disaster capitalism at Brave New Filmshttp://bravenewfilms.org/topics/disaster-capitalism2008-11-19T04:47:41ZNaomi Klein Breaks Down the Bailouthttp://bravenewfilms.org/blog/58393-naomi-klein-breaks-down-the-bailout2008-11-19T04:47:41ZTheNation
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<p><em>The Nation</em> in conjunction with the Brecht Forum held an emergency town hall <a href="http://www.thenation.com/doc/20081103/meltdown_radio">meeting</a> earlier this month to discuss the current financial meltdown. Naomi Klein, author the best-selling book <a href="http://www.naomiklein.org/shock-doctrine"><em>The Shock Doctrine: The Rise of Disaster Capitalism</em></a>, and <em>Nation</em> <a href="http://www.thenation.com/directory/bios/naomi_klein">columnist</a> weighed in on the collapse, and on the policies that have brought us to the brink. </p>
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John Cusack Takes on War Profiteers Friday on Meet the Bloggers (1pm ET/10am PT)http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/56543-john-cusack-takes-on-war-profiteers-friday-on-meet-the-bloggers-1pm-et-10am-pt2008-11-19T04:56:15Zmeetthebloggers
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<p><p>Celebrated Actor and filmmaker John Cusack will be our special guest this Friday to discuss an issue neither presidential candidate is talking about: war profiteering. <em><a href="http://www.myspace.com/johncusack">War, Inc.</a>,</em> Cusack's latest film which he starred in and co-wrote with Jeremy Pikser and Mark Leyner, satirized the outsourcing of military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Cusack will discuss his thoughts on the war and his influences for the film, including the works of Naomi Klein and Jeremy Scahill. </p><p>Joining Cusack will be bloggers Marcy Wheeler (<a href="http://emptywheel.firedoglake.com/">Empty Wheel</a>) and Liliana Segura (<a href="http://www.alternet.org/">AlterNet</a>), and this week, we have a special announcement. Since <a href="http://meetthebloggers.org/"><em>Meet the Bloggers</em></a> will be pre-taped, these bloggers will take part in the live blog discussion. </p><p>So check out some of the material below, and join us for a live conversation with bloggers Wheeler and Segura Friday at 1pm ET/10 am PT on <em><a href="http://meetthebloggers.org/"><em>Meet the Bloggers</em></a>.</em> </p><ul><li><a href="../../blog/42358-why-we-write">Why We Write</a> - Jeremy Pikser, Mark Leyner & John Cusack, Brave New Films<br /></li><li><a href="http://www.alternet.org/story/85726/john_cusack%3A_outsourced_warfare_represents_a_%22radical%2C_dangerous%2C_disgusting_ideology%22/">John Cusack: Outsourced Warfare Represents a "Radical, Dangerous, Disgusting Ideology"</a> - Joshua Holland, AlterNet</li><li><a href="../../blog/38173-john-cusack-s-3-trillion-shopping-spree">John Cusack's $3 Trillion Shopping Spree</a> - John Cusack, Brave New Films</li><li><a href="http://www.alternet.org/story/87235/the_war_in_iraq_is_pure_murder/">The War in Iraq Is Pure Murder</a> - Chris Hedges, Tomdispatch.com</li><li><a href="http://www.thenation.com/doc/20080804/scahill">Blackwater's Not Going Anywhere</a> - Jeremy Scahill, The Nation</li><li><a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2007/09/25/huffpost-video-john-cusa_n_65861.html">John Cusack Interviews Naomi Klein</a> - Huffington Post</li><li><a href="http://www.alternet.org/story/93891/afghanistan%3A_iraq_all_over_again/">Afghanistan: Iraq All Over Again</a> - Liliana Segura, AlterNet</li><li><a href="http://iraqforsale.org/"><em>Iraq for Sale: The War Profiteers </em></a></li></ul></p>
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Meet the Bloggers: John Cusack Says If McCain Wins, We've Rolled Overhttp://bravenewfilms.org/blog/56542-meet-the-bloggers-john-cusack-says-if-mccain-wins-we-ve-rolled-over2008-11-19T04:56:15Zmeetthebloggers
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<p>Meet The Bloggers with John Cusack</p>
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Colbert Report: Naomi Klein Warns of Wall Street Shock Doctrinehttp://bravenewfilms.org/blog/55758-colbert-report-naomi-klein-warns-of-wall-street-shock-doctrine2008-10-07T03:38:18Zstephencolbert
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<p><p>Naomi Klein wants us to be prepared for leaders to take advantage of us in moments of crises.</p><p>For more of Klein's thoughts on Wall Street's Shock Doctrine, check out <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/naomi-klein/now-is-the-time-to-resist_b_128433.html">her recent Huffington Post piece</a>. </p></p>
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Are We Witnessing the Shock Doctrine in Effect?http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/54244-are-we-witnessing-the-shock-doctrine-in-effect2008-11-19T03:06:08Zyoungturks
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<p><p>Watch more at <a href="http://www.theyoungturks.com.">www.theyoungturks.com.</a></p><p>Watch Cenk on his new show: <em><a href="http://meetthebloggers.org/">Meet the Bloggers</a></em>. </p><p>And for more from Naomi Klein, check out <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/naomi-klein/now-is-the-time-to-resist_b_128433.html">her HuffPo post on resisting Wall Street's shock doctrine</a>. </p><a href="http://www.theyoungturks.com."></a></p>
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Shock Doctrine Part 1http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/52686-shock-doctrine-part-12008-11-19T04:29:21Zjschlei
