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Truth Tower with Matthew Tower (formerly RFK All The Way)
005: Allen Dulles Plays Devil Chess - David Talbot Part II
Aug 3, 2023
Former CIA director Allen Dulles, with a controversial legacy, is the guest. Topics include Dulles' role in Nazi collaboration, JFK assassination, shadow government, Dulles' relationship with powerful individuals and organizations, covert version of fascism, uncovering lies and the power of consciousness, and Dulles' suspicious actions and influence on the CIA.
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- Alan Dulles, former CIA director, played a significant role in the creation of the CIA and its transformation into a powerful intelligence agency, raising questions about his loyalty to the United States and the potential for the CIA to become an American Gestapo.
- Allen Dulles' actions and ideology raise concerns about the potential for fascism in America, showcasing his manipulation, assassinations, and undermining of democratically elected leaders, emphasizing the need to recognize the true nature of his actions for true change and reform.
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Alan Dulles and the Rise of America's Secret Government
Alan Dulles, former CIA director, played a significant role in the creation of the CIA and its transformation into a powerful intelligence agency. He operated under a shadow government and was a proponent of covert operations and manipulation. Dulles' Nazi sympathies and collaboration during World War II raised questions about his loyalty to the United States. He was involved in protecting and collaborating with former Nazi officials, such as Karl Wolff and Reinhard Gehlen. Dulles' leadership in the CIA shaped American foreign policy, including the Cold War and regime change operations around the world. His influence extended beyond his official role, collaborating with powerful and wealthy clients in the fields of oil, mining, and agribusiness. The power he wielded and his disregard for democratic processes led to concerns about the potential for the CIA to become an American Gestapo. The image of Alan Dulles as a cunning and ruthless man further highlights his impact on American politics and raises questions about the true nature of American democracy.
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