The worst people are not your common criminals but people with suits and ties. And those with the sole intent of grabbing power.
And Henry Kissinger knew how to grab power. His only idea was realpolitik (a system of politics or principles based on practical rather than moral or ideological considerations). No ideals, no morals, just politics for politics. That wouldn’t make him an immoral person (even from the mainstream morality standpoint), but all this old pig knew had been evil. Maybe if Kissinger had given the unlimited power Hitler had, the world may have seen much more and more genocide. Here are examples of his crimes:
Secret Bombing Campaign in Cambodia
Support for Authoritarian Regimes: He is criticized for supporting and bolstering authoritarian regimes in countries such as Chile (support for Pinochet), Argentina (during the “Dirty War”), and Indonesia (during the East Timor conflict
Involvement in the 1973 Chilean Coup: Allegations suggest that Kissinger played a role in orchestrating or supporting the military coup that ousted Chile’s democratically elected president, Salvador Allende
Secret Bombing of Laos: Similar to Cambodia, Kissinger was involved in the secret bombing campaign in Laos, which resulted in significant civilian casualties.
Influence on U.S. Foreign Policy: Critics argue that Kissinger’s realpolitik approach often prioritized U.S. interests over human rights and democratic values, leading to questionable alliances and decisions.
Backing of Pakistan during the Bangladesh Liberation War: Kissinger’s support for Pakistan during the Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971, despite evidence of human rights abuses and atrocities committed by the Pakistani military, raised ethical concerns.
Backing of Pakistan During Bangladesh Liberation War: Kissinger’s support for Pakistan during the Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971, despite evidence of widespread atrocities committed by the Pakistani military, has raised ethical questions about his foreign policy decisions.
Allegations of War Crimes in Vietnam: While not personally involved in combat, Kissinger’s role in shaping U.S. policies during the Vietnam War led some to allege that he should be held accountable for the war’s consequences, including civilian casualties and environmental damage
Opposition to Nuclear Arms Control: Kissinger’s opposition to certain arms control agreements, such as the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty and the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty, has drawn criticism from those who argue that his stance undermined global efforts to reduce the risk of nuclear conflict.
Alleged War Crimes in East Timor: Some accuse Kissinger of turning a blind eye to human rights abuses, including potential war crimes, committed by Indonesian forces during the occupation of East Timor.
On the contrary, Adolf Hitler had ideals, twisted ideals but still ideals. Here are his crimes:
The Holocaust: Hitler oversaw the systematic genocide of six million Jews and millions of others in concentration and extermination camps, as part of his plan to establish an Aryan master race.
Aggression and Invasion: Hitler initiated World War II by invading Poland in 1939, leading to widespread destruction and the deaths of millions. He also orchestrated invasions of other European countries.
War Crimes: The Nazi regime, under Hitler’s leadership, committed numerous war crimes, including the killing of prisoners of war, the targeting of civilians, and the use of forced labor in deplorable conditions.
Persecution of minority groups: Besides Jews, Hitler’s regime targeted Roma people, disabled individuals, homosexuals, political dissidents, and other minority groups for persecution, imprisonment, and execution.
Mass murders: Hitler’s regime was responsible for the mass murder of millions of innocent people through executions, forced labor, medical experiments, and starvation.
No, Kissinger wouldn’t have been worse having been given the power. However, unlike Hitler, Henry Kissinger still remains an esteemed citizen and prominent figure – while school shooters are just amateurs.
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