Added: Aug 26, 2010
From: mediamatters4america
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Book trailer for Will Bunch's newest title, "The Backlash: Right-Wing Radicals, High-Def Hucksters, and Paranoid Politics in the Age of Obama." Published by HarperCollins Books. Will Bunch is a senior writer at the Philadelphia Daily News and a Senior Fellow at Media Matters for America. His new book "The Backlash" is in stores August 31. http://www.amazon.com/Backlash-Right-Wing-Radicals-High-Def-Hucksters/dp/0061991716/ref=pd_bxgy_b_img_a They Think Obama Isn't an American Citizen. They Think Obama Wants to Put Americans in Concentration Camps. They Think Obama Is the Anti-Christ. This Isn't Just the Tea Party—Welcome to the Backlash. In November 2008, the election of Barack Obama was supposed to usher in a new age of hope, optimism, and postpartisan politics. Instead it provoked unparalleled anger on the far right that eventually twisted important national discussions and pushed ideas from the conservative fringe into the mainstream media. In the ensuing months, countless pollsters and reporters have tried to understand the heart of this mob that appeared so suddenly, but none of them has successfully accounted for the hard-right movement's rapid growth or explained the hidden connections between its parts. Until now. In this gripping exposÉ, Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Will Bunch reveals the secrets behind the crusade against Obama, exploring how forces like radical militia groups, the Tea Party, pro-gun zealots, and Glenn Beck have combined old-fashioned populist outrage with digital-age phobias to produce a wave of resentment that many have ridden straight to the bank. Pulling back the curtain on the paranoid politics of a new generation, Bunch shows how events such as the election of America's first African-American president, the economic recession, the rise of social networking, and the phenomenon of Glenn Beck have created a dangerous political moment that poses legitimate risks to democracy in America. From conspiracy theorists to secessionists, birthers to "independent" Tea Partiers, Bunch illuminates the ties among this new array of groups. Going beyond easy caricature, he strips away layers of rhetoric to reveal politicians like Paul Broun, who, as one of the most extreme members of Congress, works as hard for right-wing ideologues as he does for his economically battered constituents, and groups like the Oath Keepers, a fast-growing, ultraradical organization that spreads unsubstantiated fears of Obama confiscating guns and placing U.S. citizens in concentration camps. In addition, Bunch exposes the opportunists who have embraced a new brand of apocalyptic fearmongering, which has made them millions but has also led to the widespread paranoia that has helped fuel a rise in antigovernment violence. The end result shows the true stakes of this political perfect storm, demonstrating how the anger of the far right now threatens to consume America. Powerful, shocking, and thought-provoking, The Backlash is a controversial look at where our democracy is—and where it may be heading.
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CoolCoverBro Says:
Aug 30, 2010 - @Beardmania investing in gold is a good choice, your logic is a failure, no offence.
Beardmania Says:
Aug 31, 2010 - @CoolCoverBro I said GOLDLINE. The company that Beck features which is under scrutiny for fraud. The problem is, you don't have any logic to begin with. And you spelled "offense" wrong.
CoolCoverBro Says:
Aug 31, 2010 - @Beardmania O WOW I spelled OFFENSE WRONG. I guess that means that I am completely wrong with anything I ever say, I'm sure you've never spelled any word wrong. Goldline is a legitimate seller of gold, so how is that a scam? Because gold costs money? Cash for gold is a scam, due to their questionable tactics, that is like a pawn shop where profit is only being made by the seller, once again, learn to do homework for the thousandth time. Good day
CoolCoverBro Says:
Aug 31, 2010 - @Beardmania if you don't believe me, Anthony Weiner likes GOLDLINE, so if a democrats likes a company that a republican endorses, than it most be reaaally good.
Beardmania Says:
Aug 31, 2010 - @CoolCoverBro Glenn Beck's not a republican, he's a sellout. Please keep commenting me about how stupid you are :)
CoolCoverBro Says:
Aug 31, 2010 - @Beardmania You have yet to show anything compelling, or something good in your favor.
