Discussion of American Theocracy

Mike Monasky will lead a discussion of the book American Theocracy: The Peril and Politics of Radical Religion, Oil, and Borrowed Money in the 21st Century by Kevin Phillips. The Washington Post says, “Few political strategists have relied so extensively on history to understand the American political system as Kevin Phillips. Often identified as a former Republican strategist, Phillips has made a career of charting his disillusion with the GOP in books such as American Dynasty, a blistering look at the Bush family. “ In this controversial new book, Phillips analyzes the impact of declining world oil reserves, the “debt and credit-industrial complex,” and the rise of the religious right. Order it from Time Tested Books, 1114 21st St., Sacramento, 916-447-5696.