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Colonel Fletcher Prouty: There is an international power elite that runs the world BY expose-news.com4 URL: expose-news.com/2025/05/13/an-international-elite-runs-the-world 4
This briefing document synthesizes the key themes and facts presented in the provided sources, primarily focusing on the nature and operations of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), the historical context of US foreign policy and military involvement, and the underlying ideologies influencing these actions.
Core Themes and Key Ideas:
The Rise of a "Secret Team" (ST) and Clandestine Operations: A central theme across the sources, particularly "The Secret Team," is the existence and influence of a clandestine network operating outside the normal channels of government, referred to as the "Secret Team." This group, composed of individuals in and out of government with access to secret intelligence, is characterized by its ability to initiate and conduct paramilitary and covert activities without explicit high-level approval or adherence to established policy.
Key Fact: The "Secret Team" (ST) is described as consisting of "security-cleared individuals in and out of government who receive secret intelligence data gathered by the CIA and the National Security Agency (NSA) and who react to those data, when it seems appropriate to them, with paramilitary plans and activities."
Key Idea: This "Secret Team" operates based on "intelligence-data inputs," often creating a broad justification like "anti-Communism" for its actions rather than following a clear plan or policy. This is illustrated by the example of the Bay of Pigs planning, where missions were "not so much approved as they were not specifically disapproved."
Quote: "Because the ST acts in response to intelligence-data inputs, it does not operate in compliance with or in support of a plan or policy. It creates an umbrella or catch-all policy such as 'anti-Communism', then declares that all of its operations are anti-Communist, and attempts to justify what it does solely on that basis."
The CIA as an Operational, Not Just an Intelligence, Agency: The sources argue that the CIA, particularly under figures like Allen Dulles, rapidly evolved from an intelligence-gathering entity into a powerful operational organization heavily involved in clandestine and paramilitary actions globally.
Key Fact: The National Security Act of 1947, while establishing the CIA, was seen not as a barrier but "simply a place to start" for figures like Allen Dulles, who prioritized "collection" and expanded the Agency's operational reach.
Key Idea: The CIA, especially through its Deputy Director of Plans (DD/P) and Deputy Director of Support (DD/S), established cover organizations and utilized military resources to conduct its operations. This allowed it to acquire and utilize vast resources without traditional budgetary accountability.
Quote: "Thus, when Congress enacted the National Security Act of 1947, he accepted it as a major milestone on the road which he knew he would follow. It was not a barrier to him and it was not a handicap. It was simply a place to start." (referencing Allen Dulles)
CIA Infiltration and Utilization of Other Government Branches and Industry: The sources highlight the CIA's practice of embedding itself within and leveraging other government departments (especially the military) and private industry to carry out its clandestine activities, often using them as cover.
Key Idea: The CIA created "cover organization within other parts of the Government," allowing it to direct these units and utilize their resources (personnel, equipment, facilities) as if they were real elements of the covering organization.
Key Fact: The CIA utilized deactivated military bases (like Fort Gulick in Panama), utilized Army, Navy, and Air Force units under cover assignments, and worked closely with corporations like Lockheed Aircraft.
Quote: "The CIA has the authority, or at least it is given the authority by other Government agencies, to create cover organization within other parts of the Government... Having once created such units, the CIA is then able to use those units as though they were real elements of the covering organization and to do with them pretty much what it pleases."
The Vietnam War as a Result of Long-Term Clandestine Planning and CIA Operational Control: The sources present a narrative of the Vietnam War as being largely prepared and driven by clandestine operations under CIA control for two decades prior to the official US military intervention in 1965.
Key Fact: The US had been involved in Vietnam "since 1945," and the "first 20 years was when the leading operating commanders were all CIA people carrying on clandestine warfare."
Key Event: The geological survey team's report to Roosevelt at the Cairo Conference led to the building of a refinery in Saudi Arabia, influencing Prouty's later interest in how significant international developments unfold.
Key Event: The movement of military equipment designated for the invasion of Japan to Korea and Hanoi in September 1945 is cited as an early example of planning for future conflicts, supplying weapons that would later be used against the US.
