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The history is accurate and maybe that would've happened 20 years ago. But I wonder if globalization + the internet have ended these secret coups. I really ca
by chis 9y ago
The history is accurate and maybe that would've happened 20 years ago. But I wonder if globalization + the internet have ended these secret coups. I really can't imagine a world in which the CIA overthrows an entire government without anyone leaking it or noticing.
I guess it's possible that the U.S. doesn't care about the backlash, but it wouldn't be a popular move.
- astronautjones 9y agohttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Impeachment_of_Dilma_Rousseff https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Impeachment_of_Dilma_Rousseff
- rangibaby 9y agoI dont think so. See: Color revolutions and Arab spring.
- pas 9y agoWhat are you trying to imply? That those were CIA projects?
- blackoil 9y agoEven if they didn't devised it, they are definitely sponsoring Syrian rebels. Also if Putin/Russia, China grow strong enough to challenge US, things will deteriorate fast.
- taway_1212 9y agoCIA was also involved in the 2014 Ukraine coup.
- AnAfrican 9y agoThe idea that the West removed Ben Ali and Mubarak is nuts. Those were "their" sons of bitches.
- SapphireSun 9y agoI think everyone noticed Iraq. You're right, that wasn't a secret coup. :P
- djsumdog 9y agoUm...Syria? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkj9UCHO0Tc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkj9UCHO0Tc
- johnvonneumann 9y agoHate to nit pick, but it's not that it "would have happened", it's moreso the fact that it actually did happen. Repeatedly. Globalisation is largely a result of these hyper aggressive neo capitalist agendas. IMO some basic reading on Allen Dulles, the original director of the CIA should shed some light on the "company culture" that was at the heart of the organisation for so long, you could argue that culture changes, but IMO when the entire purpose of an organisation is subversion of international interests, I doubt their mission statement changes. Plus, there has been quite a lot of talk over recent years over the role of social media in propaganda distribution for clandestine operation purposes. Especially inside the intelligence community, they actively recognise it as one of the most effective weapons in the fight for public approval.
- the-dude 9y agoUkrain