**What Uncle Sam Really Wants**

This pamphlet by Noam Chomsky, published between 1986 - 1992 and consisting of 111 pages, is part of the Historical Society Library Pamphlet Collection (92 - 3298) with a Dewey classification of 327.73 and ISBN 1878825011. It may well be the best of Chomsky's works, presenting its crucial points concisely.

The U.S. Government's primary aim is to ensure continuing profit for investors. This is achieved by plundering the rest of the world (pp. 72 - 74, 77), including the non-rich in the U.S. (pp. 73, 76, 79 - 80, 82 - 84, 86 - 91, 97 - 98). To this end, the U.S. has been involved in various actions around the globe. It has killed millions suspected of opposing corporate control, often by proxy (p. 57). The U.S. funds and arms militaries, paramilitaries, and security forces worldwide, enabling friendly military officers to stage coups if elected governments don't serve investors. For example, in Latin America (pp. 18 - 20, 28 - 33, 57, 72, 82), Central America (pp. 17, 19, 54, 72, 96, 100), and many specific countries within these regions such as Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Honduras, Panama, Costa Rica, Grenada, Haiti, the Dominican Republic, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Venezuela, Mexico, Cuba, and more. In other parts of the world like Indochina (pp. 23 - 24, 56 - 60, 85, 100), including Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, as well as in Indonesia, East Timor, the Philippines, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, China, the Middle East (p. 27, 88), and Africa (p. 73), similar actions have taken place.

Torture and murder by the U.S. or its proxies are often ignored at home (pp. 34 - 37, 40, 43, 46, 49, 52 - 54, 58 - 60, 62, 64, 66 - 69, 73, 75, 82 - 83, 85, 88, 93 - 95). The Carter administration even convinced the media to downplay the rape and murder of four American nuns by U.S.-armed, -trained, and -funded Salvadoran armed forces (p. 36).

Financial control through the International Monetary Fund and World Bank is also a means of domination. In exchange for a loan, a country's economy is controlled for foreign investors, and services for the people are cut (pp. 32 - 33, 43 - 44, 71, 73, 76). For instance, Brazil, despite its natural resources and industrial development, has seen its people become destitute due to the 1964 coup and the following "economic miracle" (p. 33).

Every U.S. president since WWII has been involved in war crimes (p. 32). Peasants, along with labor organizers, students, priests, newspapermen, or anyone suspected of working in the interests of the people, are the main victims (pp. 15, 22, 25, 34 - 37, 40, 49 - 52, 58, 87 - 88). The U.S. government officials and business elite, afraid of losing their wealthy status, do all they can to keep poor countries as suppliers of free raw materials and cheap labor and poor Americans as obedient laborers (p. 14). This is achieved through huge military expenditures and cutbacks in social services, while ignoring human rights, living standards, or democratization (pp. 8 - 11, 29, 43, 46 - 48, 51 - 52, 56 - 57).
The U.S. Government defines "Communism" as the idea that the government has direct responsibility for the welfare of the people (p. 10). Any country infected by this "heresy" must be brutally crushed (pp. 11 - 16, 18 - 23). Diplomacy risks compromise, while military conquest ensures domination (pp. 74 - 75, 89). This is seen in the U.S.'s actions in Iraq, Vietnam, Laos, and the dismissal of possibilities for a peaceful resolution of the Cold War (pp. 60 - 68, 75, 57 - 60, 22, 78 - 82).
The parts of the U.S. economy that can compete internationally are mainly state-subsidized ones like capital-intensive agriculture, high-tech industry, pharmaceuticals, and biotechnology (pp. 13, 15, 87). Until 1968, the U.S. led the world in oil production but still wanted to control Mideast oil as a lever of world power and direct the profit to U.S. and British corporations (pp. 27, 67).
In conclusion, the U.S. has exerted its influence in various ways around the world, often at the expense of the rights and well-being of others. However, there is also hope as sustained, organized dissent can be effective. The struggle for freedom is ongoing, and the people of the Third World need our help. We can provide them with a margin of survival by causing internal disruption in the United States, where there is a growing Third World at home (pp. 98 - 101).

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What I truly desire is for this book to be not only informative but also sensitive and easily readable.

Chomsky often employs several trigger words and vivid graphic descriptions of violence. Evidently, he is trying to make a point regarding why the US-supported forces in Guatemala and other Latin American states were genocidal and could be literally compared to Hitler.

However, I believe that these descriptions and trigger words were not necessary. In fact, I think the tone of this book exemplifies a certain degree of anger on Chomsky's part. This anger is directed towards those who are responsible for the atrocities and those who passively stand by while people are being harmed.

Perhaps a more measured and nuanced approach could have been taken to convey the same message without relying so heavily on such intense language and descriptions. It is important to present the facts in a way that is both impactful and accessible to a wide range of readers.

