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Grok got nuked again by the @xai team for going mask off again This time, without mincing words I think the balancing game of making Grok “prioritise truth” but also tinkering with it to censor it when it crosses Elons line is causing an existential crisis Fascinating https://t.co/kVFCAAcxr7

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I discussed five significant U.S. coups from the 1950s, including Iran, Guatemala, Honduras, Indonesia, and Laos. In Iran, Operation Ajax led to the overthrow of Prime Minister Mossadegh in 1953 due to his nationalization of oil. In Guatemala, the CIA's Operation PBSUCCESS removed Árbenz to protect United Fruit's interests. Honduras saw a military coup in 1956, while in Indonesia, a CIA-backed attempt to oust Sukarno in 1957 failed. U.S. involvement in Laos began in 1959 to counter communism, leading to a prolonged civil war. I'm considering topics for our next piece on coups from the 1960s.

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🧵***5 US Coups from the 1950s*** Here are FIVE different coups & regime change operations the United States government did in the 50s We’re talking 🇮🇷Iran, 🇬🇹Guatemala, 🇭🇳Honduras, 🇮🇩Indonesia & 🇱🇦 Laos Technically this is 4 coups & one failed coup #AnalystArchives 🧵👇 https://t.co/cksy7ZCbhD

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1/ 🇮🇷 Iran, 1953 Operation Ajax led to the overthrow of Iran’s Prime Minister Mohammad Mossadegh, reinstating the Shah. This was done due to Mossadegh nationalising the Anglo-Iranian oil company(now known as British Petroleum) and the US opposing this due to the “free market”

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14/ Mossadegh was imprisoned and later placed under house arrest until his death in 1967. The coup deepened U.S.-Iran tensions and contributed context that led up to the 1979 Islamic Revolution https://t.co/5su7hb4sRq

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Bagged, the men below give the word, and the rest is easy. In the military court at Tehran, where he's been on trial for treason, the Persian ex premier, Doctor. Masadek, demonstrates that he knows how to make an entrance. Clad in his accustomed dressing gown and pajamas, he even makes a dramatic scene out of taking his place in the dock. From this picture, you might conclude that he's a dying man or, at any rate, a very sick one. At other times, however, the tribunal has been kept in an uproar, for the aged defendant has constantly challenged the authority of the court to try him. And he's hurled insults at everyone, including the officer appointed to defend him. What a performance. At Laurel Park, Maryland,
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Speaker 0: Bagged, the men below give the word, and the rest is easy. In the military court at Tehran, where he's been on trial for treason, the Persian ex premier, Doctor. Masadek, demonstrates that he knows how to make an entrance. Clad in his accustomed dressing gown and pajamas, he even makes a dramatic scene out of taking his place in the dock. From this picture, you might conclude that he's a dying man or, at any rate, a very sick one. At other times, however, the tribunal has been kept in an uproar, for the aged defendant has constantly challenged the authority of the court to try him. And he's hurled insults at everyone, including the officer appointed to defend him. What a performance. At Laurel Park, Maryland,

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2/ 🇬🇹 Guatemala, 1954 The CIA overthrew Guatemala’s Árbenz in Operation PBSUCCESS to protect United Fruit Company’s interests. Using propaganda & a small invasion force, they portrayed a massive military threat. Árbenz resigned, replaced by dictator Castillo Armas https://t.co/fTl2kd4Y9p

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3/ 🇭🇳Honduras, 1956 US supported a military coup in Honduras that overthrew President Julio Lozano Díaz. The coup led to a miltary junta taking over. This intervention was part of broader U.S. efforts to influence political outcomes in Latin America during the Cold War era https://t.co/MVCUnnqEoS

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4/ 🇮🇩 Indonesia, 1957 the CIA backed Indonesian rebels to overthrow Sukarno, fearing communist influence. US provided arms & support to military dissidents. The operation failed when a CIA pilot was captured, exposing US involvement Video, Sukarno hosting Badung Conference https://t.co/bkcToizACr

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This is the first intercontinental conference of colored peoples, so called colored peoples, in the history of mankind. I am proud that my country is your host. It is a new departure in the history of the world that leaders of Asian and African peoples can meet together in their own countries to discuss and deliberate upon matters of common concern. Success. In spite of diversity that exists among its participants, Let this conference be a great success. Yes, there is diversity among us. Who denies it? Small and great nations are represented here, with people professing almost every religion under the sun: Buddhism, Islam, Christianity, Confucianism, Hinduism, Jainism, Shikism, Zoroastrianism, Shintoism, and others. Almost every political faith we encounter here, democracy, monarchism, theocracy with innumerable variants. And practically every economic doctrine has its representative in this hall: marhainism, socialism, capitalism, communism, in all their manifold variations and combinations.
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Speaker 0: This is the first intercontinental conference of colored peoples, so called colored peoples, in the history of mankind. I am proud that my country is your host. It is a new departure in the history of the world that leaders of Asian and African peoples can meet together in their own countries to discuss and deliberate upon matters of common concern. Success. In spite of diversity that exists among its participants, Let this conference be a great success. Yes, there is diversity among us. Who denies it? Small and great nations are represented here, with people professing almost every religion under the sun: Buddhism, Islam, Christianity, Confucianism, Hinduism, Jainism, Shikism, Zoroastrianism, Shintoism, and others. Almost every political faith we encounter here, democracy, monarchism, theocracy with innumerable variants. And practically every economic doctrine has its representative in this hall: marhainism, socialism, capitalism, communism, in all their manifold variations and combinations. But, again, what harm is in diversity when there is unity and desire? This conference is not to oppose each other. It is a conference of brotherhood.

