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Nemesis: The Last Days of the American Republic Audiobook
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This final volume of Chalmers Johnson's bestsellingBlowbacktrilogy confronts the overreaching of the American empire and the threat it poses to the republic.
In his prophetic bookBlowback, Johnson linked the CIA's clandestine activities abroad to disaster at home. InThe Sorrows of Empire, he explored how the growth of American militarism has jeopardized our security. Now, inNemesis, he shows how American imperialism undermines the republic itself, both economically and politically.
Drawing comparisons to empires past, Johnson explores in vivid detail the likely consequences of our dependence on a permanent war economy and what it will mean when the globe's sole "hyperpower," no longer capable of paying for the vaulting ambitions of its leaders, becomes the greatest hyper-debtor of all time. In his stunning conclusion, Johnson suggests that the crisis of a financial breakdown could ultimately prove to be the only path to a renewed nation.
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"Chalmers Johnson's third book about the pernicious influence of militarism on our country is excellent. I was a participant in or observer of many of the incidents Dr. Johnson discussed in his first book, "Blowback", and worked with him when I was the US Information Agency's Japan desk officer from mid-1985 through mid-1987. Dr. Johnson, a patriotic, Republican economist with extensive international experience, raises interesting questions about the extent to which "the military-industrial complex" has jeopardized our domestic political system and Constitution while damaging our long-term interests and standing abroad. He makes his points with readable prose and ample evidence. Reading this book while the news that our vice president considers himself exempt from all laws when it suits his ends made an interesting real world, real time illustration of Johnson's argument."
— Nick (5 out of 5 stars)
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“Johnson’s important new book is something with which anyone who aspires to a worthwhile opinion about this country’s future must now contend.”
— Los Angeles Times -
“A biting, often effective indictment of some ugly and troubling features of America’s foreign policy and domestic politics.”
— Publishers Weekly -
“As Johnson outlines the ‘dangerous path’ the United States has forged, narrator Tom Weiner’s steady, deep voice offers comfort to a rocky journey…Weiner’s voice of reason resonates as listeners are left questioning our future.”
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“[Nemesis] continues the author’s broad condemnation of American foreign policy by warning of imminent constitutional and economic collapse.”
— Booklist
Nemesis Listener Reviews
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" Chalmers Johnson has some good points about how the CIA does whatever the hell it wants and how the military industrial complex is out of control. But he fails to look at the bigger picture, that the United States is a force for peace and has brought global stability even if it has screwed up many times along the way. This book is entertaining but does not show the whole truth of the matter. "
— Brian, 1/18/2014 -
" A conservative look at the state of America. "
— Tom, 1/16/2014 -
" Interesting read. Chalmers Thesis is the American Republic is in danger of collapsing due to the rise of it's military industrial complex, the presidents power growing to resemble that of a pseudo-dictator and the governments attempts to expand their hegemony around the world. Nemesis is very well written and Chalmers makes a provocative argument. For those who are read up on American secrecy and foreign policy might find this a little redundant at times. I will say that Chalmers seems to tout facts that he doesn't really back up with anything, so there were things I was definitely wary of. It is definitely an interesting perspective, much of which I agree with. "
— Dave, 1/5/2014 -
" A good expose as to where the US's foreign policy has taken it, but whether it sways the non-converted is another matter "
— Peter, 1/3/2014 -
" Discouraging but true. Time to indulge in some comfort reads. "
— Marian, 12/30/2013 -
" A depressing book. but necessary. It made me suspicious of any presidential candidate claiming to bring change. As long as the CIA is around, that's not likely to happen. It also infuriated me to know what the bulk of my tax dollars are paying for: the military industrial complex. "
— Mike, 12/18/2013 -
" While I don't agree with his conclusion that America should repatriate from the rest of the world and reduce its international influence, I do agree that the military-industrial complex and social media are the serious threats to the well-being of democracy. "
— Qian, 12/16/2013 -
" Johnson is a must read, if you want to know America's future. "
— A.J., 10/28/2013 -
" Troubling but very informative. "
— Becky, 10/15/2013 -
" For anyone who has been paying attention to US domestic and foreign policy, this book is mostly a review as the author details the dismantling of the constitution's system of checks and balances which is, of course, an impediment to those who want to save the empire. "
— Mike, 8/25/2013 -
" yep. it's the last days. "
— Carol, 6/24/2013 -
" Let's not be in denial. We're an imperial power in decline. We're making the same mistakes that led to the declines of previous empires. "
— Rich, 3/23/2013 -
" For those who appreciate the problems of an empire nation, this is a book to read. The USA, Rome and Great Britain have similar stories. Our story as a nation is drifting toward an ending as we know it like that of previous empires. A troubling analysis of the path we are on. "
— Frodo, 1/25/2013 -
" Don't read this at bedtime or you risk becoming so agitated that you can't sleep. Great book, though. RIP Chalmers Johnson. "
— Raimi, 8/19/2012 -
" The third in his important trilogy is as good, as thought-provoking, as the two preceding volumes. "
— Margaret, 3/26/2012 -
" Three-part series on what's wrong with the American Empire...love this kind of book... "
— Brent, 3/4/2012 -
" Quite interesting. Good cautionary reading for us. "
— Ken, 1/17/2012 -
" Phenomenal. I already plan on reading this again in a while. What surprised me most were the parallels with thinkers like Thomas Barnett, as well as the notion of completely disbanding the CIA. "
— Kohl, 4/4/2011 -
" If you want to know "why they hate us" (& why we're bankrupt--in every possible way), read this book. "
— Mike, 3/23/2011 -
" If you want to know "why they hate us" (& why we're bankrupt--in every possible way), read this book. "
— Mike, 1/31/2011 -
" Don't read this at bedtime or you risk becoming so agitated that you can't sleep. Great book, though. RIP Chalmers Johnson. "
— Raimi, 12/18/2010 -
" unabridged audio book, excellent. will purchase and use of future policy classes. "
— Jose, 8/9/2010 -
" For those who appreciate the problems of an empire nation, this is a book to read. The USA, Rome and Great Britain have similar stories. Our story as a nation is drifting toward an ending as we know it like that of previous empires. A troubling analysis of the path we are on. "
— Frodo, 2/7/2010 -
" A good expose as to where the US's foreign policy has taken it, but whether it sways the non-converted is another matter "
— Peter, 1/25/2010 -
" The third in his important trilogy is as good, as thought-provoking, as the two preceding volumes. "
— Margaret, 1/4/2010 -
" Somewhat repetitive but a MUST READ for every American. If you can read this, and still think that we must "police the world", there is no hope for you! "
— Mike, 12/2/2009 -
" For anyone who has been paying attention to US domestic and foreign policy, this book is mostly a review as the author details the dismantling of the constitution's system of checks and balances which is, of course, an impediment to those who want to save the empire. "
— Mike, 8/22/2009
About Chalmers Johnson
Chalmers Johnson, president of the Japan Policy Research Institute, is the author of the bestselling books Blowback, The Sorrows of Empire, and Nemesis, which make up his Blowback Trilogy. He has written for the Los Angeles Times, the London Review of Books, Harper’s Magazine, Nation, and TomDispatch.com. He lives near San Diego, California.
About Tom Weiner
Tom Weiner, a dialogue director and voice artist best known for his roles in video games and television shows such as Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Transformers, is the winner of eight Earphones Awards and is an Audie Award finalist. He is a former member of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival.