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BTC181: The US's Economic Hitman w/ John Perkins
May 8, 2024
52:39
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Former economic hitman turned critic, John Perkins, discusses the impact of global economic manipulation and the potential of Bitcoin to challenge traditional systems. He delves into his personal journey, the tactics used by economic hitmen, and the role of the fiat monetary system in perpetuating control. Perkins also reflects on the petro-dollar system and the illusions of economic growth driven by debt manipulation.
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- Economic hitmen manipulate foreign policies through deceptive loans benefiting large corporations, diverting funds from essential services.
- IMF and World Bank impose conditions on loans to exploit resources and perpetuate debt cycles in developing countries.
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John Perkins explains the role of an economic hitman and the impact of debt on developing countries
John Perkins recounts his experience as an economic hitman, discussing how his job involved arranging loans for developing countries from entities like the World Bank. He highlights the deceptive nature of these loans, where the money never truly benefited the country but rather went to large construction companies. Perkins reflects on the negative impact this had on the majority of the country's population, diverting funds from essential services to pay off debts.
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