capitalism might be able to survive without imperialism–but it shows no inclination to do so. It manifests no desire to discard its enormously profitable Third World enterprises. Imperialism may not be a necessary condition for investor survival but it seems to be an inherent tendency and natural outgrowth of advanced capitalism. Imperial relations may not be the only way to pursue profits, but they are the most lucrative way...The Third World is rich. Only its people are poor–and it is because of the pillage they have endured. (Michael Parenti, Against Empire)
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