#death squads

[tomorrowusa]

Just in time for the US elections, Philippines authoritarian former president Rodrigo Duterte freely admits he employed a death squad.

The 79-year-old, making his first public appearance on Monday since his term ended in 2022, said he offered “no apologies, no excuses” for his presidency, during which as many as 30,000 people were killed in a “war on drugs”. “My mandate as president of the republic was to protect the country and the Filipino people. Do not question my policies, because I offer no apologies, no excuses. I did what I had to do, and whether you believe it or not, I did it for my country,” he said. Duterte had entered the hearing walking with a stick and was defiant throughout, often cursing as he addressed senators.

None of what he's proud of doing had anything to do with Philippines law or international standards of human rights.

“I can make the confession now if you want,” Duterte said. “I had a death squad of seven, but they were not policemen, they were also gangsters.” “I’ll ask a gangster to kill somebody,” Duterte said. “If you will not kill [that person], I will kill you now.” When asked by senators for further details of the death squad, he said he would give more information at the next hearing. Duterte also said that he ordered officers to encourage criminals to fight back and resist arrest, so that police could then justify killing them. “What I said is this, let’s be frank, I said encourage the criminal to fight, encourage them to draw their guns. That was my instruction, encourage them to fight, and if they fight, then kill them so my problem in my city is done,” he said, in comments reported by Rappler, an independent news outlets.

When voters fail to keep lowlifes like Duterte, Putin, or Trump out of power they get lawless gangsterism and corruption.

If some shithead claims "only I can solve the country's problems" then it's probable that this person is one of the country's problems.

[immaculatasknight]

Death squads r us

[moonestrus]

It shouldn't take 40 years to carry out a genocide trial. Most of the perpetrators are already dead. That's not justice. Why have these courts if they're so slow and ineffective?

[ghostdata]

“why do you hate margaret thatcher? you’re not even irish”

[whatisonthemoon]

The Rev. Moon, the Unification Church, and the KCIA

The following is excerpted from "The Death Squads: Bringing in the Kingdom of God Through Terror, Torture and Death" (1996) by S.R. Shearer

In addition to the Americans, the Argentineans, the conservative Catholic Church, and various right-wing politicos, business leaders, and the military - with their attendant intelligence apparatus - there was a final component to the deadly mix which constituted the environment in which the Death Squads worked: specifically, the World Anti-Communist League (WACL) of the Rev. Sun Myung Moon. WACL became involved in these operations as a result of its Korean connections - connections which also led back to Phoenix..

WACL is a Moonie front organization with strong ties to the KCIA (a creation of the American CIA); its ultimate allegiance is to the Rev. Sun Myung Moon and the Unification Church.

Moon, of course, is no friend of democracy. He is a theocratic authoritarian who considers himself to be the Son of God and the new Messiah.[22] Moon believes that Jesus failed in His earthly mission to save man through His death on the cross; in addition, Moon claims that Jesus had sex with the women who followed Him.

As early as 1978 newspapers like the Washington Post began to pick up on the connections between Moon (WACL) and the Latin American Death Squads. For instance, one such article which appeared in the Post describing these connections carried the headline: "The Fascist Specter behind the World Anti-Red League."[23] In 1984 these connections were further explored in a series of columns by Jack Anderson.[24] Other publications carried additional articles detailing these connections and the Nazi components which comprised these elements.[25]

ORIGINS OF THE UNIFICATION CHURCH

In the light of all this, it might be fair to ask, what was it in the history of Moon and the Unification Church which would have led to such links between what ostensibly is supposed to be a religious organization and Nazi-oriented, right-wing Death Squads? The tides which produced these strange relationships originated in the very early 1950s in the murky right-wing political, religious and military currents which swept through Korea as a result of the Korean War; specifically in the wrath of Korean President Syngman Rhee and other right-wing elements in the Korean military who were furious at Truman and Eisenhower for not prosecuting the Korean War through to a successful conclusion - by which they meant the re-unification of the Korean Peninsula under President Rhee.

