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Sat Apr-05-08 03:44 PM
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What's your favorite political book of the past year? |
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I'm looking for some new political non-fiction to read. Any suggestions?
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Yael
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Sat Apr-05-08 03:47 PM
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1. If you haven't had the chance to read Shock Doctrine by Naomi Klein |
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Run, don't walk to the nearest bookstore.
I have an undergrad in Economics and this book schooled my butt on the topic. More valuable to my understanding of the macro scene than 4 years of classes on the topic.
You will see the neo-con agenda in a whole new light, I promise.
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Sat Apr-05-08 03:48 PM
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2. Oh, thanks for the reminder |
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I've been meaning to read that one. :hi:
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Sat Apr-05-08 03:52 PM
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5. You beat me to it, Yael. |
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That was such an excellent book. I learned so much.
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Yael
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Sat Apr-05-08 03:55 PM
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9. I donate most of my books to the local library during their donation drives |
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Not this one. This one is a keeper.
Good to see you, Blue! :hi:
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Sat Apr-05-08 03:55 PM
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10. I second that reccomendation for [i]The Shock Doctrine[/i] |
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It's disturbing, but informing and interesting.
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Sat Apr-05-08 03:50 PM
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3. "John Adams" by David McCullough... |
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All his books are excellent...
:hi:
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Sat Apr-05-08 04:02 PM
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I mean, My Dear Peggy. :hug:
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Sat Apr-05-08 03:51 PM
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Edited on Sat Apr-05-08 03:52 PM by eleny
Or Teapot Dome Scandal by Laton Mccartney Edit: Be sure to visit the Non fiction forum here at DU. http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topics&forum=209
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Sat Apr-05-08 03:53 PM
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7. I am about halfway through Blackwater |
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That boy certainly did his research.
I also recommend it.
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Sat Apr-05-08 04:41 PM
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18. It's a page turner, for sure |
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Sat Apr-05-08 03:52 PM
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It's humor but it is an interesting read about the differences between conservatives and liberals.
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Sat Apr-05-08 03:55 PM
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8. conscience of a liberal by Paul Krugman |
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Being right is not enough by Paul Waldman is another great book.
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jgraz
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Sat Apr-05-08 03:57 PM
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11. I've heard excerpts of Krugman's book and it sounds great |
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That's another one for the list -- thanks! :hi:
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Sat Apr-05-08 04:14 PM
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13. 'The End of America' by Naomi Wolf |
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BTW: 'The Shock Doctrine' by Naomi Klein comes out in paperback in June.
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Sat Apr-05-08 04:27 PM
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14. Assault on Reason, by Al Gore n/t |
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Sat Apr-05-08 04:31 PM
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15. Broken Government by John Dean. |
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I also loved Jack Cafferty's book "It's Getting Ugly Out There." A fun, easy read.
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Sat Apr-05-08 04:32 PM
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16. Good suggestion -- I've yet to read any of the "Dean Trilogy" |
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Sat Apr-05-08 04:33 PM
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17. "U.S.!", a novel by Chris Bachelder |
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Tells the bizarre tale of what would happen if the famous socialist novelist Upton Sinclair were to be resurrected from the dead over and over again.
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Sat Apr-05-08 05:10 PM
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19. I realize you are looking for |
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non fiction, but two books tie in: The Plot Against the White House by Jerome Archer (non fiction) and It Can't Happen Here by Sinclair Lewis (fiction).
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