I read this as an introduction to the history of the Democratic Party in the US. This was a critical look into the history of the party mainly focusinI read this as an introduction to the history of the Democratic Party in the US. This was a critical look into the history of the party mainly focusing on their wins (and eventual shortcomings). I respect the author for not shying away from the past of the party and for the productive tone of the book. ...more
This was a great introduction and overview of Alexander the Great’s influence and the history of the Hellenistic Age. McInerney was able to pull from This was a great introduction and overview of Alexander the Great’s influence and the history of the Hellenistic Age. McInerney was able to pull from Hellenistic art, philosophy, cults, and literature to present a beginner friendly but also comprehensive and interconnected view of this fascinating period of Greek history. ...more
My review is stolen from the top review of The Camp of the Saints by Jean Raspail: Great book, but the film version is better. Haven't seen the film? My review is stolen from the top review of The Camp of the Saints by Jean Raspail: Great book, but the film version is better. Haven't seen the film? Just switch on your TV and tune into any news channel featuring a story about the current situation in America. You can watch it right there. (Credit for the review goes to Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ user Arthur) ...more
While there was some valuable insights about getting more out of music, I found the tone in this book to very dry and pompous. It will be a good book While there was some valuable insights about getting more out of music, I found the tone in this book to very dry and pompous. It will be a good book to reference but it wasn’t exactly an enjoyable reading experience. Also it’s not the books fault but I’m not very well versed in the more technical aspects of music so there were some parts I just kind skimmed ...more
“The whole future must be directly related to what we, the people, want, not to the way the old fools, the backward ignoramuses want things to be We m“The whole future must be directly related to what we, the people, want, not to the way the old fools, the backward ignoramuses want things to be We must all start seeing ourselves beginning to seize the time. We must start coming forth with our energies, our thoughts, our intellects, and our abilities to begin to see what is right and what must be done, so the suffering will stop, and the phrase "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness" begins to make some human sense.The Nixon-Agnew-Mitchell administration-hand in hand with the Reagans, the Daleys, the Hoffmans, the Cars-wells, Rockefellers, DuPonts, the Bank of America, and other exploiters-moves closer and closer to open fascism. The future of the Black Panther Party will be directly related to the smashing of the fascist state, and the smashing of the fascist regime. Every time the avaricious, demagogie ruling class gets down wrong on the people, violating their constitutional human rights, it's necessary for the youth of America, the revolutionaries, to move forth and jump on their asses. Every time we see a young child in the black community shot down by some racist pig policeman, it's necessary to use some kind of organized force against the pigs in a way that teaches them that the people are tired of that crap. Every time we see the power structure moving in a way which we know is wrong and against the progress of humanity, we must move to let them know that we're not going for any more of their shit.�
A man is bored and mindlessly drives around. He gets stuck in a dark forest and as night descends and he walks through the cold he encounters a shininA man is bored and mindlessly drives around. He gets stuck in a dark forest and as night descends and he walks through the cold he encounters a shining light, a barefoot man in a black suit, and his parents. The many become one. Anyone who knows the work of Jon Fosse knows how difficult it is to express the experience of reading his work. It’s hard to put into words. Sublime? Transcendent? I’ll just say this book is overwhelming. I highly recommend reading it on a cold day...more
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