Made in USA

It relates to the concept of thinking 'we' are good/better/best, and 'they' are not, so don't buy their stuff! Time, past, different times/eras of development ought to be considered/remembered. Which is why I mentioned 'People's History'. 

To criticize Zinn is changing the narrative. 

History is written by the Victors. His People's History simply illuminates examples of what the Victors have done along the way to become and stay Victors. I could care less what his agenda is, he collected information I am glad I became aware of.

He Lies!!!

Uncle Tom's Cabin (how many have actually read it?) combined with the timing of the Fugutive Slave Act was far more important than I ever understood. Of course the Southerners said she lied, made things up, we don't do those things ....After a few years she issued a separate book with complete documentation of everything in her book. If you ever wondered how religion could support slavery, reading that book gives you those answers.

I am very thankful that I found and read it. 

I am glad I was born here, have evolved into ’Democratic Socialist’ (how perfectly frightening to so many).

I believe in being truthful and remembering our past, the long term effects to others from our actions, and it’s ever current repercussions.

i.e. 'Black Lives Matter' How in God's name does this need to be said?

Sadly most people do not read at all. This is the single book I recommend to people who don’t read (any or a lot) but want to understand how in the hell can we remain so damn racist.

@elliottbnewcombjr + 1

Whatever happened to dispassionately reading something and taking away from it something of value?

I have never seen riots or protests over lack of food in the USA in my lifetime.  I lived and worked in Europe for a few years and saw poverty and begging- especially the disabled there.  Society’s first priority is to care for the children and the helpless.  Next, is to police crime and protect its citizens.  And lastly, temper greed and unfair treatment of others.  We will always have a social strata.  The wealthy are needed to take risks and stimulate the economy to create jobs.  The ideal is when everyone can contribute to society in their own way according to their skills, talents and abilities.  What a waste when people are paid not to contribute.  It is also a weight on the spirit.

If only I could carry a football, perhaps I would not have had to spend my career working in a factory.

I work to get the best audio gear I can afford.  I am especially glad when that gear is made in the USA.  My tonearm (UK), my DAC and CD Transport (Austria), my AQ power conditioner (China), Keces power supply, and my new LHY Network Bridge (China) are the only things not made, ie. assembled in the USA.  Oh, tubes came from Russia.