Democracy Now : July 31 : Is Conservatism Dead?
Democracy Now : July 31 : Is Conservatism Dead? / Pacifica Foundation| produced by Julie Drizin and Amy Goodman| hosted by Amy Goodman. - A daily election year program which takes an in-depth look at the political landscape and interviews visionaries from all walks of life, including member of grassroots organizations which challenge the status quo. - CONTENT: pt.1. Political headlines (3:00) -- pt.2. Why the right is wrong for America| guest Michael Lind, author of the new expose, Up From Conservatism| Why the Right is Wrong for America| discussion about the Republican overclass using culture wars to trick Americans into putting the big business party into Congress (26:00) -- pt.3. Indonesia on Fire| guest Muchtar Pakaphan, critic of the dictatorship and leader of the Indonesian Welfare Union| discussion about Indonesian Military widespread crackdown on dissidents after a raid on the democratic party headquarters (28:00) - Satellite, July 31, 1996.