The Idiocy of Assent [Hardcover]

Reid Buckley (Author, Editor), Claude Buckley (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 22, 2010

This book lambasts both the left wing and the right wing conservative movements in the United States. The conservative movement is pictured as being behind the times and politically irrelevant, as well as arrogant and smug. The last chapter is devoted to the final days of William F. Buckley, Jr. and his disillusionment with the conservative movement he started.

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About the Author

President and founder of the Buckley School of Thought & Communications, author of several novels and nonfiction books ranging from social criticism to public speaking and including biography (An American Family, Simon & Schuster 2008).

Product Details

• Hardcover: 250 pages
• Publisher: P.E.N. Press; First edition (November 22, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0984436820
• ISBN-13: 978-0984436828
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,460,007 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Hits the mark. January 21, 2011

By Star Gazer

Mr. Buckley perceives the dangers of secular liberalism and where it's taking America. His is a grief-laden heart because of the rising rebellion against traditional institutions and the fact that we-the-public are allowing (for any number of reasons) the collapse of our American civilization. He is a Christian and a patriot. His mounting despair at our situation is evident. He names names and cites evidence. He finds materialism and greed and not compassion for the masses at the heart of what's happening. He believes that future generations will look back at ours with loathing because of what we allowed to happen. Because he doesn't hide behind euphemisms or soft-peddle his words, his book might be sub-titled, "Let the loathing begin."

2 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Another great work from the master of thought provoke.. December 16, 2010

By J. Schreiner

Classic Reid Buckley. The legendary Buckley wit and incisive thinking is brought to a new level in this work. Whether you think liberal or conservative, here is a great collection of deep thoughts on the condition of America today. You will enjoy the book immensely. With all that is going on today it should be required reading for anyone yearning for a better future for our country.