Anyone who has not read Paul Krugman’s “the Great Unraveling”

[The Lone Liberal]

...is missing a great analysis of what is going on today.

The introduction alone is worth the price of the book. Krugman explains in detail what the right-wing is trying to accomplish and how they are going about achieving their goals.

He sets out the twin goals of eliminating taxes on non-wage income and conducting empire building wars. His explanation of how the right-wing no longer accepts a democratic form of government as being legitimate is very plausible and goes a long way to explaining why the rules as we understood them no longer apply.

Krugman states without any equivocation that the administration that is now in power is a revolutionary force that is intent upon changing America. As such, Krugman, says that they will lie and cheat to accomplish their goals and when they are found out we should not expect any contrition from them as we might have expected in the past. They are focused on changing the American society and such minor embarrassments as having their lies exposed will not dissuade them, nor cause them to change course.

I would encourage everyone to read the book.

[priller]

1. Since I've read his columns since he started at the NYTimes

I just went to the bookstore and read the intro (sorry Paul!). I fully agree with what you said here. I think he's given us the key to understanding the Bush cabal's behavior. For a long time I've told people, "The Bushies aren't conservatives, they're radicals", but until I read Krugman's intro, I didn't really consider how much that affected their actions and tactics.

[spooky3]

2. I agree with you.

I bought it last week. It is easy to read (since Krugman knows we are not trained economists; he does a great job of presenting complex ideas simply). He provides a LOT of support for his views and probably for YOUR views (and I am sure he would have far more if he were addressing an academic audience or were called upon for it).

The book is basically a reordering of his NY Times columns from the last few years; they are organized by themes into chapters, and within a theme/chapter, chronologically, so you can follow the progression of the arguments and the events related to them.

He's not a comedian, so it is not as entertaining a read as Al Franken's book (but then, what is?), but Krugman's book is compelling, informative, and very worthwhile. I wish there were a way to get every American to read it.

[the_real_38]

3. A very good book and...

... the most intelligent deconstruction of the Bush administration yet. Krugman has been on top of these hustlers since before they took office. Because of the nature of the book (a collection of his columns) , he repeats a lot of his ideas and analyses - but I like that, since it makes them stick with you.

He hits hard, baby. Read it.

[wryter2000]

4. Gee, thanks

Another book I have to read. Barnes and Noble thanks you.

:)

[The Lone Liberal]

5. You do not need go to Barnes and Noble. Support a Democratic Org.

You can purchase through Buzzflash if you like.


http://www.buzzflash.com/premiums/

PS: Don't forget a little something for your host, DU.

[madmax]

6. I was just browsing thru it yesterday at Borders

could NOT put it down, so I bought it. Needless to say I'm half-way thru and it's great.

I have never bought so many hard cover books in my life. The bedroom is begining to look like a damn library!

[The Lone Liberal]

7. I understand the feeling.

I dread the day when I reach the point of instituting a cataloging of the books. I feel it is not far distant.

[devilgrrl]

9. I started offering my collection to my friends at work...

There is simply no more room in my apartment for books, so I'm starting to lend them out but I have to get a book in return if someone wants to read any.

[the_real_38]

8. Ah, man,...

... do what I did -> just read it AT b&n. Get yourself some coffee, find a chair. though it might take a few trips.

[greatauntoftriplets]

10. I recently recommended this book to a friend...

...who said I should not buy and read it until he had. I still have not had an answer from this person. Do YOU think it is worth my time??

Thank you.

[The Lone Liberal]

11. Whoever told you that is a scoundrel of the first degree.

You should read the book immediately. I recently suggested to someone something quite similar and have just finished the book today. Since you have waited so patiently for such a long time, I would give up on your friend. IMHO.

[greatauntoftriplets]

12. I will tell him exactly what you said!

Thank you for your sage advice. You must realize that I am not a particularly patient person, so I truly appreciate your recommendation.