Radical Road Maps

RADICAL ROAD MAPS JamesJames H.H. HansenHansen RADICAL ROAD MAPS Uncovering the Web of Connections Among Far-Left Groups in America WND BOOKS AN IMPRINT OF CUMBERLAND HOUSE PUBLISHING, INC. NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE RADICAL ROAD MAPS A WND BOOK PUBLISHED BY CUMBERLAND HOUSE PUBLISHING, INC. 431 Harding Industrial Drive Nashville, Tennessee 37211 Copyright © 2006 by James H. Hansen All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publisher, except for brief quotations in critical reviews and articles. Cover design by Linda Daly Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Hansen, James H. Radical road maps : uncovering the web of connections among far-left groups in America / James Hansen. p. cm. Includes bibliographical references. ISBN-13: 978-1-58182-530-5 (hardcover : alk. paper) ISBN-10: 1-58182-530-7 (hardcover : alk. paper) 1. Radicalism—United States. 2. Left-wing extremists—United States. I. Title. HN90.R3H37 2006 320.530973—dc22 2005032881 Printed in the United States of America 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10—10 09 08 07 06 CONTENTS Introduction 7 List of Abbreviations 13 1 What’s at Stake Now 21 2 Lessons from the Cold War 37 3 It Has All Happened Before 59 4 Get the Right Tools 81 5 Groups, Leaders, and Their Linkages: Before 1960 93 6 Groups, Leaders, and Their Linkages: 1960–99 113 7 Groups, Leaders, and Their Linkages: 2000–Present 153 8 In Step with Other Institutions 169 9 What They Say and Carry 195 10 Losing the Compass: Episodes from John Kerry’s Career 205 11 The Road Ahead 211 Conclusion 233 Appendix: Outrageous Quotations 241 Notes 247 Bibliography 271 Index 275 INTRODUCTION HIS BOOK EXAMINES THE significant groups of the Far Left in America Ttoday and discusses how they connect and interact, how they oper- ate, what they profess, and why this matters. My goal is to reveal the many connections between these Far-Left groups and to explore the range of their actions. In doing so, I have applied analytical techniques and provided diagrams that clarify the webs connecting these groups and expose their radical cores. The main subject of this study is a group of twenty-nine Far-Left organizations. Also examined are key groups within the entertainment industry; the feminist, black, and gay movements; the educational and legal industries; the media; and the Congress. There are no sacred cows here, as I point out specific actions of specific individuals. Who are these people? None of those who head the Far-Left groups have been elected by the general public, yet they have as much impact and leverage as our elected officials in Washington. These individuals will be prominent in the 2006 and 2008 elections and in key political events for the foreseeable future. Like it or not, we are engaged in a cultural civil war, and because there is a great deal at stake—the hearts and minds of mainstream America—we should have a grasp of the nature and organization of the Far Left in our midst. Perhaps this book will speak to you. Perhaps you are concerned about the cultural and moral decay in our society. Perhaps you are a stu- dent outraged by what you see on campus every day. Perhaps you are a law-enforcement officer or a prosecutor weary of watching your efforts thwarted by the social-justice or victimization lobbies. Perhaps you are a religious person tired of being vilified for your beliefs. Perhaps you are an ordinary citizen puzzled by the shrillness and poisonous invective coming from some Far-Left groups. Radical Road Maps may help to pave the way for a conservative counteroffensive against the ongoing anti-American con job of the Far 7 INTRODUCTION Left. This con job is based on the lie that is trying to convince us that the United States is a militarist, imperialist, racist country that does not deserve to be defended. This book contains many facts that expose the nature of Far-Left groups behind this distortion. It exposes the lunacy of their arguments and claims, revealing the radical origins and connections that Far-Left groups do not want the general public to know. And this book just may encourage some readers to take back the terms of debate. Why is this book relevant now? Our country is deeply divided, po- larized by sharply differing and contending ideas of who and what is responsible for the condition of our political system and society. Issues such as the Iraq War, national disaster-relief efforts after Hurricanes Ka- trina and Rita, rising gasoline prices, divisive religious issues, and the travails of political figures have taken a toll. As our country’s leadership struggles in the midst of these events, many leftists—still traumatized after the 2004 