• This is a political forum that is non-biased/non-partisan and treats every person's position on topics equally. This debate forum is not aligned to any political party. In today's politics, many ideas are split between and even within all the political parties. Often we find ourselves agreeing on one platform but some topics break our mold. We are here to discuss them in a civil political debate. If this is your first visit to our political forums, be sure to check out the RULES. Registering for debate politics is necessary before posting. Register today to participate - it's free!

Henry Kissinger

calamity

calamity

Privileged
Supporting Member
DP Veteran
Monthly Donator
Joined
Feb 12, 2013
Messages
160,900
Reaction score
57,844
Gender
Undisclosed
Political Leaning
Centrist
Since old Henry was in the news today, let's talk about the man a bit.

First, I was surprised he is still alive. And, I can see why. Dude is about to turn 96. :shock:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Kissinger

Nice biography he has: escaped Nazis in Germany to eventually become Secretary of State and National Security Adviser in the USA. Served from 1969 to 1977, and is still one of the most sought after experts on world affairs by US presidents, as Trump showed us today.

That being said, the man is certainly hated about as much as he is loved. It just depends on who you ask.

My memories of Henry Kissinger's time in the spotlight are mostly positive. But, I've read enough negative information about him over the years since to wonder if perhaps the damage done by him doesn't outweigh the good.

Hence, I thought this thread might be a good discussion to share our various opinions on Mr Kissinger.
 
calamity said:
Since old Henry was in the news today, let's talk about the man a bit.

First, I was surprised he is still alive. And, I can see why. Dude is about to turn 96. :shock:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Kissinger

Nice biography he has: escaped Nazis in Germany to eventually become Secretary of State and National Security Adviser in the USA. Served from 1969 to 1977, and is still one of the most sought after experts on world affairs by US presidents, as Trump showed us today.

That being said, the man is certainly hated about as much as he is loved. It just depends on who you ask.

My memories of Henry Kissinger's time in the spotlight are mostly positive. But, I've read enough negative information about him over the years since to wonder if perhaps the damage done by him doesn't outweigh the good.

Hence, I thought this thread might be a good discussion to share our various opinions on Mr Kissinger.
Click to expand...

The man is a war criminal with the blood of likely millions on his hands.
 
calamity said:
Since old Henry was in the news today, let's talk about the man a bit.

First, I was surprised he is still alive. And, I can see why. Dude is about to turn 96. :shock:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Kissinger

Nice biography he has: escaped Nazis in Germany to eventually become Secretary of State and National Security Adviser in the USA. Served from 1969 to 1977, and is still one of the most sought after experts on world affairs by US presidents, as Trump showed us today.

That being said, the man is certainly hated about as much as he is loved. It just depends on who you ask.

My memories of Henry Kissinger's time in the spotlight are mostly positive. But, I've read enough negative information about him over the years since to wonder if perhaps the damage done by him doesn't outweigh the good.

Hence, I thought this thread might be a good discussion to share our various opinions on Mr Kissinger.
Click to expand...

Why would anyone hate him?
 
calamity said:
Uh, see post #2.
Click to expand...

I saw it. But that has more to do with a faulty interpretation of events than with anything to do with the doctor.
 
joG said:
I saw it. But that has more to do with a faulty interpretation of events than with anything to do with the doctor.
Click to expand...

Perhaps.

I've read accounts too which suggest Kissinger double-crossing Assad's father led to the suicide bomber. Something to do with him making Sadat the most important figure in the Middle East after promising Assad that role led to a lot of problems.
 
Kissinger was simply a Nixon "lackey" who was always positioning himself for more influence and recognition. He looks right at home sitting next to the nearest thing that we have seen to a "Nixonian" type of POTUS since Nixon himself.
 
Vetplus40 said:
Kissinger was simply a Nixon "lackey" who was always positioning himself for more influence and recognition. He looks right at home sitting next to the nearest thing that we have seen to a "Nixonian" type of POTUS since Nixon himself.
Click to expand...

He lost me when he was fawning over Palin in 2008.
 
Tanngrisnir said:
The man is a war criminal with the blood of likely millions on his hands.
Click to expand...

I agree completely. The fact that he was never brought to trial invalidates the international court of justice.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top Bottom