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Buckeye_Democrat

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5. I just looked at his Wikipedia page...

Reply to sop (Reply #4)

Wed Jun 2, 2021, 08:44 AM

Jun 2021

... and can understand many Democrats being upset at him, given that he's clearly an unapologetic socialist who even criticized Bernie Sanders for not being far enough to the left.

He's made some accurate prognostications in the past in regard to the war in Iraq and with that book, in my opinion, so I'll personally overlook those party issues about him.

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American Fascists: The Christian Right and the War on America [View all] Buckeye_Democrat Jun 2021 OP

I hadn't heard of this book. I may order it, but it sounds too frightening HUAJIAO Jun 2021 #1

I thought the mere mention of Chris Hedges was strictly prohibited on this site. sop Jun 2021 #2

Really? I've never been very aware of him. Buckeye_Democrat Jun 2021 #3

Hedges attacks both parties with equal ferocity. sop Jun 2021 #4

I just looked at his Wikipedia page... Buckeye_Democrat Jun 2021 #5

Hedges is an excellent, persuasive writer. sop Jun 2021 #7

He's Green Party, but he has critically important ideas. carpetbagger Jun 2021 #9

Also... Conservatives Without Conscience by John Dean zaj Jun 2021 #6

Thanks for that book recommendation! Buckeye_Democrat Jun 2021 #8

A recent discussion on a related topic. keithbvadu2 Jun 2021 #10

I read it. I don't recall the details, only that it was alarming. CrispyQ Jun 2021 #11