Скачать или смотреть Part III Power and Profits A Modern History of Political Decay

This video provides a critical examination of modern American political history, focusing on how specific leaders and policies shaped the nation's trajectory toward economic greed and global intervention. The source argues that Richard Nixon’s presidency set the stage for later conservative movements by prioritizing political survival and corporate interests over ethical governance. It highlights significant international events, such as the genocide in East Pakistan and the overthrow of Salvador Allende in Chile, as examples of U.S. foreign policy fostering chaos to facilitate resource extraction. The text also contrasts the evolution of NASA, noting how short-sighted political agendas pivoted the space program away from ambitious Mars exploration toward more utilitarian goals. Furthermore, the discussion analyzes the impact of Reaganomics and the War on Drugs, characterizing them as efforts to protect white power and prioritize shareholder profits over community welfare. Ultimately, the narrative tracks a growing cynicism in the American public resulting from political scandals, military conflicts, and systemic inequality from the Nixon era through the Trump presidency.