Waves of Rancor: Tuning into the Radical Right

Finally, the truth about right-wing use of media! Buy this book!

For far too long, the loudmouths and bullies of radical right-wing talk radio have dominated the political dialog in this country. The "liberal" left has been disenfranchised to a point of powerlessness. The result is the complete control of all media by a few mega-corporations, which ironically limits the exercise of individual rights and free speech. The only real problem with this book is that it may be too little too late. The response by the demagogues of the right proves the point- their intolerance of any point of view but their own. Keith and Hilliard have done us a great service- a must-read for any and all who still care about free speech.

A wonderfully documented book about on who influences the minds of our society.

RANCOR: "...bitter, long-lasting resentment; deep-seated ill will..." (American Heritage College Dictionary, Third Edition). In their survey of the use of communications media by the Right, the professors round up the usual suspects (David Duke; Skinheads), but readers may be startled to also find in the roster of villains such figures as Rush Limbaugh, Bill Buckley, the Gun Owners of America, the Libertarians (!), and the Promise Keepers. The defamation is often accomplished by weaselly circumlocutions such as "some critics have suggested" and "some critics make a direct correlation" between mainstream conservatives and hatemongers. The authors' hand is further tipped by their assertion of "the right of other people - especially those of Africa, Asia, Latin America, and other non-white areas - to avail themselves of democratic opportunities in the United States". How many Americans would recognize any such "right"? For further study, internet addresses are provided for "hate groups" but, oddly, not for the organizations which the authors quote with approval Right wing short-wave radio stations are listed, but no frequency guides are given for those who might wish to sample their activities firsthand. A Democratic fundraising letter from James Carville is reproduced IN LARGE PRINT. Perhaps its prominent inclusion clarifies the intentions of the authors.