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The Limits of Power

the End of American Exceptionalism
Apr 15, 2017kpelish rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
A well-written book by a man who has many trenchant observations to share about the U.S. and how our culture has evolved from active "citizen" to passive "consumer". He is esp. good at sketching history, military and governmental infighting, and how we came to accept perpetual war as our bargain to keep a lifestyle once called "non-negotiable". However, the constant harping on how stupid Americans are is a weakness. There are green shoots of change. It may be that the pointless death of his son--to whom he lovingly dedicates this book--has influenced his dark vision of and for the U.S.