The televised spectacle of the January 6th hearings will not restore democracy or halt the rise of the far right. The hearings are a desperate ploy by a doomed political class.
I have a wish for a Report about / with Roy Bourgeois the founder of the human rights group School of the Americas Watch (SOA Watch). Maybe this is somehow possible. Many Greetings, R.
As usual a very well thought out article. The corruption in our country has permeated every level of government including local and state. There are people that want autocratic leadership and believe they will be safe when the orders to round up the undesirables and throw them in prison or execute them on the street is given. I don’t think I’m overreacting as I pay attention to history. The stage is being set for the fascists to take full control and as we’re seeing we can’t count on being protected by the constitution. The Supreme Court has been bought and paid for and is inline to take all of our rights away unless we do as we’re told. It’s like watching a slow motion train wreck and not being able to do a damn thing to stop it. I saw the so called gun reform law that passed. Once again a half measure that like with all half measures will get us nothing. I have noticed that militarizing our schools is something many politicians want to do. Of course they do because the weapons manufacturers will make a ton supplying weapons to our schools. I’m totally disgusted and am so glad my family has decided to hone school my 4yr old granddaughter. It’s a sorry time for us as a country and it’s only getting worse.
Beautifully written depiction of our society's demise.
Chris Hedges! Wow! I am so grateful for you and your perspective. And I thank you from the depths of my soul.
Run for Congress Chris.
You have name recognition.
I'd send you some money.
Angus King comes up for re-election in 2024.
You could run on the Green Party or as an Independent. Even the Democratic primary.
Employ the old Lincoln Douglas debate strategy. That would not very expensive and people actually came to listen to their debates which lasted hours.
Now I would not expect you to find anyone to debate; however, I'd be happy to take a little time as an Angus King stand in.
Highly unlikely you'd be elected but people are tired of the existing Power Elite.
You have real street cred.
Truly a Society of Spectacle.
I have a wish for a Report about / with Roy Bourgeois the founder of the human rights group School of the Americas Watch (SOA Watch). Maybe this is somehow possible. Many Greetings, R.
As usual a very well thought out article. The corruption in our country has permeated every level of government including local and state. There are people that want autocratic leadership and believe they will be safe when the orders to round up the undesirables and throw them in prison or execute them on the street is given. I don’t think I’m overreacting as I pay attention to history. The stage is being set for the fascists to take full control and as we’re seeing we can’t count on being protected by the constitution. The Supreme Court has been bought and paid for and is inline to take all of our rights away unless we do as we’re told. It’s like watching a slow motion train wreck and not being able to do a damn thing to stop it. I saw the so called gun reform law that passed. Once again a half measure that like with all half measures will get us nothing. I have noticed that militarizing our schools is something many politicians want to do. Of course they do because the weapons manufacturers will make a ton supplying weapons to our schools. I’m totally disgusted and am so glad my family has decided to hone school my 4yr old granddaughter. It’s a sorry time for us as a country and it’s only getting worse.
You are an amazing writer. Thanks!
Indeed.