Arguing With Idiots

Up until the last 12 months, can you name a time when conservatives openly argued their political views with liberals (other than folks in the media)…Thought so…Most conservatives and libertarians have always left political arguments alone and said “live and left live.”

…That is, until recently…

While taxation does play a part in the general sentiment of what the tea parties stand for, the movement is broadly focused and represents a culmination of factors that everyday Americans are fed- up with and have decided to say “ENOUGH.”  I never would have imagined that I would find myself standing side-by-side with Americans holding signs at the nation’s capital, but that occurred a short time ago.

These Americans are new to openly spouting their beliefs and as such, need to be prepared to meet resistance on the battlefield of ideas.  That’s not to say they are stupid!  As with anything – in takes practice to debate.  The truth is that Liberals have traditionally been the party who go to rally for “change.”  Nevertheless, Glenn Beck’s recent book, Arguing With Idiots is a good introductory book to aid these first-time politically active Americans in defending their beliefs. 

Beck uses his trademark tongue-and-check humor to poke fun and both sides of the political isle in Arguing With Idiots, while packing each chapter full of information.  The end of the book is full of citations, so when one is arguing with idiots, he or she does not need to cite Glenn as a source. 

I started out by reading chapters as they were brought up by Washington, which allowed me to focus on the specific topics.  The chapters on Illegal Immigration and Health Care are particularly interesting.

Within the last year, Beck has become enemy number one among supporters of President Obama’s agenda, and I am fully aware of the comments this review may evoke from readers.  However, before you lash out irrationally with some cliché anti-Beck rhetoric, see what he has to say.  Whether or not you agree with him, at least you’ve broadened your intellectual base for future discussions.

I give Arguing with Idiots 5 stars, because it is original and isn’t dry.  I found myself laughing at certain points, though the laughing often led to disgust at what has happened to my beloved country. Please click on my links and purchase the book for yourself or a friend.  I’d also like to ask you to click on the Proflowers banner at the top of the page and get your mom some flowers for Mother’s day! (You know she deserves it!)

*****

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