Culture Warrior by Bill O'Reilly
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Book Reviews of Culture Warrior
Book Review: One of his best and most important
Summary: 5 Stars
Well, another week, another O'Reilly book down. And though I mostly consider myself a single issue voter (national security -- what else?), this book is ripe with good information. Some of it I knew, but more so I enjoyed his sentient advice for dealing with the "secular progressive" wing that runs the Democrat party and repulsively sees our noble nation as basically evil, therefore seeks to undermine America and change us into a totalitarian state (my adjective, not his).
This book is a few years old now, so though its concerns are valid and only a few are outdated, an update might still be a good idea, especially with the continuing "success" of the "S-Ps" in turning our nation to something our proud ancestors would not recognize and abhor.
Also, with the improbable election of a naive radical with no leadership experience as our new celebrity "president," and heinous/defeatist simpletons running congress, this book is of utmost importance, which is why finally I read it.
That billions want to come TO America, and avoid "the world" (leftist term) around of us (containing hatred and violence), is immaterial to the George Soroses and Clooneys of America. The richest folks, who have used America the most, deplore us, and want rapid change. And since they cannot do it easily since 75% of Americans are truly not in toe with them, they use the media, brainwashing, schools and the ballot box where they pass discriminatory laws that allow special voting rules for "their people." (And yet, you hear the Republicans are corrupt, stole elections, etc, while Colin Powell says the GOP is "polarizing" and "out of touch"?)
As to the book itself, O'reilly humbly admits his own errors, but factually warns us to be wary of "debating" these hatemongers since they rarely are brave enough to do so, and when they do, call names and avoid intelligent debate. I have lost friends to this fatuous behavior, and so be it. This is life, and you cannot be afraid to fight. G-d can sort them out, even if they don't believe in a Deity.
Mr. O wisely spends a great deal of time exposing America's premier enemy within: the ACLU, who, simply so they can elect left-wing politicians who'll carry their "progressive" agenda, actively aids our enemies here & abroad through lies and intimidating the courts and schools. (The heads of that organization should be in prison rather than grafting funds from you and me.)
We "traditionalists" are correct, always have been. While they "fear" global warming, we fear America turning into Eurabia and diminishing our role in aiding the world against Islamic terrorism, after all. This War to Save Liberalism means little to these so-called "liberals." We want upward mobility and opportunities for all, but not unless they sacrifice and work -- and not at the EXPENSE of those who do hard work. That's un-American. No guilt here.
So, this is possible Bill's best work. It's smooth, well scribed, very fair and very important.
He wants you to join the Culture War, as 85% likely agree with religion and Judeo-Christians values being important, protecting traditional marriage, nascent life, our youths from vagrants who wish to do them harm, and judges who misinterpret the law (to put it kindly)supporting our military as they attempt to, as usual, rid the world of tyranny, etc. Our forefathers did, after all.
Others prefer the opposite while they watch American Idol and sip their lattes on the coasts, ignoring evil and deprecating our great nation.
One of us will have some explaining to do.
Book Review: An Important Book That Defines Our Current Civil War
Summary: 5 Stars
This book surprised me for two reasons. First, I bought the book thinking there might be a one or two chapters that could give me some new information about our current culture war. I didn't imagine that every chapter would not only be well chosen for it's importance but thoroughly reasoned as well. Don't get me wrong, I watch O'Reilly regularly and love his pugnacious style, but I didn't think it would translate well to book form. I was wrong. This book is rigorous and smart.
The second reason I liked this book is that it could have been a book that moderates his viewpoints for a mass audience. It doesn't. And this is good. O'Reilly says some important things that American's need to hear and he has proven he is absolutely committed to fighting for what he believes. His conveying his experiences dealing with the left-wing hate mob should be instructive and taken seriously. If his style is a bit bombastic, so what, Americans are asleep and need to be wakened.
