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Peter Dale Scott: Wealth, Empire, and the Future of America

ingridm — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 16:09:15 +0000

Peter Dale Scott is is our greatest exponent of Deep Politics – the study of the hidden undercurrents in American history that have a huge impact on the nation while remaining largely ignored by the mainstream media. His thoroughly researched and brilliant work opens multiple windows into darker aspects of America’s engagement with the world. It is a fascinating resource for readers intent on understanding what is really happening behind the oil, terrorism, and drug war headlines.

Kevin Phillips on Religion, Oil and Debt

ingridm — Tue, 12 May 2009 22:32:55 +0000

Best-selling author and political commentator Kevin Phillips discusses his book, “American Theocracy: The Peril and Politics of Radical Religion, Oil, and Borrowed Money in the 21st Century ” in this event sponsored by the Revelle Forum at UC San Diego. Series: “Revelle Forum at the Neurosciences Institute” [6/2006] [Public Affairs] [Humanities] [Show ID: 11663]

Chalmers Johnson: Speaking Freely on American Hegemony

ingridm — Tue, 12 May 2009 22:27:50 +0000

Author of Blowback, The Sorrows Of Empire and Nemesis: The Last Days Of The American Empire, Chalmers Johnson has literally written the book on the concept of American Hegemony. A former naval officer and consultant of the C.I.A., he now serves as professor Emeritus at UC San Diego. As co-founder and President of the Japan Policy Research Institute, Mr. Johnson also continues to promote public education about Asia’s role in the international community.

In this interview, you will find out why the practice of empire building is, by no means, a thing of the past. As the United States continues to expand its military forces around the globe, the consequences are being suffered by each and every one of us.