My late friend Jimmy Weinstein started In These Times magazine in 1976 with the dream of matching the accomplishment of Appeal to Reason, a socialist magazine that reached over half a million readers each issue at its height in 1910.
I've read virtually everything published about the SDS/WU and agree with your assessment. They were a phenomenon more of the 1970's not the 60's. The tiny group defined the point when the left went crazy at the "Flint War Council.". I've always thought the WU were radicalized by the murder of Fred Hampton amidst the most paranoid police of any city of that time, Chicago. I look forward to this book and a fresh take on well-trod ground.
Being 84 and a history/politics buff I sure remember the weather elite, b & b, and how much they fucked us up. Americans are incredibly naive, myself included. The consequences of wealth, power, and fantasies without enough knowledge, empathy or wisdom are coming home to roost.. I've spent a lifetime trying to wake the fuck up!
I've read virtually everything published about the SDS/WU and agree with your assessment. They were a phenomenon more of the 1970's not the 60's. The tiny group defined the point when the left went crazy at the "Flint War Council.". I've always thought the WU were radicalized by the murder of Fred Hampton amidst the most paranoid police of any city of that time, Chicago. I look forward to this book and a fresh take on well-trod ground.
Being 84 and a history/politics buff I sure remember the weather elite, b & b, and how much they fucked us up. Americans are incredibly naive, myself included. The consequences of wealth, power, and fantasies without enough knowledge, empathy or wisdom are coming home to roost.. I've spent a lifetime trying to wake the fuck up!
Thanks for your struggle!