George Thompson was a 19th-century American author and social reformer, known for his diverse literary contributions that spanned fiction, autobiography, and social commentary. His most notable work, "Venus in Boston: A Romance of City Life," offered a vivid portrayal of urban life and the complexities of love and society in Boston, reflecting the cultural dynamics of the time. In addition to his fiction, Thompson's autobiographical work, "My Life: Or the Adventures of Geo. Thompson," provided insights into his experiences and perspectives as an author, showcasing his journey through the literary landscape of his era. Thompson was also deeply engaged with pressing social issues, as evidenced by his writings on slavery and missionary work. His book, "Discussion on American Slavery," contributed to the discourse surrounding abolition, while "Thompson in Africa" chronicled his missionary efforts and the challenges faced in foreign lands. Furthermore, his historical account, "The War in Paraguay With a Historical Sketch of the Country and Its People and Notes Upon the Military Engineering of the War," demonstrated his interest in global affairs and military history. Through his varied works, Thompson not only entertained but also educated his readers on significant social and political issues, leaving a legacy as a multifaceted writer committed to reform and social justice.
“We are going to punish somebody for this attack, but just who or where will be blown to smithereens for it is hard to say. Maybe Afghanistan, maybe Pakistan or Iraq, or possibly all three at once. Who knows? Not even the Generals in what remains of the Pentagon or the New York papers calling for war seem to know who did it or where to look for them.This is going to be a very expensive war, and Victory is not guaranteed--for anyone, and certainly not for a baffled little creep like George W. Bush. All he knows is that his father started the war a long time ago, and that he, the goofy child President, has been chosen by Fate and the global Oil industry to finish it off.””
“We have become a Nazi monster in the eyes of the whole world”
“Summer has never been the same since the 2000 Presidential Election, when we still seemed to be a prosperous nation at peace with the world, more or less. Two summers later we were a dead-broke nation at war with all but three or four countries in the world, and three of those don't count. Spain and Italy were flummoxed and and England has allowed itself to be taken over by and stigmatized by some corrupt little shyster who enjoys his slimy role as a pimp and a prostitute all at once--selling a once-proud nation of independent-thinking people down the river and into a deadly swamp of slavery to the pimps who love Jesus and George Bush and the war-crazed U.S. Pentagon.””
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