Liberal Book Club Meetup Group
|
"Propaganda is to a democracy what the bludgeon is to a totalitarian state" - a thought that's perhaps more true today than when Noam Chomsky wrote it. If you think it would be fun to get together once in a while with some other free thinkers and read stuff that has more democracy and less propaganda - this could be the group for you. Academics like Chomsky and Zinn, works like Common Sense and the Federalist Papers, and more news-oriented authors like Greg Palast and Amy Goodman would all be interesting options to read and share ideas about. Hopefully this group will help us inform ourselves about some of the ideas and information that are shaping the progressive side of the debate, in a fun and lively way.
|
|
||
|
|
|||
Our next meeting:
Continuing to talk about Blinded by the Right
From Library Journal:
When Brock (The Real Anita Hill; The Seduction of Hillary Rodham) was a freshman at the University of California at Berkeley in 1981, his political idol was Bobby Kennedy. Four years later, he was a committed conservative who idolized Oliver North and Robert Bork. In this book, Brock chronicles the political round trip back to his more liberal roots. Read more
- When?
- Monday, May 19, 2008, 7:00 PM 20080520T020000Z
- Where?
- Who?
-
1 member said Yes
More from our calendar…
Recent Meetings
Mon May 5, 7:00 PM |
5 attended (est.) –
|
|
Mon Apr 21, 7:00 PM |
3 attended (est.) –
|
|
Mon Apr 7, 7:00 PM |
6 attended (est.) –
|
What's New?
-
"Hi, folks. I'm new to the area. I'm looking for some friendly reading friends and some good books."
-
"Hello, I love to read and learn. Hope to see you at the next meeting"
-
"Hi, now that waterboarding is officially legal, shall we subpeona Bush and his administration and float 'em? "
-
"Love to talk progressive politics and love to read, seems like the meetup for me."
-
"It was very nice to meet you, and I enjoyed our conversation very much! I look forward to seeing you at future meetings. Best, Reagan"
-
"Hi there, Tony. Hope to see you at the next meeting. You add to the group :) Debbie"
-
"Hi! I'm Kate, I'm new to the area and am definitely into reading non-fiction progressive literature."
-
"I love to read, and I also love talking politics, so I'm looking forward to getting involved with this group."
-
"Reagan: I think you had some pretty darn good insights yourself. I can tell you are a reflective person, just like I am. Keep up the inquiry. Jan.21 is my wife's birthday so will have to miss our meeting. But count me in on the next one. Take care. And it sure is nice to get to know you, Reagan. Regards. Tony"
-
"Thanks Tony! I really appreciated your tremendous insights and provocative opinions and look forward to more stimulating discussions! Best, Reagan"
-
"James: Good meeting last night. Really enjoyed everyone in our group. Glad you took the time to get this organized. See you again. Tony"
-
"Reagan: I thoroughly enjoyed our meeting last night. Was nice meeting you and hearing your point of view. Hope to see you again. Tony"
-
"Debbie: I enjoyed meeting you, Regan,and James last night. Looking forward to our next meeting. Tony"
-
"Hello: My wife and I and our pug, Pugz Magoo, live in downtown Portland. I want to meet people who enjoy intellectually challenging books and discussions. Love a good sense of humor, despite the upside down world we live in. Hope to meet you soon"
-
"Once upon a time I published a book review magazine here in Portland..."
Get an 
-
◆ ◆ ◆
-
◆ ◆ ◆
-
◆ ◆ ◆
