Gangsters of Capitalism — Crisis in Perception Deep Dive
Welcome to Crisis in Perception.In this Deep Dive, we examine Gangsters of Capitalism by Jonathan M. Katz — a historical investigation into the rise of American empire through the life of Marine Corps General Smedley Butler, one of the most decorated soldiers in U.S. history.Katz traces Butler’s career from early interventions during the Spanish-American War and the Boxer Rebellion to U.S. military occupations in the Philippines, Nicaragua, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic. Over time, Butler came to see his service not as national defense, but as enforcement on behalf of corporate and…
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