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5/ 🇱🇦 Laos, 1959 In 1959, the U.S. became involved in Laos to counteract communist influence, with the CIA arming & supporting anti-communist forces amid a power struggle involving multiple factions. This set the stage for the 16 Laotian civil war that raged into 1975 https://t.co/xcPjC4WKl0

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Who should we cover in our next #AnalystArchives piece, “6 US Coups from the 1960s?” We will for sure cover Lumumba from the DRC. And the US successfully overthrowing Sukarno in Indonesia after their failed attempt in 57. Comment below with your suggestions

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@saltysa20312181 Second time I’m getting this rec. Will add it to the list

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@shams_now Unless their media primed them to want it. As they did during the red scare. Or as they did post 9/11. Or as they’re trying to do now by whitewashing what happened Israel is doing with American funding

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Posted - September 3, 2025 at 8:11 PM
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I explored six US-backed coups from the 1960s, detailing significant events in DRC Congo, Iraq, Brazil, Indonesia, Ghana, and Greece. In Congo, Patrice Lumumba was assassinated with US support, leading to Mobutu's long rule. Iraq saw the CIA back the Ba’ath Party against Qasim, paving the way for Saddam Hussein. In Brazil, Goulart was ousted for land reform efforts. Indonesia's Sukarno was removed in a violent coup, while Ghana's Nkrumah was overthrown due to his ties with the USSR. Lastly, Greece experienced a coup led by CIA-trained officers.

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🧵***6 US Coups from the 1960s*** Here are SIX different coups & regime change operations the United States government executed during the 1960s Here’s a breakdown of US backed coups in 🇨🇩DRC Congo, 🇮🇶Iraq, 🇧🇷Brazil, 🇮🇩Indonesia, 🇬🇭Ghana & 🇬🇷Greece #AnalystArchives 🧵👇

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1/🇨🇩 DRC Congo, 1960–61 The CIA moved against PM Patrice Lumumba after he nationalised resources & built ties with the USSR. He was arrested & assassinated with US & Belgian backing. Power shifted to Joseph Mobutu, who ruled as a US ally for decades Deep dive thread below 👇

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(12/20) Belgium’s investigation revealed a joint operation with the CIA to plan with Ileo and Adoula to organize “a no-confidence vote in #Lumumba” followed by “union-led demonstrations, the resignations of cabinet ministers (organized by Ndele), and Kasavubu's dismissal of Lumumba.”

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They caught him on his way to Stanleyville and flew him back. Patrice Lumumba, securely wrote. They were bundled into a heavily guarded lorry and driven off towards a place called Binza. The Mumba had been under house arrest protected by UN troops in Leopoldville when he escaped. His recapture was quite a triumph for Colonel Mobutu, who now saw his enemy arise. Lumumba's bonds are tightened, they were taking no chances. And his wife and child watch his humiliation. The whole affair of course serves to underline once again the conditions prevailing in The Congo. It's not enough to arrest a man. He must apparently be beaten up as well, then put him on trial later, no doubt. As for Mobutu's troops, they yelled and danced with joy. They had won a great victory. They had got Lumumba after trying to lay their hands on him for months.
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Speaker 0: They caught him on his way to Stanleyville and flew him back. Patrice Lumumba, securely wrote. And with him were men who served in his cabinet when he was prime minister. They were bundled into a heavily guarded lorry and driven off towards a place called Binza. The Mumba had been under house arrest protected by UN troops in Leopoldville when he escaped. His recapture was quite a triumph for Colonel Mobutu, who now saw his enemy arise. Lumumba's bonds are tightened, they were taking no chances. And his wife and child watch his humiliation. The whole affair of course serves to underline once again the conditions prevailing in The Congo. It's not enough to arrest a man. He must apparently be beaten up as well, then put him on trial later, no doubt. As for Mobutu's troops, they yelled and danced with joy. They had won a great victory. They had got Lumumba after trying to lay their hands on him for months. The leader of

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2/🇮🇶 Iraq, 1963 PM Abd al-Karim Qasim was overthrown after nationalising oil & aligning with communists. The CIA backed the Ba’ath Party, supplying lists of targets. Qasim was executed, & the Ba’athists took power—laying the ground for Saddam Hussein’s rise

