The movie kill the messenger which is based on the true story of Gary Webb is a perfect summary of the system.
The CIA used drug trafficking to finance the Contras in Nicaragua and the drug was sold in the USA creating an epidemic.
I won't tell you more but it is worth knowing this true story to realize how rotten the system is and what a lie the fight against drugs is.
The war on drugs was just a monopolization of one of the most lucrative markets in the world by the state.
🎯
The CIA is the world's largest and most deadly drug cartel.
Interesting investigation from George Webb posits that the heroin trade in southeast Asia was used to finance a nuke for Israel in the early 60's, leading to the assassination of JFK who tried to stop both the heroin trade and the nuke to Israel.
I agree that ‘Kill the Messenger’ offers a powerful perspective on how often systems of power are willing to sacrifice truth and people’s well-being for their own agendas. It’s really shocking how this story exposes the contradictions and lies behind the so-called ‘war on drugs.’ It’s crucial to know these realities in order to better understand the power dynamics and justice in our world
Snowfall is a great series on the same subject.
