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Kissinger, the Deep State, and Trump's Advisors
from Life In The Bloodbox · #26
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1 minThey discuss whether Trump can resist Kissinger-style establishment influence, the nature of the 'deep state' as not a monolith, and a documentary about Kissinger's realpolitik legacy.
- 17:19Kissinger wasn't liked by the Reagan administration and neocons because he represented realpolitik rather than their ideology.
- 17:40Kissinger operates as a rainmaker, bringing everyone to the table to cut deals, willing to sell out allies like Israel or Pakistan to make things work.
- 17:57Tim jokes that mainstream news coverage is sponsored by the Council on Foreign Relations and the Trilateral Commission.
- 18:21A regular podcast listener who won't come on the show—a self-described sex addict Tim won't let on air to protect him.
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