Key Fact: The CIA-controlled Saigon Military Mission orchestrated the movement of over a million North Vietnamese to South Vietnam through propaganda and terrorism, creating instability that contributed to the conflict.
Quote: "The first military people who went into Vietnam were the Marines at Daang in March of 1965. And yet, as John Fostadel had made a speech himself, we had been in Vietnam since 1945."
The Influence of Malthusian and Darwinian Worldviews: The sources link the actions of this "power elite" and the conduct of conflicts like the Vietnam War to the historical influence of Malthus and Darwin, particularly within the context of the British East India Company.
Key Idea: Thomas Malthus's theory of population growth outstripping food production, combined with Darwin's idea of the survival of the fittest, provided a convenient justification for colonial expansion, exploitation, and the disregard for human life in conflicts.
Key Fact: Thomas Malthus, as Director of Economics at the East India Company college, was tasked with "inventorying the Earth," which led to insights about resources and populations.
Quote: "Malthus came up with this idea that the population is growing ever so much faster than the ability to raise food... And certainly they weren't the fittest because they're not alive now. They're dead. We're the fittest. It backed up the idea of this proprietary colonialism that swept the world..."
The Concept of "National Security" and the "Enemy Threat" as Justifications for Increased Secrecy and Power: The sources suggest that the post-WWII environment, particularly the fear of the atomic bomb and Communism, was used to create a climate of fear and justify the expansion of the intelligence apparatus and its clandestine activities.
Key Idea: The creation of the Department of Defense and the CIA in 1947 was fueled by the perceived "enemy threat" of the Soviet Union and the need for intelligence to counter it.
Quote: "Thus a great machine was created. All of the resources of this country were poured unto a single Department of Defense -- defense against the great Manichaean Devil which was looming up over the steppes of Russia with the formula of the atomic bomb in one hand and the policy of World Communism in the other."
Key Idea: This emphasis on "defense" led to a shift away from a more active national destiny, and the need for information to counter the perceived enemy fueled the intelligence system, which also developed a tendency towards over-classification and secrecy, hindering the broad dissemination of useful information.
The Military Assistance Program (MAP) as a Tool for CIA Influence and Control: The MAP, ostensibly designed to provide aid to other nations, is presented as a vehicle for the CIA to gain influence over foreign militaries and implement its objectives, including counterinsurgency.
Key Idea: The MAP allowed the CIA to establish a presence within foreign military structures, often through cover organizations and "temporary duty" assignments for US personnel, to train and direct forces.
Key Fact: The Army doctrine itself, influenced by the Civil Affairs School, incorporated "pacification" and viewed foreign armies as potential "internal motors for economic growth and social-political transformation," aligning with CIA objectives in "underdeveloped" nations.
Quote: "As we have said this course of action begins with a high-sounding resolve to improve the lot of the poor 'under-developed' nations, using the vehicle of the Military Assistance Program to take over the army of that country."
Most Important Facts and Examples:
Chinese presence at the Tehran Conference: Despite historical accounts, the source asserts the Chinese delegation was present, highlighting potential omissions in commonly accepted history.
Post-WWII arms shipments to Korea and Hanoi: This action is presented as a direct precursor to the Korean and Vietnam Wars, indicating long-term planning and arming of future adversaries.
CIA operational control in Vietnam before 1965: This challenges the conventional narrative of US involvement, emphasizing the role of clandestine operations for two decades prior to the deployment of Marines.
The Saigon Military Mission's role in relocating North Vietnamese to the South: This specific CIA operation is cited as a direct cause of internal conflict and instability in South Vietnam.
CIA's use of proprietary airlines (CAT, Civil Air Transport Airline) and military transports: This illustrates the Agency's independent logistical capabilities.
The Bay of Pigs operation: This is used as a prime example of the "Secret Team's" operational methods, including bypassing traditional approval processes and utilizing resources from various government branches.
CIA's involvement in stockpiling and transferring military equipment: This highlights the Agency's ability to acquire and move resources outside of standard military accountability.
The U-2 program: This is presented as a CIA project utilizing Air Force resources and illustrating the close ties between the Agency and corporations like Lockheed.
