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A lead prosecutor in Eric Adams' corruption case resigned in a stunning letter (www.motherjones.com)

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"I expect you will eventually find someone who is enough of a fool, or enough of a coward, to file your motion. But it was never going to be me."

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 children)

I really enjoyed The Shock Doctrine but it's been a while since I read it. I should definitely revisit it considering the events of this decade. Thanks for the recommendation—feel free to share more!

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 months ago (1 children)

If The Shock Doctrine resonated with you, I’d suggest diving into Democracy in Chains by Nancy MacLean. It’s a brutal exposé of how economic elites have systematically undermined democratic institutions to entrench power. Pair it with United States of Distraction by Mickey Huff and Nolan Higdon—it’s like a manual for decoding the propaganda machine that keeps us docile.

These books complement Klein’s work by showing not just the exploitation of crises but the long game: a deliberate effort to hollow out democracy while selling us the illusion of choice. If you revisit Klein, read it alongside these for a broader view of how we got here—and maybe, how to push back.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 months ago

Thanks!