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Why I Stand: From Freedom to the Killing Fields of Socialism
Why I Stand highlights the threat of Marxist Socialism to our American culture. The victor will determine the heart, soul, and freedom of our nation for future generations. American Individualism has been the crown jewel of a nation that, based on its Judeo-Christian values, has prioritized God, family, and freedom to out-dream its obstacles. It is the freedom of this individual spirit that is under attack by its adversarial ideology, Marxist Socialism. This destructive ideology has resulted in “killing fields” of bodies, souls, and dreams of billions worldwide. Consistent is the destruction of manhood, womanhood, the family, and every pillar that supports love of God and country. Why I Stand documents an ideology that uses trust to divide and betray. It was the ideology of the 1910 NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) founded by twenty-one White Marxist Socialist, atheist, and eugenicist Democrats. They succeeded within decades to undermine the progress of the most entrepreneurial, patriotic, Christian, educated, family-oriented, and competitive minority in our nation during that the Black community. This strategy of trust/betrayal is utilized by many of today’s politicians and corporate leaders. It has been the Congressional Black Congress that have voted 100% for every anti-Black policy demanded of them by their White Democratic leadership. It has been the NFL that has prioritized its expansion to 10 international countries over loyalty to its American fans. Its leadership has justified the denigration of its “All American” brand in exchange for a global “World Citizen” brand. “American Individualism is the sole source of progress, granting each individual the chance and stimulation for development of the best with which he has been endowed in heart and mind .” - President Herbert Hoover We MUST defend it.
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December 4, 2018
For the record I was born in 1944 so I write this review with some knowledge and personal experience regarding the changes in race relations not only in areas where we lived but also across America. Oftentimes those relations were not what you would call honorable or pretty. I remember the U. S. National Guard killing four students at Kent State University during the turbulent 60s and 70s.
If ever America was desperate for a thorough discussion on race relations it is in 2018 when the country seems more divided than ever in my lifetime.
If you read Burgess Owens’ book Why I Stand expecting a word, phrase, sentence, paragraph or even a chapter explaining why he chooses (and it is a choice) to stand for the National Anthem and the U. S. Flag, you will be disappointed. He explains why throughout the 24 chapters of the book.
I was not surprised at some of the revelations contained in Owens’ book which is actually more like a history book. A history of America YOU WON’T see in many if any history books or classes taught in our schools. On the contrary, this is American history that has for the most part remained hidden from the public. Just as I was NOT surprised by “some” of the revelations, I was totally surprised at others.
My biggest surprise was that a Black man wrote this wonderful book. I can only imagine what other Blacks, men and women, would call him if they were aware of its contents. But if they were aware, maybe they would begin to see the light. Take any problem facing any two or more people and you would be fortunate to have a split decision, 50/50. Yet in America today, over 90% of the Black community vote in block for Democratic Political Candidates and by extension the policies they represent. This is the same Democratic Party that started the slave trade in America and kept it alive for over 100 years. It’s the same Democratic Party that has used its political influence to maintain the American slave trade and to continue with horrific laws that never gave American Blacks a chance to share in the American Dream. Therein lies the shocker. Owens explains why this has happened and why it will continue to happen unless Black Communities become aware of just how Democratic Politicians and Democratic Policies have kept them on a modern day plantation by keeping them dependent upon the Government for their very existence.
More shocking is how Owens singles out members of the Black communities who are elected to office and then legislate the very laws depriving other Blacks of their opportunity for succeeding. Such laws keep everything in a status quo. Owens explains the term The Talented Tenth that describes how some Black politicians and community leaders by their actions show that are the “elites” of the Black communities and they and only they know what is best for the remaining 90%. To remain in power, they must maintain the types of legislation that has existed for decades that puts their collective thumbs on the scales of equality in favor of their legislative power instead of serving the people they are suppose to represent but don’t. You will recognize their names. Names such as Jackson, Waters, Conyers, Sharpton, Lee, and yes even Obama.
This is a shocking expose on race relations in America. Who should read the book? EVERYONE, WITHOUT EXCEPTION! Would I read it again? Probably. Would I give it as a gift? Already have!
If ever America was desperate for a thorough discussion on race relations it is in 2018 when the country seems more divided than ever in my lifetime.
If you read Burgess Owens’ book Why I Stand expecting a word, phrase, sentence, paragraph or even a chapter explaining why he chooses (and it is a choice) to stand for the National Anthem and the U. S. Flag, you will be disappointed. He explains why throughout the 24 chapters of the book.
