategic, Not Moral
- Kissinger engineered US rapprochement with China to exploit the Sino-Soviet split and gain strategic leverage.
- He prioritized that China opening even when it meant tolerating allies committing atrocities.
Secret Mission Launched Nixon’s China Visit
- Kissinger secretly flew to Beijing (Operation Marco Polo) to pave Nixon's historic 1972 China visit.
- He celebrated the clandestine success publicly while genocide raged in Bangladesh.