Let's figure out what's going on!
- Location
- Portland, OR 45.53-122.71 97210US
- Meetups
- 11 so far
- Members
- 97 RRRoPErs
- Meetup topics
- Founded
- December 1, 2008
This book club is for those of us who love a good read and meaty discussion on the latest and greatest theories and rhetoric of politics and the economy... (note, we're not all that radical, or ridiculous, but it's a catchy name!).
We're interested in consumer behaviors and the relationships of capitalism and democracy, with a side of sustainability and long-term thinking...
You can get a sense of the types of books we read from previous meetups, and we've got a discussion going on 'Future Books' on the Message Board (http://www.meetup.com/Ridiculously-Rad-Readers-of-Politic...
); add your own suggestions so we can put together a great schedule of reading.
Meet up locations will be close in. As the group forms we can settle in on a place or two.
Whooo hooo...
Books !!!
Our next MeetupRRRoPErs discuss "The Family" by Jeff Sharlet
- Where?
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This location is shown only to members
- Who’s coming?
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2 Yes / 3 Maybe( 5 spots left )
Just in time for the Christmas season, this meetup will discuss Jeff Sharlet's 'The Family', subtitled "The Secret Fundamentalism at the Heart of American Power".
Past Meetups
Join Ridiculously Rad Readers of Politics and Economics
What's new?
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Nov 21
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New Greeting for“Hi Tom - we tend to meet in local pubs in the NW or SE - last one was at the Green Dragon on SE 9th - may use that again this month.”posted by Curt
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Nov 19
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New member“I studied Political Theory and Economics, and I teach people how to look for work (which has a HUGE economic component right now). I need to get out of my own head and into others'. The interesting people and ideas in this group seem very helpful.”
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Nov 18
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New member
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Nov 17
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New member
“Looking for additional insights in non-fiction reading.”
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Nov 11
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New member“l enjoy reading and talking about economics and politics, very few people I know share that same need to discuss such topics.”
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New Greeting for“Hi Jenn - nice to meet you last night. I hope you enjoyed the discussion!”posted by Curt
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Nov 10
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New member
“It sounds like fun, for me. To quote Woody Allen, "I am a bigot, but for the left, that makes it alright."”
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Nov 8
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New member
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Nov 6
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New member
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Nov 5
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New Greeting for“Hi Conner - that's fine if you'd like to join us next week.”posted by Curt
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Nov 4
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New member“Politics/Economics are my recent fascination, though i have trouble finding books in the subject, outside of the mainstream "Economic Hitmans"s and "Shock Doctrine"s. I enjoy learning every perspective in order to properly evaluate a subject/opinion”
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What members are saying
“ Everyone at the meetings had excellent personal insights that really added to the discussion. ...
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“ Great people and a thoughtful conversation about the book. ”
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