Nemesis: The Last Days of the American Republic Audiobook

" 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. "

" A conservative look at the state of America. "

" 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. "

" A good expose as to where the US's foreign policy has taken it, but whether it sways the non-converted is another matter "

" Discouraging but true. Time to indulge in some comfort reads. "

" 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. "

" 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. "

" Johnson is a must read, if you want to know America's future. "

" Troubling but very informative. "

" 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. "

" yep. it's the last days. "

" 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. "

" 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. "

" Don't read this at bedtime or you risk becoming so agitated that you can't sleep. Great book, though. RIP Chalmers Johnson. "

" The third in his important trilogy is as good, as thought-provoking, as the two preceding volumes. "

" Three-part series on what's wrong with the American Empire...love this kind of book... "

" Quite interesting. Good cautionary reading for us. "

" 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. "

" If you want to know "why they hate us" (& why we're bankrupt--in every possible way), read this book. "

" If you want to know "why they hate us" (& why we're bankrupt--in every possible way), read this book. "

" Don't read this at bedtime or you risk becoming so agitated that you can't sleep. Great book, though. RIP Chalmers Johnson. "

" unabridged audio book, excellent. will purchase and use of future policy classes. "

" 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. "

" A good expose as to where the US's foreign policy has taken it, but whether it sways the non-converted is another matter "

" The third in his important trilogy is as good, as thought-provoking, as the two preceding volumes. "

" 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! "

" 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. "