The concept of "sheep-dipped" personnel: This term describes military personnel temporarily assigned to the CIA for cover assignments, blurring the lines between the two organizations.
The "TSS" shop: This represents the CIA's independent research and development capability for specialized equipment and technologies.
Conclusion:
The sources collectively paint a picture of a US foreign policy increasingly shaped by a powerful and often unaccountable clandestine apparatus operating through the CIA and its "Secret Team." This entity, fueled by a combination of anti-Communism and potentially Malthusian/Darwinian underpinnings, engaged in long-term planning and intervention in countries like Vietnam, utilizing other government branches and resources under a veil of secrecy. The emphasis is placed on the operational nature of the CIA and its ability to initiate actions based on intelligence inputs rather than formal policy, leading to consequences that may not have been fully anticipated or controlled by traditional governmental structures. The narrative challenges conventional understandings of US involvement in post-WWII conflicts, suggesting a deeper and more complex history driven by covert actions.
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Title: Colonel Fletcher Prouty: There is an international power elite that runs the world
Author(s): Rhoda Wilson (The Exposé)
Key Points:
An international power elite runs countries and the world.
Recognizing this elite is essential for understanding the current situation.
The Exposé claims Government and Big Tech censor its information.
The publication is reader-supported, unlike mainstream media.
Based on a 1992 interview with Prouty by Jeff Steinberg.
Discusses the Cold War, Vietnam, the Bay of Pigs, and JFK assassination.
Wilson is a researcher and writer since March 2020.
Belief in a planned global takeover for elite benefit.
Encouragement to subscribe for uncensored news.
Mention of Prouty's book as a history of the Cold War and Kennedy's assassination.
Introduction of the term "international power elite."
Discussion of Thomas Malthus's worldview.
Malthus's inventorying of Earth's resources.
His theory predicted a large loss of life.
Connection to Charles Darwin and his theory.
These theories are propaganda for colonialism.
Philosophical underpinnings seen in contemporary events.
The "mere gook idea" in Vietnam.
Kennedy's Cuban study group formation post-Bay of Pigs.
The study group's report identifies failures.
Specific orders from McGeorge Bundy regarding strikes.
Further consultation directed to the Secretary of State.
Claims of documentation supporting failures.
Dr. Deona's statement about success potential.
Kennedy's decision to avoid CIA reliance for operations.
Report led to NSAM 55, changing operational oversight.
NSAM 55 assigned JCS responsibility for clandestine operations.
JCS took over clandestine roles from the CIA.
NSAM 55 seen as a top government document.
Interpretation of NSAM 55 as anti-CIA.
Garrison's investigation advice from Prouty.
Focus of Garrison's book on specific cities.
Prouty’s writings influenced Oliver Stone's film.
Inconsistencies in JFK assassination reports noted.
Early headlines conflicted with later accounts.
Pre-written biography of Oswald raises questions.
Indication of manufactured cover stories post-assassination.
The Warren Commission report cited as a cover story.
Oswald labeled as a "patsy" pre-packaged.
Insights from Prouty viewed as critical for understanding history.
Title: The Real "Mr. X": Colonel Fletcher Prouty Interview by EIR
Author(s): Interviewer: Jeff Steinberg; Interviewee: Colonel Fletcher Prouty (Ret.)
Key Points:
Focus on Prouty's book covering the Cold War and JFK assassination.
Investigates who made key decisions during the era.
Describes the "international power elite" and propaganda schemes.
Delves into the real history of the Cold War.
Highlights Thomas Malthus’s relevance to power elite and Vietnam.
British Empire's control based on sea power.
Malthus’s resource inventorying task.
Prediction of mass death due to population growth.
Connection to Darwin's theories.
Theories as justifications for colonial violence.
Concept of "proprietary colonialism."
Kennedy's Cuban study group details.
Prouty's possession of the study group's report.
Failure of dawn air strikes cited.
Bundy’s orders regarding strike launches.
Documentation supports strike failure as the cause.
Dr. Deona's comments on success potential.
Kennedy's decision against CIA reliance.
Plans for an alternative clandestine operations system.
Language from the report became NSAM 55.
