Known for his network of conservative websites that draws millions of readers everyday, Andrew Breitbart has one main goal: to make sure the "libe...
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Aug 09, 2011
Ray
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This book isn't what I was hoping for, but I thought it would be worth a try. Breitbart fans will (and do) enjoy it, since the book serves to affirm conservative doctrines and delegitimize the left and the mainstream media by pointing out real and apparent bias. But I found it all too predictable without any providing for an honest debate on opposing positions. For example, if Breitbart declares that the Democrats "hate the military", without explanation, I'm wondering what the basi
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Nov 06, 2011
Anthony
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The book reads as a history of major American political events of the late twentieth and earl twenty-first century. I think the negative reviews miss the fact that this book isn't written to convince anyone that they should switch sides or come to their senses or any other such nonsense, it is a book aimed at people who share a similar worldview as Breitbart (and although Breitbart doesn't consider himself a social conservative his views on American Studies and Post-Modernism almost put him in
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Jul 24, 2011
Richard
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Chapters 1-2 of Righteous Indignation could have been about any of thousands of young men (or women) who grew up in a traditional household, tried to keep pace with his richer friends, fell under the sway of an oddball character or two in high school, and spent 4 years partying hearty and barely graduating from a large private university. Mildly interesting. Fun to read. No big deal. That's the set-up. Then young Mr. Breitbart started to figure things out.
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Jul 05, 2011
Kenny
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He's a contentious loud-mouth, a liberal-baiting stream-of-consciousness arguer, and a pretty damn smart guy who just redefined the political memoir: tell it all, hide nothing, lay out your views, prescribe solutions, challenge the reader, and do it all with panache, wit, and disarming humor. A good read.
What surprised me most was his solid understanding of the traditional media and how they shape or suppress stories and have been doing it since time immemorial. He traces its methods More...
What surprised me most was his solid understanding of the traditional media and how they shape or suppress stories and have been doing it since time immemorial. He traces its methods More...
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May 02, 2011
Patrick
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Should be required high school reading material. Sure would beat Catcher in the Rye.
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If you ever watch the news, listen to the radio or check the headlines on msn.com, you must read this book. There is a battle going on for the information gateway of our country: the news media complex.
And the great general leading the charge, the brilliant strategist who has been literally on the forefront of this fight and has seen it from the inside-out and the gro More...
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If you ever watch the news, listen to the radio or check the headlines on msn.com, you must read this book. There is a battle going on for the information gateway of our country: the news media complex.
And the great general leading the charge, the brilliant strategist who has been literally on the forefront of this fight and has seen it from the inside-out and the gro More...
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May 07, 2011
Brett
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I'm surprised I haven't heard of this guy before. I really like what he has to say. I saw him promoting this book on Hannity's show and wanted to check it out. Glad I did. I like how he has figured out the extremem left tactics and are using them against the left. What he says is so true, the left has the right and the Tea Party defending itself so much that people actually start believing all the lies that are put out there. They talk about violent protests by the Tea Party, but the only
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Jun 27, 2011
Kelsey
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As a disclaimer, I will say that I am a left leaning moderate, but I do dabble in conservative literature and have liked some other books much more than this one. I recently read Decision Points by George Bush and thought it was an insightful and thought-provoking book, even if I didn't always agree 100% with Bush's beliefs.
With that said, I was a little disappointed in this book because I thought it could have been so much better. As a background, years ago I read a book called Bias More...
With that said, I was a little disappointed in this book because I thought it could have been so much better. As a background, years ago I read a book called Bias More...
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Jul 09, 2011
Maria
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An honest book about many things, but mainly the hypocrisy within today's mainstream media complex. This book should be required reading at the collegiate level, and perhaps one day it will be.
In "Righteous Indignation", Breitbart lays bare his motivation for co-creating the Huffington Post and his collection of the "Big" sites: "...to knock down the false edifice that is mainstream media, that is built upon the false proposition of 'objective' journalism and the More...
