Former KGB Agent, Yuri Bezmenov, Warns America About Socialist Subversion

The transcript discusses ideological subversion, a process used by the Soviets to alter American perceptions and values over decades, primarily through education and media. The speaker argues that this has led to widespread demoralization, making it difficult for Americans to discern truth and defend their interests. This process is described in four stages: demoralization, destabilization, crisis, and normalization, with the ultimate aim of undermining American society. The speaker emphasizes the urgency for Americans to recognize and counter these threats by educating themselves and resisting communist influences to preserve freedom.

• Ideological subversion is a deliberate and open process aimed at changing the perception of reality among the population of a target nation.
• The goal is to prevent individuals from making sensible conclusions in their own interest, essentially brainwashing them over time.
• This process is not primarily about espionage but about altering societal values and beliefs through psychological warfare.

"Ideological subversion is the process which is legitimate, overt, and open. You can see it with your own eyes."

• Ideological subversion is not a covert operation; it is an open and observable process that influences perception and reality.

• Espionage is often seen as glamorous and is a small part of the KGB's operations.
• The majority of resources are devoted to ideological subversion rather than espionage.
• This subversion is a slow, methodical process that involves changing societal norms and perceptions.

"Only about 15 percent of time, money, and manpower is spent on espionage as such; the other 85 percent is a slow process which we call either ideological subversion or active measures."

• The focus of the KGB is not on espionage but on long-term ideological influence and psychological warfare.

• Demoralization is the first stage and takes 15 to 20 years, the time needed to educate a generation.
• This stage involves indoctrinating students with enemy ideologies, without exposure to counterbalancing national values.
• The result is a generation programmed to think and react in specific ways, resistant to factual information.

"The first one being demoralization; it takes from 15 to 20 years to demoralize a nation."

• Demoralization is a long-term process aimed at reshaping the beliefs and values of a generation through education.

"Most of the people who graduated in the 60s, dropouts or half-baked intellectuals, are now occupying the positions of power in the government, civil service, business, mass media, educational system."

• The demoralized individuals have risen to influential positions, perpetuating the subversion process.

"You cannot change their mind even if you expose them to authentic information."

• Once demoralized, individuals are resistant to change, even when presented with factual evidence.

• The transcript does not provide details on this stage, but it typically involves creating instability in societal structures like the economy, military, and foreign relations.

• The transcript does not provide details on this stage, but it generally involves a significant event or crisis to further destabilize the society.

• The transcript does not provide details on this stage, but it usually involves establishing a new status quo following the crisis, solidifying the subversion's effects.

• Ideological subversion is a comprehensive strategy that extends over decades, focusing on altering the societal fabric rather than engaging in traditional espionage.
• The process is difficult to reverse once it has taken root, requiring significant time and effort to re-educate and restore national values.

• The demoralization process in the United States has been ongoing for 25 years and is considered over-fulfilled.
• Americans have been demoralized to the extent that exposure to true information no longer affects their beliefs or understanding.
• A demoralized person is unable to assess true information, even when presented with undeniable evidence.

"The demoralization process in the United States is basically completed already for the last 25 years actually it's over fulfilled because demoralization now reaches such areas where previously not even comrade on drop off and on all his experts would would even dream of such a tremendous success."

• The speaker highlights the extent of demoralization, suggesting it has surpassed expectations and infiltrated unexpected areas.

"Most of it is done by Americans to Americans thanks to lack of moral standards."

• The speaker attributes the success of demoralization largely to internal factors, emphasizing a decline in moral standards among Americans themselves.

"Exposure to True information does not matter anymore a person who was demoralized is unable to assess true information."

• The quote underscores the ineffectiveness of true information in changing the beliefs of a demoralized individual.

"Even if I take him by force to the Soviet Union and show him concentration camp he will refuse to believe it until he he is going to receive a cake in the in his fat bottom when a military boot crashes he's then he will understand but not before that."

• This metaphor illustrates the stubborn disbelief of demoralized individuals, who only recognize reality when faced with extreme consequences.

• In a future Marxist-Leninist America, dissenters will not be tolerated, unlike the current United States where dissent can lead to popularity or wealth.
• The psychological shock of realizing the reality of a Marxist-Leninist regime will lead to frustration and revolt among those who previously supported it.

"In Future these people will be simply squashed like cockroaches nobody is going to pay them nothing for their beautiful Noble ideas of equality."

• The speaker predicts harsh treatment for dissenters in a Marxist-Leninist regime, contrasting with their current freedoms.

"The psychological shock when they will see in future what the what the beautiful Society of equality and social justice means in practice obviously they will Revolt they will they will be very unhappy frustrated people."

• The quote suggests that the realization of the true nature of a Marxist-Leninist society will lead to disillusionment and unrest among its supporters.

• Destabilization follows demoralization and can occur within two to five years.
• During destabilization, ideological beliefs and consumption patterns become irrelevant; focus shifts to essential aspects such as economy.

"The next stage is destabilization this time subverter does not care about your ideas and the patterns of your consumption."

• The speaker describes the shift in focus during destabilization, indicating a move away from ideological manipulation to targeting essential societal structures.

"It takes only from two to five years to destabilize the nation."

• The quote highlights the rapidity with which destabilization can occur, emphasizing its urgency and potential impact.