NSAM 55 assigned JCS to manage peacetime operations.
JCS exclusion of CIA from clandestine roles.
NSAM 55's significance.
Interpretation of NSAM 55 as anti-CIA intent.
Garrison's book and its missed contexts.
Prouty’s advice to follow the money line.
Connection to Oliver Stone’s film.
Early newspaper inconsistencies regarding Oswald.
Confirmation of pre-arranged media narratives.
Discussion of manufactured cover stories.
The Warren Commission as a major cover story.
Oswald's role as pre-packaged for the narrative.
Insights on the simplicity of murder versus cover stories.
Steinberg’s praise for Prouty's thought-provoking book.
Title: 1992 Interview with the Real Mr X L Fletcher Prouty
Author(s): Interviewer: Jeff Steinberg; Interviewee: Col. Fletcher Prouty
Key Points:
Excerpts from a 1992 interview between Steinberg and Prouty.
Discussion of the Cuban Study Group by Kennedy.
Group members included high-level officials.
Conducted inquiries near Prouty's Pentagon office.
Prouty claims to have the report given to Kennedy.
Report cites failure of the Bay of Pigs operation.
Specific failure details regarding air strikes.
Bundy’s instructions regarding strike timing.
Further consultations directed to Secretary of State.
Documentation confirms operational failure causes.
Dr. de Varona's comments on potential success.
Kennedy’s shift away from CIA reliance.
Plans for an alternative clandestine operations system.
Language led to NSAM 55's creation.
NSAM 55's significance in governance.
JCS in charge of operations, excluding CIA.
Prouty’s insights on troop movement logistics.
NSAM 263 addressing troop withdrawal timelines.
Historical proof of Kennedy's withdrawal intentions.
Correspondence with Jim Garrison discussed.
Garrison's focus missed critical financial centers.
Prouty’s advice to Garrison on investigations.
Influence on Oliver Stone's film.
Inconsistencies in early JFK assassination reports.
Early headlines contrasted with later narratives.
Pre-arranged biography of Oswald noted.
Confirmation of pre-emptive media narratives.
Critique of the Warren Commission report.
Oswald’s role as a pre-packaged narrative.
Insights on creating cover stories versus murder.
Praise for Prouty's book as essential reading.
Title: The Secret Team [The CIA And Its Allies In Control Of The United States And The World]
Author(s): Colonel L. Fletcher Prouty
Key Points:
Existence of a "Secret Team" controlling the U.S. and the world.
Clandestine operations exemplified by the Bay of Pigs.
CIA's dual roles: intelligence and clandestine operations.
Primary role of intelligence coordination and dissemination.
Clandestine operations hidden behind intelligence cover.
Prouty’s experience in high-level WWII conferences.
Established a global network of military experts.
Uncredited authorship of important government papers.
Pentagon Papers viewed as the biggest cover story.
Documents from Secret Team-related offices included.
Aimed to document U.S. involvement in Vietnam.
True national sovereignty compromised by the Secret Team.
True innovation stems from individuals, not organizations.
Reports attributed to officials often written by insiders.
Mix of presidential expectations and author intentions in reports.
October 2, 1963, report suggested troop withdrawal.
Reports often prepared by CIA and secret-operations sources.
Official trip scenarios pre-planned through CIA networks.
Controlled leaks used to manage public information.
Advance information as a strategic asset.
Taylor's report indicated prolonged conflict.
Misleading language in reports to obscure true presence.
Pentagon Papers aimed to portray CIA positively.
New York Times' presentation questioned for bias.
Authorizations of contradictory reports by Dulles.
Need for centralized intelligence authority post-WWII.
National Security Act of 1947 established CIA functions.
CIA's lack of law enforcement authority stipulated.
DCI responsible for protecting intelligence sources.
CIA's additional services for other agencies as per NSC.
Essential information for national security mandated.
Omission of NSAM #57 from Pentagon Papers noted.
Over-classification hinders information dissemination.
Free society vs. government information withholding.
Raw information becomes intelligence through evaluation.
Secret Team manipulates information flow securely.
Global monitoring of electronic signals by CIA.
Mutual Security Program's role in international security.