In "Righteous Indignation", Breitbart lays bare his motivation for co-creating the Huffington Post and his collection of the "Big" sites: "...to knock down the false edifice that is mainstream media, that is built upon the false proposition of 'objective' journalism and the More...
Jul 26, 2011
Andrew
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This autobiography of sorts helps to explain Andrew Breitbart's reasons for going to war with the majority of the mainstream media. This is not a book that is likely to change many people's minds and encourage them to agree with him politically. His intention was more to convince those who already do agree with him to join in the fight. As such, opinions of this book will probably depend a lot on the political opinions of the reader.
The book centers around what he calls the Democrat-Me More...
The book centers around what he calls the Democrat-Me More...
Aug 27, 2011
Terry
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I was an Andrew Breitbart fan before I read the book. Matt Drudge linked to his stories and videos frequently. I like his mission to expose the untruths in the left-leaning media fact-lines. Righteous Indignation is a passionate book...one that is unquestionably enjoyable and a good learning experience. But the angry tone was a bit much for me...and this angry tone pervades the entire book. It just got tiring and old. The book could have been a gem had Mr. Breitbart toned down the "a
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Jan 02, 2012
Jerry
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A very insightful analysis of the socialist thread in modern society, from a man who turned from liberal to more conservative in his politics.
“Marx and Hegel had paved the way for the Progressives, who in turn paved the way for the Frankfurt School, who had then attacked the American way of life by pushing 'cultural Marxism' through 'critical theory.' The Frankfurt School thinkers had come up with the rationale for radical environmentalism, artistic communism, psychological deconstru More...
“Marx and Hegel had paved the way for the Progressives, who in turn paved the way for the Frankfurt School, who had then attacked the American way of life by pushing 'cultural Marxism' through 'critical theory.' The Frankfurt School thinkers had come up with the rationale for radical environmentalism, artistic communism, psychological deconstru More...
May 20, 2011
Tim
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Listened to the audio book. The narrator kept things peppy and easy to listen to. I enjoyed finding out more about where Andrew Breitbart came from as well as how he got to where he is today. The behind the scenes stories of how the big stories broke and affected the 2010 elections were very interesting. I highly recommend this book to anyone who thinks they know Breitbart from what they have heard in the media or on the internet. If only to get his side of the story and to understand how the en
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Aug 13, 2011
Tressa
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It's nice to know that there are men and women who have the guts to call out the media on their bias. Righteous Indignation proves just how deep in the pocket the media is to liberal politicians and causes. It's quite disgusting, actually.
It used to be that journalists felt it their duty to report newsworthy stories free of bias by bringing it to the people through radio, TV, or the written word. Now they go out of their way to skew or totally ignore stories that shine a bad light o More...
It used to be that journalists felt it their duty to report newsworthy stories free of bias by bringing it to the people through radio, TV, or the written word. Now they go out of their way to skew or totally ignore stories that shine a bad light o More...
Aug 28, 2011
Darren
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This was a fascinating read! I learned how Huffington Post was formed (the insider version), how Andrew came to his current state of thinking, and what his plans are for the future. This is not only a story of how one man did it, it's also a call to everyone else that you can do it too! Don't sit on the sidelines, but get out there and take action. He may not save the world, but he's making a dent on saving this nation.
Jun 28, 2011
Kathy
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Breitbart gives the reader hope and excitement for defeating the liberal media complex.
He reviews his previous life and then explains his awakening to the normally unquestioned fraudulent information doled out by government, public education, the entertainment industry and news.
He educates the reader on the inception of the spread of Marxist philosophy in America's mindset and how it has progressed.
He shows who is affected by this influence, who chooses to maintain and protec More...
He reviews his previous life and then explains his awakening to the normally unquestioned fraudulent information doled out by government, public education, the entertainment industry and news.