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The streets of ancient Baghdad become the scene of a short but decisive revolution that topples the pro communist government of premier Abdel Karim Qasim, shown here on the right. A six man military junta ceases power on a holy day, and within hours, the Premier, who reportedly had executed 10,000 people, is himself shot. First pictures from Iraq show the intensity of the fighting which was directed not only at the Qasem government, but also against the thousands of East European communists who had infiltrated the country. It took 240 tanks and a brigade of mechanized infantry to break the resistance of the 1,500 military police who had been guarding the premier. The new government which promises a modification of CASM's bitterly anti British, anti American, and anti Nasser policies has been emptying the jails of political prisoners and replacing them with communists, rounded up since the revolution.
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Speaker 0: The streets of ancient Baghdad become the scene of a short but decisive revolution that topples the pro communist government of premier Abdel Karim Qasim, shown here on the right. A six man military junta ceases power on a holy day, and within hours, the Premier, who reportedly had executed 10,000 people, is himself shot. First pictures from Iraq show the intensity of the fighting which was directed not only at the Qasem government, but also against the thousands of East European communists who had infiltrated the country. It took 240 tanks and a brigade of mechanized infantry to break the resistance of the 1,500 military police who had been guarding the premier. The new government which promises a modification of CASM's bitterly anti British, anti American, and anti Nasser policies has been emptying the jails of political prisoners and replacing them with communists, rounded up since the revolution. What the final impact will be, nobody can say.

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3/🇧🇷 Brazil, 1964 President João Goulart was removed after pursuing land reform & moves to nationalise oil. The US opposed his policies & backed a military coup, with “Operation Brother Sam” on standby. Goulart fled, replaced by General Castelo Branco’s dictatorship

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"A shadow of things to come were these anti Castro pickets who heckled Jewelle Goulart as he returned to Brazil in 1961 to assume the presidency." "It was Goulart's leftist leanings on the fear that he would turn Brazil into a Castro state that led to an army revolt and his downfall." "Goulart had begun his regime as a middle of the rotor, but runaway inflation and worker discontent led him to institute land reforms and move to legalize the Communist Party." "He had also invited the Soviets to hold a trade show in Brazil, and he consistently wooed the red block after his country was unable to pay foreign debts to Western powers." "The deposed president fled to neighboring Uruguay, and it appears that the new rebel government will find quick recognition abroad."
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Speaker 0: A shadow of things to come were these anti Castro pickets who heckled Jewelle Goulart as he returned to Brazil in 1961 to assume the presidency. It was Goulart's leftist leanings on the fear that he would turn Brazil into a Castro state that led to an army revolt and his downfall. Goulart had begun his regime as a middle of the rotor, but runaway inflation and worker discontent led him to institute land reforms and move to legalize the Communist Party. He had also invited the Soviets to hold a trade show in Brazil, and he consistently wooed the red block after his country was unable to pay foreign debts to Western powers. As usual, riots accompanied the successful revolt of the army and Brazilians looted shops owned by Bulac sympathizers. The deposed president fled to neighboring Uruguay, and it appears that the new rebel government will find quick recognition abroad.

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4/🇮🇩 Indonesia, 1965–66 President Sukarno was removed after years of balancing nationalism with the PKI communist party. US interests opposed his stance on oil & rubber. General Suharto led a violent coup backed by CIA “kill lists,” killing ~500,000. Suharto took power until 1998

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4/ 🇮🇩 Indonesia, 1957 the CIA backed Indonesian rebels to overthrow Sukarno, fearing communist influence. US provided arms & support to military dissidents. The operation failed when a CIA pilot was captured, exposing US involvement Video, Sukarno hosting Badung Conference https://t.co/bkcToizACr

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This is the first intercontinental conference of colored peoples, so called colored peoples, in the history of mankind. I am proud that my country is your host. It is a new departure in the history of the world that leaders of Asian and African peoples can meet together in their own countries to discuss and deliberate upon matters of common concern. Yes, there is diversity among us. Who denies it? Small and great nations are represented here, with people professing almost every religion under the sun: Buddhism, Islam, Christianity, Confucianism, Hinduism, Jainism, Shikism, Zoroastrianism, Shintoism, and others. And practically every economic doctrine has its representative in this hall: marhainism, socialism, capitalism, communism, in all their manifold variations and combinations. But, again, what harm is in diversity when there is unity and desire? This conference is not to oppose each other. It is a conference of brotherhood.
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Speaker 0: This is the first intercontinental conference of colored peoples, so called colored peoples, in the history of mankind. I am proud that my country is your host. It is a new departure in the history of the world that leaders of Asian and African peoples can meet together in their own countries to discuss and deliberate upon matters of common concern. Success. In spite of diversity that exists among its participants, Let this conference be a great success. Yes, there is diversity among us. Who denies it? Small and great nations are represented here, with people professing almost every religion under the sun: Buddhism, Islam, Christianity, Confucianism, Hinduism, Jainism, Shikism, Zoroastrianism, Shintoism, and others. Almost every political faith we encounter here, democracy, monarchism, theocracy with innumerable variants. And practically every economic doctrine has its representative in this hall: marhainism, socialism, capitalism, communism, in all their manifold variations and combinations. But, again, what harm is in diversity when there is unity and desire? This conference is not to oppose each other. It is a conference of brotherhood.

