Thursday, May 6, 2010

The gift that keeps on giving!



Where does Glenn Beck get his mad conspiracy theories?
From The Nation, of course.
Home of the dreaded "Cloward-Piven strategy."
Dear Friend of The Nation:
Overwrought right-wing pundit Glenn Beck has claimed that sociologists Richard Cloward and Frances Fox Piven are "fundamentally responsible for the unsustainability and possible collapse of our economic system."That's because of a May 2, 1966, article the two had written for The Nation called "The Weight of the Poor: A Strategy to End Poverty."Do you suspect that Mom or Dad--or another relative or friend--has been watching Fox News? Don't worry. The gift giving season is upon us. Why not give Mom or Dad or a 2010 Graduate the blueprint for fighting off the crazy right-wing theories that are promoted in the mainstream media? Give them a Nation gift subscription.A recent article in The Nation, "The Mad Tea Party" by senior editor Richard Kim, corrects the record. But that's what we do. Debunk hysterical claims and enable a productive dialogue to bring about a more just and equitable society.I encourage you to place your gift subscription today, before someone brings up the diabolical "Cloward-Piven strategy" at you next family gathering.Sincerely,
Teresa Stack, President
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