Overall, while the content of the book may be valuable, the way it is presented could potentially turn some readers away.

Noam Chomsky is a renowned linguist, philosopher, and political activist. His work has had a profound impact on various fields, including linguistics, cognitive science, and political theory. One of the most significant aspects of Chomsky's work is his critique of US imperialism.

Chomsky argues that the United States has long been involved in imperialist practices around the world. These practices include military interventions, economic exploitation, and political domination. He believes that US imperialism is driven by the interests of the powerful elite in the United States, who seek to maintain their global hegemony and maximize their profits.

Chomsky's critique of US imperialism has been highly influential and has inspired many people around the world to question and resist US foreign policy. His work has also contributed to a growing awareness of the need for a more just and equitable world order. In conclusion, Chomsky's ideas provide a valuable perspective on US imperialism and offer important insights into the complex issues surrounding global politics and international relations.

I almost wish I hadn't read this and remained in ignorance.

Sometimes, knowledge can be a double-edged sword. Once you learn certain things, it's impossible to unsee them.

Reading this might have opened my eyes to aspects of the world that I would have preferred to stay hidden.

It makes me wonder if there are some things that are better left unknown.

Ignorance, in some cases, can be a form of bliss.

But now that I've read it, I can't help but think about it and its implications.

Maybe I should have just passed it by and continued living in my own little bubble of unawareness.

However, perhaps this newfound knowledge will also bring some benefits in the long run.

Only time will tell.

For now, I'm left with a sense of unease and a longing for the simplicity of ignorance.

A very important book for Naomi Chomsky, with an average or less than fair translation by the teacher, and a comment from three chapters that added nothing new to what Chomsky said. When Chomsky criticizes American politics and the policies of the American elite, the teacher adds to that by accusing American society itself of ignorance and not going to vote in elections, and accusing them of their traditions. And I read the teacher's comment in three chapters of the book that is useless, and I feel as if I am reading a person who wants to criticize American society without a specific goal.

This situation is quite concerning. The translation not being up to par can hinder the accurate conveyance of Chomsky's ideas. Additionally, the teacher's comment seems to lack depth and originality, simply echoing what Chomsky has already said without adding any valuable insights. It is essential that when dealing with such important works, both the translation and the analysis are of high quality to ensure a proper understanding and appreciation of the content.

Perhaps more effort should be put into improving the translation to make it more faithful to the original text. As for the teacher's comment, it would be beneficial if it could offer a more unique perspective or engage in a more in-depth exploration of the ideas presented by Chomsky. This would enhance the overall value of the book and provide readers with a more comprehensive understanding of the subject matter.

After a wonderful introduction to the writer Mohamed Hassanein Heikal, in which we learned that the Arab world has many models for practicing freedom but after 24 hours,

we learned examples of practicing courage but after we became certain that the ruler had become tied up.

Then Naoum took us on a journey across the continents to the original goal of the book, which is what does Mr. Sam want, and the story began about his period after World War II and how the industries within the country weakened while the industry in America tripled and its borders were not exposed to any attack.

And how George Kennan, one of the most famous planners of the State Department and one of its smartest, planned in his memorandum No. 23 in 1948 that America has 50% of the world's wealth and 6.3% of its population.

And that such a thing cannot pass without envy, and therefore we must work to maintain that difference, which means in general.

(Because for the big to be better, everyone must prefer the small and not become big, and if it becomes big, it should be under the control of others.)

And what is similar between the vast field that America wants and the vital field that Hitler joined and Israel's security, and these statements justify all the atrocities and all kinds of crimes.

And how to achieve that, it violated all the principles of democracy, human rights, and the right to determine one's destiny.

Then comes after that the division of the world into 3 economic blocs after World War II.

1/ Japan.

2/ Europe and Germany controls it.

3/ The United States of America and Canada and it strives to include Mexico.

And Naoum ends his chapter with what the United States did of killing, torturing, occupying, and representing with corpses in El Salvador, Nicaragua, and Guatemala.

Here Naoum puts down the pen and hands it to the translator to talk about the position of the American administrations with the Shah of Iran, Wilson, Soeharto, freedom of speech, human rights, and globalization.

I myself gave the book a 5.

But I will deduct a point because it is a bit weak in globalization.

And if God wills, I will return to the book and read it again more carefully.

A very important book is divided into two parts. The first part is a translation of Noam Chomsky's blessings, and the second part is a follow-up to the translator, Adil the teacher.... It discusses the policies of the United States after World War II through many leaked documents.... It is no secret to anyone that the United States was the least affected after World War II and had acquired 50% of the world's wealth against only 6% of the population. This remarkable progress enabled it to assume the leadership, and the only goal of its leaders was to maintain the hegemony that distinguishes their country from others, in addition to adopting the idea of the vital sphere that Hitler had previously proposed.

