Monthly Archives: December 2010
More from Chris Hedges
On November 28th, I posted an excerpt from Chris Hedges’ book, Death of the Liberal Class. I was so impressed with that excerpt that I bought a copy of the book and am reading it now. All I can say … Continue reading →
Something to Consider
I’m posting this piece, not because I agree with the author’s prescription for change, but because it illustrates the frustration so widely spread these days. Organizing “radical acts of civil disobedience to disrupt our current political system” will bring about … Continue reading →
Give ‘Em Hell, Bernie!
It’s about time that a politician got some spine: If he keeps it up, no doubt his seat will be in the cross-hairs of the wealthy who run this country. Can’t have anyone speaking truth to power, now, can we? … Continue reading →
Inverted Totalitarianism
I came across this most excellent analytical piece while reading responses to a blog post. Note well: this article was written in May, 2003, seven-and-one-half years ago. Tell me, is this an eerily prescient article or not? Sheldon Wolin is … Continue reading →