The CIA as Organized Crime: How Illegal Operations Corrupt America and the World

This book is the real deal, the author got accesss to and gained the trust of many officials in the CIA and the DEA. He not only details the terrorism sponsored by the CIA but also drug running on a massive global scale. If ever the rule of law returns to the NATO countries this book could contribute to the case for the prosecution.

...before she bangs on any more about Russia interfering in US politics. Brilliant book.

True to the titleContent very well researched and worth knowing aboutBut the writing style, for me, is rather bland, and not compelling

Very well researched book. Digs deep into how and why the CIA commit crime, on a massive scale, to support "elite's".

It's amazing this treasure trove of a book isn't banned yet. Buy it before it is.

Speechless. Read it (or listen).

As a former CIA Officer, I concur that this is one of the most accurate, comprehensive and well researched works revealing the CIA’s global, criminal activities. Every American should read this.

The content of the book is very interesting, however the style with which its written feels amateur at times.Sometimes in a short paragraph (2 sentences) there are up to 4 acronyms. So basically I get the feeling that I'm reading CIA DEA DEASOG BNDD all the time, instead of its content.It's a pity, because if not for that shortfall it's a great book.

Following the highest ideal of the American Project - political enlightenement + emancipation - the author gives the reader a deep insight into one of its darkest present day manifestations.The singular value of this book is that it contains comprehensive information about mindset, methods, organisation + ethics (warped as they may be) of this organisation and provides a framework to connect the various incidents that have come to light on occasion. It shows that allegations against the CIA like assassination, drug smuggling, cooperation with organized crime are not only true and possibly the result of a mislead agent, but intrinsic and standard operating procedure to the organisation since its first beginnings up to the present day. Thus it provides a most insightful - if chilling picture - of this (sometimes not so) hidden stick the US uses in foreign and domestic politics according to the old motto of Teddy Roosevelt - “Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far.”.For the politically interested non US-citizen this book is essential to understand how the hidden side of US foreign politics work.For the US citizen who loves his country this is strong but very healthy medicine - for one as the methods that have been previously used on unruly foreigners are incereasingly applied to domestic dissenters (homeland security + patriot act) and also it will explain to the open minded the feelings of resentment and hate that are felt in many countries of the world towards the US, as of course the CIAs actions are alway carried out "in the name of the American People" - and so determine to a considerable extent the view the victims of those actions have of the US and its citizens.The good news is, that there are still true heroes like Douglas Valentine, who keep the flag of of democracy and freedom flying. My heartfelt thanks to him for his courage to publish this book.

Wonderful researched book. It is very surprising that inspite of this kind of expose CIA still on prowl and continue to disturb weak countries very sad. Full marks to the author for exposing CIA

This is a must-read for every American. What they teach kiddies in civics class creates a false impression. Adults must look behind the curtain to see what really goes on.