• The speaker expresses astonishment at the rapid influence of Marxist-Leninist ideas in sensitive areas like defense and economy within the United States.
• The process of ideological influence is described as unexpectedly fast, surpassing initial expectations upon arrival in the country.
• The speaker warns of the potential consequences of allowing such ideologies to gain a foothold, leading to a national crisis.

"In some areas in such sensitive areas as defense and economy, the influence of Marxist-Leninist ideas in the United States is absolutely fantastic."

• The quote highlights the unexpected and significant influence of Marxist-Leninist ideas in critical sectors of the U.S., raising concerns about national security and economic stability.

"I could never believe it 14 years ago when I landed in this part of the world that the process will go that fast."

• The speaker reflects on their initial disbelief regarding the speed at which Marxist-Leninist ideologies have permeated American society, indicating a rapid ideological shift.

• A crisis can be engineered to destabilize a country, potentially taking as little as six weeks to bring a nation to the brink.
• The period following a crisis is termed "normalization," a concept borrowed from Soviet propaganda, implying a forced acceptance of new power structures.
• The speaker warns that allowing destabilization could lead to the erosion of free-market principles and the rise of authoritarian governance.

"The next stage of course is Crisis. It may take only up to six weeks to bring a country to the verge of Crisis."

• This quote emphasizes the potential speed and ease with which a country can be pushed into a state of crisis, underscoring the urgency of addressing ideological threats.

"Normalization is a cynical expression borrowed from Soviet propaganda when the Soviet tanks moved into Czechoslovakia in 68."

• The concept of "normalization" is described as a manipulative term used by Soviet forces to justify the imposition of control, suggesting similar tactics could be employed in the U.S.

• The speaker asserts that the United States is in an undeclared state of total war against its foundational principles, initiated by the communist system.
• There is a call to recognize the threat of a global communist conspiracy, which is perceived as a real and imminent danger.
• The speaker stresses the importance of awareness and action to counteract this ideological warfare.

"United States is in the state of War Undeclared total war against the basic principles and the foundations of this system."

• The quote underscores the belief that the U.S. is engaged in a covert ideological conflict, challenging its core values and principles.

"The initiator of this war is not covered on drop of of course, it's the system."

• The speaker clarifies that the threat is systemic, rooted in the global communist ideology rather than individual actors, highlighting the pervasive nature of the threat.

• A strong national effort is required to educate citizens in the spirit of true patriotism, emphasizing the need for ideological awareness.
• The speaker suggests that education is a critical tool in combating the spread of harmful ideologies and defending national values.
• Urgency is expressed in addressing these issues, as the speaker warns of dire consequences if action is not taken promptly.

"There must be a very strong National effort to educate people in the spirit of real Patriots."

• The quote advocates for a focused educational initiative to instill patriotic values and counteract the influence of foreign ideologies.

"You have literally several years to live on unless the United States wake up."

• The speaker warns of an impending disaster if the U.S. does not take immediate action to address the ideological threats, emphasizing the limited time available to avert a crisis.

• The speaker warns about the risks posed by socialist and communist ideologies, particularly the welfare state and government overreach.
• There is a sense of urgency in understanding these dangers as they threaten freedoms, including those of marginalized groups.

"If people will fail to grasp the impending danger of that development, nothing ever can help United States you make his goodbye to your freedom including freedoms to homosexuals to prison inmate all this Freedom will vanish evaporating in five seconds including your precious lives."

• The quote emphasizes the potential loss of freedoms and personal safety if the threat of socialist and communist ideologies is not recognized and addressed.

• The speaker stresses the need for the population to take decisive action against the spread of communism.
• Passive activities like signing petitions are deemed insufficient; more forceful measures are necessary.

"They have to force their government and I'm not talking about sending letters signing petitions and all these beautiful Noble activity I am talking about forcing United States government to stop aiding communism."

• This quote underscores the necessity for active and forceful intervention by the public to prevent governmental support of communist regimes.

• The speaker calls for an immediate halt to any form of aid or recognition to the Soviet Union.
• This includes economic, technological, and diplomatic support.

"No credits no technology no money no political or diplomatic recognition and of course no such idiots is great deals to USSR."

• The quote highlights specific actions that should be taken to cut off support to the Soviet Union, which is seen as crucial to preserving freedom.

• Wealthy capitalists and businessmen are criticized for their role in supporting communist regimes through trade and profit-driven motives.
• Their actions are portrayed as self-destructive, potentially leading to their own downfall.

"They are selling the Rope on which they will hang very soon if they don't stop if they cannot curb the unsettled desire for profit and if they keep on trading with the monster of the Soviet communism."

• This quote illustrates the paradox of capitalists contributing to their own demise by prioritizing profits over the dangers posed by communism.

• The speaker stresses the importance of educating oneself about the current geopolitical situation.
• There is a pressing need to recognize the ongoing state of war and the limited time available to act.

"Educate yourself understand what's going on around you you are not living at the time of Peace you are in a state of War and you have precious little time to save yourself."

• The quote emphasizes the critical need for awareness and education to understand the threats posed by communist ideologies.

• The speaker shares their personal motivation for defecting and raising awareness about these issues.
• They express a shared fate with the audience, emphasizing the collective need for survival.

"I have defected not to tell you the stories about such idrises as microfilm James Bond type Espionage this is garbage uh you don't need any Espionage anymore I have come to talk about survival it's a creation of survival of this system."

• This quote clarifies the speaker's intent to focus on survival and the real threats faced, rather than sensationalized espionage narratives.