Super K and Historical Revisionism
Donald H. Marks, physician and scientist
Following is a link to my podcast on the now-deceased Henry Kissinger , conflicted elder statesman at 100, former Secretary of State, National Security advisor. Was he an agent for good, or an evil war criminal? Only time will tell the validity of different perspectives on the Super K.
I recently added Henry Kissinger to my exclusive and famous list of Elitists, Neocons and Neoliberals. Was I wrong to have done so? I think not. The Super K was a trifecta here.
The question of whether or not to call Henry Kissinger a war criminal is, IMO, more an example of historical revisionism, and in terms of relative ethics - a matter of perspective. Some people believe that Kissinger's actions during his tenure as National Security Advisor and Secretary of State, such as his support for the Vietnam War and the Cambodian extension, met the definition of war crimes. https://youtu.be/COqq7862wcU?si=aXm0d7KUOj8c8Caa
Others believe that Kissinger's actions were justified by the circumstances of the time and that he should not be held accountable for them today.
Historical revisionism can be viewed as an act of misrepresenting or distorting historical events in order to serve a particular purpose. In the case of Henry Kissinger, some people may be trying to revise history in order to make him appear more guilty of war crimes than he actually may have been. Others may be trying to revise history in order to exonerate him of any wrongdoing.
Ultimately, it is up to each individual to decide whether or not they believe that Henry Kissinger is a war criminal. There is no clear consensus on this issue, and there is evidence to support both sides of the argument. LMK your thoughts.
Reference articles
Henry Kissinger, a crooked legacy. https://www.wionews.com/opinions-blogs/henry-kissinger-a-crooked-legacy-597010?utm_source=pocket_mylist
Machiavelli and U.S. Politics Part 5: War Crimes and Atrocities
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