Title: A Near-Comprehensive Reference
Product review: David Brock used to be a cog in the half-vast Republican hate machine, so he knows those of whom he speaks. Brock names names, and lots of them, along with history and how they relate to one another (the level of organizational incest is overwhelming.)If you're not "into" media analysis, the level of detail might be overwhelming, and perhaps boring. However, even in this case, Brock's book is a real treasure as a reference. You can look up your favorite pundit, check out that NPR or PBS sponsor, see if that supposedly unbiased pollster is on the Scaife payroll. Use the index!Politically-inclined organizations ought to keep a copy of Mr. Brock's book on file, both for its usefulness as a reference, and for a history of classic attack and obfuscation strategies used by the right wing.And, if you're a winger, you might want to check out "The Republican Noise Machine" to bask in the glow of your side's near-absolute control of what Americans see and hear.
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