“We often forget how fragile a creation democracy is – a delicate eggshell in the rough-and-tumble of history. Even in the cradle of democracy, ancient Athens, rule by the people could barely survive for a couple of centuries. And throughout its brief history, Athenian democracy was besieged from within by the forces of oligarchy and tyranny. There were plots led by generals to impose military rule. There were secret clubs of aristocrat who hired squads of assassins to kill popular leaders. Terror reigned during these convulsions…
“Our country’s cheerleaders are wedded to the notion of American exceptionalism. But when it comes to the machinations of power, we are all too similar to other societies and ones that have come before us…no matter where power rules, there is the same determination by those in high places to keep their activities hidden.” – David Talbot
Allen Dulles was the father of the deep state. Anyone who thinks the problems of the national security state, undermining the Constitution, and abuse of power are something new, you’re in for a surprise. Talbot details how it all began. Like Dulles’ daughter said:
“It’s very important to understand it all – the dark and the light.”
Darrick Dean 