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Challenging American Propaganda - Toward Greener Grass - cover

Challenging American Propaganda - Toward Greener Grass

Emmett Brooks

Publisher: Defiance Press and Publishing

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 In "Challenging American Propaganda: Towards Greener Grass," retired American expatriate Emmett Brooks delivers a scathing critique of what he sees as America's decline into authoritarianism, corruption, and social dysfunction. Arguing that the United States has become a "laundromat with nuclear weapons," Brooks details why he permanently left America in 2018 for Thailand, offering his perspective on the global power structures controlling Western nations.
 
This three-part manifesto begins with Brooks' controversial analysis of American society, examining what he identifies as propaganda myths, political manipulation, and the erosion of freedom. The second section provides a cultural and historical overview of Thailand, where Brooks found his new home. He discusses Thai history, Buddhism, the monarchy, and daily life through the eyes of a Western expatriate. The final section offers practical advice for teaching English in Thailand, drawn from Brooks' own experiences in Thai classrooms.
 
Written for those considering escape from what Brooks perceives as Western decline, this unapologetically opinionated guide combines political commentary with practical expatriate advice. While some readers may find his views polarizing, others seeking alternatives to life in America will discover both philosophical justification and tactical guidance for building a new life abroad.
 
If you enjoyed "The Sovereign Individual," "Nomad Capitalist," and "Teaching English Abroad," you'll love "Challenging American Propaganda: Towards Greener Grass."
Available since: 10/29/2024.
Print length: 176 pages.

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