Beardmania Says:
Aug 31, 2010 - @CoolCoverBro And you have nothing but an empty brain to show. I'm so glad I have a job where I can own you on the internet at the same time. Whereas, you constantly have to sit on your fat chubby little butt to respond to me and in between, play drums at the speed of a sloth to generic metal cover songs :)
CoolCoverBro Says:
Sep 1, 2010 - @Beardmania I can play slayer, nuclear assault, and anthrax, my guitarists don't like fast a whole lot, so I am stuck with easier songs. I can play really fast when I want, O WOW a fat comment, "Applauds" Is that your compelling argument? I could make fun of you for the entire comment space, but Republicans don't like to finger point, leave a mess at rallies, or get arrested at them, I was there, it was clean, safe and fun, tell me how the inauguration went buddy :D
CoolCoverBro Says:
Sep 1, 2010 - @Beardmania I'm giving you a tip for the future, before you spew hate, and making fun of people, you should know who they are, I could care less, but you don't know about some psychos you could be making fun of on the internet, know who the person is, before you give your two cents, like I said, I am fine with it, but others might not be.
Beardmania Says:
Sep 1, 2010 - @CoolCoverBro I am one of those psychos, so it pretty much works out for me.
frankiebaby725 Says:
Sep 1, 2010 - @madmoddersparkler You're a goddamn idiot. Does Beck hold any real power? No he doesn't. Was the Restoring Honor Rally an incredible, peaceful event, filled with love? Yes it was. It's the left that I have found to be the most mean spirited, ignorant and intolarant. I CANNOT wait for November.
CtkrBobby Says:
Sep 3, 2010 - Will Bunch 1; Glen Beck 0 FTW
pavilionking06 Says:
Sep 8, 2010 - I just bought the book this morning and have already finished it. AMAZING BOOK!
stevemallen1 Says:
Sep 12, 2010 - AWESOME BOOK!
sunshine1949 Says:
Sep 15, 2010 - Oh cool! I wanna read this! Sounds like it is already out (Aug. 31st) Cool! I've never seen a trailer for a book before, I mean a video. Usually it's book reviews in the paper, or people go on shows like Colbert or Jon Stewart.
jfk60 Says:
Sep 15, 2010 - The author seems like just another creepy smelly old hippie.
urbanr0cker Says:
Sep 18, 2010 - I HAVE to get this book, now!
AddSpace Says:
Sep 29, 2010 - We finally have someone smart in the Whitehouse and I am so glad that those who lash out and cause separation are less than. . .
Philly6457 Says:
Oct 12, 2010 - Im not saying he's gay, but he's definately seen one up close.
TheMethadoneParty Says:
Nov 30, 2010 - Media matters is EVIL and Progressives, Socialists, and Communists are also EVIL!!!!
gblpst81 Says:
Dec 1, 2010 - How about we extreme moderate atheist independents like me? I hated Bush as much as the average democrat did, but now I hate Obama just as much. It's because both parties are being paid off by the same groups to run different sides of the same corrupt agenda. And Obama isn't going to take our guns away, Andrew F. Traver, the man Obama nominated as new head of the BATFE, he's the one who is going to take our guns away. Democrats and republicans are both organized crime syndicates screwing us all.
ConservativeLogic Says:
Mar 26, 2011 - @gblpst81 You are on to something. Think for yourself. The "name game" in politics is a joke. A traditional "liberal" is a man I can respect so is a traditional "conservative". It's the Rep/Dem nonsense that is a joke. They are one in the same... until recently. Most so called liberal Dems are Socialist Progressives (the antithesis of a true liberal) and they are almost identical to their counterparts the Republican NeoCON. Never stop learning!
ldrowles Says:
Jun 25, 2011 - @sunshine1949 That's the only way he could sale the book, don't wast your money.
mobilechief Says:
Nov 26, 2011 - @Beardmania Glenn Beck is a want to be Nazi but lacks the brain capacity.
803brando Says:
Aug 30, 2010 - see the thing is right wing ideologues dont understand "freedom" was brought to this country by progressives,the revolutionary war was progressive in nature.