Home / Quotes / Quote by Max Blumenthal

Quote by Max Blumenthal

“There's still massive racism in the United States today that is rooted in sexual fears, but it's at least considered unacceptable. In Israel it's a mainstream phenomenon that's encouraged and supported by the state because it supports Israel's demographic imperative in its ethnocratic political structure.”

Author

Max Blumenthal

Max Blumenthal, born on December 18, 1977, is an American author known for his focus on political and social issues, particularly those in the Middle East. Blumenthal is recognized for his in-depth investigations and critical analysis, with his works including 'Goliath: Life and Loathing in Greater Israel' and 'The Race for What's Left: The Democratic Road to Political Extinction'. more

“Edward Snowden is anything but narcissist. In fact, I wonder every day how he could come up with the courage, muster the courage to sacrifice everything just so he could do, as he said in rather eloquent speech initially, alert the American people to what was going on. Call him a traitor, call him whatever you want to. The fact is he is a symptom of the disease, and the disease is constant war and the national security state. That is what we've become. That is our raison d'être in the world today, to wage war.”

People World War Today Wonder Sacrifice Security National Security Traitor Eloquent Narcissist

Author:Lawrence Wilkerson

“I'm always frustrated that most Americans, even activists, know so little about the movements and people that have made America a better country. Yes, we still have plenty of problems and progressives have much more work to do, but we also need to celebrate the progressive pioneers who fought and won many victories that have made America a more democratic, inclusive country.”

People Country Problem Victory Democratic Celebrate Plenty Progressive Activist Frustrated

Author:Peter Dreier

“Unless we know history, we will have little understanding of how far we have come, how we got here, and what still needs to change to make America and the rest of the world more livable, humane, and democratic.”

World Understanding Democratic

Author:Peter Dreier

“The radical ideas of one generation have become the common sense of the next. We all stand on the shoulders of earlier generations of reformers, radicals, and idealists who challenged the status quo of their day. They helped change America by organizing movements, pushing for radical reforms, popularizing progressive ideas, and spurring others to action.”

Action Common Common Sense Radical Progressive Status Quo Idealist

Author:Peter Dreier