CHARENTON, La., July 7, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- The fact that weapons of mass destruction were never found have Americans questioning the reasons behind the Iraqi invasion. In his book, Surrogate Wars: A Real Look at Wars (now available through AuthorHouse), Rev. William Crumley offers insight into today's conflicts by revealing a history of hidden agendas.
In Surrogate Wars, he examines how money has been used as a manipulation tool throughout history. Crumley begins by discussing the deals between European settlers and American Indians, which forced the natives into debt. Then, Crumley takes readers into the early 20th Century. Central banks were created in Europe to gain control of less wealthy nations by exercising a credit system. The power of these institutions expanded rapidly during the expensive rebuilding efforts that were necessary after World Wars I and II.
Surrogate Wars also describes the potent influence of America's central bank, the Federal Reserve, on this country and others. Crumley writes how this system of private bankers has manipulated the U.S. government by propagating debt. He details the main purpose of the Federal Reserve's issued money, which he says is to fund weapons manufacturing and U.S. military activity. In addition, Crumley discusses John F. Kennedy's attempts to loosen the Federal Reserve's grip on the government before his death.
Crumley shares his research on the United Nations, the Bank for International Settlements and NATO, and shows how these organizations have influenced global interactions. He also writes how, after years of being manipulated, some nations in the Middle East are fighting back by implementing new economic systems.
A thoroughly researched and enlightening examination of the financial fuel behind military endeavors, Surrogate Wars offers an important perspective on historic events and today's conflicts.
Crumley is an ordained Holy Cross priest. He served as associate pastor and pastor of the Holy Cross Church in Lafayette, La., from 1967 to 1977. During that time he also established St. Basil Church in Judice, La. He has worked in social ministry to develop alternative energy sources for low-income community members. Crumley is currently the pastor of Immaculate Conception Church in Charenton, La., and has self-published several of his own books, such as Offbeat Museums, Ecoflections and Forces of History.
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