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just started reading Chris Hedges, "Death of the Liberal Class"
http://www.amazon.com/Death-Liberal-Class-Chris-Hedges/dp/B007MXCNTE/ref=sr_1_5?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1342029943&sr=1-5&keywords=chris+hedgesThrough chapter 1. Wow. I hope to get through it within a week - seems like it will be a rather shocking wake up call, that's for sure - I've not read him before, but Mike Papantonio and Thom Hartmann speak so highly of him that it seemed to be time to dive in.
For those familiar with Chris Hedges - thoughts? I've already got loads but will wait until I finish to comment. Seems pretty bleak, though. (refreshingly, realistically so).
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just started reading Chris Hedges, "Death of the Liberal Class" (Original Post)
NRaleighLiberal
Jul 2012
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The liberal haters here in DU city ought to love that book. Viva la-status-quo. nm
rhett o rick
Jul 2012
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Chris.Hedges is a.great liberal. At least read a review before accusing anyone.
hedda_foil
Jul 2012
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rhett o rick
(55,981 posts)1. The liberal haters here in DU city ought to love that book. Viva la-status-quo. nm
NRaleighLiberal
(60,022 posts)5. Even a few chapters in, amazing, important read.
Though it does cause some self-reflection (a good thing) in terms of what we all must do to make a real difference - not just chat in our various echo chambers.
hedda_foil
(16,375 posts)2. Chris.Hedges is a.great liberal. At least read a review before accusing anyone.
CrispyQ
(36,527 posts)3. Refreshingly bleak. ;-o
"American Fascists" was one of the scariest books I've ever read. It should be required reading.
I'm going to check my library for Death.
NRaleighLiberal
(60,022 posts)4. Yes, I've also got "American Fascists" here - library books....
Bleak indeed - but I also think extremely important.