

Former CIA Officer Amaryllis Kennedy: Iraq, JFK, and Everything Else Our Intel Agencies Lied About
58 snips Oct 25, 2024
Amaryllis Kennedy, a former CIA officer and campaign manager for Robert F. Kennedy Jr., shares her candid view on U.S. intelligence agencies as a substantial threat to democracy. She critiques the impact of military financing on humanitarian efforts and the deceptive narratives surrounding conflicts like Iraq and Ukraine. Kennedy delves into the troubling collaboration between intelligence agencies and drug cartels. She also emphasizes the need for transparency in foreign policy and the influence these entities hold over American politics.
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Rare Anti-War Stance
- Amaryllis Kennedy's anti-war stance is rare in her Washington D.C. circles.
- She attributes this to a post-9/11 "suspension of opposition to war."
Foreign Policy Influences Domestic Policy
- Overthrowing democracies abroad can normalize such actions domestically.
- The Democratic Party's actions against Trump exemplify this dangerous trend.
Intelligence Agencies Influence Media
- Amaryllis Kennedy believes U.S. intelligence agencies influence American media.
- This occurs through subtle tactics like offering exclusive leaks in exchange for favorable coverage.