Right-wing elements in the United States were also enraged; many saw in the U.S. "surrender" the outlines of a sinister conspiracy. Senator Joseph McCarthy of Wisconsin went so far as to blame the U.S. "surrender in Korea" on the machinations of a White House clique besotted by "bourbon and benzedrine;" in a rage, he actually called the President a "son-of-a-bitch" from the floor of the Senate. Senator William Jenner of Indiana, echoed McCarthy's rage; he too saw the silhouette of an ominous conspiracy; he went on to declare that "... this country today is in the hands of a secret inner coterie which is directed by agents of the Soviet Union." Both groups - right-wing Americans on the one hand, and right-wing Koreans on the other - felt they had been stymied in Korea by a vast, underground intrigue which had seized control of the United States and which was aiming at the destruction of the Free World; they perceived themselves as engaged in an immense struggle against an implacable foe which not only controlled Communist China and the Soviet Union, but powerful, secret elements in the West as well (i.e., the "Illuminist Conspiracy"). This view of things was only strengthened when Rhee was toppled in April of 1960 with Eisenhower's help.

It was this witches' brew of virulent right-wing politics which gave birth to the aberrant theology and politics of the Rev. Sun Myung Moon and the Unification Church; Moon became as much a believer in the existence of the "world-wide communist (Illuminist) conspiracy" as had been Korean strongman Syngman Rhee and Senators Joseph McCarthy and William Jenner. Moon believed that the conspiracy could only be stopped by uniting the Western World under the banner of "Christianity" (by which he meant his own weird blend of New Age philosophy and aberrant religious teachings). Thus, Moon's movement was (is) as much a political movement as it is a religious movement; it is the result of a strange convergence of extreme right-wing politics (which stem not only out of sources in Korea, but also elements in the United States) and a bizarre mixture of fanatical, authoritarian religious beliefs.

There are, of course, many such movements throughout the world; but what has given Moon's organization such power is the relationship it enjoys with the government of South Korea - a relationship which endows Moon's religious empire with unlimited funds, business fronts, and access to sensitive intelligence matters - things which no other religious association in the world enjoys - outside of the Vatican; and it is precisely these things which have bought Moon entrance - if only through the back door - into America's Religious Right; the Religious Right in this country has seemingly found itself unable to resist the allure of Moon's money, the high-paying jobs he is able to offer through his various business fronts, and the excitement generated out of his intelligence (KCIA) contacts.

THE DEATH SQUADS AND THE REV. MOON

All this brings us back to Moon's involvement with Latin America's Death Squads; Moon's involvement originated as a result of his contacts with the KCIA, and the KCIA's involvement flowed out of Korea's connections with the Vietnam War. Korea was one of the very few U.S. allies which actively participated militarily in Vietnam alongside American forces. ROK (Republic of Korea) forces thus came into direct contact with Phoenix.

The KCIA was thrilled with Phoenix - and this favorable impression was passed on to WACL where the KCIA, as already indicated, exercised a great deal of influence; as a result, WACL soon became a purveyor of Phoenix-like operations throughout the world as an effective means of combating the spread of communism - so much so that in Latin America many of the Death Squad networks which were later established became synonymous with Moon and the Unification Church. Indeed, investigative reporter Russ Bellant writes that "... the ... Death Squad network{26} (in many of the various Latin American countries) is (in instance after instance) also the Latin American branch of Moon's World Anti-Communist League (WACL)."[27] For example, in Argentina, the Death Squads and WACL were so closely identified that in Buenos Aires the various Death Squad cadres constituted in fact the main Argentine branch of WACL.[28] These kinds of connections between the Death Squads and the Unification Church were repeated throughout Central and South America. So closely and effectively did Moon and the Death Squads cooperate in Latin America that they were actually responsible - along with Nazi fugitive Klaus Barbie - in helping to establish a Nazi-style state in Bolivia in 1982.[29] And what about the individuals who constitute the membership of these organizations? - they have been variously described as a mix of Hitler collaborators, anti-Semites, right-wing politicos, rich businessmen, etc. - all of whom hold to an unshakable belief in a world-wide conspiracy directed against capitalism and Christianity[30] - the same kind of ideological mix which - to a large degree - can be found in the CNP (the principle coordinating agency bringing together members of the Religious Right with members of the political right and the business right) today.

Full article: https://www.antipasministries.com/html/file0000105.htm

[hellyeahheroes]

The CIA is a Terrorist Organization by Second Thought

[panspanther]

They will do that shit here, too if we don’t stop them all over the world.

[rubbahslippah]

Note to Trump and all Republicans in general: you will not carry the vote if you keep killing off your supporters.