I was not surprised at some of the revelations contained in Owens’ book which is actually more like a history book. A history of America YOU WON’T see in many if any history books or classes taught in our schools. On the contrary, this is American history that has for the most part remained hidden from the public. Just as I was NOT surprised by “some” of the revelations, I was totally surprised at others.
My biggest surprise was that a Black man wrote this wonderful book. I can only imagine what other Blacks, men and women, would call him if they were aware of its contents. But if they were aware, maybe they would begin to see the light. Take any problem facing any two or more people and you would be fortunate to have a split decision, 50/50. Yet in America today, over 90% of the Black community vote in block for Democratic Political Candidates and by extension the policies they represent. This is the same Democratic Party that started the slave trade in America and kept it alive for over 100 years. It’s the same Democratic Party that has used its political influence to maintain the American slave trade and to continue with horrific laws that never gave American Blacks a chance to share in the American Dream. Therein lies the shocker. Owens explains why this has happened and why it will continue to happen unless Black Communities become aware of just how Democratic Politicians and Democratic Policies have kept them on a modern day plantation by keeping them dependent upon the Government for their very existence.
More shocking is how Owens singles out members of the Black communities who are elected to office and then legislate the very laws depriving other Blacks of their opportunity for succeeding. Such laws keep everything in a status quo. Owens explains the term The Talented Tenth that describes how some Black politicians and community leaders by their actions show that are the “elites” of the Black communities and they and only they know what is best for the remaining 90%. To remain in power, they must maintain the types of legislation that has existed for decades that puts their collective thumbs on the scales of equality in favor of their legislative power instead of serving the people they are suppose to represent but don’t. You will recognize their names. Names such as Jackson, Waters, Conyers, Sharpton, Lee, and yes even Obama.
This is a shocking expose on race relations in America. Who should read the book? EVERYONE, WITHOUT EXCEPTION! Would I read it again? Probably. Would I give it as a gift? Already have!
November 20, 2018
Wonder perspective on the rise of socialism in American society
The book was eye opening for me. Owens traces Socialism/Marxism through the 20th century to the present day and the destruction it has caused for Americans. A must read. Highly recommended.
The book was eye opening for me. Owens traces Socialism/Marxism through the 20th century to the present day and the destruction it has caused for Americans. A must read. Highly recommended.
May 21, 2021
Excellent accounting of how Socialism and Marxist ideologies over the last 100+ years have twisted what American individuality meant for all Americans and ushered in class divisions and a perpetual dependency on the taxpayers which grows without end. A great deal of references and well written.
July 1, 2019
I wish Burgess Owens would write more books, I learn something new every time I read one. I’d like to see him write a biography on Booker T Washington.
If you liked Liberalism, or How To Turn..., you’ll love Why I Stand.
If you liked Liberalism, or How To Turn..., you’ll love Why I Stand.
September 3, 2019
I really wanted to love this book, but I couldn't. While the facts were there and the writing was well done, there were just too many repeated topics (almost line for line repetition in some cases). I understand that the author inserted the exact same information in several different chapters to drive home certain topics, dates and personal experiences, but I couldn't get past it.
However, I appreciate the message the author conveyed, and I'm in agreement with him that the Marxist liberals in government are stealing the dignity of American citizens. The author focused on the fact that black Americans are targeted, specifically, but really all races are targeted by the lies of the socialist movement. Good book overall and, if you can see past the repetitiveness, I recommend it.
However, I appreciate the message the author conveyed, and I'm in agreement with him that the Marxist liberals in government are stealing the dignity of American citizens. The author focused on the fact that black Americans are targeted, specifically, but really all races are targeted by the lies of the socialist movement. Good book overall and, if you can see past the repetitiveness, I recommend it.
January 9, 2019
Great topic and message....but Burgess duplicates many of the facts and quotes...makes for a book that is twice as long as it needed to be. Small print at that...
March 1, 2020
Excellent read
This book will open your eyes , motivate and enhance your ability to be a better individual. His book is based on true data and history. God bless Burgess Owens.
This book will open your eyes , motivate and enhance your ability to be a better individual. His book is based on true data and history. God bless Burgess Owens.
September 7, 2020
An excellent and enlightening read.
August 1, 2020
Historical Need To Read
If this book doesn't raise your blood pressure you are dead or a liberal, people need to wake up and understand the left's agenda. Owens does a great job of presenting just that, from the NFL to the elite 10%, he tells the story.
