Author Archives: Richard Guzman

Red State, Blue State, Civil War

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Richard Guzman

I lived in the South for several years in the late 70’s and at least once a day had this thought: The Civil War isn’t over, is it? It felt vitally alive there, still breathing fire in town squares, flags, … Continue reading →

Posted in Reviews & Commentary, Social Change | Tagged 2012 Election results, Barack Obama, Black Writing from Chicago, Civil War, Emancipation Proclamation, Jacob Hacker and Paul Pierson, John Hope Franklin, Red States-Blue States, The Love of Thy Chidren, Thomas Jefferson, University of Virginia, wealth inequality in the U.S., Winner-Take-All Politics | 1 Comment

Come on people: Vote Smart!

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Richard Guzman

Winston Churchill’s quip about democracy and the average voter is probably truer and harder to remedy today than ever. For us on the eve of election 2012, it means, among other things—Don’t vote against President Obama because he’s a Muslim. … Continue reading →

Posted in Reviews & Commentary | Tagged 2012 Election, Barack Obama, democracy, democracy and the average voter, Fox News, Mitt Romney, Rush Limbaugh, Winston Churchill | 1 Comment

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Author Archives: Richard Guzman

Red State, Blue State, Civil War

Come on people: Vote Smart!

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