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Backchannels are important.
Know your history and you will know why.
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Track II diplomacy or "backchannel diplomacy" is the practice of "non-governmental, informal and unofficial contacts and activities between private citizens or groups of individuals, sometimes called 'non-state actors'". It contrasts with track I diplomacy, which is official, governmental diplomacy that occur inside official government channels. However, track two diplomacy is not a substitute for track one diplomacy. Rather, it is there to assist official actors to manage and resolve conflicts by exploring possible solutions derived from the public, and theorists view and without the requirements of formal negotiation or bargaining for advantage.
This is the first book of a remarkable memoir of a Special Assistant to President John F. Kennedy. Known familiarly as Bertie Mac, he reported directly to the President and his office was in the West Wing of the White House. Prior to achieving that position, he had been betrayed by his own government - the United States - and handed over to the Soviets. He was tortured in the Lubyanka Prison in Moscow before being covertly rescued by two high ranking Soviet Generals (at great risk to themselves) who wanted to convey information directly to the White House to try to avert a nuclear confrontation they believed to be imminent.
They believed that he would be a uniquely reliable conduit of information between the U.S. and the Soviet Union as he deeply mistrusted both governments and therefore had absolutely no motivation to "color" any information he might transmit. Bertie Mac coined the term "Back Channel" and served as a direct communication link between the White House and the Kremlin during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Bertie Mac is a patriot, a soldier, a spy and an assassin. He served in all four roles during his time under President Kennedy - who became his friend and confidant.
originally posted by: MetalThunder
originally posted by: Trillium
WOW probably do the same wold Wide
Cyprus arrests 3 employees of Israeli firm in ‘spy van’ probe
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I bet they were delivering "gifts" too
LoL
originally posted by: carewemust
a reply to: crankyoldman
So it's okay for Nancy Pelosi to hold on to the impeachment articles until the Supreme Court decides if they are valid or not?
originally posted by: carewemust
In my opinion, this lady is not Hillary Clinton.
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originally posted by: Creep Thumper
a reply to: crankyoldman
I'm sorry, but these gematria things are questionable because some sites allow anyone to add things to the database.
originally posted by: Trillium
New Q Drop
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Dec 19 2019 12:59:27 (EST)
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originally posted by: Trillium
WOW
Watch an attempted assassination of the Saudi crown prince in Riyadh 🤯
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originally posted by: carewemust
In my opinion, this lady is not Hillary Clinton.
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originally posted by: Trillium
originally posted by: MetalThunder
originally posted by: Trillium
WOW probably do the same wold Wide
Cyprus arrests 3 employees of Israeli firm in ‘spy van’ probe
twitter.com...
I bet they were delivering "gifts" too
LoL
Mossad arrested in Russia, now in Cyprus.
Could it be 'IT'S HAPPENING'?