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How The First Police Went From Gangsters, To An Army For The Rich

Behind the Bastards

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Politics as Gang Culture

This chapter explores the parallels between politics and gang culture, emphasizing how politicians operate within their affiliations much like gang members. It also reflects on Smedley Butler's transition from a military figure to an anti-capitalist advocate, linking historical police evolution to systemic societal issues.

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