Morality issues, facts, and the grim results of War.
Written by: Michael Smith Sept. 2007 (Part4)
Updated; April 2008
Human rights violations and war crime atrocities committed by American
forces in Vietnam 1954 to 1975 (Part 4)
Meet the old war, same as
the new war;
Vietnam to Iraq; America's Criminal Foreign Policies.
*Below quotes are copyrighted
and were written by Michael Smith. 04-30-08
"Never
forgive our tyrants, whether they be Gods or Man.
Nor should we forget our ignorance for ever believing in them."
(MS)
"Religion is the epitome of mans inability to accept responsibility"
(MS)
Reviews of Colonel
Fletcher Prouty's Book
JFK, The CIA & Rich
Texans (part 5)
Patriotism is the belief that
your country is the best simply because you were born there!
In this volume, Colonel Fletcher Prouty captures both
the secret history of the United States from 1945 to 1975 and the reasons
behind the plot to kill President Kennedy. Herein, the courageous Colonel
illustrates quite clearly that the clandestine history and the
assassination plot were intrinsically linked.
From the important information in this book, we learn that the war in
Vietnam actually began on September 2, 1945, when Ho Chi Minh was
established as the new leader of Vietnam by our OSS, the predecessor of
the CIA, and the US Army. The United States was thoughtful enough to
provide all the weapons, ammunition, and supplies necessary for Ho and
Giap to pursue their war against the French, which culminated in the
French defeat at Dien Bien Phu. Following that defeat, the CIA arranged
for the transfer of 1.1 million "refugees" from the North of Vietnam to
the South. These folks caused such disruption in the fragile agricultural
economy of the South that their arrival ultimately drove the original
residents to banditry in order that they might survive. These displaced
bandits became what was later known as the Viet Cong. Hence, the CIA
created the conditions necessary for a full scale war in Vietnam.
On coming to office, Kennedy, a brilliant and studious man, came soon to
understand the perfidy of the CIA. One of first his acts on realizing this
was to fire CIA director Allen Dulles. Soon thereafter, he issued one the
most important, and unknown, documents of US history, NSAM 263. Issued in
October of 1963, this document called for 1,000 US military personnel to
come home from Vietnam by that Christmas. The remainder were to be out of
Vietnam by the end of 1965. Had John Kennedy lived, what Americans know as
the war in Vietnam would never have happened.
Prouty demonstrates herein that the powers that be ultimately made the
decision that they could not allow Kennedy to live. He makes it clear that
assassination researches who make a career of examining the details of the
government's false cover story truly miss the point. What matters is not
how the President was killed, but why. And the answer to that question is
that the assassination was a coup d' etat, transferring control of the
government of the United States to a power elite, which has been in
control ever since. Hence, we have the strange silence of every succeeding
President on the issue of the cover up of the Kennedy assassination.
The book is well written and extraordinarily important. He would
understand our nation and how it came to be in the condition that now
obtains would be well advised to read carefully this terribly important
book. God bless.
Book Reviews; Tim Canale from California,
January 6, 1999 - 5 stars Highly Recommended Reading!
Prouty gives us the point
of view of both an ace historian and an insider taking us from the origins
of the cold war up through the assassination of President Kennedy, and
then on up through tomorrow night's evening news. It's haunting how the
power elite's patterns of military strategies and propaganda tactics of
that era correlate with many of today's current events. Just the other day
somebody on TV was screaming, "Why wasn't there an objective in Desert
Fox?!" while at the same time I'm reading the answer in Prouty's book, yet
the book was written 6 or 7 years ago.
This isn't a book only on the Kennedy assassination, but Kennedy's bold
decisions which led to his death and the forces behind it all. He explains
clearly the post-H-bomb military strategy of aiding both sides of the
fence in Vietnam to win the REAL war - big business. We get an inside look
at the Dulles brothers and their direct line to the "High Cabal" which
overrules even the White House.
I once heard Col. Prouty say in an interview that he's never read a page
of the Warren Commission's 26 volumes of hearings on the assassination. He
said he didn't have to because he knew who did it. I thought that was a
bit odd, but after reading this book I understand what he means. Prouty
had worked with these guys! These are the same forces that overthrew the
Philippines, Greece, Iran, Bulgaria and Guatemala (to name just a few).
Out of all the books written about the Kennedy assassination this is
easily one of the best. Check out his website!
Gregory Burnham from San Diego, California, December 24, 1998 - 5 stars
"The Truth Shall Set You Free" - Plaque at CIA's entrance. If the truth
was known they would all be in prison!!
