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Corporate Criminals, Political Corruption, and the Hijacking of America

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In his new book, Corporate Criminals, Political Corruption, and the Hijacking of America, investigative journalist John Smith exposes the shocking extent to which corporations have corrupted our political system and hijacked our economy.

Predator Nation: Corporate Criminals, Political Corruption, and the Hijacking of America

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Smith documents how corporations have used their immense wealth and power to buy off politicians, rig the regulatory system, and create a rigged economy that benefits the wealthy at the expense of everyone else.

The result is a system that is fundamentally unfair and unsustainable. A system that is designed to benefit the few at the expense of the many.

Smith's book is a wake-up call for all Americans. It is a call to action to demand an end to corporate greed and corruption, and to reclaim our democracy.

The Corporate Crime Wave

In recent years, there has been a wave of corporate crime that has cost Americans trillions of dollars. These crimes include:

The financial crisis of 2008, which was caused by the reckless lending practices of Wall Street banks.
The Volkswagen emissions scandal, in which the automaker installed software in its cars to cheat on emissions tests.
The Wells Fargo account fraud scandal, in which the bank opened millions of unauthorized accounts for its customers.

These are just a few examples of the many corporate crimes that have been committed in recent years. These crimes have had a devastating impact on the American economy and the lives of ordinary Americans.

Political Corruption

Corporate criminals have not only corrupted our economy, they have also corrupted our political system.

Corporations have used their wealth and power to buy off politicians from both parties. They have lobbied for laws that benefit their bottom line, and they have funded political campaigns to ensure that their preferred candidates are elected.

As a result, our political system is no longer responsive to the needs of the people. It is a system that is controlled by corporate interests.

The Hijacking of America

The corporate crime wave and political corruption have led to the hijacking of America. Our economy and our government are now controlled by a small group of wealthy individuals and corporations.

This hijacking has had a devastating impact on the American people. It has led to a decline in our standard of living, a widening gap between rich and poor, and a loss of faith in our institutions.

A Call to Action

John Smith's book is a call to action for all Americans. It is a call to action to demand an end to corporate greed and corruption, and to reclaim our democracy.

We must demand that our politicians put the interests of the people first, not the interests of corporations.

We must demand that corporations be held accountable for their crimes.

And we must demand a system that is fair and just for all Americans.

Together, we can reclaim our democracy and build a better future for our country.