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The United States and the World, from the 18th Century to Today: Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, Winter 2020
I–Intro Opening—statements from US presidents as opening: Trump—“America First” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIaoZqMrbCo Obama—“American Exceptionalism” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWpQ_8Ltl3s Bush on 9/11 and Terrorism https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpZVeHBylco Bill Clinton on Globalization— https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqvGoUo8jAw&feature=youtu.be Background—Key themes in American foreign policy— Growth of Power National Security Mission/Democracy Expansion Economics/Trade/Investment Origins of … Continue reading
The Economy is ________? Fake news about U.S. economic strength (with updates)
Over the past year or more, there’s been a consistent narrative that the U.S. economy is doing well and on the uptick. While most recognize that Trump’s descriptions of a “perfect economy” or “the best economy in history” are absurd, … Continue reading
David Barsamian @ UH
David Barsamian Speaking @ UH Wednesday, April 3d, 4:00 p.m. 210 Agnes Arnold Hall “Rise Up & Resist!” David Barsamian is the founder and director of the Alternative Radio Network, and frequent collaborator with Noam Chomsky, Arundhati Roy, Edward Said, … Continue reading
Trump Tax Returns? Really?
So several media outlets are reporting that the new House in January is going to demand Trump’s tax returns (See Here). Really? That’s at the top of the “to do” list?? The election was about health care, gun safety, immigration, … Continue reading
“The Commodification of the Vietnam War: Popular Culture and American Militarism”
From Condemnation to Restoration (Talk at Université Grenoble Alpes, 25 April 2018) Capitalism, Politics, Power, and History Gramsci and the cultural politics of the elites Debord’s “spectacle” and “the autocratic reign of the market.” Tom Frank’s “Conquest of … Continue reading
It Wasn’t Just Cronkite
50 years ago on February 27th, 1968 Walter Cronkite went on national TV with his “Report From Vietnam,” and rattled America. The most trusted newsman in the country at the time and a supporter of the war until … Continue reading
Gun Crazy
I’m in Venice this semester as a visiting professor, so I’m not keeping up with U.S. politics like I normally would. But I woke up to another report of a mass killing at a public place, another school. Yesterday, after … Continue reading