These words of St. John are displayed at CIA's Head Quarters in Langley,
VA. The DCI, (Director of Central Intelligence), Allen Dulles, was not
known for his ability to write good "original" material... At one time, he
commissioned one E. Howard Hunt to ghost write for him. That might be
likened to a liar who hires a thief to tell the truth! Colonel Leroy
Fletcher Prouty was not cast from the same "mold" that produced the likes
of Colson, MacGruder, Hunt, Sturgis, McCord, Liddy, Mitchell, Hoover,
LeMay, Lansdale, and all the rest... No, he was cast from a very different
mold... a mold of integrity and dedication to his country, the United
States of America.
Imagine a patriotic young man, who enlists into the military, sees combat
as a subordinate on the front lines, is commissioned by his superiors (as
they recognized the leadership capabilities that he possessed), and is
eventually placed in a newly created position: Chief of Special
Operations, as an adjunct to his previous title of "Focal Point
Officer/Military Liaison" in support of all CIA Clandestine Operations, as
per National Security Council Directive #5412. It is from this very
perspective that the good Colonel speaks... and he does, in fact, speak
the truth.
I would do a disservice to those who seek an accurate account of the CIA,
Vietnam, and the Plot to Assassinate JFK, if I failed to mention the
following:
Those who criticize or attack the content of this most important "work" of
Fletcher, have failed to understand that: "In the interest of a LEGITIMATE
National Security Agenda" many covert activities were necessary to insure
the continued security of the United States. In such instances any and all
of the brave men and women, be they CIA, military, or civilian personnel,
who have engaged in such activity, including Fletcher Prouty, are to be
commended for their heroism and dedication to the freedom of us all, as
unpalatable as many of these activities may seem to those of us who have
only known "peace" in our home land. Without the work of the many "human
assets" whose dedication to preserving our security at times included,
what is euphemistically called "Black Ops"-- we would not be free today to
speak of these issues. In this context, "Black Ops" can be seen as a
necessary, albeit "unfortunate choice" - However, choosing the lesser of
two or more evils MUST be made at times.
At what point does one say "enough is enough?" I believe Colonel Prouty's
insight is extremely acute because of the honesty of the man AND the
unique "position" he held at the fulcrum of the meeting point between the
military, industrial and intelligence complex, of the United States. If
one who is in such a position:
1. "Knows the signature of black ops" from years of experience;
2. Witnesses the "breakdown" of the Law mandated by Congress as a "Control
Mechanism" -- i.e., the NSC's ability to DIRECT the activities of the
intelligence community;
3. Ultimately recognizes that the removal of the main member of the NSC,
President John F. Kennedy, was saturated with the "fingerprints" of a very
carefully orchestrated "coup d'etat";
Then, (if such an individual is a true patriot), he is under an obligation
to "right the wrongs" to the best of his ability... even if it may mean
speaking of things that, despite their truth, will tend to strain the
credibility of the messenger.
I applaud Colonel Prouty's courage, dedication, wisdom, excellent
reportage, attention to detail, and finally, his relentless commitment...
He is an excellent messenger.
In the words of Jim Garrison: "Do not forget your dying king..."
In the words of Michael
Smith. April 30th 2008
"Never forgive your tyrants, whether they be Gods or
Man."
"Nor should we forgive our own ignorance for ever believing in them."
GO SECURE; By Gregory Burnham
Noah Gladstone from Bensalem, PA , December 20, 1998 - 5 stars
Insightful look at the real history from an insider Col. Prouty had an
inside look at the real affairs of state. His description of events may be
shocking to most American's, who get news in sound bites and history in
sterilized censored history books. Col. Prouty points the finger at the men
behind the scenes who really ran this country. Col. Prouty exposes the real
causes behind the failed policies in Vietnam and how Kennedy's policy of
pull out( contained in National Security Action Memorandum 263) caused
Kennedy's assassination.
This book should be required reading on political science courses, it trumps
all other texts.
Anita Langley, Canada , December 14, 1998 - 5 stars
Comprehensive, cutting edge truth, not to be taken lightly.
Col. Prouty's rare insight into world events is enhanced enormously by his
unique position in the Pentagon hierarchy. The Col. is not a very
speculative author, to his benefit and to the benefit of us all. His
writings are based on personal experiences, anecdotes which set the stage
for understanding the subtle and not so subtle politics surrounding the
pivotal events of recent history. Col. Prouty was truly positioned at the
nerve center of the military industrial complex. Having read numerous works
by this author, I must say that I agree with Oliver Stone, I think it is
quite likely that future history students will look at the various works of
Col. Prouty as precious materials useful for gaining understanding of this
volatile era. In addition, I suspect Col. Prouty will go down in history as
one of the most memorable heroes of this age.
