pickFrom an authority on how Civil Wars have erupted around the world. Breaking down the erosion of democracy that precedes Civil unrest, we see that America and many Western Democracies are close to descending into Civil War. Social media has accelerated the process as have the recent changes in America to our voting rights.
pickImportant read. I highlighted a lot. Like A LOT a lot! The contents match the title. Most chapters focus on how civil wars begin, and the last chapter puts forth ideas on how to stop them. No groundbreaking ideas in that last chapter. The test will be if Americans decide to protect democracy and put those ideas into place.
Sadly, I believe the coming together of Americans *only* occurs when disaster strikes. The rugged individualism “pull yourself up by your bootstraps” mentality is just too pervasive. Too much of “What‘s in it for me?” rather than asking “What do we owe one another?”
This book is putting me in a mood!😡😬 While I do recommend it, maybe not on New Year‘s Eve Day🤦🏻♀️ Just over 2 hours of reading to finish. Hoping for a more optimistic conclusion.
Ungood!
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Tucking in for a good reading session with this scary piece of nonfiction😧
I‘ve been picking this book up for the past few days. Even though it‘s covering events I‘m familiar with, I keep getting tenser and tenser with this reframing. I‘m 21% through, and I‘d like to finish it to meet my 2022 reading goal. Looks like tonight and tomorrow I‘ll be all 😦😬😳
Day 3 of #snowpocalypse on Vancouver Island❄️ Today I‘m thankful for a full pantry, and plenty of meals cooked in previous weeks that I froze. Makes for the perfect excuse to snuggle up, enjoy the view, and read. Looks like I‘ll be hitting my 2022 Reading Goal🥰
I wonder if they realize what the acronym MILF means here in America.🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
By "faction," they are referring to political parties that are based on ethnic, religious, or racial identity rather than ideology. Two variables--anocracy and factionalism--predicted better than anything else where civil wars are likely to break out. For a definition of what an anocracy is, see my previous post on this book.
This is according to a task force known as The Political Instability Task Force, a model that was created elsewhere but is used by the CIA. This is very disturbing when you consider the fact that the United States is now an anocracy with democratic features.
(Continued)...middle zone that most civil wars occur.
pickThis sobering & highly readable book outlines the factors that have given rise to sectarian violence & civil war in places like Bosnia, Burma and Rwanda, most notably the emergence of factions based on identity & the perception of an existential threat. The author explores the increasing risk of political violence in the US, & what steps can be taken now to limit that risk before it's too late. A must read for anyone who wants a peaceful future.
pick🎧 SOOO DRYYY but excellent information & good narration! Give it a listen! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
pickOne of a slew of books that have come out drawing parallels with events leading up to civil war in other countries to events and general societal norms here. The parallels are intriguing and interesting, But, I don‘t buy it. Americans still have it very good. Many of us don‘t get along and there are extremists that may act up. The majority, however, don‘t have the desire to harm their neighbor because they disagree. Fortunately.
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A playlist of all episodes in the Bite-sized Book Chat series: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU-61cZp1pQdBH5V0Zb9q-2ujl4PY8nhf
Chat #1: with Raymond from Maryland
How Civil Wars Start: And How to Stop Them by Barbara F. Walter
On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century by Timothy Snyder
pickThis was an interesting book about how.civil wars start throughout the world what problems arise when countries are on the bring of civil war and what civil war in the United States could look like.
pickIncredibly honest, terrifying, and hopeful all at the same time. Took a break from fiction lately, and boy, this was a reality check. It reminded me of how wide the world is and how much we have in common. Here‘s to always asking questions and finding some answers.
pickThis is an excellent history lesson of conflicts around the world, their causes, the buildups, and the effects of civil wars. Other than being terrifying and disappointing that so many people use power to make the lives of others hell, I learned a lot about the evolution of democracy and authoritarian governments. It‘s not uplifting reading, but readable and thought provoking.
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