John Kiriakou Unleashed: THE REAL CIA HISTORY, S*xpionage, Black Ops & MORE
In a series of discussions, Jay Dyer interviews former CIA officer John Kiriakou, uncovering the complex and often controversial history of CIA operations. Kiriakou highlights the role of sexual espionage, the connections between the CIA and organized crime, and controversial operations such as Gladio, asserting that many terrorist activities have state ties. He discusses ethical concerns surrounding CIA methods, including torture and propaganda, and shares personal anecdotes regarding his experiences in the agency, including encounters with notorious figures like Carlos the Jackal. The conversation also touches on recruitment strategies, the agency's influence in popular media, and the moral implications of espionage and covert operations. Through these dialogues, Dyer and Kiriakou aim to shed light on the realities and myths surrounding the CIA's activities throughout its history.
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- Jay Dyer: Gladio may serve as a template for modern operations and linked to groups like ISIS.“a lot of writers conceive of this as a template...trained terror cells that could be activated later on”
- John Kiriakou: The CIA and Kissinger's policies led to enduring effects on international relations.“this policy, as calculating and cunning as it may seem, it's a reality of American foreign policy.”
- John Kiriakou: Richard Welch was targeted by 17 November and assassinated shortly after becoming CIA station chief.“Richard Welch, you have been found guilty of crimes against the Greek people.”
via Revolutionary Organization 17 November- John Kiriakou: The CIA experimented unethically on its own citizens and others, violating legal and ethical norms.“And so they start dosing their own CIA employees with LSD”
- John Kiriakou: John Paul II's papacy was strategically implemented by the CIA to weaken the Soviet Union.“This was a political decision from the very beginning.”
- John Kiriakou: Mormons excel in the CIA due to their lifestyle and language training.“They can be sent operationally immediately overseas.”
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13Jay presents John Kiriakou's view that CIA operations often justify illegal actions under the guise of protecting Americans, which is fundamentally opposed to the rule of law.
Jay Dyer finds the stories about Carlos the Jackal to be fascinating, noting the networks of support behind such figures rather than them being purely organic or lone actors.
Jay Dyer notes that the violence of 17 November, including murders of Americans, brought U.S. attention and military response.
Jay discusses the historical actions and role of the CIA in global conflicts and foreign policy.
Jay expresses skepticism about the existence of aliens but suggests there might be a connection between UFO phenomena and advanced technology.
Jay remarks on the CIA's MKUltra program and its obscured history due to lost documentation.
Jay Dyer discusses Operation Gladio as an example of the connection between intelligence agencies and organized crime.
Jay Dyer refers to the 9/11 attacks as something that was carried out by Al-Qaeda but suggests state involvement, specifically by the Saudi government.
Jay mentions a CIA-Vatican operation to publish Dr. Zhivago to undermine Soviet influence.
Jay discusses Henry Kissinger's role in American foreign policy and the implications of his actions.
Jay notes that John Paul II's papacy was a strategic decision by the CIA to weaken the Soviet Union.
Jay Dyer references Operation Midnight Climax to illustrate the CIA's use of sexual espionage.