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<p>Shock economics, actually taught at the University of Chicago, teaches that political leaders can force through otherwise unacceptable reforms during the confusion and vulnerability that follows major shocks to the public.</p>
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Shock Doctrine Part 2http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/52685-shock-doctrine-part-22008-11-19T04:29:20Zjschlei
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<p>Shock economics, actually taught at the University of Chicago, teaches that leaders can force through otherwise unacceptable reforms during the confusion and vulnerability that follows major shocks to the public.</p>
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Shock Doctrine Part 3http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/52684-shock-doctrine-part-32008-11-19T04:29:20Zjschlei
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<p>Shock economics, actually taught at the University of Chicago, teaches that political leaders can force through otherwise unacceptable reforms during the confusion and vulnerability that follows major shocks to the public.</p>
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Shock Doctrine Part 4http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/52683-shock-doctrine-part-42008-11-19T04:29:20Zjschlei
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<p>Shock economics, actually taught at the University of Chicago, teaches that political leaders can force through otherwise unacceptable reforms during the confusion and vulnerability that follows major shocks to the public.</p>
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Shock Doctrine Part 5http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/52682-shock-doctrine-part-52008-11-19T04:29:20Zjschlei
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Shock doctrine opens way for oil drillinghttp://bravenewfilms.org/blog/49274-shock-doctrine-opens-way-for-oil-drilling2008-10-30T03:29:48Zmpal
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<p>More at <a href="http://therealnews.com/c.php?c=080801YT">therealnews.com</a>
<br />Naomi Klein: "Corporations are built to be opportunistic. That's their mission. If there's an opportunity, they must take advantage of it, and it's in the interests of their shareholders, and they shouldn't be sentimental about it. So that's what capitalism is supposed to do: take advantage of opportunities. What I'm talking about, and what I mean by disaster capitalism, is a political strategy."</p>
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China's Authoritarian Capitalism a Global Trend?http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/48712-china-s-authoritarian-capitalism-a-global-trend2008-10-29T21:30:08ZThe Real News
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<p><p>More at <a href="http://therealnews.com/c.php?c=080801YT">therealnews.com</a> </p><p>Naomi Klein suggests that as China becomes Westernized, the U.S. is becoming more and more like China. </p></p>
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China new disaster-capitalism troughhttp://bravenewfilms.org/blog/48518-china-new-disaster-capitalism-trough2008-10-29T21:29:22Zmpal
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<br />Naomi Klein: Billions of dollars spent on Olympic security, China buys tools of war on terror (2 of 4)</p>
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Disaster Capitalism: Naomi Klein on China and the Olympicshttp://bravenewfilms.org/blog/48469-disaster-capitalism-naomi-klein-on-china-and-the-olympics2008-10-29T15:31:34Zmpal
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<p><p>More at <a href="http://therealnews.com/c.php?c=080801YT">therealnews.com</a> </p><p>"Security, central planning, surveillance state is an ideal cocoon for global capitalism."</p></p>
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Naomi Klein vs Fox Business Newshttp://bravenewfilms.org/blog/46111-naomi-klein-vs-fox-business-news2008-10-27T21:29:43ZZP Heller
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<p><em><a href="http://www.naomiklein.org/shock-doctrine">The Shock Docrtine</a></em> author Naomi Klein debunks Bush's offshore drilling plan on Fox Business News' Happy Hour Program.</p>
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Riz Khan - Naomi Klein Disaster Capitalism - 19 Sept 07http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/13318-riz-khan-naomi-klein-disaster-capitalism-19-sept-072008-10-24T09:31:53Zaljazeera
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<p>Riz speaks with Canadian journalist and activist Naomi Klein.</p>
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Naomi Klein: Disaster Capitalism (revised)http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/13107-naomi-klein-disaster-capitalism-revised2008-11-19T04:47:46ZTheNation
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<p>Nation columnist Naomi Klein explores a key argument from her new book, The Shock Doctrine: The Rise of Disaster Capitalism: After 9/11 the Bush Administration launched a new economy, driven by the notion of an endless war against an undefined notion of evil. Read more in her 2005 Nation column "The Rise of Disaster Capitalism."</p>
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The Shock Doctrine by Naomi Klein and Alfonso Cuarónhttp://bravenewfilms.org/blog/12113-the-shock-doctrine-by-naomi-klein-and-alfonso-cuar-n2008-03-22T21:54:32Zstimulator
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