An excellent lecture by the well-known American political scientist, historian, and media critic, Michael Parenti. Michael Parenti is an internationally known award-winning author and lecturer. He is one of the nation’s leading progressive political analysts. His highly informative and entertaining books and talks have reached a wide range of audiences in North America and abroad. “A prolific author, a charismatic speaker, and a regular guest on radio and television talk shows, Parenti communicates his message in an accessible, provocative, and historically informed style that is unrivaled among fellow progressive activists and thinkers.” ~ Aurora Online, January 2004 br br "Michael Parenti is a towering prophetic voice in American life. We need him now more than ever.” ~ Cornel West br br “Parenti offers a valuable rebuttal to the drumbeat . . . from the right.” ~ New York Times Book Review br br “A penetrating and persuasive writer with an astonishing array of documentation to implement his attacks.” ~ The Catholic Journalist br br “Here at home and throughout the world people are fighting back against the forces of wealth, privilege, and militarism ~ some because they have no choice, others because they would choose no other course but the one that leads to peace and justice.