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Ayn Rand Against Religion in Conservative Politics
In thinking about Emile Durkheim’s three Ps of sociology (power, prestige, and property), it occurred to me that the contemporary Republican Party has its own three Ps that it’s committed to advancing: plutocracy (rule by the rich); Pentacostal-style revivalism; and … Continue reading
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Tagged atheism, Ayn Rand, christianism, conservative politics, God, Jesus, libertarianism, objectivism, pentagon, plutocracy, war
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Chris Hedges 101: Resisting the Moloch of American Plutocracy
In his most recent TruthDig column, former New York Times war correspondent, Chris Hedges, observes that reform in America via personality-based electoral politics has “become a form of magical thinking.” He is, of course, alluding to the hope that accompanied Barack … Continue reading
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Tagged Allen Ginsberg, America, banks, Chris Hedges, equality, feminism, freedom, justice, moloch, peace, plutocracy, Politics
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Chris Hedges the Prophet
Former New York Times war correspondent, Chris Hedges, has, over the past couple of years, taken on the mantle of a secular prophet—an emperor has no clothes truthteller—writing scathing (and I think powerful) books and essays documenting the messes that we find ourselves … Continue reading
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Tagged atheism, Chris Hedges, easter island, fundamentalism, global warming, God, matt ridley, plutocracy, prophets, social psychology
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Prometheus Unbound 