When one reads Henry Kissinger’s World Order, one gets the oppression of rose-colored glasses—not that Mr. Kissinger was always wearing them while writing (except respecting America and world order), but that they are imposed upon his readers without apparent scruples or apology. As an insider, he must surely know that his focus on “American” morals, […]
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This year marks the 65th anniversary of the publication of George Orwell’s novel, Nineteen Eighty-Four,1 which, in the contortions and déjà vus of history, may bring us to Henry Kissinger and his latest book, published September 2014. Kissinger’s name, presiding over the bold and simple title, World Order, presents upon a pristine, white cover. This year
(These thoughts were sparked while listening to CBC Radio, “Ideas” (Paul Kennedy) “Machiavelli: The Prince of Paradox,” broadcast 6 November 2013 in commemoration of the 500th anniversary of the writing of The Prince.1 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Satire: “the use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people’s stupidity or vices, particularly in the context
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