What we more or less know or assume about global politics in broad strokes is presented in this book through details about international trade relations, military conflicts, etc. If you want to know more about Western politics from after World War II until now, the impression is that this book can serve as a starting point in the process of getting to know the political strategies and goals of the great powers.

The information, opinions, and stances contained in the book are presented in such a way that there is (not much) room for doubt about their credibility. The sources that Chomsky uses, as I understand it, are available but in the American media are either forgotten or presented as irrelevant.

At the end of the book, as expected, Chomsky poses the question of what the "average" citizen can do to influence the political circumstances in the country where he lives, and, among other things, says the following, and thus concludes:

"If elections are mostly something in which one part of the population participates by pressing a button every few years, they mean nothing. But if citizens organize in support of a certain stance and exert pressure on their representatives regarding that stance, then elections mean something. [...] We don't know if sincere and dedicated efforts are enough to solve such problems, or even just alleviate them. However, we can be quite sure that the absence of such efforts guarantees a catastrophe."

**Title: What Does Uncle Sam Want?**

The book "Tahrir" by Mohamed Hussein Heikal, translated by Adel Al-Ma'alem. The preface was written by the journalist and writer Mohamed Hussein Heikal, who said in his last interview with Noam Chomsky in Cairo, which lasted three hours, that he is a man like no other, defending what is happening in the world because of the United States. Nasser, a lot, and indeed all the issues of the Middle East, Latin America, and Southeast Asia, he loudly and fearlessly criticized the American policy and the American government. He exposed their cruel methods in war for their ambitions within the American institutions themselves, and he was not afraid or hesitant.

The book begins with two parts. The first part is about the American foreign policy after World War II, especially towards the countries of Central America, Latin America, and China (Vietnam). It explains in detail the so-called good policy that America follows, which is that any small country that even thinks about demanding democracy! For example, El Salvador, as a result of that, the voices of freedom and democracy will spread, demand, and rise. Also, the United States sometimes supports foolish rulers like Saddam Hussein to protect American interests and sometimes attacks them, as seen in the brutal invasion of Kuwait and Saddam Hussein's rejection of the peaceful solutions he offered just because they conflicted with American goals, which is oil...

On the other hand, it mentions the period of the Cold War and the blockade of communist countries so that their voices do not reach America and affect capitalism and wake up the sleep of the workers within the American colonies, using war criminals and fools and drug dealers like "Klaus Barbie" and "Léon the Fool" that the United States used and discarded in the fight against communist cells and developed the methods until they reached forms of financial aid and assistance like the Marshall Plan for the countries of Western Europe to represent it as a wall of defense in the face of communism. If Europe is colonized to be a market and a playground for American interventions under the pretext of protecting freedom, then the war develops from the form of aid to the form of banks and loans that can put countries under their yoke... and control them economically, socially, and culturally...

The second part: American democracy and human rights... This is the false talk that does not exist in reality... But the word is for the workers and the owners of interests and the emergence of the third power of the sacred policy "politicians, businessmen, and the media" this third power that rules the American people and the peoples of the Middle East and Southeast Asia...

It shows us the ignorance of the American people about democracy and the creation of the chaos in the Middle East and Latin America...

After the end of the book, it is certain that it will change your view of life, and it is certain that it will reveal to you many scattered truths.

I decided to read this book by Noam Chomsky for a period of time. Due to certain circumstances, I was delayed and postponed, but fortunately, I finally finished it. As usual, Noam Chomsky's works deal with the Vietnam War, the consciousness of the people, and the attempt to uncover the American reality and remove the guise of peace. There are diverse perspectives on recent American history, along with analyses and demolitions of the contradictions in American politics. All of this is presented in 70 pages, and then the book is appended with three chapters by the translator in about 30 pages. It would have been possible to do without them and just focus on what Chomsky wrote. It is beautiful for those who are interested, boring for those who don't like politics, and a good opportunity for the busy due to its small size and ease of completion.

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The author was able to, through documents and memoirs of American leaders, present a true picture of the American administration that appears completely different from what they are trying to export to us.

In a translated version of the book titled "What Does Mr. Sam Want" translated by Adel the teacher.

The detailed accounts and insights provided by these sources offer a more nuanced understanding of the inner workings and motives of the American government. It challenges the often one-sided or idealized image that is sometimes projected.

By delving into these historical records, we can gain a better perspective on the realpolitik and decision-making processes that have shaped American policies both domestically and internationally.

This allows us to see beyond the surface and question the narratives that are being presented to us.

Overall, the book serves as a valuable resource for those seeking a more accurate and comprehensive understanding of the American administration.

Like all of Chomsky's books, it is wonderful and clear about American government policies towards the countries of the world, starting from America's policy towards Japan, passing through Vietnam, Korea, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Laos, Myanmar, Iran, Iraq, Europe, and ending with Panama, Nicaragua, Haiti, Cuba, and Brazil. America wants nothing from the world but for it to be a slave to its expanding imperialist domination. This is what the American Jewish opponent of American policies, Chomsky, wanted to say in this book.

