The Hydra of Carnage: Bush's Imperial War-making and the Rule of Law [Paperback]

Craig B Hulet (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 2002 | ISBN-10: 0967788625 | ISBN-13: 978-0967788623

The Hydra of Carnage: Bush's Imperial War-making and the Rule of Law describes the events of 9/11 in a different light, arguing America was hit because of the perception of people throughout the world that America leads a new kind of Empire. An American-led empire whose ideology is Corporatism; where of the 100 largest economies in the world, America being the largest, 55 are monopoly corporations. Congressman Jack Metcalf stated regarding Mr. Hulet's ongoing research and analysis the following: "Craig Hulet has been an invaluable advisor. Whether the issue is MAI, GATT, NAFTA, or the more general question of the growing power of transnational corporations over our institutions and everyday lives, Mr. Hulet provides a heavily researched, coldly logical analysis where others too often delve with emotion, biases, and disinformation. His work should be widely disseminated. His conclusions should be very carefully considered." Three (of the 20 plus chapters and appendices)chapters describe what Hulet sees as an evolution from classical terrorism into an International Urban Guerrilla Warfare; the targets were key to understanding this and why America will be hit again. Hulet is considered one of the better informed experts in his field, once described by Rita Rich (Producer for Jim Bohannon)as follows: "Fasten your seatbelts when you start reading Hulet's Human, All-Too-Human, Hulet. Craig is a man who I call for expert advice on surviving Y2K, international and domestic terrorism, and white supremacy, (to name a few topics.) Now I'll have to call on him to interpret the whim of the American public."

Editorial Reviews

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"...known Hulet years, one of the brightest guys in the nation, insightful mind, wealth of knowledge." -- Oliver Stone, Producer/ Director

Craig, advisor, Institute for World Research, never without strong, pervasive opinion, backed up with solid research, excellent sources. -- Andy Lightbody, KCBSMilitary/Aerospace Editor

Hulet ... is considered one of the most respected political analysts today ... receiving more attention on a national level. -- Jim Crabbe, William Morris Agency

About the Author

Hulet was Special Assistant for Special Projects to Congressman Jack Metcalf (Ret.); he is periodically a consultant to the US Treasury Department's ATF; has written two other books, "Global Triage, Imperium in Imperio," and Human All-Too-Human"; he is policy analyst; and was a combat veteran, Vietnam 1969/70. Hulet has appeared on the Arsenio Hall Show, CNN, C-Span and 10,000 hours of talk radio and TV.

Product Details

• Paperback: 330 pages
• Publisher: Artful Nuance (March 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0967788625
• ISBN-13: 978-0967788623
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,430,779 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

25 of 26 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars 9/11-Empire Building-And what it means to Americans. September 20, 2002

By "jbsfnights"

Format:Paperback

Hopefully Americans can put down their flags and try to learn about what brought us to 9/11. Mr. Hulet has made a pristine and thought provoking argument of why 9/11 came about. He has made an articulate argument of how the US government has used the crisis of 9/11 to carry out politcal objectives that otherwise could not be achieved (like the Caspian region oil and gas pipelines). He goes into depth about how America is up against guerrilla warfare and not just plain terrorism. We as so-called patriotic Americans need to understand what this implies for us as Americans. We will pay for this Empire in "blood and coin". The author also explains how we also need to come to grips with what it means by "Oil and Sovereignty"! We are headed to a Corporate world and the WTO is not thinking in the best interest of America or Americans. The most important concept Mr. Hulet points out is not whether this agenda is successful or not, it is the fact that they are going to try!!!... Please buy this book, and inform yourself, do your own reseach, and maybe share with a friend or family member.

18 of 20 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars detailed, perhaps overly so June 19, 2003

By Calvin

Format:Paperback

Hydra is certainly not a well-edited book but if its information you seek on who owns the White House, you will want this book. Corporatism as ideology is repeated throughout and the writer can perhaps be labeled a nihilist, however Craig is one of many who believe revolution is coming. He's not your typical militia pamphleteer, and he's thoroughly researched his facts and presents them grimly, and clearly.

"Beginning in the Reagan era, de-regulation has been the battle cry of Corporatism's corporate crusaders and raiders." The recent FCC ruling bears this out. His main complaint is with leaders of both parties who move from politics to corporate leadership positions and back with ease and with no questions about potential conflicts of interest.

"A theory making the rounds on the Internet, on the airwaves, and in the press claims that the bombing of the Taliban has nothing to do with a 'war on terrorism' but everything to do with the oil pipeline the West wants to build through Afghanistan." The Taliban were not removed from power in Afghanistan because they were tyrants. They were removed because they were weak tyrants. Craig points out there are 70 or so tyrannical governments existing in Africa and Asia, but they chose Afghanistan for the obvious reason. It had no national defense.
The book is solid and not to be missed. He complains about the downfall of society on the last several pages, but this can be taken with a grain of salt.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars This book should be read by every American May 18, 2006

By aper son

Format:Paperback

Time has and will continue to prove Craig right on virtually all of his claims. Unfortunately, that means we as citizens are in big trouble, yet totally to blame for our predicament. Whether he's talking about civil liberties, corporatism, empire, international relations, the military, etc, Craig hits the nail on the head. I've heard some of his radio interviews, and he definately writes the way he talks. He writes some very long sentences which could benefit from a comma or two. Nonetheless, his research is amazingly indepth and the information presented is crucial. He dismisses popular conspiracy theories and picks apart his topics with logic and razor-sharp critical thinking. This book is great also because he quotes from so many other authors/researchers, and footnotes like you wouldn't believe. So the book serves as an index of many other fascintating books. You owe it to your Country to absorb this book.