Nemesis

The Last Days of the American Republic

By: Chalmers Johnson

Narrated by: Tom Weiner

In Nemesis, Chalmers Johnson shows how American imperialism is undermining the republic, both economically and politically.

Drawing comparisons to empires past, Johnson explores in vivid detail the likely consequences of dependence on a permanent war economy, and what it will mean when the globe's sole "hyperpower" is no longer capable of paying for the vaulting ambitions of its leaders - and 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.

©2006 Chalmers Johnson (P)2007 Blackstone Audio Inc.

Critic reviews

"[A] biting, often effective indictment of some ugly and troubling features of America's foreign policy and domestic politics." (Publishers Weekly)

A fine read for all who think the U.S. May be on a bad path.

I did not particularly like the reading but found myself addicted to it. This book is a must read or listen for those who believe the U.S. may be on a dangerous path. There are great examples given throughout woven with delicate care into philosophical conversations about where the U.S. is and where it is going. The very final example of what Great Britain did to avoid the inevitable is interesting but not the only alternative. Listen to it.

Well Presented

Though this is a book length diatribe against the Bush administration Johnson is a serious researcher and has a very good reputation for knowing what he is talking about. I have read some other things he has written, but they dealt with other issues. He really digs in and goes beyond the silly chanting you hear at rallies and explains what he is furious about...though after a while it is obvious that he is coming from the far left at which point it is difficult to take him as serious.

The Book Bill O'Rielly Doesn't Want You To Read!

Sad but true, the US is not the wandering do-gooder it's made out to be by FoxNews. We've got a long, rich history of meddling in the affairs of other nations with catastrophic results. Chalmers Johnson pulls no punches in explaining why. He details the parallels of the American empire with those of Rome and Britain. Truly scary stuff. You must read this BEFORE appearing on Bill O'Rielly.

Necessary reading for all who love Democracy

This is not light bedtime reading.

Johnson has made a compelling case that the United States is headed for a catastrophic fall from power sooner or later. The power or the military/industrial/congressional complex has twisted the life out of republican institutions and made a mockery of constitutional checks and balances. We are not that different from Rome or the Soviet Union. Bankruptcy and profound instability are likely in our future if drastic changes do not happen in the very near future. Also, those changes are not likely to happen.

This is a call to action.

2 previous were better

the 1st 2 books in the series are better. This was redundant. Still a clearly written and damning book. Long live Putin.