Behind the Bastards Part Three: Kissinger
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Mar 22, 2022 Joining the conversation are Gareth Reynolds and Dave Anthony, co-hosts of The Dollop podcast, sharing their comedic insights into the life of Henry Kissinger. They humorously explore how TikTok trends contrast with global conflicts, including the Vietnam War's Operation Rolling Thunder. They delve into Kissinger's controversial influence on U.S. military strategy, the moral dilemmas of civil casualties in Cambodia, and the shadows of political legacies that linger in today's foreign policy discussions.
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War in Eastern Europe
- The podcasters discuss the outbreak of war in Eastern Europe since their last recording.
- They briefly speculate about the situation before pivoting to the main topic of Henry Kissinger.
Operation Rolling Thunder's Failure
- Operation Rolling Thunder, a bombing campaign against North Vietnam, failed to achieve its objectives.
- The campaign aimed to boost South Vietnamese morale, deter North Vietnam's support for the Viet Cong, and cripple their infrastructure.
Ineffectiveness of Bombing
- Bombing campaigns rarely work because military leaders overestimate their effectiveness.
- Examples include the bombing of Germany, the current situation in Ukraine, and numerous US wars.
