The national intelligence background of the president may be among the biggest surprises to the general reader. So, it is worth a moment to summarize the book's documentation, which is similar to that on other topics, including his harsh assessment of the Supreme Court.
Kreig describes how declassified CIA documents (with hot links in his footnotes) illustrate how Business International Corporation, a New York global research company, was a CIA front company. His history of the Cold War further illustrates how the Obama-Dunham family's path through Kenya, Indonesia, the University of Hawaii, Occidental College, and Columbia University involved hotbeds of Cold War and CIA intrigue.
The available evidence is compelling, even though no single document has been publicly released that specifically names Obama as a CIA asset. But why would the CIA or anyone else release any such material when even his school and other basic records are hidden or lost?
Also, this administration has sought draconian prison sentences for those in intelligence work who reveal any secrets, as indicated by a guilty plea this month for former CIA officer John Kiriakou for his discussion of a secret with a reporter, reported here by the NY Times. Donald Trump has craftily exploited this secrecy with his phony $5 million offer last week for Obama's "missing" records.
The book ends on a note of hope, suggesting that disclosure of secrets (including regarding the threat of rigged electronic voting machines) will inspire reform.
The author has been a respected, valued OpedNews contributor for years. So I am not surprised this book's revelations have enduring and even global significance. Like the dystopia Chris Hedges portrays, this book challenges us all to act wisely and bravely in what I call a "bottom up" movement to preserve the rights and freedoms we inherited.
We have in Andrew Kreig, and this work, a tool, an information weapon that will help us in our fight to win true justice and democracy in America.
Here are some blurbs from other endorsers of the book.
Andrew Kreig uses his decades of investigative talent to unmask the characters who manipulate our democratic institutions. His formidable sources and insights enable elected officials, journalists, professors, and voters to evaluate the interests at stake in the November 2012 elections. This is a frightening book that challenges all of us to act bravely. We must rouse ourselves to prevent a small number of wealthy, cynical men from usurping the power that rightfully belongs to the American citizen. He identifies these men, reveals their motives, shows us how they intended to accomplish their goals, and thus puts all of us on notice in this powerful exposà ©.
- -- Lillian McEwen, author, D.C. Unmasked and Undressed
Andrew Kreig was for many years a celebrated reporter for the Hartford Courant and author of Spiked. He went on to lead with distinction the Wireless Communications Association and the Justice Integrity Project. These efforts help provide the intimate knowledge of the Washington, national, and global affairs required for such ambitious reporting.
- -- Robert Ames Alden, former president of the National Press Club, co-founder and -former president of the National Press Foundation, and former Washington Post World News editor
Thought provoking. Controversial. Presidential Puppetry is sure to raise lots of eyebrows. One of those books that inspires readers to look deep beneath the surface.
- -- John Perkins, New York Times best-selling author of Confessions of an Economic Hit Man and other books
Four decades ago, I described shocking abuses of the troops and taxpayers on-the-record with Jack Anderson following my resignation from CIA service in Indochina during the Vietnam era. The situation is far worse now.
- -- John Kelly, former news editor at NBC-TV and CBS-TV, and former CIA officer
Veteran investigative journalist Andrew Kreig delves deep into the underbelly of Washington politics, coming up with startling new revelations that are bound to shake up the status quo.
- -- Dick Russell, co-author, 63 Documents the Government Doesn't Want You to Read
Andy's talents continue to ensure that darkness of media manipulation is not the only characteristic that envelopes the issues in Washington and the world.
- -- John Edward Hurley, Washington commentator, civic leader, and historian.
As I read key portions of Andrew Kreig's book I had the feeling that its insights could make good leaders better, and could give bad ones serious concern that their ongoing injustices have been exposed in a way that demands remedial public action.
- -- Clifford Arnebeck, public interest attorney who has challenged the integrity of the 2004 Ohio presidential election
Andrew Kreig's keen investigative skills, outstanding authoring and established track record make his aptly titled, Presidential Puppetry, a ready source of vital information!
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