Chomsky's works have always been a source of inspiration and enlightenment for those who seek to understand the true nature of American foreign policy. His in-depth analysis and incisive critiques have exposed the hidden agendas and power plays that underlie America's actions on the global stage.

By examining America's relationships with various countries, Chomsky reveals the patterns of exploitation, interference, and aggression that have characterized American foreign policy for decades. His work challenges the dominant narrative and forces us to question the motives and justifications behind America's actions.

Chomsky's message is a powerful one, and it serves as a reminder that we must always be vigilant in the face of imperialist ambitions. We must strive to understand the true nature of power and work towards a more just and equitable world.

Respected to the great thinker Noam Chomsky. He had a free view in the face of the system of his country, America. If there was someone like him in our country, Egypt, he would have been accused of treason and working for others, and it is possible that his nationality would have been revoked. The ideas that exist within him are not new to me. What America has done in the countries of the Third World, especially the Latin American countries. And I am convinced that there is nothing wrong with America doing what it wants for its own interests. As it always relies on a group of people from the country. I would like all Egyptians and Arabs to be reassured that America does not need to commit its crimes in our countries. As the writer shows that America's first enemy is any democratic government. And unfortunately, we do not have a government elected by free elections. And its second enemy is an independent economic renaissance, which has not happened yet. And its true friend is the military who seize power by force and we do not have any rulers other than them. So, be reassured, our ruling system is an ally of America.

Book, although small in size, is an encyclopedia. ‫#‏نعوم_تشومسكى‬, a giant among you

I want to do a review, but with so much information, I can't write a sensitive one. I'm going to download the book like it's nothing. Generally, it talks about the role of Uncle Sam in the Vietnam War and their role in issues such as the Shah of Iran, the Lebanese, Saddam, and the role of the media and what democracy means and whether America really benefits from democracy, and the awareness of the American society about the things it talks about, and here the author is critical.

All of this is about America, which wants to be the sole superpower through the world and deceive the people in wars that they don't even know why they are happening and what the gain is behind them.

And I was impressed by a sentence the translator said that the lack of global awareness has reached a level where when Japan attacked Pearl Harbor, America here ‫#‏الودعه‬ entered the war without looking at what Pearl Harbor is and whether it is an American region, and when Japan did this, despite knowing the strength of America.

I gave it 4 out of 5 because although it is small in size, it is rich in information.

I read this one a while ago.

Just recently, while revisiting my old journal entries, I came across this quote that I had made note of.

"These sectors of the doctrinal system serve to divert the unwashed masses and reinforce the basic social values: passivity, submissiveness to authority, the overriding virtue of greed and personal gain, lack of concern for others, fear of real or imagined enemies, etc... The goal is to keep the bewildered herd bewildered. It is unnecessary for them to trouble themselves with what's happening in the world. In fact, it is undesirable - if they see too much of reality they may set themselves to change it." (pg 94-5)

This quote seems to suggest that there is a system in place that is designed to keep the general public in a state of confusion and subservience. By promoting certain values and diverting their attention, the powers that be can maintain the status quo and prevent any significant change.

It makes me wonder if we are all part of this "bewildered herd" and how much of what we believe and do is influenced by this doctrinal system. Are we truly free to think and act for ourselves, or are we being manipulated without even realizing it?

These are important questions that we should all be asking ourselves as we navigate through life.

What does Uncle Sam want from the thinking world of Chomsky, who is one of the few people in our time. He is Jewish, but he is one of the most prominent critics of the United States and Israel. He talks about the forgotten events, corruption, and bloody wars of America and its cruel policies.

Chomsky's views have always been controversial, but they cannot be ignored. His analysis of American society and politics is often incisive and thought-provoking. He believes that the United States has become a global hegemon through its military and economic power, but this hegemony has come at a great cost.

The wars and interventions launched by the United States in the name of "democracy" and "human rights" have brought great pain and destruction to the people of other countries. At the same time, the corruption and inequality within the United States are also serious problems that need to be addressed. Chomsky's voice is like a wake-up call, reminding us to think about the true meaning of democracy and freedom, and to work together to build a more just and peaceful world.

A small book reveals the ugly face of American politics and its true goals, far from what they claim about defending human rights, freedom, and the so-called democracy and the right to determine one's destiny by the American Jewish thinker Noam Chomsky.

Grenada is a very small country that may never be found on the map. It is inhabited by a hundred thousand people who produce nuts. But when it embarked on a fair social reform, Washington quickly moved to eliminate that threat.

From the Bolshevik Revolution in 1917 until the fall of communist governments in the late 1980s, any American aggression anywhere in the world could be justified as a defense against communism. And that's why when the United States invaded Grenada in 1983, the head of the Joint Chiefs of Staff announced that in case Western Europe was attacked by the Soviet Union, Grenada would be a dangerous adversary in disrupting the oil supplies from the Caribbean Sea to our allies who would be trapped, and we wouldn't be able to defend them!

