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| − | }}A '''handler''' is a dedicated manager of someone. The term | + | }}A '''handler''' is a dedicated manager of someone. The term originates from espionage, meaning it is not publicly used. They may act as ‘controllers’ of various public figures on behalf of [[deep state groups]], including [[politicians]], [[Celebrity|celebrities]], “[[lone nut]]” patsies, [[Intelligence Asset|intelligence assets]] and [[Deep state functionary|functionaries]]. |
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| − | Where a term is needed to express a relationship, ambiguous choices such as "special adviser" | + | Where a term is needed to express a relationship, ambiguous choices such as "special adviser" or "consultant" are preferred. Nominally, this is usually with regard to particular expertise. [[Chris Donnelly]], for example, was an "expert" on the [[USSR]], and was a "special adviser" in this capacity to four [[NATO secretaries general]] as well as to [[UK Prime Minister]] [[Margaret Thatcher]]. |
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Revision as of 10:21, 17 February 2021
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A handler is a dedicated manager of someone. The term originates from espionage, meaning it is not publicly used. They may act as ‘controllers’ of various public figures on behalf of deep state groups, including politicians, celebrities, “lone nut” patsies, intelligence assets and functionaries.
Subterfuge
Where a term is needed to express a relationship, ambiguous choices such as "special adviser" or "consultant" are preferred. Nominally, this is usually with regard to particular expertise. Chris Donnelly, for example, was an "expert" on the USSR, and was a "special adviser" in this capacity to four NATO secretaries general as well as to UK Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.
Office Holders on Wikispooks
| Name | From | To |
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| Chad Sweet | 2005 | |
| Michael Fawcett | 1981 | 6 September 2021 |
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