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On the Justice of Roosting Chickens: Reflections on the Consequences of U. S. Imperial Arrogance and Criminality Paperback – November 1, 2003

by Ward Churchill (Author), Chellis Glenndinning (Introduction)
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The United States has long been considered a deadly foe by the inhabitants of its ever-expanding "spheres of influence." In Reflections on the Justice of Roosting Chickens, Churchill examines the toll U.S. policies have taken on civilians around the world and the role activists are (or aren’t) playing to stop the carnage. The Western world was stunned to wake up on 9-11 to find that the Third World had "pushed back." By ignoring the suffering and loss of life of their victims while grieving over our own, Amercans have made themselves complicit in their government’s global slaughter. In a heartwrenching recount, Churchill reminds us of the untold millions who have perished as a result of U.S. military intervention (in either a physical, diplomatic or economic sense) in Iraq, Cambodia, Palestine, East Timor, the Americas . . . and the list goes on.

To further illustrate his point, included are annotated chronologies of U.S. military actions from 1776 to the present and a compilation of International Laws either broken or ignored by the United States. Comprehensive, yet remaining concise, this book cannot be overlooked by those still asking: "Why do they hate us?"

"Few are as eloquent or as able to maintain lucidity for the lay reader as is Churchill."—Bloomsbury Review

"Ward Churchill has carved out a special place for himself in defending the rights of oppressed people, and -exposing the dark side of past and current history, often marginalized or suppressed. These are achievements of inestimable value."—Noam Chomsky

Ward Churchill is co-director of the American Indian Movement of Colorado, a national spokesperson for the Leonard Peltier Defense Committee, and an associate professor of American Indian Studies and Communications at the University of Colorado, Boulder. Author of more than a dozen titles, he is also an indefatigable lecturer on government repression, American Indian affairs and global politics.

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"Few are as eloquent or as able to maintain lucidity for the lay reader as is Churchill." -- Bloomsbury Review

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Ward Churchill (Keetoowah Cherokee) is professor of American Indian Studies and chair of the Department of Ethnic Studies at the University of Colorado/Boulder. A member of the leadership council of Colorado AIM, he is a past national spokesperson for the Leonard Peltier Defense Committee. A prolific writer and lecturer, he has authored, co-authored or edited more than 20 books.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ AK Press; First Edition (November 1, 2003)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 309 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1902593790
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1902593791
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.9 x 8.3 inches
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    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 49 ratings

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Bob K
5.0 out of 5 stars BEFORE YOU ABUSE THE AUTHER. . .
Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2005
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I just know that the right wingers are going to jump on this guy as evidenced by the post below. Before you reject this book out of hand please go to the Counterpunch website for Feb 4th and read the authors' own explanation of this Tempest in a Teapot. I did and now I want to read the book. Until I stumbled on his article I thought, based on news reports, that this guy sounds a little unbalanced. But the article was very logical and lucid and made sense so I decided to investigate further.
The bible tells us that the truth will set us free. What it doesn't tell us is that first the truth is probably going to piss us off. Challenging ones basic assumptions is not an easy task which would account for the fact that so few people do it. Don't bother me with the facts, please ; I have my opinions to guide me through life! Sound familiar? EPISTEMOLOGY: (n.) The study or theory of the origin, nature, methods and limits of knowledge. ( or: HOW WE KNOW WHAT WE KNOW)
TRY IT FOR A WEEK. YOU'LL BE SURPRIISED AT WHAT YOU FIND OUT!
AND NOW I'M GOING TO ORDER THE BOOK. . .
UPDATE: FEB 6. . . There is now a video of professor Churchill being interviewed by CNN. It is on the Crooks and Liers website. The befuddled interviewer is a good example of the typical american response to the opportunity to confront the truth.
I have the Fox Sunday propagandists on as I type and it's an interesting contrast. Professor Churchill is a model of integrity compared to these prostitutes. It would be interesting to see the professor interviewed by Juan Williams. But the foxholes doen't have the courage for that!!!!!!!!!
UPDATE FEB 26:
Well I've finally received the book and have begun reading it. The first part of the book,(pgs 43-79) is a chronoligical listing of all US military action either against It's own citizens, indigenous peoples or soveriegn states identified as dangerous to American interests which often means American business interests. It's a long list and presented, for the most part, without editorial comment so there is not much to argue about regarding facts. All of what's listed is pretty much accepted historical data. What is most striking is the the sheer volume of our governments violence against humanity. I've never seen it laid out like this before and it would take a large dose of denial not to be horrified at this part of our history. It's no wonder that the right wingers are up in arms. this stuff is not open to debate. . . it really happened. you just can't spin our history away and claim left wing bias.
The second part (pgs 104-269), which I am about to begin, is a monthly breakdown for the years 1945- 2003. Subtitled " U.S. Obstructions, Subversions, Violations and Refusals of International Legality Since World War II.
No doubt that the Professor is really rubbing our noses in it, as it were, and if any of you have ever attended an intervention for a friend who couldn't admit to a drug problem then you will recognize that this is an intervention for a violence addicted society. Witness Hannity O'reilly Coulter Wiener style of beating opposing viewpoints into submission and thinkin that by silencing dissent they have proved themselves RIGHT.
President Cheney, don't you think it's time for you to check into a clinic? Don't worry, you can bring your puppet to play with.
A humble Liberal Veteren wishes a creative day to all those on the path!
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Robert Jacobson
4.0 out of 5 stars A chance to open my eyes
Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2008
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Ward Churchill has been persona non grata in America since he has made strong criticisms of this country. In this book, he has listed an astounding array of factual examples of America's past role in world events. It is nothing less than an eye-opener for the objective reader.

