chris hedges often talk about his experience covering wars (such as in Yugoslavia) that, despite being an ordained minister within the Presbyterian Church, qui

chris hedges often talk about his experience covering wars (such as in Yugoslavia) that, despite being an ordained minister within the Presbyterian Church, quickly stripped any american-fashioned persistent demand for hope, because in those situations, it is more important to take a real accounting of the situation, rather than be hopeful. Hope might land you in a worse situation than otherwise. And if your prospects are grim, it is better to understand that, than deny it. He's not so hopeful about the environment, either.