Understanding #Kissinger is not a historical exercise but, because he was still looked up to and his counsel sought till the day he died, instead essential to thinking about what the point of US foreign policy actually is and always has been. It's pursuing our interests, as defined by those with the most power to influence our government, no matter who has to suffer. "Democracy promotion" has always been a public relations cover story. Thank you @ggreenwald. https://pca.st/episode/df944570-000c-4369-8909-bed05a7fdb38
