Shadows of Hope: A Freethinkerâ (Tm)S Guide to Politics in the Time of Clinton

Sam Smith has been one of the most vocal opponents of Clinton from the left, and this 1994 book explains what all is wrong with our president. Intelligent, well-written and well-argued, this is a fine early work on Clintonism. Smith also does a nice job pointing out inherent flaws in our political system that make it rather antipopulist and lead to the likes of Reagan and Clinton. Not as many ideas for change or suggestions as his 1997 Great American Political Repair Manual, but presents some fine thoughts. Well worth reading for a view of American politics other than the one we see on TV, where the Democrats and Republicans are the sole alternatives. I don't always agree with Smith, but he certainly inspires thought.