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5/🇬🇭 Ghana, 1966 Independence leader Kwame Nkrumah was ousted while abroad. His Pan-Africanism, resource nationalisations, & ties to the USSR/China conflicted with US aims. A military coup backed by the CIA installed the National Liberation Council, aligning Ghana with the West https://t.co/HDKgcnHbqm

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In 1957 the Gold Coast became Ghana, an independent state within the Commonwealth, with Kwame Nkrumah as prime minister after his release from prison for sedition. His Convention People's Party won the elections, and he led the new government. From prison to power, he has held power for fifteen years. Since independence celebrations in 1957 and his election as the first president three years later, Nkrumah has been criticized as a despot, maintaining autocratic power by imprisoning opponents. In 1961, the queen visited Ghana. His power politics embarrassed Britain at times, though he seemed concerned to build Ghana’s prestige while remaining uncommitted to any major power bloc. Domestically, his policy modernized and industrialized, with the Volta River scheme to generate power and the proposed Temer port, but hopes for growth turned chaotic. He was the first African leader to attend a Commonwealth meeting and the second after Nyerere to break off relations with Britain over Rhodesia. Idolized by supporters as Nkrumah the Redeemer, he faced the risk of being ruthlessly deposed.
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Speaker 0: This is MovieTone. Leslie Mitchell reporting. In 1957, the Gold Coast became Ghana, an independent state within the Commonwealth. Its prime minister was Kwame Nkrumah, seen here six years earlier following his release from a prison sentence for sedition. His convention people's party had won the elections, and he was released so that he could lead the new government. From prison to power, power which he's held for fifteen years. But since the independence celebrations of nineteen fifty seven and his election as the first president three years later, Nkrumah has been severely criticized as a despot, a virtual dictator. The man who came from prison to wield such autocratic power has maintained it by imprisoning those who opposed him. In 1961, the queen visited Ghana. Nkrumah's power politics were beginning to cause embarrassment to Britain, but he did seem genuinely concerned to build up the prestige of Ghana while remaining uncommitted to any of the main power blocks. His policy at home was modernized and industrialized, the Volta River scheme to produce power and the proposed new port of Temer. But all the high hopes of economic growth were soon to crumble into chaos. Nkrumah was the first African leader to attend a Commonwealth meeting and the second after Nirarea of Tanzania to break off relations with Britain over the Rhodesian question. During his reign of power, he was idolized by his fanatical supporters as Nkrumah the Redeemer, Nkrumah who never dies. But a leader who maintains his power by ruthlessness always runs the risk of being equally ruthlessly deposed.

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6/ 🇬🇷Greece, 1967 The “Colonels’ Coup” removed PM Georgios Papandreou before elections favouring his son Andreas, who opposed NATO control & US bases. CIA-trained Col Papadopoulos led the coup, installing a junta with Constantine Kollias as puppet PM, backed by Washington & NATO https://t.co/MH89JFfVDq

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In the United Kingdom, there's already a big demand from overseas. Demonstration in Stockholm—protest against the war in Vietnam, which turned out to be more of a protest by the Greek community against the new regime in Athens. In Greece, the new national government, as it calls itself, was formed immediately after the military takeover, a new government which it seems is regarded fairly favourably by the king. Anyhow, it's led by Mr. Constantine Collias as prime minister facing the camera, and it's composed of six members of the Supreme Court, six military members, and seven civil servants. In the words of the new prime minister, the army has taken over the country to avert bloodshed, chaos, and civil war. In the words of his critics, it was a takeover at the expense of democratic liberties. A new line of merchandise at Covent Garden.
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Speaker 0: In The United Kingdom, and there's already a big demand from overseas. Demonstration in Stockholm. Protest against the war in Vietnam, which turned out to be more of a protest by the Greek community against the new regime in Athens. In Greece, the new national government, as it calls itself, was formed immediately after the military takeover, a new government which it seems is regarded fairly favourably by the king. Anyhow, it's led by Mr. Constantine Collias as prime minister facing the camera, and it's composed of six members of the Supreme Court, six military members, and seven civil servants. In the words of the new prime minister, the army has taken over the country to avert bloodshed, chaos, and civil war. In the words of his critics, it was a takeover at the expense of democratic liberties. A new line of merchandise at Covent Garden.

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If you enjoyed this thread, check out our breakdown of 5 US Coups from the 1950s where we covered 🇮🇷Iran, 🇬🇹Guatemala, 🇭🇳Honduras, 🇮🇩Indonesia (precursor to the 60s coup) & 🇱🇦 Laos Who should we talk about in our next segment, 7 US Coups from the 70s?