Obviously, the average American citizen will be offended at this criticism. But Churchill "tells it like it is" and it is too bad every American citizen is not exposed to these thoughts so that we might change our national behavior in the future.

Or else, as Churchill says, (and the Reverend Jeffrey Wright recently expounded) " the chickens will continue to come home to roost!"
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Morton S. Skorodin
5.0 out of 5 stars A must read
Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2005
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Churchill is a national treasure because of his encyclopedic documentation of the crimes of this "civilization". Don't read if you are prone to clinically significant depression. For the rest of us - we need strong medicine; sometimes strong medicine is bitter.

Reviewer Logan 3 failed to refute ANYTHING Professor Churchill states in his book and asserted that he has engaged in criminal activity without presenting any evidence. The use of illogical ad hominem arguments by "conservative" (reactionary is a better term) extremists is a typical response-- you boys do not have the facts on your side any more than did the religious authorities who imprisoned Galileo for asserting that the Earth goes around the sun.

May I change my rating to 10 stars?
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V. Jewell
5.0 out of 5 stars What Goes Round...
Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2005
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This is a great read!

Only someone choosing to remain blind, or supremely arrogant, could argue the lucid points made by Churchill. His arguments are backed by well documented facts that should have screamed from page one of every major newspaper. Of course, in keeping with the policies of right wing owned outlets, these facts are buried.

Those tactical nukes will start going off in our major cities soon enough. If you want to know why, read this book!
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d. cartwright
5.0 out of 5 stars one of the most important books since zinn
Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2020
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A wonderful a scathing indictment of American governance at its most revealing.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
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Interesting perspective.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Ward Churchill makes a good argument as to why we were attacked on 9/11
Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2018
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Although controversial, Ward Churchill makes a good argument as to why we were attacked on 9/11.
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Kerry Kaminski
1.0 out of 5 stars I don't hate it because I generally disagree with it
Reviewed in Canada on October 6, 2014
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I don't hate it because I generally disagree with it. I hate it because it is intellectually dishonest. Churchill is clearly a communist who has a grudge because the USA had the nerve to resist the Soviet Union in the various proxy wars. In every case, the Soviet sponsored rebels are always "freedom fighters" while the Americans are the evil oppressors. Churchill routinely alleges all manner of evil that Israel has committed, not acknowledging that most UN assembly members and all of Israel's neighbors are rabidly anti-zionist a.k.a. anti-Jewish. Finally, Churchill makes a case that Al-Qaeda and its like minded movements are merely victims fighting US oppression. Churchill is obviously very intelligent, but also quite evil.
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