election—are anxious to exploit these difficulties for their own political ends. Given the many challenges this country faces, it is important now more than ever before to identify those forces behind this avalanche of discord and negativity. To summarize the structure of this book, I propose to focus on: THE ISSUE: The presence of Far-Left groups as a permanent compo- nent of the American political scene. Which leads to . THE NEED: To understand these organizations and their mind-sets, techniques, and overall effectiveness. Which calls for . THE APPROACH: Establishing and assessing the linkages between these Far-Left groups and their leaders. Which yields . THE OUTCOME: An enhanced understanding of the Far Left in America today. YOUR ROAD MAP Chapter 1 is a statement of why this matters in the current U.S. political climate. 8 INTRODUCTION Chapter 2 examines the tools and tactics that America’s adversaries used during the cold war, some of which have been utilized by Far-Left groups in recent times. Chapter 3 adds historical context by highlighting selected groups of Americans who, for one reason or another, collaborated or supported the Nazis in the 1930s, the Soviets since the 1920s, and the Vietnamese Communists in the 1960s and 1970s. Chapter 4 offers an overview of some analytical techniques that will be utilized in these pages to clarify the linkages or expose the radical cores and origins of the Radical Left in America today. It also offers examples of how these techniques can be used to address today’s issues and dilemmas. Chapter 5 examines the oldest and most established Far-Left groups still active today and also explores some interesting family connections. It might be surprising to learn just how long some of these groups have been around. Chapter 6 discusses those groups that emerged during the cold war, including a nostalgic trip to a radicalized college campus. Chapter 7 covers the period since 2000 and looks at those groups that now stand at the forefront of the organized Far Left. Many of them will be prominent throughout the immediate future. Chapter 8 looks at some of the larger enterprises that are in step with the Far-Left organizations described in chapters 5–7. These larger enterprises include the entertainment industry; elements of the feminist, black, and gay movements; the educational and legal establish- ments; the mass media; and Congress. Chapter 9 explores how individuals in the Far-Left groups express themselves. Chapter 10 offers a few snapshots from the career of John Kerry, a dedicated, committed liberal with radical ties. Chapter 11 explores what the Far-Left groups are likely to do in the future and what concerned citizens might be able to do in response. I entitled the appendix “Outrageous Quotations,” a small selection of some of the most bombastic, stupefying, and breathtaking quotes ut- tered by prominent persons of the Far Left. To balance these distortions, I included some perceptive quotes to offer encouragement for the strug- gle ahead. 9 INTRODUCTION TRUTH IN ADVERTISING: WHAT YOU WILL FIND This book is more about groups than individuals, because it is more revealing to examine groups and their connections. It is one thing to cata- log a series of idiotic celebrity rants, and such books are readily available already. It is another thing to systematically explore the various Far-Left organizations, their connections, their similarities, and their differences. There is an emphasis on recent history, with a host of documented facts about people and events. This is because a grasp of recent U.S. political history enables one to find continuity, shared experiences, and linkages among the various groups and individuals who comprise the Far Left. Particular attention is also focused on the mass media as well as the various techniques of propaganda, opinion shaping, perception man- agement, and linguistic distortion. Now more than ever we have come to recognize the many ways in which news and political reporting can be distorted so as to affect public opinion for a desired outcome. The presidential campaign of 2004 was replete with many examples, as Dan Rather and CBS News demonstrated in spectacular fashion. Most chapters have diagrams of various types. I have used these diagrams to illustrate the points within the text or to shed additional light on the subject. You will also see that the chapters are laden with endnotes. I have used a variety of book sources as well as Internet sources. Given my re- liance on a large number of Web sites, I probably could not have written anything like this book ten years ago, before the emergence of so many politically charged Web pages.

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