Speech given by Michael Parenti in February, 1991. Parenti begins with the premise that the ideology of the right covers up reality. While U.S. government leaders maintain they are involved in the propogation of democracy, justice and peace around the world, Parenti asserts from the late 19th century to the present leaders of the U.S. have directly or indirectly been involved in overthrowing popularly elected governments and supporting facists who have killed millions of people. - Parenti on taxes, class power and class interests that are supported by military power. - Parenti concludes by discussing invasions which have not interested the U.S.| Iraq/Iran, Syria/Lebanon, Israel/ Lebanon, Indonesia/East Timor. The rescue operation is for the global military machine and operate against social change. - Running time 44:00 minutes.
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