

Episode 1200: The Dulles Brothers and the Founding of the CIA w/ Philos Miscellany and Stormy Waters - Part 2
10 snips Apr 13, 2025
Philos Miscellany, a YouTube rare book reviewer, and Stormy Waters, a venture capital managing partner, join to discuss the Dulles brothers and their pivotal role in the formation of the CIA. They dive into the controversial impact of the Dulles brothers on U.S. foreign policy and military interventions, particularly in the context of American colonialism. The conversation also explores the intricacies of intelligence dynamics during the Cold War and critiques the complexities surrounding U.S. interventionism in developing nations.
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American Colonialism
- US colonialism is more benevolent than other systems like China or Russia.
- It respects cultural autonomy more than interventions by the IMF or World Bank.
Geopolitics of Survival
- Geopolitics is a game of survival, where nations aim to crush their enemies.
- Undeveloped countries with valuable resources cannot remain neutral.
US Foreign Policy
- The US rebuilds nations to prevent communist revolutions, which thrive in devastated areas.
- US businesses act as tripwires, giving diplomatic leverage similar to troops.