Every family group is getting a copy of "The End of America"by Naomi Wolf

[livvy]

I'm going to include this little thingy with each copy. For some of the fam, I'll be preaching to the choir, but for others, they just think their relative is a bit off the mark.

Whadd'ya think?

"Of all the presents I could possibly give you, the one that would mean the most would be a stable , profitable, and happy future for you, your children, and their children.

I cannot give you that, but what I can give you is knowledge. Please read this book. What Naomi is writing about is so very important to you, your children, and theirs.

We are at a crisis in our country right now. It may not seem like it, but it does exist, and the opportunity for serious abuses of our Constitutional rights is set and ready. In some instances, it is already taking place.

I know, I may seem like an alarmist, but I have been paying attention. I know, you may not have the time to pay attention like I do.

So I'm I giving you this book. It is the best summation I have found explaining the serious situation that we are in. Read it, please.

[gateley]

1. I think it's admirable and brave of you. I hope they DO read it with an open

mind. I think it's one of THE most important books we can read at this time in our country's history. :thumbsup:

[livvy]

3. My nephew is the tough case.

He pisses me off so much. He is so bright, but dumb as a doorknob when it comes to politics. He thinks I'm a nutcase. He actually said one time about coming to some family gathering, "I was welcome if I had the time to take away from my political business."
I told him the reason I do what I do is for his children. I most likely won't reap any benefits, but I want to make sure his children have the rights they are guaranteed under our Constitution.

[gateley]

5. You can only do so much, and you're doing it. It's in God's hands now. :-)

[Donnachaidh]

2. It's one book EVERY American should read. Good on you.

I may go buy a few copies to send off to distant relatives the day after Christmas.

[ColbertWatcher]

4. The Year of Naomis...

It's been a good year for Naomis!



Don't forget the other Naomi, Naomi Klein, also wrote a book: The Shock Doctrine (http://www.powells.com/biblio/18-9780805079838-0)

I'm reading Klein's book next

[livvy]

8. It is on the table right next to me.

I have a stack of books to read, but that is next on the agenda. :)

[ColbertWatcher]

9. Me too, shows the difference...

...between republicans and intelligent people:

While we're taking time to read about something, all the republicans have to do is listen to a 10-minute segment of Rush and they're set.

"Tell me what to think Rush!"

Nose pickers all of them.

[tekisui]

6. Great Gift. Good for you!!

[livvy]

7. Oh, everybody's getting a DU calendar, too.

It's so puurrrty!

[mmonk]

10. You too?

Except instead of talking politics too much, I've given them a note for Christmas that they will be receiving it in January.

[Echo In Light]

11. Important book. I've sourced Naomi here several times lately n/t

[OneGrassRoot]

12. If you had to choose one of the books (by the Naomi's)...

which would it be if the recipient was clueless about the current state of our country?

I haven't read either - yet - so I'm asking for input, as I give New Year's gifts rather than Christmas. It's my own tradition borne of my rebellion against the Christmas rush and fuss.

[tbyg52]

13. I gave five copies to our county library

to go with the one they had on order. Now every branch has one, and all but one is checked out!