By: Peter Isackson

Peter Isackson — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 12:29:43 +0000

In further conversations, not necessarily with the same people, it might be interesting to delve further into the history of the narcotics economy and examine why it makes sense for some people in power or on the fringes of power to keep a system going that works to the benefit not just of criminals but of “interested parties” in the realm of foreign policy. The CIA’s promotion of crack in SoCal ghetto one example, but even more systemic is the relationship between the emerging deep state during WWII and Meyer Lansky’s networks across Latin America that led to the creation of Las Vegas and went on to connect with Israel. There are personalities such as Harry Anslinger whose careers reveal the connections between some of those interests.

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By: Peter Isackson