| Description |
x, 394 p. ; 25 cm. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 317-379) and index. |
| Summary |
This bestiary of dysfunction from the dark heart of the Republican party exposes the extreme right wing forces--the so-called "teabaggers"--that have taken over the party and spearheaded grassroots protests against the Obama administration. It shows how these forces are the ones that establishment Republicans--like John McCain and Mitt Romney--must bow to if they have any hope of running for President. It reveals why Sarah Palin was the logical choice of a party in the control of theocrats. Award-winning journalist Max Blumenthal explains how a culture of personal crisis and scandal has defined the radical right, transforming the character of the Republican Party for the next generation and setting the stage for the future of American politics.--From publisher description. |
| Contents |
Escape from freedom -- God's government -- Creating a monster -- What God wants him to do -- Marching through the institutions -- The personal crisis industry -- The king of pain -- Satan in a Porsche -- The killer and the saint -- A dangerous woman -- Cheap grace -- The addict and the enabler -- Casino Jack, the Face Painter, and the Sausage King -- Talk to her -- The bad cop -- Boldly affirming Uncle Tom -- Feeding baby monsters -- Human tools -- The wide stance -- Pastor Ted's excellent adventure -- The nightmare of Christianity -- The party of Dobson -- The party of death -- The hate boat -- A matter of tone -- The family that prays together -- The anointing. |
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Tea Party movement.
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Republican Party (U.S. : 1854- )
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Conservatism -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
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Conservatives -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
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United States -- Politics and government -- 2001-2009.
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| ISBN |
9781568583983 (alk. paper) |
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1568583982 (alk. paper) |
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