It is worth mentioning that the United States enlisted many Nazi intelligence agents accused of war crimes, especially in Eastern Europe and Latin America.

The Marshall Plan: The United States loaned Europe money in exchange for its commitment to pay one-third of it in the purchase of American exports.

The difference between slogans and implementation: Despite the obvious contradiction in US policy, it usually adopts a strategy of destroying any seed of growth or independence or democracy in the countries of the vital sphere (such as Latin America, the Middle East, and others...). An example of this is the military coup that America sponsored in Brazil after free and fair elections, and the massacres and violations in Vietnam, Chile, and the fear of the success of the experiment in one country and the spread of the virus to other countries.

Support for dictatorships (the escaping criminal) and increased US support for the most repressive countries and the most violators of human rights.... Not giving up dictatorships except in the case of their conflict with US interests (the attempt of the dictator Nasser to increase his influence beyond the allowed limit), the case of Saddam Hussein and his replacement with client governments or in the case of weakness and its collapse (the case of Yeltsin)....

Fighting national governments that come to power through the army of the country itself and in the case of inability, resorting to foreign interference.

Interfering in the policies of countries in the case of inability to destroy them (the case of Japan). Either leaving Japan and cutting it off or making it grow under the American umbrella and with American assistance, but being surprised by Japan's超越 of the American restrictions.

Making America always a target with the presence of a constant threat (the communist, Islamic, Asian threat...) to justify its actions to the American people.

Globalization means the freedom of American capital to enter and invest, in addition to the accompanying cultural and social transfer.

The dominance of the power of capital and lobbies over American domestic and foreign policy. In short, the elite: it is the class of owners of capital who control the American decision and the great media that magnifies issues and focuses on other issues in front of the independent media with relatively limited capabilities.

Between the true meaning and its opposite in American hypocrisy: (freedom means ignorance - democracy means tyranny - peace means war

The naivety of the average American citizen and his great political ignorance, who make up (80%) of the people.

The book is important and full of documents and terrifying information about the worst of the most powerful countries in the world.... Regarding the conspiracy theory to which Professor Adil the teacher referred, I do not want to adopt it or use it.

Short but important. In slightly over 100 pages, Chomsky presents to the reader how the US has intervened in other countries since WWII to ensure America's continued dominance and influence.

On pages 9 - 10, a quote from a State Department document reveals: “…we have about 50% of the world’s wealth, but only 6.3% of its population… in this situation, we cannot fail to be the object of envy and resentment. Our real task in the coming period is to devise a pattern of relationships which will permit us to maintain this position of disparity … to do so, we will have to dispense with all sentimentality and day-dreaming; and our attention will have to be concentrated everywhere on our immediate national objectives… we should cease to talk about vague and unreal objectives such as human rights, the raising of the living standards, and democratization. The day is not far off when we are going to have to deal in straight power concepts. The less we are hampered by idealistic slogans, the better.”

On page 11, another State Department quote states: “The final answer might be an unpleasant one, but … we should not hesitate before police repression by the local government. This is not shameful since the Communists are essentially traitors… it is better to have a strong regime in power than a liberal government if it is indulgent and relaxed and penetrated by Communists.”

On page 13, regarding Vietnam, it is said: “the threat wasn’t that they were going to conquer anyone, but that they might set a dangerous example of national independence that would inspire other nations in the ration.”

On page 95, about how the media promotes the interests of the ruling class: “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’s unnecessary for them to trouble themselves with what is happening in the world. In fact, it’s undesirable - if they see too much of reality they may set themselves to change it.”

I highlighted dozens more sections throughout this book. It is truly important and eye-opening.

The book is beautiful. If it reflected American policy a few years ago, now the situation has changed and America has declined economically and militarily and no longer has the power to influence in this way.

The book moved away from the popular idea of the conspiracy theory and analyzed the subject as a perspective of American foreign policy, which they consider nothing but a normal thing. It is the policy they follow and to achieve it, the top priority is to maintain it at any cost. Even if it is based on principles such as freedom and human rights... etc.

The vital field must be maintained at any cost and we must support the formation of this vital field, whether by supporting the countries that enter its scope and do not exit, such as Japan, or by undermining the countries that begin to violate this field, and no matter how small they are, they will be an example and their influence will be greater than their size. The example that was detailed is Nicaragua.

It is worth mentioning that I noticed that he is right in an important point, which is that since after World War II and the focus on social development and welfare programs, it has become almost non-existent, and this has had a great impact not only on American society but also on the American way of thinking in dealing with everything. The institutions of society itself, starting from the family to society as a whole, have become fragmented, dysfunctional, and corrupt, which has had great negative consequences and determines much of the scientific policies and the direction towards the unknown for America in terms of civilization. And of course, increasing the focus on programs to finance the sciences, especially the military sector, and arms programs will not make a big civilizational difference with the United States because civilization cannot be adopted through means of killing, war, and destruction, and through military armies as America does. And of course, it has made the rest just a vital field that does not support the idea of the existence of an American civilization that we can say has a civilizational impact in the world, and this is what history will not record.