What O'Reilly believes is right on the money. There IS a culture war. We ARE at war with radical Islam. The ACLU IS an enemy of the values that made this country great. The popular culture IS dominated by leftist thinking. The people who believe Bush bombed the World Trade Center ARE mentally ill. There IS a socialist conspiracy working 24/7 to turn us into Sweden (or Cuba). Hollywood HAS coarsened and polluted the culture. And finally there are those amongst us that want anarchy and will fight to the last dying breath against sanity, reason and good even if it means destroying everything.
I as someone who at times in my life has had original thoughts that have run contrary to public radio, environmental extremism, man hating feminism, the Democratic Party and Jesse Jackson's view on American race relations - I know what O'Reilly puts up with. He is telling the truth and is a brave man indeed.
I don't drink the Kool-Aid and I don't eat brownies baked in Berkeley.
For those out there that are leftist zombies or those that are contemplating becoming a leftist zombie - drink milk and listen to O'Reilly once a day. Eventually you'll start to feel better. Do it for the children.
Book Review: Irreverend !
Summary: 5 Stars
Bill O'Reilly is known for his positions on a plethora of societal issues. The book describes the continuous battle for the hearts and minds of children. "Control the children and you control the future." O'Reilley Tzu I guess this is a reference to a Chinese philosopher.
The author describes scenarios; wherein, parents have accurately documented critical incidents in order to set up constructive confrontations on key issues. The continuous contention between the Courts and the ACLU is described in story after story. In one case, the State of Florida experimented with the notion of assisting the poor with school vouchers for private school settings. The book describes how the Florida Supreme Court ruled against directing fees to private schools.
Private schools are an important ingredient in the fabric of American education. Take away the private schools and the public school budgets would be stressed to the breaking point. Virtually, every inner city mayor understands this inescapable concept.
The author discusses a very thorny point in traditionalism versus non-traditionalist notions and the underground culture. For instance, Dr. King was a traditionalist by the author. Oprah Winfrey weighs in as a traditionalist after having banned street rappers from her program. In essence, too few Afro-Americans wave the traditionalist banner. The book concludes that our country needs strong African-American leaders who understand the Judeo-Christian traditions, discipline and personal accountability. I would add to this institutional accountability !
Currently, conservative Christians are engaged in the struggle to recapture the American culture. The author believes that atheists and agnostics should join the struggle because our interests converge in the all-important area of American values and value systems/processes. Besides, the traditional American roots are worthy of preservation to a considerable extent.
Book Review: Understanding the FIGHT...
Summary: 5 Stars
Wow, this is O'Reilly's greatest book. I recently read his Bold Fresh book and it was great. But Culture Warrior really set my heart on fire. Bill lays out the "social-progressive" scheme that is threatening to take over our country (right now, under Democratic monopoly), and exposes how the major networks are the propaganda machine for this philosophy.
The Social Progressives (Liberals) want BIG GOVERNMENT, a government that controls everything and "Provides" for its citizens. Yeah, right. Only after they TAKE YOUR FINANCES and PROPERTIES away from you. O'Reilly minces no words as he lays out what we now are seeing unfolding in the Obama administration.
I especially love Bill's fighting spirit. He talks about what his stand has cost him personally (he has to use bodyguards), but emphasizes that the fight is worth it. This is our country, and we need to fight against the creeping socialism. Two thumbs up, O'Reilly!
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Book Review: Horrific!
Summary: 5 Stars
This isn't "horrific" in a bad sense. I was engrossed by this book and it is excellent. As I read my mind became numb with all the things that Bill was alleging. I was so appalled that I've started looking things up. I have never been a strict Constitutionalist. I believe we need to give the Constitution breathing room, so it can be adaptaed to whatever comes our way. Something tells me we should take the Founding Fathers thoughts under consideration; "When in the course of human events when one people must separate themselves from another..." I didn't get it just right, but you know the rest. I'm not a sessationist, but I think we need to stand up and make our reps know how we feel. I think it says what alot of us are angry about right now.
Please pay attention to what is happening in our country, we have allowed our country to get out of control by our apathy.
Thanks for listening to my rant.