This ridiculous statement managed to arouse the enthusiasm and popular support of the general public for aggression, terrorism, and chaos.

As for Nicaragua, the attack on it was fabricated under the pretext that if they were not stopped at their borders, they would flood into us across the Harlingen-Texas border, a short distance that would only take two days of driving.

Nicaragua and El Salvador could disappear from the face of the earth, and no one would notice. But both of them have been subjected to harmful attacks from the United States, costing them hundreds of thousands of deaths and billions of dollars.

There is a reason behind this. The weaker and poorer a country is, the more dangerous it becomes as an example. If a fragile and poor country like Grenada can succeed far from the clutches of the United States, why can't other countries?

What the United States cares about is the stability and security of the upper classes and foreign investors. Any social and economic success outside of that is a dangerous example that must be destroyed before its contagion spreads. And for this reason, the smaller, weaker, and poorer a country is, the more dangerous it is as a "good example" if it achieves its independent success, and for this reason, it must be crushed.

Of course, the military begins the task of creating an economic disaster - often following the instructions of American advisers - and far from that, they leave the problems to the civilians.

Military occupation is no longer necessary. New means have emerged, such as the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank.

The World Bank lends in exchange for imposing economic liberalization policies, that is, preparing the national economy for the penetration and domination of foreign capital, with sharp cuts in social services. This further divides society into a wealthy minority and a majority suffering from deprivation and deep poverty.

After the end of the Vietnam War in 1975, our foreign policy focused on imposing more suffering and hardship on that country that we had destroyed when it attacked us. The severity of this was惊人.

When some wanted to send ballpoint pens to Cambodia, the State Department tried to prevent them. When Oxfam tried to send ten pumps, the State Department showed the same reaction. And when some religious groups tried to send shovels to Laos to dig wells in areas that had been bombed by the Americans, the United States threatened India with canceling its food aid when it tried to send a hundred buffaloes to Vietnam - after the American attacks had killed a huge number of cattle.

There is no degree of severity that the sadists in Washington will stop at. As for the educated classes, they have learned enough to turn their eyes away.

The Third World must learn the lesson well. No one should dare to raise their head, otherwise, they will be subject to merciless punishments like those who commit unforgivable crimes.

The United States has blocked all attempts to achieve peace in the Middle East and give the Palestinians their rights, including the right to determine their destiny. The United States has stood - for more than twenty years - isolated from the world in its unwavering support for Israel. And during the Gulf crisis, the United States and Israel opposed the call for an international conference to solve the Middle East problem, against 144 countries.

By rejecting diplomacy, the United States achieved its main goals in the Gulf.

We seized the oil sources in the Middle East and took their huge profits to improve our economy and that of our ally, Britain.

We also established our control over the oil supplies to the world and strengthened our hegemony over it.

And we taught the world a lesson that might makes right.

After achieving all that, it was our burden to maintain the situation in the entire region, including Saddam Hussein himself against any popular, Shia, or Kurdish uprisings.

But the American administration failed to achieve what "Thomas Friedman" - who speaks on its behalf in The New York Times - called the best of all possible worlds: a junta-like front ruling Iraq with an iron fist, and without "Saddam." Friedman hopes to return to the happy, carefree days when Saddam ruled Iraq for the benefit of America and its allies.

In the mid-1990s, a book was published by "Robert McNamara," the Secretary of Defense in the Johnson administration and one of the responsible for the escalation of the Vietnam War. In it, he said that that war was a mistake! That is, he said: We killed the wrong way a few million Vietnamese, a few hundred thousand Americans, and we wounded twice that number, and we completely destroyed thousands of villages, and we spent several billion dollars.

And McNamara's reward for the escalation of that wrong war was that he became the president of the World Bank, perhaps to satisfy his beloved hobbies in other ways.

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The country is known for its ancient Mayan ruins, such as Tikal, which attract thousands of tourists every year. These ruins offer a glimpse into the advanced civilization that once thrived in the region.

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A wonderful book that talks about the ugly and real face of Uncle Sam.... I was amazed by the amount of bloodshed and the upheavals that took place in the southern United States, all just to safeguard American interests..... I wished the author had talked a little more about Saddam Hussein, the loyal one who became an enemy when he stepped out of line, as he is one of the personalities that I really wanted to know about his life....

The crimes of Uncle Sam around the world, from Vietnam to Nicaragua, Brazil, Haiti, Cuba, and his long-standing stance in the face of the Palestinian issue, playing with terms and making them a double-edged weapon.... The translator's emphasis in the second part of the book on the ignorance of the Americans and also the domestic crimes of America against blacks and Native Americans.....

I liked the book and recommend it to anyone interested in that period of history (the formation of forces after World War II) and international politics.