Mephisto,
Here's a great lecture you might like to attend:
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Chalmers Johnson, Lecture and Book Signing
Wednesday Feb. 11th 7:00 PM at Trinity United Methodist Church 6512 23rd Ave in Ballard
Co-sponsored by Elliott Bay Bookstore, Seattle Thunder, and KBCS
From Chalmers Johnson, the scholar and author who first introduced us to the term Blowback in his prophetic bestseller of the same name, comes a new book "The Sorrows of Empire" examining the escalating forces of militarism and imperialism within the United States.
Beginning with the build-up of over 725 U.S. military bases throughout the world during the Cold War through the adoption of the Bush doctrine following the al-Qaeda attacks of September 11, 2001, Johnson argues in
The Sorrows of Empire, the U.S. has steadily taken on a role of military domination of the world. The recent justification and execution of the Iraqi war have seriously fractured the Western democratic alliance, increased the likelihood of more terrorist attacks against the U.S., and further cemented the transfer of war powers from the legislative to the executive branch. The ultimate outcome of this progressive build-up in military might that Johnson foresees is an increasing determination among smaller nations to challenge the U.S. through terrorist actions and the pursuit and possible use of nuclear weapons.
Tickets are available in advance at Elliott Bay or at the door. Trinity United Methodist Church is located at the corner of NW 65th Street and 23rd NW in Ballard. For more information on this evening, please call Elliott Bay at 206/624-6600. For more information on Seattle Thunder, please see www.seattlethunder.net.
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A review from Richard Rhorer
Date: Mon Jan 5, 2004
Subject: The Sorrows of Empire by Chalmers Johnson
From Chalmers Johnson, the scholar and author who first introduced us to the term Blowback in his prophetic bestseller of the same name comes a new book examining the escalating forces of militarism and imperialism within the United States.
Beginning with the build-up of over 725 U.S. military bases throughout the world during the Cold War through the adoption of the Bush doctrine following the al-Qaeda attacks of September 11, 2001, Johnson argues in The Sorrows of Empire, the U.S. has steadily taken on a role of military domination of the world. The recent justification and execution of the Iraqi war have seriously fractured the Western democratic alliance, increased the likelihood of more terrorist attacks against the U.S., and further cemented the transfer of war powers from the legislative to the executive branch. The ultimate outcome of this progressive build-up in military might that Johnson foresees is an increasing determination among smaller nations to challenge the U.S. through terrorist action and the pursuit and possible use of nuclear weapons.
Whether you agree with the conclusions that Johnson reaches, I am certain you will find his arguments thoughtful and provocative. To learn more about The Sorrows of Empire, please visit the American Empire web site by clicking on the following link.
<http://www.americanempireproject.com/bookpage.asp?ISBN=0805070044
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