Tragedy and Hope 101 The Illusion of Justice, Freedom, and Democracy Joseph Plummer: Introduction

 

Tragedy and Hope 101

The Illusion of Justice, Freedom, and Democracy

Joseph Plummer

Introduction by G. Edward Griffin

Copyright © 2016 Joseph Plummer Introduction by G. Edward Griffin All rights reserved.

ISBN: 0985728310
ISBN 13: 9780985728311
Library of Congress Control Number: 2014900212 Brushfire Publishing, Grafton, OH

Acknowledgements

First, I want to sincerely thank you for investing your time and money into researching (and resisting) corporate and state- sponsored crime. Without people like you, the world would be a very ugly place.

Second, I’d like to thank all of the authors who’ve contributed to this field of knowledge. From Quigley, Kissinger, Bernays and Russell, to Griffin, Ganser, Allen and Engdahl; this book would not have been possible without your work.

Last but not least, I’d like to thank GoBerkey.com and Darol Johnson for their financial contribution to this project.

Contents

Acknowledgements ............................................................................................... iii Introduction................................................................................... vii

Democracy...............................................................1 Power Behind the Throne ......................................23 The Network “Recovers” America........................45 Money: The Ultimate Instrument ..........................67 The Main Problem—The Main Solution...............91 Rulers Represent Themselves..............................119 Sink the League—Raise the Fascists...................141 False and Designing Men ....................................163 Realpolitik Revisited ...........................................181

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Final Thoughts .............................................................................201 Index ............................................................................................207

Introduction

by G. Edward Griffin

If you have ever watched an illusionist perform up-close magic, you know the power of misdirection and sleight of hand. Even in a room full of suspicious and attentive observers, the illusionist can fool them all. By exploiting known weaknesses in the human mind and employing his tools of the trade, he will deceive the crowd whether it wants to be deceived or not.

Imagine what an equally talented “network” of political illusionists can accomplish. Performing before an audience of mostly trusting and casual observers, exploiting known weaknesses in the human mind, and employing their tools of the trade, they, too, will deceive the crowd whether it wants to be deceived or not.

Having spent nearly sixty years of my life researching and writing about the illusionists who control our world, I can say without reservation that you are about to learn some of their closest-held secrets. Joe has done an outstanding job of weeding through Carroll Quigley’s book, Tragedy & Hope. He has captured the essence of what Quigley referred to as “the Network” and made this important information accessible to the average person who simply doesn’t have time to read a 1,300-page history book. Even for those who intend to read the entire volume, Joe has created an introduction and study guide that will serve the serious student well.

Knowledge of who Carroll Quigley was and the deceptions that he revealed is essential for understanding the real world of today. His close relationship with the Network and his approval of its aims made it possible to provide an insider’s analysis of the minds and methods of the global elite. Without this knowledge, the

actions of those who dominate the US government and the Western world do not make sense. With it, everything falls into place.

Be forewarned. The journey you are about to begin is not for the fainthearted. If you are comfortable with the illusions that currently pass for political reality, this book is not for you, because, once you discover how the deceivers perform their magic, the comfort of ignorance is no longer possible. Once the bell is rung, it cannot be unrung.

The bell starts ringing on the next page.

G. Edward Griffin October 4, 2013