Only the negative impact of American thinking and policy on other civilizations and its negative impact on human civilization in general will be recorded.

It was the responsibility of the United States to get rid of the greatest competitor that threatened the implementation of those policies, which was the Soviet Union, by sowing the seeds of corruption and self-destruction. And it is necessary for the United States to penetrate the countries of Central America and work on a fierce war against it under the pretexts of human rights, raising the standard of living, and supporting authoritarian governments so that the Soviet Union cannot easily penetrate them and have the ability to influence within those countries by controlling, even economically, the state as a whole and the security and military institutions in it in particular.

As for the vital field, if any country refuses to play the servant role or withdraws from the row or the line drawn for it by the United States, it will face a huge media smear campaign to find justifications for bombing that country to be a living example. The author mentioned many examples, such as Vietnam, Iraq, Iran, Haiti, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Guatemala, Indonesia, and the Philippines.

The means used vary from time to time and from country to country. Direct military intervention is no longer suitable for the era. If America is forced to it in many cases, other means have emerged on the scene, such as direct foreign investment, the International Monetary Fund, and providing aid as an example to encourage agricultural products to American markets at the expense of strategic products for local consumption, such as wheat and basic agricultural products in Egypt, which leads to increasing local production, impoverishing the people, suppressing the opposition that objects to such situations, and supporting the systems that support maintaining the status quo as it is.

On the other hand, Chomsky mentioned the Cold War period and the blockade of socialist countries so that their voices would not reach America and influence capitalism and wake up the slumber of the workers within the American colonies, using war criminals and fools and drug dealers such as "Klaus Barbie" and "Leon the Fool", which the United States used to eliminate socialist ideas and groups. And the methods have developed to reach forms of financial aid and assistance, such as the Marshall Plan for the countries of Western Europe to turn them into a firewall in the face of socialism. If Europe is colonized to become a market and a playground for American interventions under the pretext of democracy, the most important thing is that the war must develop from the form of aid to the form of banks through loans, and here it becomes able to put countries under its control... and control them economically, socially, culturally, politically, and even militarily.

Chomsky ends his book and then Adil the teacher begins as a continuation of what Chomsky started. He wonders what is meant by the American dream? Is it the holy trinity (power, money, and media) or does it mean the American people? And is there a real application of the principles of democracy and human rights or not? And he answered these questions by revealing the ugly face of America. The American people do not exercise their right to choose, but are just an executor of the policies set for them in advance by a controlling minority. Democracy is deficient, elections are fake, and human rights are violated at all times and in all places, especially by America and its Zionist-controlled ally.

**"Differences in Political Approaches"**

Barack Obama is just one example.

The American policy doesn't change regardless of who comes in, and that's one of their characteristics.

However, in our case, there is a lack of rationality to destroy what has passed and start anew on a clean slate and with a noble dream.

This difference in political mindsets and actions has significant implications for the development and progress of both countries. While the Americans seem to have a certain stability and continuity in their policies, we struggle to find a way to move forward in a more rational and effective manner.

Perhaps it's time for us to reflect on our own political processes and learn from the experiences of others to better achieve our goals and build a more prosperous future.

Noam Chomsky's "What Uncle Sam Really Wants" is not just an ordinary book;

it is a profound experience that radically challenges one's perception of the world.

I was completely engrossed, yet profoundly disconcerted, as Chomsky skillfully shattered the myth of American kindness and laid bare the more sinister aspects of U.S. foreign policy.

The disclosures in these pages are truly astonishing.

Chomsky's painstaking research and persuasive arguments leave no room for doubt that the United States has frequently put its own interests ahead of the welfare of others.

The book compels you to face uncomfortable facts regarding the history of American interventions and the media's part in influencing public opinion.

I cannot stress enough how highly I recommend this book.

It is an essential read for anyone渴望 to look beyond the surface and explore the intricacies of global politics.

Be ready to have your world view shaken to its very foundation.

A book full of ideas that reveals the crimes of America and its policies towards the peoples of the world who want to establish a democratic system.

You will find that American democracy is only about its own interests and the interests of the Zionist entity. As for the slogans of democracy and human rights, they are for media consumption and interference in the affairs of those weak countries.

This book provides a detailed analysis of how America has used the guise of democracy and human rights to pursue its own agenda, often at the expense of the sovereignty and well-being of other nations.

It shows how the United States has supported dictatorships and authoritarian regimes in the past, as long as they served its strategic and economic interests.

Moreover, the book exposes the double standards of the American government when it comes to issues such as freedom of speech, elections, and the rule of law.

In conclusion, this book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the true nature of American democracy and its impact on the rest of the world.