Rules for Defeating Radicals: Countering the Alinsky Strategy in Politics and Culture

Alinsky's strategies appeal to the most abhorrent people- those without conscious or compassion, nor a shred of decency. They are also smart, cunning, and ruthless in their pursuit of power and control. Understanding the tactics is not enough- we must know how to combat this insidious evil. This is where books like Rules for Defeating Radicals come in (and not a moment too soon). Adamo explains the methodology & how to fight back.What I especially love about this book is that it doesn't suggest "fighting fire with fire" but rather fighting hate and lies with truth & integrity, and that Adamo succeeds in sharing the ammunition (aka those important truths).

As one who has personally witnessed the machinations of the left, permit me to highly recommend to all patriotic Americans that they read Mr. Adamo’s outstanding book. As the title suggests, he lays out a roadmap for identifying and vigorously opposing the efforts of the left to sabotage our constitutional republic. As we can see from developments in our country, especially over the past year or so, it is indeed time for Americans to stand up, speak out, and take effective actions to defeat the pernicious agenda of the left. I salute Mr. Adamo for his cogent analysis of the factors involved in this matter and for his proactive strategies for addressing same and putting a stop to the madness we’re seeing unfold in our beloved nation.

This is the quintessential guide for understanding and dealing with today's left - specifically it is a step by step rebuttal of Saul Alinsky's "12 Rules for Radicals."Adamo's mastery on this subject is complete, and it's all written out in a clear and concise manner - complete with historical references and examples. If you find yourself beating your head against the wall trying to have a discussion with a leftist, this book explains why. The author also has his own "12 rules" that illustrates exactly how to deal with those leftists as well.This book is a masterpiece and required reading for any serious conservative. I find myself referring back to it all the time - what a great and important read!!

I bought this book hoping for an effective delivery of its thesis. It fails. Like so many books of its type (I've written one) it spends too much of its case on what anyone who would buy it should already know. Any conservative paying any attention would be aware of or recall the litany of descriptive tales Mr. Adamo relates. In that respect, it's a page turner, having read the first sentence of each paragraph, if that. It isn't until Chapters 8 & 9 (when he's running out of paper) with his proposed "Rules" that we finally get to the meat. The problem is that he then doesn't flesh it out.It would have been a much more productive book to have taken his Rules and cite examples of where they have been applied and were effective. Such teaches the reader how to apply said rules. And that, after all, should be the point of writing the book at all.Having pondered said "Rules," they are a fine distillation, but in doing so they miss a lot. There is no substitute to having possession of facts and logic with which to show the leftist how he or she serves the purposes of the very plutocrats they decry. It's a simple as "follow the money," which simply isn't there. Such distills to a superset to these Rules and betrays a far more effective means to interpret events with which to build the anecdotal narratives and storytelling capable of reaching said Radicals. They often do run and hide, but isn't that better than enduring the browbeating? Thereafter, they'll never under-estimate you, they'll fear a clash, and that lets you persuade the moderates in their presence without being challenged. Building a majority is after all a matter of picking low-hanging fruit and working one's way up the sunny side of the tree.

Covering all the divisive, deceptive tactics the deviant left uses to claim the "moral high ground", sets the stage for Chapters 8 and 9 where the rules for not only combating these tactics are detailed, but with the assurance of winning. I especially liked Chapter 4, where about every deceptive tactic the left has used that I can think of, is brought to the reader's attention with comments about developing some conservative backbone to counter the liberal's sickening, and in my opinion, subversive behavior. Behavior detriment of our great nation and culture where we the people, who comprise the United States of America, are the primary protectors of individual freedom from oppressive governments that dominates most of the world's population. We MUST read, heed, and implement these rules or freedom's progress over the past 2000 years will surely be lost. Reading requires some focus, the content isn't for casual browsing. The seriousness of the subject justifies detailed, thoughtful reading. I'll likely keep this book handy as a desktop reference.

A must read - This is well written and easily digestible guidance for how to effectively combat the talking points and misguided ideology of the left.

This book is a quick and easy read but contains layer after layer of brilliance in defining, exposing and pointing out the Progressive Left's assault on Americanism, the Constitution and the nation as-written by the Founders and Framers.In these 244 pages Mr. Adamo clearly describes the tactics and objectives of the political-cultural Left, and shows in unambiguous terms what constitutional Conservatives must do to defeat this persistent enemy of American freedom and sovereignty.One of the sentences in this book sums up our future -- if we're willing to make the effort: "...neither the unparalleled perversity of the leftist/Alinsky ideology nor the sinister intentions and unfettered nastiness of its modern disciples constitute a final statement on the future of our nation."The power of truth to overcome lies, and to prevail over the toxicity of Leftist lies will allow those who follow the rules for fighting the tyranny of the Left to overcome this pernicious evil.

This book is a withering attack on Leftism and a valuable workbook for Conservatives and Patriots who may be feeling somewhat overwhelmed.The author has his feet firmly on the ground and, rather than load the reader down with highfalutin explanations of Leftist ideology, he gives us down-to-earth illustrations of how it is working to destroy the culture that we love.He identifies sanctimonious arrogance as the root of Leftist thinking and the book contains a valuable chapter that dismantles those labels and mantras that the Left uses so effectively to stifle debate: Hater; Bigot; Racist; Xenophobe; White Privilege, etc.If there is a watchword for the book, it may be this: THE ACHILLES HEEL OF THE ALINSKY STRATEGY IS THAT IT ONLY WORKS ON THOSE WHO ALLOW IT. This is a call to all of us who care, a call to action. Not all of us can lead others or write books and address public meetings, but every single one of us is expected to be our own captain, to decide for ourselves what we are to think.The author is a thinker who inspires us to think critically for ourselves and has produced a very readable book to achieve this end.By the way, the Chapter titles are delightful: Arrogance, the Primary Motivation of Liberals; Hypocrisy, Not a Liability to Leftists; Establishing "Truth" by Presumption, and so on.Regarding the destructive ideology of the Left, I am reminded of Churchill's warning: "However beautiful the strategy, you should occasionally look at the results." If only Leftists would heed this advice.