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What's one of the worst things he did, in your opinion? Also I don't think exact quotes can be misinformation.
How about extending the Vietnam War for four years just to get Nixon elected, costing hundreds of thousands of lives and setting the stage for the Khmer Rouge? Just for starters
There's also his ties to the Pinochet regime if that tickles your fancy
"... exact quotes can be misinformation."
sub_ubi, on interpreting historical figure quotes without the full context.
He's DEAD?!?! I didn't hear about it.
.... Yes. Happened yesterday. It's why you're saying tons of news related to this asshole.
That's out of context, don't be a pedant. Kissinger's full quote is included and it's representative of his meaning.
Vietnam or Cambodia, probably
“Exact quotes can be misinformation” I’m glad we agree. In all seriousness, it’s not exactly hard to intentionally or even accidentally mischaracterize a direct quote by taking it out of context.
As for the worst things, I think the Bangladesh genocide is not mentioned enough. Though if you type into google “Henry Kissinger [insert any country here]” you’ll definitely find something horrific.
They said disinformation, not misinformation. Disinformation and misinformation are both information that's incorrect. The difference between dis-and-misinformation is intent; disinformation is spread with the express purpose of misleading.
A direct quote can be taken out of context or manipulated to convey a false message.
If I quote you out of context, I can make you appear to hold any position I'd like.
That's a classic disinformation tactic. Happens in every political campaign.
You probably don't do a lot of things IRL that would make masses of people potentially very angry at you and hunting for ways to demonize you.
What?
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