R.I.P. Howard Zinn
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mikeywally at 01.27.10 - 4:22 pm
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I care *so* much more about this than some itampon...I mean ipad...
sinaphile01.27.10 - 4:28 pm
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Read, "A People's History of The United States".
It is amazing.
A historian, a teacher, and activist. He was an important figure for the civil rights and anti-war movements.
R.I.P.
Joe Borfo responding to a
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01.27.10 - 4:36 pm
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"... one of the last remaining leftists from the Leftists Had Balls era." Boston Globe obit
Joe Borfo01.27.10 - 4:42 pm
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A SERIOUS rockstar of the best and most authentic kind. That book *alone* changed so many lives...and will (hopefully) change so many more...
sinaphile01.27.10 - 4:45 pm
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"Historically, the most terrible things - war, genocide, and slavery - have resulted not from disobedience, but from obedience."
— Howard Zinn
Joe Borfo01.27.10 - 5:07 pm
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Read it many times, one of my faves. RIP.
rev106 responding to a
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01.27.10 - 6:24 pm
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he meant a lot to me. a people's history is my favorite book.
vonnegut,
rorty,
who's next? chomsky?!
mikeywally01.27.10 - 7:01 pm
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this is a great man!
he willingly hid the pentagon papers in his home before they were exposed....An amazing person with amazing talent...his book "the people's history of the united states" is the real deal and can never be forgotten ( it wont but i had to say it )
RIP
filmillr01.27.10 - 7:25 pm
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one of my few childhood hero's
that i still admire...i dont believe in hero
Xray01.27.10 - 7:33 pm
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I was lucky enough to see him in person giving an introduction to the film "Examined Life" in Cambridge, MA. He didn't look very healthy, but it was amazing to listen to him introduce a film about some of the greatest philosophical questions and thinkers.
SkeletonKey01.27.10 - 8:01 pm
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both the crash and zinn's death mark the dawn of a new era in politics and economics. let's just hope our generation will be able to match his contribution in our age.
oodlesofpoodles01.27.10 - 10:53 pm
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R.I.P I look forward to reading a book from him.
john.1301.28.10 - 8:55 am
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Preferably this one VV Any suggestions on others?
john.1301.28.10 - 8:56 am
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Also R.I.P., J.D. Salinger.
Joe Borfo responding to a
comment by trickmilla
01.28.10 - 12:01 pm
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Oh man, My brother is a devoted fan, read this in 8th grade. and all through out HS. He has amazing work and had incredible passion.
Farewell.
Tarmonster.01.28.10 - 12:17 pm
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