Ep 35 Yoted Cross Upload: Are Indian Reservations Socialism?
Mar 27, 2023
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Majerle Lister and Zitkato discuss socialism's role in Indian policy and Russell Means' anti-Marxist tract. Topics also include Operation Signature Reduction, government infiltration of indigenous movements, conspiracy theories, 3D printed hearts, and media manipulation.
Operation Signature Reduction is a Pentagon program aimed at maintaining low-profile identities, conducting covert surveillance and espionage, and shaping public opinion through intelligence gathering and influence.
Co-Intel Pro was an FBI counterintelligence program that targeted left-leaning organizations, seeking to disrupt and discredit social and political movements through infiltration, disinformation, and internal conflicts.
Deep dives
Overview of Operation Signature Reduction
Operation Signature Reduction is a Pentagon-created undercover army composed of about 60,000 people, including private security contractors and government employees. This program aims to maintain low-profile identities and operate both domestically and internationally. It is 10 times the size of the secret elements of the CIA and is part of the Pentagon's focus on competition with Russia and China. The program involves covert surveillance, espionage, and maintaining masked identities to gather intelligence and influence behavior. It serves as a link to a broader discussion on hybrid warfare, psychological operations, and the role of intelligence agencies in shaping public opinion.
Historical Context of Co-Intel Pro
Co-Intel Pro was a counterintelligence program operated by the FBI from 1956 to 1971. It targeted left-leaning organizations such as the Communist Party, Black Panther Party, and various activist groups. The program's objectives included disrupting and discrediting these movements, often through infiltrating their ranks, spreading disinformation, and provoking internal conflicts. Co-Intel Pro also sought to undermine efforts for social and political change. Though the program officially ended in 1971, the extent of its success and the carryover of its tactics in subsequent operations remain unclear.
Implications and Concerns
The discussion on Operation Signature Reduction and Co-Intel Pro raises concerns about the extent of intelligence agencies' influence, surveillance, and control over domestic and international affairs. The intertwining of social media, mainstream media, and intelligence agencies poses questions about the control of information and the manipulation of public opinion. It also raises concerns about the erosion of privacy and civil liberties, as well as the influence of these secretive programs on shaping foreign policies and targeting marginalized groups. Additionally, the lack of transparency and accountability in these operations calls for a critical examination of the role and power of intelligence agencies in a democratic society.
Future Topics: FBI Informants and Infiltration
Future episodes will delve into the infiltration of movements by FBI informants, particularly focusing on American Indian Movement (AIM) and indigenous movements. These discussions will explore the tactics, intelligence gathering, and disruption methods employed by FBI informants and agents within these organizations. The aim is to shed light on the historical and contemporary impact of infiltration on social movements and the ongoing struggle for justice. The episode will also touch upon the larger implications of these tactics on civil liberties, government surveillance, and the manipulation of dissenting voices.
Nick talks to Majerle Lister and Zitkato about the uses and abuses of socialism when talking about Indian policy. We also discuss Russel Means’ anti-Marxist tract, “For America to Live, Europe Must Die.” Originally aired November 30, 2020 on TRN's patreon feed, this series will continue as something else without Nick we just need a name.
Show Notes
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