I would love to say that this is new and that this level of corruption did not exist in the United States of America and Canada. I am still trying to get over SNC Lavalin affair in Canada and still do not know why their was not more outrage about it. But I have my ideas. Maybe it was because most Canadians do not care or really do not know how much of an abuse of power that was…..look it up. As for the Ingram Angle, her outrage at corruption at the US Federal level is warranted but not new. It’s politics.
Back to US Politics:
A while back I read a book by Henry Kessinger called, “Diplomacy,” in which much of the strategy needed in historical sense in a historical study of Diplomacy. Well, why is this important and why now? It seems that the same battle for forien policy has trickled down to domestic politics or has it?
This is not new my friends:
According to co-pilot my questions where answered as such:
Me: Is it in Kissinger’s mind that it is ok to fabricate intel as a foreign policy strategy?
CO-Pilot: Henry Kissinger never explicitly endorses the fabrication of intelligence as a legitimate tool of foreign strategy. His writings—especially in Diplomacy and later works—emphasize strategic ambiguity, controlled disclosure, and narrative shaping, but not outright falsification.
That said, Kissinger has long been associated with realpolitik, a philosophy that prioritizes national interest and power over moral or ideological considerations. In practice, this has meant:
- Selective presentation of intelligence to influence allies or adversaries
- Withholding or sanitizing reports to maintain diplomatic leverage
- Using intelligence as a tool of persuasion, not just information
In declassified documents from the 1970s, such as the Pike Committee report, Kissinger was shown to have obstructed or reshaped intelligence disclosures to Congress. But that’s a far cry from fabricating intel outright—it’s more about controlling the flow and framing of truth.
So while Kissinger may have believed in managing perceptions through intelligence, there’s no evidence he advocated for inventing facts. If you’re curious, I can pull some passages from Diplomacy that show how he viewed intelligence as a strategic asset. Want to explore that?
yell pull some passages from diplomacy?
Sure thing, Justin. Here are a few standout passages from Diplomacy by Henry Kissinger that reflect his views on intelligence, strategy, and the nature of international relations:
🧠 On Intelligence and Decision-Making
“The statesman must act on assessments that cannot be proved at the time that he is making them; he will be judged by history on the basis of how wisely he managed the inevitable change…” — Diplomacy, quoted onGoodreads
This highlights Kissinger’s belief that intelligence is often incomplete or ambiguous, and yet decisions must still be made. It’s not about fabricating intel—it’s about interpreting uncertainty under pressure.
🧭 On Realpolitik and Strategic Flexibility
“Realpolitik for Bismarck depended on flexibility and on the ability to exploit every available option without the constraint of ideology.” — Diplomacy, quoted onGoodreads
Kissinger admired Bismarck’s pragmatic approach, which often meant managing perceptions and controlling narratives, but not inventing facts.
🕊️ On the Limits of Idealism
“Nations have pursued self-interest more frequently than high-minded principle, and have competed more than they have cooperated.” — Chapter 1, Page 19, viaSuperSummary
This underscores Kissinger’s realist worldview—where power and interest drive diplomacy more than moral ideals.
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Yes, I understand realpolitik and just want to say that this is not new.
If we look at the pike committee report Kissinger himself can be seen to have obstructed or reshaped intelligence disclosures to congress.
So, in the end. Politics is Politics, like they say in the great colonial game of Rugby…everything goes just do not get caught.
I would love to study all these abuses of power and maybe find out some for myself, like KASH Patel it worked for him got him his dream job by going by the book and turning a blind eye which for people like him our democracies can survive and flourish.
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