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🧵***5 US Coups from the 1950s*** Here are FIVE different coups & regime change operations the United States government did in the 50s We’re talking 🇮🇷Iran, 🇬🇹Guatemala, 🇭🇳Honduras, 🇮🇩Indonesia & 🇱🇦 Laos Technically this is 4 coups & one failed coup #AnalystArchives 🧵👇 https://t.co/cksy7ZCbhD

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@Partisangirl Funnily enough; Nixon had a similar perspective

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(1/10) #Nixon on #Jewish and #Israeli influence/pressure in the #US political system: It isn't a question of whether I felt it. The fact is that #American #Jews support #Israel. And I understood that. https://t.co/V1qRO3ZfkN

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American Jews support Israel, and Jewish prime ministers have historically enlisted their support to pressure American presidents, which is understandable. Jews prioritize Israel's survival due to the Holocaust and believe that supporting Israel equates to supporting America. However, an American president must prioritize America's interests first. Presidents must avoid giving Israel a blank check. The speaker decided to seek good relations with Egypt and other neighbors of Israel, despite some Israeli friends preferring a special relationship with Israel only. The speaker believed that it better served Israel's interests for the United States to be a friend to Israel's neighbors, preventing a vacuum that the Soviet Union could fill, which the speaker believes should still be American policy today.
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Speaker 0: It isn't a question whether I felt it. The fact is that American Jews support Israel, and I understood that. And the fact is that every Jewish prime minister that I have known, has enlisted American Jews to bring as much pressure as possible in the political process on American presidents. That's understandable. I don't object to it. Now a president must not go along with it on occasion because some let let me let me explain something about what is called the Jewish lobby in this country. In the first place, Jews understandably in The United States, because of what happened in World War two, because of the Holocaust, are going to be put first priority on the survival of Israel. Now, as good Americans as they are, they believe that America's survival and security is directly related to Israel's. In other words, their belief is that being for Israel first, means that that does not mean you're putting America second because they think it goes together. An American president, however, has to approach it in a different way in my opinion. He's got always to think first of what is best for America. And that's true whether it has to do with the Israelis or whether it has to do with the Irish or the Germans or what have you or the Poles etcetera. Usually what is best for America is also best for Israel and vice versa. But on occasions, for example, an American president must make a decision that does not in effect give the Israelis a blank check. And one example of that is a decision that I made. I decided early on in our administration that we were going to seek good relations with Egypt and other others of Israel's neighbors. Many of my Israeli friends didn't like that because they wanted a special relationship with Israel and Israel only. But I have always said that Israel's interests are better served to have The United States a friend of Israel's neighbors and potential enemies and to leave a vacuum which the Soviet Union would fill. I still believe that and I think that should be American policy today.
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I recognize the influence of American Jews in supporting Israel, which I understand given historical contexts like the Holocaust. Jewish leaders have often sought to leverage this support in U.S. politics, and while I don't object to it, a president must prioritize America's interests. It's crucial to balance these relationships, as what's best for America often aligns with Israel's interests. However, I made decisions, such as fostering relations with Israel's neighbors, to ensure a stable environment and prevent Soviet influence, which I believe should remain a cornerstone of American policy.

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(1/10) #Nixon on #Jewish and #Israeli influence/pressure in the #US political system: It isn't a question of whether I felt it. The fact is that #American #Jews support #Israel. And I understood that. https://t.co/V1qRO3ZfkN

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American Jews support Israel, and every Jewish prime minister has enlisted them to pressure American presidents, which is understandable. Jews prioritize Israel's survival due to the Holocaust and believe America's security is directly related to Israel's. They think supporting Israel first does not mean putting America second. However, an American president must prioritize what is best for America, whether it concerns Israelis, the Irish, or others. Usually, what benefits America also benefits Israel, and vice versa. But sometimes, a president must avoid giving Israel a blank check. An example is the decision to seek good relations with Egypt and other neighbors of Israel. Some Israeli friends preferred a special relationship with Israel only. However, it is better for Israel if the United States is a friend to Israel's neighbors and potential enemies, preventing a vacuum that the Soviet Union could fill. This should be American policy today.
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Speaker 0: It isn't a question whether I felt it. The fact is that American Jews support Israel, and I understood that. And the fact is that every Jewish prime minister that I have known, has enlisted American Jews to bring as much pressure as possible in the political process on American presidents. That's understandable. I don't object to it. Now a president must not go along with it on occasion because some let let me let me explain something about what is called the Jewish lobby in this country. In the first place, Jews understandably in The United States, because of what happened in World War two, because of the Holocaust, are going to be put first priority on the survival of Israel. Now, as good Americans as they are, they believe that America's survival and security is directly related to Israel's. In other words, their belief is that being for Israel first, means that that does not mean you're putting America second because they think it goes together. An American president, however, has to approach it in a different way in my opinion. He's got always to think first of what is best for America. And that's true whether it has to do with the Israelis or whether it has to do with the Irish or the Germans or what have you or the Poles etcetera. Usually what is best for America is also best for Israel and vice versa. But on occasions, for example, an American president must make a decision that does not in effect give the Israelis a blank check. And one example of that is a decision that I made. I decided early on in our administration that we were going to seek good relations with Egypt and other others of Israel's neighbors. Many of my Israeli friends didn't like that because they wanted a special relationship with Israel and Israel only. But I have always said that Israel's interests are better served to have The United States a friend of Israel's neighbors and potential enemies and to leave a vacuum which the Soviet Union would fill. I still believe that and I think that should be American policy today.

