This is War is a Racket, written in 1935 by Major General Smedley Butler, a recipient of two Medals of Honor who realized later on that his entire military career was in service to corporate interests and not to the people of his country. This is a small but powerful book that is more relevant today than it was even in Butlers day.
This is the conclusion of Lawrence Scott Sheets Eight Pieces of Empire: A 20 Year Journey through The Soviet Collapse.
All paintings in slideshow are from a Soviet Art group on Vkontakte with administrator permission.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
12:16 Closing thoughts
13:26 Outro
For the previous parts of this book:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgqG1badRMDd6fu9WEhHI3q8zO1RxmRRd
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAZQnpn2xd4
Todays Headlines:
NATO rejects Serbian request
https://www.rt.com/news/569558-nato-kosovo-serbia-vucic/
Japan-China ties should be cooperation and common development
https://news.cgtn.com/news/2023-01-08/Japan-China-ties-should-be-cooperation-common-development-Fukuda--1gqO0L7T4Wc/index.html
Putin, Xi, discuss strategic cooperation for 2023
https://www.silkroadbriefing.com/news/2023/01/02/putin-xi-discuss-strategic-cooperation-for-2023/
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4z0TH5RLANM
This is F.I.S.T. written by Joe Eszterhas, Part 1 Chapter 1.
This is a fiction book about the rise and fall of a union man during the 30's and 50's. It is loosely based on Jimmy Hoffa and the teamsters union.
Thank you for listening!
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XITJT9nwI8s
This is American Trade Unionism: Principles, Organization, Strategy, Tactics, Written by William Z. Foster. On screen I have provided a quick reference to the organizations mentioned in the chapter so as to lessen any confusion that might arise. I hope you all enjoy.
If you like this content, and haven't already, please consider subscribing. It would be much appreciated.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iU_RR9FpXHw
Todays Headlines
Lula inspects damage caused by Bolsanarists in Brasilia
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Lula-Inspects-Damage-Caused-by-Bolsonarists-in-Brasilia-20230109-0001.html
Israel Bans Palestinian Flags
https://www.rt.com/news/569578-israel-terror-palestinian-flags/
Chinese Foreign Minister to visit African countries in mid-January
https://news.cgtn.com/news/2023-01-09/Chinese-foreign-minister-to-visit-African-countries-from-Jan-9-to-16-1gs8BwnvFaU/index.html
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zW_nJGTRVr8
Lenin walks around the world.
Frontiers cannot bar him.
Neither barracks nor barricades impede.
Nor does barbed wire scar him.
Lenin walks around the world.
Black, brown, and white receive him.
Language is no barrier.
The strangest tongues believe him.
Lenin walks around the world.
The sun sets like a scar.
Between the darkness and the dawn
There rises a red star.
#poetry #socialism #langstonhughes #lenin
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0_H5OuWrrg
Merry Christmas everyone! Because it is Christmas Eve, today I am reading a Christmas related article and keeping it casual. Thank you everyone for listening!
Christmas Dinners Along The Old Silk Road
https://www.silkroadbriefing.com/news/2022/12/22/christmas-dinners-along-the-old-silk-road/
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QLIInYsjtU
Todays Headlines:
1. Israel deports Palestinian rights activist to France
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Israel-Deports-Palestinian-Rights-Activist-to-France-20221219-0008.html
2. Iran busts Mossad spy network targeting defense industry
https://www.presstv.ir/Detail/2022/12/19/694733/Iran-busts-Mossad-spy-network-planning-target-defense-industry
3. Ukraine takes shots at FIFA
https://www.rt.com/sport/568491-ukraine-angry-fifa-snubs-zelensky-message/
Plus football chat and a personal update.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-hsw5uTqig
Todays News
Russian MoD announces liberation of Soledar
https://sputniknews.com/20230113/russian-mod-announces-soledar-liberation-1106279108.html
China, AU vow to build a China-Africa community with a shared future
https://news.cgtn.com/news/2023-01-11/China-AU-vow-to-build-a-China-Africa-community-with-a-shared-future--1gvMSq0Uppe/index.html
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ioFPPDn34U