Conspiracy theory, or fact.

I just finished reading a book called "democracy for a few" written by one of my favorite political scientists and historians Micheal Parenti.
I got interested in his works after I stumbled on one of his publications called the "Assassination of Julius Caesar", in which I found at a library, and liked it so much I got myself my own copy.
Little did I know how involved he was as a writer and political speaker, this was about nine or so years ago, until people started to upload videos of his lectures and intimate speakings on Youtube. Where I quickly learned he was a fiery outspoken anti establishment, anti corruption, anti crony capitalist, etc, etc. speaker who had quite the following.
What drew me to him initially was his style in attempting to tell history through the lens of the little guy, the everyday people, and not just focus on the big names that literally write history in their favor.

My next read of his is called "inventing reality", his take on the way main stream media, especially in the US, systemically dictates public opinion.
Although this book is from 1992, I have a feeling it will be just as relevant as it is today.

Enjoy one of my favorite talks by Micheal Parenti: Conspiracy AND class power.

originally posted by: strongfp

My next read of his is called "inventing reality", his take on the way main stream media, especially in the US, systemically dictates public opinion.
Although this book is from 1992, I have a feeling it will be just as relevant as it is today.

You might also check out Noam Chomsky's Manufacturing Consent (1988), Neil Postman's Amusing Ourselves to Death (1985) and Frank Furedi's Culture of Fear (1997)

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a reply to: Whodathunkdatcheese

I started reading manufacturing consent a few years back but never finished it!

I will check out the other books you mentioned. Thank you.