Journalist-prophet-activist CHRIS HEDGES is in fine form in this new speech. With some new examples and new connections he explores the history and the bad effects of the corporate takeover of America. The effects include the degradation of our culture, economy, politics, freedom--and ecosystem.
Of particular interest in Part 2: Hedges explores the ways cult leaders control the thoughts and acts of the cult followers, including the technique of "the Permanent Lie." (Cont'd under "Credits")
As Hedges sees it, the Republican Party has devolved into a cult, with Donald Trump paying the role of Jim Jones or David Koresh. Not that the Democratic Party is the solution to any of Americas problems .... For Hedges, the only sane response is concerted nonviolent resistance to the corporatocracy.
Hedges spoke in New York City on December 8, 2018. The audio--from a video of the speech by Joe Friendly--was reengineered by Wilton Vought, of the YouTube channel and blog, Other Voices, Other Choices (othervoicesotherchoices.blogspot.com). Thanks again to Wilton.
I have slightly condensed the second installment of Hedges speech.
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Chris Hedges's most recent book is America: The Farewell Tour (2018).
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