If this book doesn't raise your blood pressure you are dead or a liberal, people need to wake up and understand the left's agenda. Owens does a great job of presenting just that, from the NFL to the elite 10%, he tells the story.
November 19, 2020
Great book. Great guy and story about his upbringing.
April 24, 2026
THE FORMER FOOTBALL PLAYER ATTACKS MORE THAN JUST THE PROTESTS
Clarence Burgess Owens (b. 1951) is a former professional football player, who is a U.S. Congressman from Utah.
He wrote in the first chapter of this 2018 book, “The benefits that thrive with the presence of fairness and the promised rewards of meritocracy are key cornerstones of American individualism. Upon this cornerstone, individuals are empowered by such attributes as initiative, desire, discipline, tenacity, dream power, and grit. They are emboldened with the faith to envision, courage to act, and the tenacity to start anew, until their dreams become a reality. It is this American individualism that is at the center of our nation’s fight for its very heart and soul. This fight is not of the divisive nature of race, gender, creed, or religion. It is a battle of competing ideologies… one of truth and freedom, and the other insidious evil, leading to spiritual, mental, and emotional dependency. It is a fight for respect and acknowledgment of the Judeo-Christian values ensconced in our nation’s foundational documents… Highlighted within each is the promise of God’s gift of freedom and opportunity. It is against this America there stands the destructive and deceitful ideologies of socialism, Marxism, atheism, and their kissing cousin, Liberalism. Unique to this nation had been its historical commitment to God, allowing for the genesis of a special theory where American individualism can be defined. It is a special social system of our own making.” (Pg. 16-17)
He observes, “As we enter another season of protest of our country’s flag by young, wealthy black NFL athletes, millions of fans will continue to turn off America’s favorite past time. The NFL, whose brand was once one of our country’s most uniting, is rapidly re-branding itself as a divisive one. In a sport where a player’s lack of decorum deemed detrimental to the game is met with harsh penalties, like celebrating in the end zone, the NFL’s corporate leadership has taken a knee as they allow their platform to be used for political anti-American sentiment. It is possible that by visiting our past, Americans might gain insight as to why successful black American athletes feel compelled to kneel as we honor our flag, and why white corporate leaders to take a stand to defend it.” (Pg. 19)
He asserts, “Black Entertainment Television (BET) has molded the perception of an entire generation of black youth… The glorifying of the race-degrading gangster rap and hip hop subculture, and later the Marxist inspired Black Lives Matter movement, have all metastasized within the black community through … BET… Today’s black urban culture has been subtly defined by messages targeting ‘at-risk’ black youth. The two decades-long promotion of violent, visionless, and misogynic [sic] gangster rap entertainment has resulted in the rise of a generational subculture of black criminality… it has glorified for young black boys and girls the failure of both manhood and womanhood… This niche of BET… role models are comprised primarily of uneducated and inarticulate rappers who are irresponsible fathers, disloyal partners, and drug/sex addicts who eventually run out of places on their faces and necks to place their tattoos. They do not respect women enough to keep their pants from falling to their knees… they refer to the mothers of their own children as ‘baby mamas.’ This violent, narcissistic, and anti-family culture has destroyed millions of black lives and has left millions upon millions feeling hopeless and angry.” (Pg. 37-38)
He argues, “Religion played a major role in the lives of black Americans. The church was often the center of their social lives ... In churches, black Americans were able to gather and speak freely about what concerned them, including illegal and immoral practices of whites against them… Churches served as neighborhood centers where free black people could celebrate their African heritage without intrusion by white detractors. It was the center of education… [But] a Supreme Court ruling in 1947 would forever change the obligation traditionally taken by the black church to ensure the education of its own children. A combined effort… of atheists, an anti-Christian ACLU, and a former KKK member would introduce to the U.S. Constitution a new tenet. It was a concept never mentioned in our founding documents: the separation of church and state.” (Pg. 56-57)