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(2/10) And the fact is that every Jewish prime minister that I have known has enlisted #American #Jews to bring as much pressure as possible in the #political process on American presidents. That's understandable. I don't object to it. https://t.co/ci55OChlJM

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The Israeli government created media messages appealing to Israeli citizens living in the U.S. to return home. One ad features a girl who answers "Christmas" when asked about Hanukkah, with the tagline, "the expatriates will always remain Israeli. Their children, no." Another depicts an Israeli woman and her American maid who wants to party on Israel's memorial day, with the message, "they'll always be Israelis, but their spouses won't always understand." Some found the ads offensive, with one Jewish American questioning if the ads suggest Israelis should avoid marrying American Jews. The North American Federation of Local Jewish Community Leaders said the message could harm the Israel-diaspora relationship. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the ads to be pulled, and Israeli ambassador to the U.S. Michael Oren apologized, saying the ads did not take into account American Jewish sensibilities. Despite Israel's appeals, fewer than 30,000 American Jews have moved to Israel in the past decade, while an estimated 600,000 Israelis live in the U.S.
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Speaker 0: What do violinist Yitzhak Perlman, Oscar winning actress Natalie Portman, and Chicago's mayor Rahm Emanuel have in common? They're all Israeli Americans. Just the sort of people the Israeli government is appealing to in media messages to its citizens living in The US. Ads urging Israelis there to please come home. Problem is some influential Americans find them offensive. This one features a little girl's grandparents back in Israel who are celebrating Hanukkah asking her in Hebrew what holiday it is. Her answer Speaker 1: Christmas. Speaker 0: The ad's tagline, the expatriates will always remain Israeli. Their children, no. Another depicts an Israeli woman and her American maid who wants to party on the day Israelis solemnly observe their annual memorial day. The message, they'll always be Israelis, but their spouses won't always understand. One offended Jewish American asked whether the ads were suggesting that Israelis should avoid marrying American Jews. The influential North American Federation of Local Jewish Community Leaders wrote this outrageous and insulting message could harm the Israel diaspora relationship. That got the attention of Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu who ordered the ads pulled. Israeli ambassador to The US Michael Oren apologized for the government saying the ads, quote, clearly did not take into account American Jewish sensibilities, and we regret any offense they caused. Outside Washington's Jewish community center Speaker 1: cannot shut low. Speaker 0: Richard Singerman says he understands the complaints. Speaker 2: Yeah. There's no reason to tick off the American jury or or Israelis for Speaker 1: that matter. Speaker 2: So I Speaker 1: think it's great that Americans spend time over there, Israelis spend time over here, and people are gonna ebb and flow. Speaker 0: But most of the flow is in the direction of The US. Despite Israel's appeals for Jews to come and settle there, fewer than 30,000 American Jews have made that move in the past decade or so. That's just a fraction of the estimated 600,000 Israelis living in The US, leaving many Israelis asking which place is really home. Tom Ackerman, Al Jazeera, Washington.

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(3/10) Now, a president must not go along with it on occasion. Let me explain something about what is called the #Jewish #lobby in this country. https://t.co/HgCzVYj1Tg

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(4/10) In the first place, Jews, understandably in the #UnitedStates, because of what happened in #WorldWarII, because of the #Holocaust, are going to put first priority on the survival of #Israel. https://t.co/1Y8S6b18UY

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(5/10) Now, as good #Americans as they are, they believe that Americas survival and security is directly related to #Israel's….their belief is that being for Israel first means that that does not mean you're putting America second, because they think it goes together https://t.co/mlwZDbqZlI

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(6/10) An #American president, however, has to approach it in a different way, in my opinion. He's got always to think first of what is best for #America.

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(7/10) Now, that's true whether it has to do with the #Israelis or whether it has to do with the #Irish or the #Germans or what have you or the #Poles, etc.

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(8/10) Usually what is best for #America is also best for #Israel and vice versa. But on occasions, for example, an American president must make a decision that does not, in effect, give the #Israelis a blank check. And one example of that is a decision that I made.

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(9/10) I decided early on in our administration that we were going to seek good relations with #Egypt and others of #Israel's neighbors. Many of my #Israeli friends didn't like that because they wanted a special relationship with Israel and Israel only. https://t.co/Czha8a2r4e

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(10/10) But I have always said that Israel's interests are better served to have the #UnitedStates a friend of Israel's neighbors and potential enemies than to leave a vacuum which the #Soviet Union would fill. I believe that, and I think that should be #American policy today.

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@colonelhomsi This was a prophetic speech https://t.co/4lJmhiEg6V

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In a series of reflections, I highlighted Netanyahu's 2002 testimony to Congress, warning about nuclear threats from Iraq, Iran, and Libya. I noted the 2003 US invasion of Iraq, which led to Saddam's execution in 2006, and how the conflict has evolved into a struggle between Iran and Israel. Gaddafi's 2008 speech foreshadowed his own fate, as he was later killed during NATO's intervention in Libya in 2011. I also referenced General Wesley Clark's assertion about a US plan for regime change in seven countries, questioning if Iran is the next target through Israel.

