confessions of an economic hitman
Democracy Now! inteviews John Perkins, the author of the book referenced above.
The first real economic hit man was back in the early 1950’s, Kermit Roosevelt, the grandson of Teddy, who overthrew of government of Iran, a democratically elected government, Mossadegh’s government who was Time’s magazine person of the year; and he was so successful at doing this without any bloodshed—well, there was a little bloodshed, but no military intervention, just spending millions of dollars and replaced Mossadegh with the Shah of Iran. At that point, we understood that this idea of economic hit man was an extremely good one.
Much more recent historical goings-on are discussed as well.
Mainstream news hasn’t presented much info about voting irregularities but Ken Olberman is a nice contrast, pointing out some unsightly irregularities as well as poking a stick at lazy or disinterested reporters and journalists.
Should we also be happy that Ashcroft is getting the boot or is the new appointee just some fresh branding thrown on the same old problem?
10 November 2004, 16:22 ::
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