TRUE ANON TRUTH FEED Episode 246: Deep State 102
Aug 24, 2022
Aaron Good, an expert in American foreign policy and author of American Exception, dives deep into the concept of 'exceptionism', arguing that the U.S. operates in a constant state of emergency. He explores how state powers act lawlessly through parapolitics to maintain control. Nixon's presidency is highlighted as a key moment for consolidating the security state. From Watergate's covert ties to intelligence operations, to the intersections of organized crime and government, Good uncovers the murky waters of political power and accountability.
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America's Permanent State Of Exception
- Aaron Good defines "exceptionism" as the U.S. operating under a near-permanent state of emergency that empowers the security state.
- This perpetual exception lets intelligence and military actors act with legal secrecy and undermines democratic accountability.
Empire Planned During FDR Administration
- Aaron Good traces planning for U.S. global dominance to FDR-era War and Peace Studies and figures like Allen Dulles.
- He argues corporate oligarchy and intelligence architecture built the postwar American empire deliberately.
Demand Oversight Of State Secrecy
- Aaron Good urges public debate and scrutiny over state secrecy and who controls classified programs.
- He implies reform requires making secrecy accountable and subject to democratic oversight.