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In reply to the discussion: Chris Hedges "Brace Yourself! The American Empire Is Over & The Descent Is Going To Be Horrifying!" [View all]20score
(4,769 posts)18. Brilliant man. Glad he’s speaking out.
His message may not be pleasant, but it is necessary. Without acknowledging the problems we face, it is impossible to fix those problems.
On a different note, this conversation shows just how dumbed-down our media has become. I cant imagine this interview on any of the 24 hour stations. (Contrast this with the sophomoric, propaganda BS that passes news now.)
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Pharaoh
Apr 2012
OP
Hmmm ...so by that reasoning we shouldn't read news papers either because they are being sold.
L0oniX
Apr 2012
#10
No, but if I had a nickel for everyone who told me the sky is falling, I could be rich. nt
babylonsister
Apr 2012
#16
"the sky is falling" is IMO extreme. It could be said of anything that has a huge negative implied.
L0oniX
Apr 2012
#17
Is the corporate take over not obvious. They insist that they have protection over a source code
midnight
Apr 2012
#7
Thanks for the program...long but spot on in every way. Listened to it all ... loved it. n/t
cr8tvlde
Apr 2012
#23
Or if Gaia does not slough us off, we scavage on a blighted sphere. Not every planet supports life.
freshwest
Apr 2012
#43
I won't be going quietly, but I can't move. Really, I can't. That's what I was addressing.
freshwest
Apr 2012
#48