[agreenroad]

CIA Training Centers, Universities, School Of The Americas, SOA,  The Farm, Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation, WHINSEC

CIA Training Centers, Universities, School Of The Americas, SOA,  The Farm, Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation, WHINSEC THE PRIMARY PROBLEM WITH ANY ‘SECRET’ ORGANIZATION, ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD Any government, agency or organization that is based primarily on secrets has to ‘compartmentalize’ in order to keep secrets most efficiently and effectively.  In turn, this means the…

[gwydionmisha]

In Ethiopia, a secret committee orders killings and arrests to crush rebels

[immaculatasknight]

Global hit man

[sorrow-caliglo37]

IRS Deathsquads and Organ harvesters

Gang-esque groups of semi faceless gunners with metal plates on them which produce their guns and munitions. Clad in Esoteric SWAT armour they slink through the country in small groups looking for any survivors so they may take whatever intact organs there are, for they see them as the last bastion of genuine currency as paper money has become useless.

[ghostbsuter]

Inspired by that one episode in Young Justice.

—

"You could leave with me," 'Gray' nods at him, there is the familiar, mischievous smile. Yet the sincerely in which he offers his hand, it reflects in his eyes.

Danny reflects back on his life, staring at his partner, how Freakshow had gotten him into this Circus in the first place.

"Where would we go?" He relents, grasping the offered hand to hold it simply. The weight of the appendage is calming for his racing heart.

'Gray' softens, leaning against him. Their outfifs– tight on their bodies, colourful for the eyes of the people. Ruffles, dark and gooey to fit the theme of the circus, showing more skin than comfortable– it was home.

After so long, it had become home and Danny isn't sure if he could leave it.

(Is that how Freakshow never lost any workers even after his staff broke? Did they become dependent on him just as he has?)

"Everywhere." His performance partner replies, reassures with his presence and Danny soaks it in.

They would move tomorrow, but 'Gray' would not come along.

[whatisonthemoon]

Unification Church, WACL and CAUSA Were Involved In CIA Operations

▲ Pictured: Donald Sills, Baptist and executive director of the Moonie front National Coalition for Religious Freedom, speaking at the CAUSA USA National Convention - March 1985

The Unification Church and the World Anti-Communist League WACL of Sun Myung Moon were involved in several CIA operations in the Cold War from the 1960s until 1991:

- Phoenix Program in Vietnam 1967-1972: The CIA describes it as “a set of programs that sought to attack and destroy the political infrastructure of Viet Cong.” Phoenix Program neutralized 81,740 people suspected of Viet Cong membership. Phoenix Program used infiltration, capture, terrorism, torture and assassinations. Central to Phoenix is the fact that it targeted civilians, not soldiers. Sun Myung Moon’s involvement in Phoenix Program originated as a result of his connections with the KCIA. Korea was one of the very few US allies which actively participated militarily in Vietnam alongside American forces. ROK forces thus came into direct contact with Phoenix. The KCIA was thrilled with Phoenix - and this favourable impression was passed on to WACL. WACL soon became a purveyor of Phoenix-like operations throughout the world as an effective means of combating the spread of communism - so much so that in Latin America many of the death squads networks became synonymous with Moon and the Unification Church. The death squad network in many Latin American countries is also the Latin American branch of Moon’s World Anti-Communist League WACL.

-Operation Condor during ‘70s - ‘80s supported the right wing dictatorships in Latin America. Their tactics included kidnapping, rape, torture, and murder of dissidents, guerillas, and suspected enemies. The CIA supported the military groups or right wing governments of Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, Bolivia, Paraguay, Brazil, Peru, and Ecuador during this time with money, weapons and training. Sun Myung Moon’s WACL organized and funded the networks of death squads which operated across the borders in Latin America.

-Iran-Contra scandal 1985-1987 was involved in the U.S. administration’s arms sales to Iran, which was under embargo. $18 million from the arms deal was secretly used to support Nicaraguan anti-communist Contras that were battling the communist Sandinista government. WACL was involved in this scandal and gave money and weapons to Contras and participated in battles against the Sandinistas.

-CIA drug trafficking from WWII to Afghanistan: the CIA was involved in global drug trafficking. The CIA facilitated smuggling lines for cocaine, heroin, and other drugs worldwide. The Unification Church and the WACL of Sun Myung Moon got enormous funds from drug trafficking in cooperation with the CIA. They were comrades in crime.

https://247wallst.com/special-report/2023/01/14/cia-scandals-and-outrageous-operations/amp/