just started reading Chris Hedges, "Death of the Liberal Class"

[NRaleighLiberal]

http://www.amazon.com/Death-Liberal-Class-Chris-Hedges/dp/B007MXCNTE/ref=sr_1_5?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1342029943&sr=1-5&keywords=chris+hedges

Through chapter 1. Wow. I hope to get through it within a week - seems like it will be a rather shocking wake up call, that's for sure - I've not read him before, but Mike Papantonio and Thom Hartmann speak so highly of him that it seemed to be time to dive in.

For those familiar with Chris Hedges - thoughts? I've already got loads but will wait until I finish to comment. Seems pretty bleak, though. (refreshingly, realistically so).

[rhett o rick]

1. The liberal haters here in DU city ought to love that book. Viva la-status-quo. nm

[NRaleighLiberal]

5. Even a few chapters in, amazing, important read.

Though it does cause some self-reflection (a good thing) in terms of what we all must do to make a real difference - not just chat in our various echo chambers.

[hedda_foil]

2. Chris.Hedges is a.great liberal. At least read a review before accusing anyone.

http://www.amazon.com/Death-Liberal-Class-Chris-Hedges/dp/B007MXCNTE/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1342031180&sr=1-3&keywords=death+of+liberalism

[CrispyQ]

3. Refreshingly bleak. ;-o

"American Fascists" was one of the scariest books I've ever read. It should be required reading.

I'm going to check my library for Death.

[NRaleighLiberal]

4. Yes, I've also got "American Fascists" here - library books....

Bleak indeed - but I also think extremely important.