
Behind the Bastards Part One: How The Dulles Brothers Created The CIA And Destroyed Everything Else
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May 18, 2021 Jason Pargin, a former editor for Robert Evans, joins to delve into the Dulles Brothers' controversial legacy. They explore how their affluent upbringing and ideologies significantly shaped the CIA and U.S. foreign policy during the Cold War. From the complexities of their decisions surrounding the Lusitania to their narcissistic traits impacting leadership, the discussion uncovers the moral dilemmas and lasting consequences of their actions. Pargin also reflects on the romance of espionage and the intertwining of corporate interests with government actions in Latin America.
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Alan's Lack of Empathy
- Alan Dulles's sister, Eleanor, recalled a disturbing childhood incident where he passively watched their younger sister nearly drown.
- This incident highlighted Alan's apparent lack of empathy and slowness to react to others' distress.
Foster's Schoolboy Crush
- Foster Dulles had an intense, but celibate, relationship with a male classmate at Princeton.
- When the relationship became physical, Foster, deeply religious, reacted with shame and caused the other student to leave.
Kipling's Influence on Dulles
- Rudyard Kipling's novel Kim deeply influenced Alan Dulles, inspiring his interest in espionage and shaping his view of the British Empire.
- The book's themes of adventure, discovery, and the empire's heroic role resonated with Dulles.