He reports, “Viacom paid former BET owner Robert L. Johnson more than $2.3 billion and assumed nearly $600 million of BET’s debt; at the time, BET was generating $226 million in revenue. It made him America’s first black billionaire. The purchase granted Viacom entry into an established and trusting venue, the black urban market. This environment, already accepting of the filthy language, anti-authority, and anti-women messaging of gangster rap was ripe for the ideology of Liberalism… [Johnson] concluded that selling to Viacom would provide a ‘boon to the black community.’ ... What black billionaire Robert L. Johnson really meant was that his wealth was ‘a boon’ for the royalty class black and the ideology of Liberalism.” (Pg. 103)
He contends, “[Margaret] Sanger’s organization since 1973 has been responsible for the death of over 16 million black babies, 40% of the total number of blacks living in American today. Some would consider the targeted elimination of that number of lives within one race genocide---not the royalty class black man.” (Pg. 139-140)
He states, “There are millions of black Americans in Democratic controlled urban communities who … still believe the ‘Hands Up Don’t Shoot’ narrative of an innocent black teenager [Michael Brown] pleading to a police officer and being gunned down in this act. They are clueless of the proven Department of Justice facts, that this young man attacked the officer while he was seated in his patrol vehicle; that he attempted to take the officer’s holstered pistol from him, resulting in the firing of a shot inside the vehicle. When the officer demanded that that teenager stop in his retreat, he refused, turned, and ‘bull rushed’ the officer.” (Pg. 226-227)
He suggests, “Today’s failure within the black community requires a new strategy… The reality is that most racists of the ‘50s and ‘60s are long dead, while the real enemy gnawing at the heart and soul of our nation, socialism/Marxism, is alive and well. The first step to victory for our nation is identifying this enemy, one that is colorblind and portrays itself as compassionate through stealth and deceit.” (Pg. 246)
He insists, “As a fitting example of the royalty class black academia, Cornel West is perfectly aligned with the emotionally charged entertainment ‘groupthink’ mentality. Within these two worlds, academia and entertainment, traditional American success ethics---honest hard work, delayed gratification, risk taking, respect for God, country, family, and the free market---are looked upon with disdain. If black Americans dare show any sense of independence from black ‘groupthink’ they are labeled as Uncle Toms…” (Pg. 258)
He summarizes, “As we review President Obama’s policies as a senator and president, his impact on those who trusted him most can be evaluated with statistical data. What is a constant… is the prioritization of presence, promises, power, and prominence of elitist class over the good of the rest of his own race. Also consistent was the advocacy for policies that were statistically detrimental to his race and guaranteed to never impact the lives of his own dear children.” (Pg. 280-281)
Finally, he directly addresses the kneeling/standing controversy: “black millionaire NFL players refused to stand in honor of the American Flag due to perceived social injustices brought upon them by white Americans. These young men are sincere in their beliefs… They have worked hard… and are now living the American Dream… As the national anthem plays… they can be seen kneeling… or remaining in the locker room, all to highlight … their disdain for their country, which they perceive as one of oppression and racism.” (Pg. 318)
He continues, “Emboldened by their employer’s tolerance, the anti-flag protest grew to dozens as the protest peaked mid-season. With no check on the players who disrespected the flag, the players who knelt were treated as civil rights activists---heroes in our culture.” (Pg. 338) He adds, “for two years NFL fans have been forced to witness weekly anti-American sentiment and the unfolding of a globalist strategy that has become very common and prevalent with corporations controlled by the liberal left: Use, Abuse, Discard.” (Pg. 343)
He concludes, “The NFL leadership’s decision to side with anti-American/anti-flag demonstrations signaled that we are indeed under attack… Choosing to support our valued God, family and freedom will signal the end of mandates from the leftist socialists/Marxists.” (Pg. 408-409)
One can agree or disagree with Owens’ position on the Anthem protests; but he goes far beyond them, in his comments and opinions, and tuese will encounter much more opposition.
Clarence Burgess Owens (b. 1951) is a former professional football player, who is a U.S. Congressman from Utah.