Dick Smith from Dallas, Texas , September 11, 1998 - 5 stars
This vital work is a MUST READ for ALL Americans.
Col. Prouty's most informative book exposes the vicious, greedy, and
super-anonymous hand of the "High Cabal" as none other has dared attempt. It
clearly demonstrates the bizarre and disgusting chain of events (created by
the OSS and CIA) that began before the end of WWII; events that led to
President Eisenhower's unprecedented farewell address (and warning) to the
nation. These events also led to the creation of President John F. Kennedy's
National Security Action Memorandum #263, which called for de-escalation of
the Vietnam War and withdrawal of all troops from Vietnam; the memorandum
that ultimately led to his death.
This work exposes the planned genocide of millions of innocent,
non-combatant Southeast Asian civilians, under the guise of such noble
sounding terms as "pacification." Readers learn that none of these attacks
on the peace-loving Southeast Asians were undertaken to protect any nation
or preserve any ideology. Rather, they were thrust upon the Southeast Asians
to further feed the exceedingly bulging pockets of greedy international
bankers and the insidious military-industrial complex. These events also
served to further perpetuate the High Cabal's iron-fisted, though
ultra-secret, control over American government, among others, and the world
economy. Vietnam is but one homeland that the High Cabal has decimated to
serve its own purposes. There have indeed been many others throughout
history. The question is: who's next? Perhaps us? Every American should read
this vitally important book. And, think about it...
Hats off to Col. L. Fletcher Prouty. A truly great American! I proudly
salute you, Sir.
A reader , July 28, 1997 - 5 stars
America's Wake-Up call
Col. Fletcher Prouty is one of America's greatest patriots. He has chosen to
come forward and show the people how our government truly operates- from the
propaganda in the media to formulated coups. I could not put this book down.
I found it as shocking as it was interesting. I'm not sure what we as a
nation can do to get our government back, but this book certainly woke me
up. How can we be so apathetic to the lies spewed out by the power elite? I
hope someday the government comes clean, but I don't think it will happen.
Why should they when they have no accountability? If we don't see and hear
Dan Rather talk about, it doesn't exist, right?
A Shopper , June 15, 1996 - 5 stars
Very, very good.
I am a fan of Col Prouty, ever since I read The Secret Team. Oliver Stone is
in excellent company, because both of these men aren't afraid to tell the
truth. It is exactly the lack of truth that is killing the United States.
Those who attack this book, and Stone, with the usual ignorant hysterics,
are part of the cancer that is destroying the very innards of the last,
great democracy on earth. JFK's assassination was just a symptom of disease
that is ravaging us today. This book supports this point. By the way, if you
believe the results of the Warren Commission, (the House Select Comm. on
Assassinations didn't, in 1976-78),then you are part of the problem.
This book gives an excellent pre-text to the take-over plans of the
war-industry complex, starting after World War II. Prouty clearly states how
the US Navy took part in the destabilization of Viet Nam by assisting in
exporting tribes to the south. The resulting mess fell into Kennedy's hands.
You can understand why the fascists would have to dispatch a man like
Kennedy, because he tried to do what was right. He was too charismatic, and
he was correct. He could move too get emotionally involved, and then to act.
This was viewed to be a dangerous thing. Kennedy's Presidential Memorandum
#263 was the spark the could ignite a conflagration, pulling the armed
forces out of Viet Nam. This correct moral action would lead to other
positive events, such as the deconstruction of the war machine at home. If
this course was allowed to be taken. It didn't , of course. The Military
Right Wing and Ultra Hawks of the US had to liquidate Kennedy. Then, later,
Bobby, Malcolm X, King... and I am sure that it was They were all done in by
the same smoking gun. They couldn't stand in the light of truth, like a
vampire can stand the light of the sun.
The problem is still rampant today, Ladies and Gentlemen. Read this book
before revisionist history forces it from the shelves. Keep it alive, talk
about it. You'll find that you will defend it when you see the context that
is carefully presented by Prouty. Also, think about how (now) Sen. Arlen
Specter told us how the "magic" bullet is proof of the single assassin
theory. Then think about how he told us that this same bullet decided to
wait in the air 1.6 seconds before striking Gov. Connelly, and then move on
to kill President Kennedy, and still later was recovered with absolutely no
loss of mass. Think, then reject the fantasy tale outright. Specter was a
liar, then as he is today, and the Warren Commission's finding are
pathetically false.
You should then read this book.
It's not fantasy. The cancer grows as you read this, but it is not too
late... I think. If enough people get informed, and then act according to
their conscience, they can then eradicate the cancer. There are not enough
liar/fascists to stop a revolution of the truth. Today, they are afraid, and
for good reason. Thank you. MBF
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