He educates the reader on the inception of the spread of Marxist philosophy in America's mindset and how it has progressed.
He shows who is affected by this influence, who chooses to maintain and protec More...
Aug 11, 2011
David
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Andrew Breitbart takes apart the "Democratic Media Complex" bit by bit in this book. He is smarter than anyone gives him credit for. He explains his own downfall to the Marxists that invaded his thinking through his university, and how he got away from the corrupt Marxist mindset by means of talk radio (Rush Limbaugh). Amazing book. Everyone should read it.
Jun 24, 2011
Laurel
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A brisk and excellent read. Good advice on strategy and a bracing recount of how he went from liberal to conservative (and behind-the-scenes co-creator & implementer of the Drudge Report and the Huffington Post) New Media force. Also, the front and back cover pictures make me snicker and disturb me a tad at the same time.
Aug 01, 2011
Great book. Breitbart attacks the Old Media/Democrat Complex controlling news and information but which shortcomings have given rise to the New Media (talk radio, Fox, and internet.) His book dismantles the Complex and exposes the cultural Marxism at the heart of progressive politics.
Aug 14, 2011
Jeff
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I had no expectations of what I would find in this book, and was I ever happily surprised! Part autobiography, part political history, part manifesto, I found this book incredibly hard to put down. And that's saying a lot for a political book, in my experience. Highly recommended.
May 17, 2011
Cherie
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Very enlightening! Gives a clear description of what has happened to our media and how it shapes our political landscape. Thank goodness the "new media", via blogs, cable tv, internet, etc. have shed light on the shady practices of the past and present.
May 20, 2011
Eric
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Absolutely a great book. Chapter 6, Breakthrough, is worth the price alone. In that chapter, Breitbart gives a nice history lesson on Progressivism in the media. The entire book is a great call-to-arms for conservatives to fight against the liberal-biased media. High recommendation!
May 11, 2011
Naomi
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Loving this book..it is written just the way Brietbart presents himself! I was kind of concerned at first that it was going to be a political "memoir" but nothing is further than the truth. Normally, political books, from all sides, have been getting lower scores from me because there is nothing new and different and each is about how the other side stinks...this book actually came out with new things that I had never even heard of before.
Oct 05, 2011
Jerry
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Much better than I expected. Breitbart cofounded the Huffington Post and was part of the rise of the pajamas media that is wreaking the right kind of havoc. His section on the Frankfurt school and the capture of the academy was outstanding.
May 08, 2011
Loren
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Very enjoyable, very interesting. A good romp through his world and his development, which was similar in some way to mine. It's a good taste and something I recommend as a first 'conservative book' to get you started on where to go from there. Highly recommended
Sep 05, 2011
George
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Read it in three days. Breitbart writes like he talks and he has a smooth easy albeit blunt way of communicating. Being born in Los Angeles myself, I felt more connected and easily could relate to his story. March on my brother!
Jul 24, 2011
Jen
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Read Mark Levin's "Liberty and Tyranny" to clarify and cement your conservative principles. Then read this book to learn how to put your principles into action! This book is a real-life guidebook to the political mean streets.
May 29, 2011
John
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Politics aside, it wasn't a good read. Unmotivating and disenchanting, this book suceeds in revealing the motivations of a political gunslinger of the New Media, but i won't be recommending it to others for much more than that.
Jul 30, 2011
a great read for anyone who wants to understand the current status of mainstream media and its battle to keep abreast of the "blogosphere" as well as dirty politics circulating the Clinton affair,among other things:).
Nov 20, 2011
Linda
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Good reading for people who haven't noticed the problems with the mainstream media ignoring some stories and pushing others. Oh, who hasn't noticed that! Just read it for the background info.Good book.
May 29, 2011
Leiann
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I love Andrew Breitbart! He's hilarious, but very serious about what he wants to accomplish. He includes a brief history of the progressive movement which is quite interesting and illuminating.
