PowerPoint

The “Stop the Merchants of Death” [SMoD] campaign has two PowerPoint presentations. Either or both can, upon request by your school or group, be presented by one of our SMoD speakers. Either or both are available for private purchase.

“The War on Terror: Who Profits? Who Loses?” -- This presentation shows in detail the many ways that war profiteers have come to influence United States war-making policy. You’ll find out how these corporations use the Defense Policy Board, Campaign Contributions, Public Relations and media blitzes, and insider access to make war for profit. You’ll also find out how our SMoD campaign plans to resist and end war-profiteering – starting with a counter-corporate-recruitment campaign against Halliburton. Depending on the presenter, this PowerPoint presentation lasts from 45-55 minutes. If you purchase it for $25, you will also get periodic updates as more information comes in.

“Start with Halliburton.” -- You’ll find out how Halliburton uses its “insider influence” on war-making policy and about its multi-billion dollar contracts for oil, military logistics, and even the expansion of the infamous Guantanamo torture prison. We’ll ask you to join our counter-corporate-recruitment campaign against Halliburton by refusing to be employed by Halliburton until it stops making profit from war – and making war for profit. Depending on the presenter, this PowerPoint presentation will last from 10–15 minutes. If you purchase it for $5, you will also get periodic updates as more information comes in.

Feedback.

"As Chair of the Peace Task Force, I would like to personally thank you, once again, for your excellent presentation on the "Merchants of Death" last Sunday. Aside from being personally impressed, I have heard many positive remarks from a number of the attendees. Some people said your powerfully researched and well-documented presentation had practically "undone" them! Hopefully, this means that more of them will become more directly involved in resistance activities ..."

"Really well received. After the talk many people came up to me to say how much they enjoyed it. Essential for on campus anti-war movements. Simon was extremely courteous and spent much time chatting with the students."

“Thank you for coming to Holy Cross to speak to us about some of the background causes and consequences of this destructive US-lead war in Iraq. Your speech and PowerPoint presentation helped enlighten many of us…You obviously hold great passion and knowledge about the US situation in Iraq and the peace movement in general. It was both inspiring and moving to have you speak to us…”

“I had to write and tell you just how affected I was by your lecture “Who Wins, Who Loses?” I was sick that night, and debated whether or not to come, but I am so glad that I did! I feel like I have a lot to learn about foreign policy, and I think your presentation was an excellent place for me to start. I was absolutely shocked by the extent of the business/politics connection…I couldn’t believe how much power business people have over our government actions. As soon as I left the lecture, I started having discussions (and arguments) with friends and family."

"I normally don't like Power Point presentations because I think they stultify thinking, but this one was tremendous--it stimulates thinking!"

"[T]hanking you for your superb presentation. It has us all rethinking and evaluating our positions. My students too were changed by your words. Many thanks. Pace."