by Ben Shapiro
First published 2013
Ben Shapiro examines what he identifies as systematic intimidation by the American left. The Daily Wire editor argues that liberals have made bullying their primary political strategy while simultaneously claiming to oppose such behavior. Shapiro contends that leftist groups deploy accusations of racism, sexism, and classism to silence conservative voices. He documents how union members, Occupy Wall Street participants, feminist activists, and gay rights advocates allegedly use threats and character assassination against their opponents. The author claims these groups create a climate where Americans feel pressured to abandon their beliefs or stay quiet. Shapiro argues that the left views America as fundamentally evil, considers military personnel war criminals, and treats patriotism as treasonous. He maintains that liberal activists target businesses for destruction, attack stay-at-home mothers, and violate personal privacy to advance their agenda. The book positions these tactics as the greatest current threat to American freedom and political discourse. Shapiro offers his analysis to help conservatives recognize and respond to what he sees as coordinated efforts to end legitimate political debate through intimidation.
Genres: american, political-science, politics, non-fiction, 21st-century, current-affairs, activism, american-history
Vibes: thought-provoking
Tropes: political-commentary
Setting: America
Period: 21st-Century
336 pages · Kindle Edition · Threshold Editions