He wrote in the first chapter of this 2018 book, “The benefits that thrive with the presence of fairness and the promised rewards of meritocracy are key cornerstones of American individualism. Upon this cornerstone, individuals are empowered by such attributes as initiative, desire, discipline, tenacity, dream power, and grit. They are emboldened with the faith to envision, courage to act, and the tenacity to start anew, until their dreams become a reality. It is this American individualism that is at the center of our nation’s fight for its very heart and soul. This fight is not of the divisive nature of race, gender, creed, or religion. It is a battle of competing ideologies… one of truth and freedom, and the other insidious evil, leading to spiritual, mental, and emotional dependency. It is a fight for respect and acknowledgment of the Judeo-Christian values ensconced in our nation’s foundational documents… Highlighted within each is the promise of God’s gift of freedom and opportunity. It is against this America there stands the destructive and deceitful ideologies of socialism, Marxism, atheism, and their kissing cousin, Liberalism. Unique to this nation had been its historical commitment to God, allowing for the genesis of a special theory where American individualism can be defined. It is a special social system of our own making.” (Pg. 16-17)
He observes, “As we enter another season of protest of our country’s flag by young, wealthy black NFL athletes, millions of fans will continue to turn off America’s favorite past time. The NFL, whose brand was once one of our country’s most uniting, is rapidly re-branding itself as a divisive one. In a sport where a player’s lack of decorum deemed detrimental to the game is met with harsh penalties, like celebrating in the end zone, the NFL’s corporate leadership has taken a knee as they allow their platform to be used for political anti-American sentiment. It is possible that by visiting our past, Americans might gain insight as to why successful black American athletes feel compelled to kneel as we honor our flag, and why white corporate leaders to take a stand to defend it.” (Pg. 19)
He asserts, “Black Entertainment Television (BET) has molded the perception of an entire generation of black youth… The glorifying of the race-degrading gangster rap and hip hop subculture, and later the Marxist inspired Black Lives Matter movement, have all metastasized within the black community through … BET… Today’s black urban culture has been subtly defined by messages targeting ‘at-risk’ black youth. The two decades-long promotion of violent, visionless, and misogynic [sic] gangster rap entertainment has resulted in the rise of a generational subculture of black criminality… it has glorified for young black boys and girls the failure of both manhood and womanhood… This niche of BET… role models are comprised primarily of uneducated and inarticulate rappers who are irresponsible fathers, disloyal partners, and drug/sex addicts who eventually run out of places on their faces and necks to place their tattoos. They do not respect women enough to keep their pants from falling to their knees… they refer to the mothers of their own children as ‘baby mamas.’ This violent, narcissistic, and anti-family culture has destroyed millions of black lives and has left millions upon millions feeling hopeless and angry.” (Pg. 37-38)
He argues, “Religion played a major role in the lives of black Americans. The church was often the center of their social lives ... In churches, black Americans were able to gather and speak freely about what concerned them, including illegal and immoral practices of whites against them… Churches served as neighborhood centers where free black people could celebrate their African heritage without intrusion by white detractors. It was the center of education… [But] a Supreme Court ruling in 1947 would forever change the obligation traditionally taken by the black church to ensure the education of its own children. A combined effort… of atheists, an anti-Christian ACLU, and a former KKK member would introduce to the U.S. Constitution a new tenet. It was a concept never mentioned in our founding documents: the separation of church and state.” (Pg. 56-57)
He reports, “Viacom paid former BET owner Robert L. Johnson more than $2.3 billion and assumed nearly $600 million of BET’s debt; at the time, BET was generating $226 million in revenue. It made him America’s first black billionaire. The purchase granted Viacom entry into an established and trusting venue, the black urban market. This environment, already accepting of the filthy language, anti-authority, and anti-women messaging of gangster rap was ripe for the ideology of Liberalism… [Johnson] concluded that selling to Viacom would provide a ‘boon to the black community.’ ... What black billionaire Robert L. Johnson really meant was that his wealth was ‘a boon’ for the royalty class black and the ideology of Liberalism.” (Pg. 103)
He contends, “[Margaret] Sanger’s organization since 1973 has been responsible for the death of over 16 million black babies, 40% of the total number of blacks living in American today. Some would consider the targeted elimination of that number of lives within one race genocide---not the royalty class black man.” (Pg. 139-140)
He states, “There are millions of black Americans in Democratic controlled urban communities who … still believe the ‘Hands Up Don’t Shoot’ narrative of an innocent black teenager [Michael Brown] pleading to a police officer and being gunned down in this act. They are clueless of the proven Department of Justice facts, that this young man attacked the officer while he was seated in his patrol vehicle; that he attempted to take the officer’s holstered pistol from him, resulting in the firing of a shot inside the vehicle. When the officer demanded that that teenager stop in his retreat, he refused, turned, and ‘bull rushed’ the officer.” (Pg. 226-227)
