In a declassified document from the 1950s (exact year illegible), CIA considers the changes in the Soviet leadership, following the death of Stalin. The document begins with a somewhat surprising appraisal of Stalin.
Even in Stalin’s time there was collective leadership. The Western idea of a dictator within the Communist setup is exaggerated. Misunderstandings on that subject are caused by a lack of comprehension of the real nature and organization of the Communist’s power structure. Stalin, although holding wide powers, was merely captain of a team (…)
#1 as other said, this is the CIA. It being internal means nothing, that’s likely even part of the game they’re playing.
#2 people who met Stalin, worked and lived around him, were afraid. People went missing. He absolutely was not good at all, Lenin didn’t even like him.
Think about it this way: the CIA discovered information that they believed to be true and chose to not share it whatsoever because wouldn’t fit their narrative instead of, say, finding ways to discredit or disprove said information.
When judging trustworthiness you need to think whether it advances their agenda or whether it’s against their best interest. If the people trying to destroy you believe you’re democratic even when publicly saying otherwise, that has to count for something
Intelligence services like the CIA produce two types of info: disinformation (for public dissemination and propaganda), and correct information (usually for internal consumption only, but also occasionally for the public).
In a declassified document from the 1950s (exact year illegible), CIA considers the changes in the Soviet leadership, following the death of Stalin. The document begins with a somewhat surprising appraisal of Stalin.
https://www.cia.gov/readingroom/docs/CIA-RDP80-00810A006000360009-0.pdf
Lol this stuff makes me laugh.
#1 as other said, this is the CIA. It being internal means nothing, that’s likely even part of the game they’re playing.
#2 people who met Stalin, worked and lived around him, were afraid. People went missing. He absolutely was not good at all, Lenin didn’t even like him.
Literally so dumb from whatever end you look at.
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I’m trying to keep an open mind but you’re telling me i’m supposed to trust the CIA?
This is an internal document. They lie to the public, but in order to be effective at their crimes they can’t lie to themselves.
Think about it this way: the CIA discovered information that they believed to be true and chose to not share it whatsoever because wouldn’t fit their narrative instead of, say, finding ways to discredit or disprove said information.
When judging trustworthiness you need to think whether it advances their agenda or whether it’s against their best interest. If the people trying to destroy you believe you’re democratic even when publicly saying otherwise, that has to count for something
Alright, fair point.
Intelligence services like the CIA produce two types of info: disinformation (for public dissemination and propaganda), and correct information (usually for internal consumption only, but also occasionally for the public).
This is a declassified internal memo.
Tbf it’s declassified.