Just curious if peoples minds would be changed if there was information in the leaks that the U.S., including George W. Bush new full well the 9/11 attacks were coming and let them happen on purpose? Would you still not want that information leaked?
I think that depends on who you are. I would like to know that, were it the case. But most people want to stick their head in the sand and think organizations within the US government are just all about truth, justice and the american way.
The CIA supported Pinnochet's military junta that overthrew Allende's DEMOCRATIC government in chile. Primarily because Allende was nationalizing some copper mines that were currently under the control of some american companies. So the US government helped destory democracy there, not spread it.
Its not the first time, it wasnt and wont be the last time we dont practice what we preach. and this tid bit is freely available on the CIA's website, although some of the history is sugar coated, by saying: "the CIA had reservations about doing this this and that...." but they did it anyway, amiright? Pinnochet went on to slaughter a bunch of people protesting his dictatorship, some of which were spanish nationals of which they still are pissed at the US for.
But this should all be covered up right? so we dont "look bad".
and I knew about this specific instance among others, before I entered service in the US Army, I accept that our government does so lowly things in selfish interest. It is the way it must be, if it isnt us it will be another nation doing the same shit getting a leg up. In essence a dog eat dog world.
It disgusts me though when people blind themselves to the reality of the world and really think deep down in the bowels of US foreign interest, we are all about "good". Nations are generally like people, weve all done things wrong to serve our own interest, and probably will again and again, I mean not overthrowing a democratic government, but those are the small transgressions of a nation state.
