The destruction of nations goes unnoticed from "summary" of Confessions of an Economic Hit Man, 3rd Edition by John Perkins
The destruction of nations often happens quietly, without drawing much attention. It is not a sudden, dramatic event that captures headlines or sparks outrage. Instead, it is a slow and insidious process that unfolds over time, gradually eroding the economic, social, and political fabric of a country. This destruction is often carried out through covert means, such as economic manipulation, political interference, and covert operations. These tactics are designed to undermine a nation's sovereignty and independence, making it easier for powerful interests to exploit its resources and control its government. As economic hit men, we were trained to use a combination of bribery, debt, and deceit to achieve our objectives. We would offer loans to developing countries that we knew they could never repay, setting them up for economic collapse and dependency. We would also manipulate political leaders, using threats...
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