He suggests, “Today’s failure within the black community requires a new strategy… The reality is that most racists of the ‘50s and ‘60s are long dead, while the real enemy gnawing at the heart and soul of our nation, socialism/Marxism, is alive and well. The first step to victory for our nation is identifying this enemy, one that is colorblind and portrays itself as compassionate through stealth and deceit.” (Pg. 246)
He insists, “As a fitting example of the royalty class black academia, Cornel West is perfectly aligned with the emotionally charged entertainment ‘groupthink’ mentality. Within these two worlds, academia and entertainment, traditional American success ethics---honest hard work, delayed gratification, risk taking, respect for God, country, family, and the free market---are looked upon with disdain. If black Americans dare show any sense of independence from black ‘groupthink’ they are labeled as Uncle Toms…” (Pg. 258)
He summarizes, “As we review President Obama’s policies as a senator and president, his impact on those who trusted him most can be evaluated with statistical data. What is a constant… is the prioritization of presence, promises, power, and prominence of elitist class over the good of the rest of his own race. Also consistent was the advocacy for policies that were statistically detrimental to his race and guaranteed to never impact the lives of his own dear children.” (Pg. 280-281)
Finally, he directly addresses the kneeling/standing controversy: “black millionaire NFL players refused to stand in honor of the American Flag due to perceived social injustices brought upon them by white Americans. These young men are sincere in their beliefs… They have worked hard… and are now living the American Dream… As the national anthem plays… they can be seen kneeling… or remaining in the locker room, all to highlight … their disdain for their country, which they perceive as one of oppression and racism.” (Pg. 318)
He continues, “Emboldened by their employer’s tolerance, the anti-flag protest grew to dozens as the protest peaked mid-season. With no check on the players who disrespected the flag, the players who knelt were treated as civil rights activists---heroes in our culture.” (Pg. 338) He adds, “for two years NFL fans have been forced to witness weekly anti-American sentiment and the unfolding of a globalist strategy that has become very common and prevalent with corporations controlled by the liberal left: Use, Abuse, Discard.” (Pg. 343)
He concludes, “The NFL leadership’s decision to side with anti-American/anti-flag demonstrations signaled that we are indeed under attack… Choosing to support our valued God, family and freedom will signal the end of mandates from the leftist socialists/Marxists.” (Pg. 408-409)
One can agree or disagree with Owens’ position on the Anthem protests; but he goes far beyond them, in his comments and opinions, and tuese will encounter much more opposition.
February 7, 2019
Each chapter feels like a hypocritical repeat of the last chapter. Too often than not Owens will use the same evidence and points to argue leaving the book to be an absolute slog to get through.
Also the undertones of sexism, disdain for any none Judeo-Cristian Religion and homophobia Owens glides over while making bigoted remarks make his argument stand weaker as he continues to attack people unlike himself, while trying to convince you that in America we are American first and all the same in the end.
If your truly curious about Owens Opinion I suggest reading the first 99 pages and the skipping to the last chapter but even then it’s not worth it.
Also the undertones of sexism, disdain for any none Judeo-Cristian Religion and homophobia Owens glides over while making bigoted remarks make his argument stand weaker as he continues to attack people unlike himself, while trying to convince you that in America we are American first and all the same in the end.
If your truly curious about Owens Opinion I suggest reading the first 99 pages and the skipping to the last chapter but even then it’s not worth it.
February 3, 2021
This wasn't a terrible book or anything but I'm having trouble rating it just because it wasn't necessarily for me. It's very technical and fact after fact and I find it hard to enjoy books like that. I like stories and experiences. It has some that I found really interesting but most of it I found boring to read and it put me to sleep a few times. I did actually learn quite a bit that I didn't know though so it was definitely worth the read.
November 7, 2022
Hard one to rate. The info is 5* but it is very repetitive in pointing out issues with the Congressional Black Caucus (among others). Many chapters are not terribly readable. But the nuggets that delve into the shady if not illegal real estate deals that went on in Chicago while Obama was a senator are fascinating. Illustrative about how most politicians are in it for the cash and not the constituents.
June 30, 2021
A BLISTERING examination of groups and individuals who appear to aspire to take down America. The author examines organizations and names names, repeatedly to the point of fatigue. Insightful, troubling. B/W pix, no index.
July 21, 2023
Excellent. A lot of great information and insights. Occasionally gets repetitive. This book was released in 2018, but it remains extremely relevant and makes you realize that things are not improving. Burgess Owens has given us all a wakeup call.
July 20, 2024
A very fact driven and evidence based book on the myths created by the leftist media and liberal elites. Some of the chapters seem randomly placed and a lot of repetition. Probably could have been five chapters less and still had the same info.
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