politics
February 21, 2026
The latest Nord Stream ‘revelation’ is part of a sinister info-control strategy
Finally admitting the obvious – that the CIA knew of the attack in advance – is a step towards normalizing it
TL;DR
- Der Spiegel's report on the CIA's prior knowledge of the Nord Stream attack is presented as an obvious fact that is only now being acknowledged.
- The author claims this is part of a "Three Steps of Normalizing the Totally Anomalous" strategy: committing a crime, lying about it, and then gradually releasing truths.
- This strategy aims to disorient the public and prevent accountability by drip-feeding information rather than offering transparency.
- The article suggests the CIA was likely involved in the planning and execution of the attack, contrary to claims that they opposed it.
- The author criticizes the German media for its perceived subservience to the US and Ukraine, and for treating readers as unintelligent.
- Seymour Hersh, who previously fingered the US for the attack, is mentioned as an example of someone who was demonized for getting too close to the truth too early.
- The ultimate goal of this information control strategy is to prevent critical questions about Germany's vassal status, continued support for Ukraine, and its relationship with Russia from being asked.
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