Postcards From Saddam: The True Confessions Of An Economic Hit Man
In his groundbreaking book, Postcards From Saddam, John Perkins reveals the shocking truth about the covert world of economic hit men, who use their financial expertise to manipulate countries and destabilize governments.
4.3 out of 5
Language | : | English |
File size | : | 1004 KB |
Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
Word Wise | : | Enabled |
Print length | : | 233 pages |
Lending | : | Enabled |
Screen Reader | : | Supported |
Perkins, a former economic hit man himself, worked for a major consulting firm that was secretly owned by the CIA. He was sent to countries all over the world, including Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, and Panama, to help implement economic policies that would benefit the interests of the United States. But Perkins soon realized that these policies were often disastrous for the countries involved, leading to poverty, corruption, and even assassination.
In Postcards From Saddam, Perkins tells the inside story of how economic hit men operate. He describes the secret meetings, the coded language, and the elaborate schemes that are used to deceive and manipulate governments. He also reveals the personal toll that this work took on him, as he witnessed firsthand the devastating effects of economic warfare.
Postcards From Saddam is a gripping exposé of the covert world of economic hit men. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand how the world really works.
The True Confessions of an Economic Hit Man
John Perkins was an economic hit man for a major consulting firm that was secretly owned by the CIA. He was sent to countries all over the world to help implement economic policies that would benefit the interests of the United States. But Perkins soon realized that these policies were often disastrous for the countries involved, leading to poverty, corruption, and even assassination.
In Postcards From Saddam, Perkins tells the inside story of how economic hit men operate. He describes the secret meetings, the coded language, and the elaborate schemes that are used to deceive and manipulate governments. He also reveals the personal toll that this work took on him, as he witnessed firsthand the devastating effects of economic warfare.
Postcards From Saddam is a gripping exposé of the covert world of economic hit men. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand how the world really works.
The Devastating Effects of Economic Warfare
The economic policies that economic hit men implement are often disastrous for the countries involved. These policies can lead to:
- Poverty
- Corruption
- Assassination
- Environmental degradation
- Social unrest
- War
In Postcards From Saddam, Perkins provides numerous examples of the devastating effects of economic warfare. He tells the story of how Indonesia's Suharto regime used economic hit men to suppress dissent and maintain its grip on power. He also describes how the Shah of Iran used economic hit men to finance his lavish lifestyle and suppress the Iranian people.
The effects of economic warfare are not limited to the developing world. In the United States, economic warfare has led to:
- The widening gap between rich and poor
- The decline of the middle class
- The erosion of democracy
- The rise of fascism
Postcards From Saddam is a chilling reminder of the devastating effects of economic warfare. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand how the world really works.
The Personal Toll of Economic Warfare
The work of economic hit men takes a heavy personal toll. Perkins describes how he was constantly haunted by the guilt of what he had done. He also suffered from depression and anxiety. He even attempted suicide.
Perkins is not the only economic hit man who has suffered from the personal toll of this work. In Postcards From Saddam, he tells the stories of other economic hit men who have also struggled with guilt, depression, and suicide.
The personal toll of economic warfare is a reminder of the human cost of greed and power. Postcards From Saddam is a powerful indictment of the covert world of economic hit men. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand how the world really works.
Call to Action
If you are concerned about the devastating effects of economic warfare, you can take action. You can:
- Educate yourself about economic hit men and their tactics.
- Support organizations that are working to expose economic hit men and their work.
- Contact your elected officials and demand that they take action to stop economic warfare.
Together, we can create a world where economic justice and peace prevail.
4.3 out of 5
Language | : | English |
File size | : | 1004 KB |
Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
Word Wise | : | Enabled |
Print length | : | 233 pages |
Lending | : | Enabled |
Screen Reader | : | Supported |
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4.3 out of 5
Language | : | English |
File size | : | 1004 KB |
Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
Word Wise | : | Enabled |
Print length | : | 233 pages |
Lending | : | Enabled |
Screen Reader | : | Supported |