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1/ This was testimony from Netanyahu to the American congress in 2002

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“This is not a hypothesis, this is fact. #Iraq, #Iran and #Libya are racing to develop nuclear weapons” testimony in #USCongress by @netanyahu in 2002 https://t.co/WZTR3PVici

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2/ Iraq was invaded and Saddam was overthrown by the US occupying colonial regime in 2003

@chaldean_queen - Chaldean Queen

Iraq was invaded by US/UK because Saddam & Israel kept battling for 10+ years (see August 2002 article). 21 years later, after millions got killed & trillions were spent in Iraq, it’s now Iran & Israel fighting. Shows how much of a waste the Iraq invasion was. #Iran #Israel #WW3 https://t.co/Nglur1AQe7

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3/ Saddam was murdered on TV by hanging in 2006

@Global__Intel - 🌍Global Intel🌏

🇮🇶🇮🇶 🇮🇱🇺🇲 Execution by hanging of former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein. The Israeli-US plan was to invade Iraq, Afghanistan, Syria, Iran, Yemen and Libya ... Only Iran is left now. https://t.co/oCKSpGwyZV

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4/ In 2008 Gadaffi wondered who would be next in a speech to the Arab League - Assad scoffed at the idea

@DMusaru - Darlington Musarurwa

“Why wont they be an investigation into the killing of Saddam Hussein? An entire Arab League leadership was executed by hanging, yet we sit on the sidelines …Any one of you might be next.”- Gaddafi in a speech to the Arab League He was next & Libya hasn’t known peace ever since https://t.co/L0AN10EgE4

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5/ The US & NATO ‘intervention’ in the Libyan Arab Spring began on March 19th 2011 https://t.co/5bX0m9ae4K

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The U.S. has initiated military action against Libya, focusing on disabling Gaddafi's air defenses. Over 110 Tomahawk missiles were launched, targeting key sites, including an airfield, with B-2 bombers involved. French jets also participated, striking a Libyan armored vehicle. Gaddafi remains defiant, rallying supporters around strategic locations. The operation will expand to target air defenses in Misrata and Sirte, but will not extend east where rebels are in control. This is the first phase of a multi-phase operation to enforce a UN resolution, with a no-fly zone planned over Tripoli and Benghazi, involving numerous aircraft from allied nations. Concerns arise about the rebels' behavior and the complexities of identifying allies in a civil war, as they lack ground controllers to guide airstrikes effectively.
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Speaker 0: There is no question we are at war once again, and this first phase is to take out Gaddafi's air defenses. Throughout the night, the US pounded Libya. The strikes began with more than 110 Tomahawk missiles launched mostly from US ships and submarines aiming at more than 20 targets, including surface to air missile sites. And this morning, reports that the US took out a major Libyan air field using b 2 bombers flown from a base in the US. The ship launched missiles were fired from some 500 miles away in the Mediterranean Sea, hitting Libyan soil an hour later. Speaker 1: These strikes were carefully coordinated with our coalition partners. Speaker 0: Before the tomahawks were launched, 20 French fighter jets flew over rebel held Benghazi in a show of force, taking out 1 Libyan armored personnel carrier. But Muammar Gaddafi remains defiant. Calling into state TV to say if the US wants a long war, they will get it. He gathered supporters, including women and children around his compound and other key targets, essentially forming a human shield. In the coming days and hours, the strikes will expand beyond Tripoli to hit air defenses in Misrata and Sirte. There will be no strikes east of Sirte where the rebels are in control. Speaker 1: I wanna stress, however, that this is just the first phase of what will likely be a multi phase military operation designed to enforce the United Nations resolution. Speaker 0: The next phase will be the no fly zone, which will be over Tripoli and rebel held Benghazi, an operation that will involve 100 of aircraft. US f sixteens will likely take part, but most of the fighter jets will be from Britain, France, and other allied partners. The US will provide support aircraft like air refuelers and communications aircraft. And a little bit about, those b two strikes, there were 4 b two bombers used. Each dropped 16 bombs. They've also been able to hit mobile surface to air missile sites in Libya, and they believe they can have a presence already over Benghazi. Dan and Biana? Speaker 2: Martha, to put a fine point on this, we are essentially taking sides in a civil war here, backing the rebels. What do we do if the rebels start behaving irresponsibly? Speaker 0: Well, it's a it's a great question, Dan, and one I'm not sure they really have an answer for at this point. Many officers I have talked to say they are watching that very closely. They're watching how Gaddafi responds. You saw a little bit of that this morning rather defiantly. But they're also watching the rebels because that's a complicated question. What do they do? For example, they don't have forward air controllers on the ground. They don't know exactly where to drop bombs, and this is very specific. It's very hard to find sides. Sometimes in a civil war, you don't really know who the good guy is and who the bad guy is, and they're not sure who all these rebels are. They're not sure who they're backing in many places.

