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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsI'm waiting to hear Chris Hedges
speak at the NJ Peace Action Dinner. I'm selling his books too.
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I'm waiting to hear Chris Hedges (Original Post)
no_hypocrisy
Apr 2017
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MuseRider
(34,140 posts)1. I would be happy
to hear a short summary if you are so inclined. Good for you, it is always so wonderful to hear and see people speaking in person.
no_hypocrisy
(46,312 posts)2. He mostly touched on themes in his latest book "Unspeakable".
http://www.truthdig.com/arts_culture/item/chris_hedges_life_as_a_war_correspondent_with_the_new_york_times_20161109
He referenced Howard Zinn's "History of the United States". He praised Ralph Nader and stated that Nader became a target of the corporations after the Powell "Memo". He talked about what he witnessed in several theaters of war around the world as a correspondent and journalist. He warned strongly of this country on the precipice of fascism and gave credit to both major political parties, although he did recognize it was Trump who exploited the situation.
I shook his hand and he was friendly and gracious.
He referenced Howard Zinn's "History of the United States". He praised Ralph Nader and stated that Nader became a target of the corporations after the Powell "Memo". He talked about what he witnessed in several theaters of war around the world as a correspondent and journalist. He warned strongly of this country on the precipice of fascism and gave credit to both major political parties, although he did recognize it was Trump who exploited the situation.
I shook his hand and he was friendly and gracious.
MuseRider
(34,140 posts)3. Thank you!
Zinn's book should be required reading. In fact I was stunned to find out that my oldest son's girlfriend's High School, in Kansas of all places, used it as text. I agree about Nader. He did so many good things for this country. I should check out his book, get a copy. I like his writing and I agree with him much of the time but even if I do not he speaks of things that are important and it always makes you think.
I really appreciate you taking the time to write this down. Thank you.
no_hypocrisy
(46,312 posts)4. Published yesterday
MuseRider
(34,140 posts)5. Again, thank you!