Anyone hear Howard Zinn on Democracy Now?

[democrank]

I just sat spellbound for the last hour listening to Howard Zinn on Amy Goodman`s Democracy Now. Zinn spoke on The Uses of History and the War on Terrorism, an electrifying speech I`ll never forget.

http://www.democracynow.org/article.pl?sid=06/12/18/1326231


Zinn left me with some hope when he reminded listeners that change comes when "millions of people do little things" that at some point come together. I thought about how one DUer calls attention to a vigil or a petition or posts an email address where we can send opinions or ideas. I thought about our collective energy and our willingness to be activists. Know what? I`m proud to be a member of DU, proud of our efforts and our determination to make a difference.

Although Zinn`s description of us as a "marauding country" rang true, I`m deeply uplifted by DUers ready and willing to weigh in as a counterbalance. Little by little, step by step....and it all matters. That`s the beauty of it. Whatever we do, however small, really does count.

[Webster Green]

1. Yes, it was great!

Talked about how governments are the real terrorists, and the good 'ol U.S. of A. is the biggest terrorist of all.

[IndyOp]

2. Thank You! Zinn's speech will be the highlight of my day...

Tomorrow. Tonight I have to finish grading. BLECH!!!

I watched Zinn's "You Can't Be Neutral On A Moving Train" this past weekend - it is a documentary of his life and beliefs. I did not know he was a powerful figure in the Civil Rights movement. Alice Walker and Marian Wright Edelman were both inspired by him (among others).

Wow.

[nealmhughes]

3. Actually, this is at least the Second time Amy has played this. I loved it both times!

[UTUSN]

4. Sometimes it doesn't take a VIGIL or a PETITION or an EMAIL n/t

[graywarrior]

5. I heard it today. It was so great!