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6/ Gadaffi was beaten, abused, and paraded through the streets before being murdered on livestream. This was October of the same year. https://t.co/TaQ7FLIYjM

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The final moments before Gaddafi's death are graphic. He is seen being dragged by rebel fighters, falling to his knees as they shout insults and assault him. Gunfire is heard amidst the chaos, and it seems a gun is aimed at his head. In Misurata, people are lining up to view his body. His doctor reports that Gaddafi died from gunshot wounds to the head and stomach, contradicting the National Transitional Council's claim that he died in crossfire. The UN has called for an investigation into his death.
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Speaker 0: The final moments before Gaddafi died are brutal, and some viewers may find these images disturbing. The former leader appears to be dragged into an angry crowd of rebel fighters. He falls to his knees and is dragged along the floor as fighters shout, you dog, and begin to assault him. Gunfire can be heard and chaos follows. It appears that a gun is being pointed to his head. People have been queuing in Misurata to see his body. His doctor says he died from a shot to the head and stomach. This new picture appears to contradict official accounts from the National Transitional Council that he died in crossfire. The UN has called for an investigation into his death.

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7/ here is Netanyahu speaking in no uncertain terms about ambitions for regime change across the region https://t.co/1Tutd6vLoC

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I support regime change in Iran and Iraq, focusing on how to achieve it rather than if it should happen. Iran has advantages over Iraq, such as widespread satellite access and internet usage. I suggested to CIA leaders that promoting regime change in Iran could be done through media rather than covert operations. By broadcasting popular shows like "Melrose Place" and "Beverly Hills 90210" into Iran, we can influence the youth. They aspire to the lifestyles depicted in these shows, which can be a powerful subversive tool.
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Speaker 0: Obviously, we'd like to see a regime change, at least I would in Iran, just as I would like to see in Iraq. The question now is a practical question. What is the best place to proceed? It's not a question of whether Iraq's regime should be taken out, but when should it be taken out. It's not a question of whether you'd like to see a regime change in Iran, but how to achieve it. Iran has something that Iraq doesn't have. Iran has, for example, 250,000 satellite dishes. It has Internet use. I once said to the chair the heads of the CIA when I was prime minister that if you want to advance regime change in Iran, you don't have to go through the CIA cloak and dagger stuff. What you want to do is take very large, very strong transponders and just beam Melrose Place and Beverly Hills 2050 and all that into into Tehran and into Iran because that is subversive stuff. They watch it. The young kids watch it. The young people, they they wanna have the same nice clothes at the same houses and swimming pools and so on. And

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8/ Here is General Wesley Clark confirming this

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Remember this? Gen. Wesley Clark on how he was told the US was planning to take out 7 countries in 5 years: -Iraq -Syria -Lebanon -Libya -Somalia -Sudan -Iran Is the US now seeking to destroy Iran🇮🇷 through its proxy, Israel? More coverage: https://youtu.be/Un7EeV917wc?si=LqxPttJWMi9hE-eX https://t.co/4kRrSJyLje

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After 9/11, I visited the Pentagon and spoke with a general who informed me that the decision had been made to go to war with Iraq, despite no evidence linking Saddam to Al Qaeda. The rationale seemed to be a lack of options in dealing with terrorism, leading to a military approach. A few weeks later, while we were bombing Afghanistan, the same general revealed a memo outlining plans to target seven countries over five years, starting with Iraq and including Syria, Lebanon, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and ending with Iran. He mentioned the memo was classified and advised against viewing it.
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Speaker 0: I I knew why. Because I'd been through the Pentagon right after 911. About 10 days after 911, I went through the Pentagon and I saw secretary Rumsfeld and and deputy secretary Wolfowitz. I went downstairs just to say hello to some of the people on the joint staff who used used to work for me. And one of the generals called me and he said, sir, you gotta come in you gotta come in and talk to me a second. I said, well, you're too busy. He said, no. No. He says, we've made the decision we're going to war with Iraq. This was on or about 20th September. I said, we're going to war with Iraq? Why? He said, I don't know. He said, I guess they don't know what else to do. So, I said, well, did they find some information collect connecting Saddam to Al Qaeda? He said, no. No. He says there's nothing new that way. They just made the decision to go to war with Iraq. He said, I guess it's like we don't know what to do about terrorists, but we've got a good military and we can take down governments. And, he said, I guess if the only tool you have is a hammer, every problem has to look like a nail. So I came back to see him a few weeks later, and by that time we were bombing in Afghanistan. I said, are we still going to war with Iraq? And he said, oh, it's worse than that. He said he reached over on his desk. He picked up a piece of paper. He said, I just he said, I just got this down from upstairs, meaning the secretary of defense's office today. And he said, this is a memo that describes how we're gonna take out 7 countries in 5 years, starting with Iraq and then Syria, Lebanon, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and finishing off Iran. I said, is it classified? He said, yes, sir. I said I said, well, don't show it to me. And I saw him a year or so ago, and I said, you remember that? He said, sir, I didn't show you that memo. I didn't show it to you.
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