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American Exceptionalism and American Innocence
- A People's History of Fake News - From The Revolutionary War to The War on Terror
- Narrated by: Timothy Andrés Pabon
- Length: 12 hrs and 38 mins
- Categories: History, Americas
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Did the U.S. really “save the world” in World War II? Should black athletes stop protesting and show more gratitude for what America has done for them? Are wars fought to spread freedom and democracy? Or is this all fake news?
American Exceptionalism and American Innocence examines the stories we’re told that lead us to think that the U.S. is a force for good in the world, regardless of slavery, the genocide of indigenous people, and the more than a century’s worth of imperialist war that the U.S. has wrought on the planet.
Roberto Sirvent and Danny Haiphong detail just what Captain America’s shield tells us about the pretensions of U.S. foreign policy, how Angelina Jolie and Bill Gates engage in humanitarian imperialism, and why the Broadway musical Hamilton is a monument to white supremacy.
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- D'Juan Eastman
- 03-07-2019
Still processing
Challenges everything, however; you're left with the question of whether a permanent change in the situation is possible because of the impossibility of the total system change that is called for in the book. Capitalism isn't the end of history but there should be some care in how to dismantle it. Understanding that the uniquely United States form and it's barbarism is so closely tied with it founding in slavery comes with a new understanding when the role of inherited wealth is explained. When you understand that the bigotry and violence is from the favored group in this country to every other group, you see how concentrated power amongst people with a shared identity is an idea that is unhealthy for the species survival. Any form of government that wishes to sustain itself as a gift to all mankind will have to focus on removing or checking the unhealthy urge that drives our species death instinct. This seems to be much simpler than philosophers have made it, as it is the want to push others beneath us or the singular ego. You see this destructive urge so strong that it destroys all from top to bottom. Might be a bit over simplified, as this is only my first read. The book has thrown many of my previous thoughts into question.
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- Brian Johnson
- 26-02-2020
You’re not going to like it.
And that’s exactly the point. If you start to listen to this book and you begin to feel offended by the notions put forth by these authors, then you’re in the group of people who needs to hear this message the most. If you decide that the contents of this book are too offensive to your sensibilities, I implore you to continue listening. I did not particularly enjoy this book myself. I even wanted to give up on it a few times, but I’m glad I didn’t because each time after some contemplation and a nights sleep I found myself in agreement with many of the sentiments expressed in these pages. Having said that, I’d recommend this book to anyone!
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- Team6balls
- 19-05-2020
still have more to listen
so far this book has been absolute trash but I will do another review after I finish like it's just constant whining and complaining that's all I've heard so far
I'm further into the book and it's still a bunch of loaded words salads mixed with opinions and accusations. nothing to support what the author is trying to claim and everything is painted one-sided
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- Single Again
- 20-02-2021
Simply Brilliant!
If you do not understand the myth of “American Exceptionalism and American Innocence” (also known as the BIG LIE) everything you do understand will only confuse you.
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- P. Blair
- 27-11-2020
incoherent, repetitive, whiny
this snide, sanctimonious long form tantrum of a book is about as much fun as being lectured by a hall monitor.
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- Adrian Lambrinos
- 15-09-2020
Thorough and uncompromising
While some may object to Sirvent’s and Haiphong’s findings, the historical and empirical evidence is both academic and critical of our current sociopolitical state. I think it’s imperative that the concept of American Exceptionalism be critiqued and exposed for the deceptive qualities it imbues, but I’m biased.
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- Vivian
- 27-01-2020
Fascinating new thoughts that are right in front of our eyes
Thank you for making me think about new ways our government could work and what we take for granted. As in our current climate, if you say anything often enough it becomes the truth even if it isn’t.
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- Trebla
- 13-11-2019
a 1968 teach-in on a cellphone
The utter arrogance of youth is on public display. It is not that America is unaware of past and present flaws- it is more important to find that Darwinian solution needed for today's environment. Howard Zinn has done a much better job making the alternative stories of history evident, and these fellows attempt to show us the "right" way is impressively both prolix and lightweight.
3 people found this helpful
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