The Revolt Against the Masses
How Liberalism Has Undermined the Middle Class
Fred Siegel
This short book rewrites the history of modern American liberalism. It shows that what we think of liberalism today the top and bottom coalition we associate with President Obama - began not with Progressivism or the New Deal but rather in the wake of the post-WWI disillusionment with American soc...
It was described as a history of the points that Tucker Carlson made in his speech; namely that those in power hate anything meritocratic because they themselves have no merit.
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He has an amazing book. I can't recommend enough. It's called Revolt Against the Masses and it's a history of what Tucker just said.
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It was described as a history of the points that Tucker Carlson made in his speech; namely that those in power hate anything meritocratic because they themselves have no merit.
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He has an amazing book. I can't recommend enough. It's called Revolt Against the Masses and it's a history of what Tucker just said.
The host repeatedly highlighted the book as a thorough history of how liberalism has undermined the middle class, emphasizing its analysis of the 'iron triangle' of media, congressional committees, and activist groups. Dan Bongino and his guests, including Andrew Wilkow and Lauren Boebert, recommended it as one of their favorite reads for understanding left‑wing strategies. Overall, the discussion portrayed it as a must‑read exposé of the left’s longstanding hostility toward ordinary Americans.
Highly Recommended
Episode: Best Of The Dan Bongino Show (HOLIDAY SPECIAL 2)
Dan Bongino urged listeners to read the book, describing it as amazing and explaining that it details how the left consistently harms the middle class.
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You got to read this book - Revolt Against the Masses by Fred Siegel. Andrew Wilkow, a good friend of mine, loves it too.
This book is amazing and all it talks about is how the left is always screwed over the middle class.
Episode: Live From Nashville (Ep 2070)
Dan Bongino mentioned this book, recommending it to his listeners; he said that it details how the left has historically mistreated the middle class.
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You got to read this book. This book, Revolt Against the Masses by Fred Siegel. Andrew Wilkow, a good friend of mine loves it too. This book is amazing. And all it talks about is how the left is always screwed over the middle class.
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Congresswoman Lauren Boebert mentioned Fred Siegel's book, "Revolt Against the Masses," in the context of how liberals utilize narrative storytelling instead of truth to advance their political agendas. She referenced the book's discussion of the Iron Triangle, comprising congressional committees, activist groups, and the liberal media.
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One of my favorite authors is guy Fred Siegel He he's written books about one of them called it's called revolt against the masses and in there He discusses how liberals basically move liberalism along through the telling of narrative stories not the truth
But stories and he talks about congresswoman the Iron Triangle all the time and the Iron Triangle is congressional committees Activist groups in the liberal media.
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It was described as a longitudinal history of the socialist left's generational war against the middle class. The speaker, Dan Bongino, strongly recommended it and stated that he and Andrew Wilkow loved this book.
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Read Fred Siegel's book, Revolt Against the Masses.
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Dan Bongino mentioned this book as a good read that describes the history of the left and their hatred for the masses and the middle class; he used a quote from the book to describe the elitist nature of the left.
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Siegel says the contributors to civilization in the United States, many of them Harvard men, were driven by resentment. The so-called lost generation, explained Malcolm Cowley, was extremely class conscious. Like Born, they had a vague belief in aristocracy and in the possibility of producing real aristocrats through education, Cowley said. They went to Europe to free themselves from organized stupidity, to win their deserved place in the hierarchy of intellect. They felt that their status in America's business culture was grossly inadequate, given their obviously exceptional intelligence and extraordinary talent. Their simmering anger at what they saw as the mediocrity of democratic life led them to pioneer the now commonplace stance of blaming society for their personal failings.
Episode: The Facebook “Whistleblower” Exposed! (Ep 1621)
It was described as a book that describes the left very well and how they advance far-left policies or hoaxes using the iron triangle. The podcast host mentioned it as one of his favorite books.
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Fred Siegel wrote a book a long time ago revolt against the masses. He describes the left to a tee It's Andrew Wilkow and I one of our favorite books, right?
Episode: The Facebook “Whistleblower” Exposed! (Ep 1621)
It was described as a favorite book by the podcast host and his guest, detailing how the left advances its agenda using an 'iron triangle' of media, congressional committees, and interest groups. It was mentioned as relevant to understanding the Facebook whistleblower situation.
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Fred siegel wrote a book a long time ago revolt against the masses. He describes the left to a t
Episode: It’s A Trap! (Ep 1620)
Dan Bongino mentioned this book as one of his favorites; it exposes the left and discusses the Iron Triangle, a tactic the left uses to shift the narrative in their favor. He cited it as a perfect example of how the left uses this strategy to censor conservatives.
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one of my favorite books is Revolt against the masses by Fred Siegel, he exposes the left and he talks about the Iron Triangle, the Iron Triangle, the left uses to move the narrative in their direction.
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The book discusses how the left has historically advanced its agenda through the 'iron triangle' of media, academia, and congressional committees; the podcast host updates this to an 'iron square' by adding corporations.
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Fred Siegel in his great book Revolt Against the Masses talks about how the left has always moved their agenda in the past
Episode: This Video Can Change Your Life (Ep 1474)
The book was described as an easy-to-read manifesto on the history of upper-crust snobby liberals and how they hate the middle class and themselves. It was highly recommended and frequently mentioned as a top-selling book.
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the americans learned from george bernard shaw how to be narrow minded in a witty superior way
Shaw pioneered the path whereby an author could simultaneously insult the middle class and yet be embraced by it on the grounds that receptivity to criticism signified someone who wasn't caught above. Both men mine that ore that was usually the moral strength but sometime the self-defeating vulnerability of western culture: its capacity for self criticism
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Episode: The “System” is Rigged (Ep 1447)
The book, along with a related Victor Davis Hanson article, makes assertions about the political realignment happening in the United States. It was mentioned in the context of explaining why the political stances of the Republican and Democrat parties seem to have switched.
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You're watching a real-time political realignment and I'm gonna address tomorrow a victor Davis hands an article I don't have enough time today because it's deep and it addresses something I've discussed in the past this book revolt against the masses by Fred Siegel
Episode: The Hard Truth About the “Stimulus” Bill (Ep 1422)
The book was referenced to explain the left's centuries-long war against the middle class and their use of manipulation and force to gain power due to feelings of resentment and entitlement.
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The contributors to civilization in the United States...were driven by resentment.
Episode: This Raw Video Will Bring you to Tears (Ep 1290)
Dan Bongino and Andrew Wilkow both loved this book, which explains why the left is doing what they're doing; it details how the liberal wing of the Democratic Party hates the middle class and uses education as a proxy for societal value.
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The Americans learned from Shaw how to be narrow-minded in a witty superior way.
Shaw pioneered the path whereby an author could simultaneously insult the middle class and yet be embraced by it on the grounds that your receptiveness to criticism signified someone who was a cut above.
The contributors to civilization in the United States, many of them Harvard men were driven by resentment.
The so-called lost generation, explained Malcolm Cowley, was extremely class conscious. Like born, these Harvard men had quote, a vague belief in aristocracy and the possibility of producing real aristocrats through education, Cowley said.
They went to Europe to free themselves from organized stupidity, to win their deserved place in the hierarchy of intellect.
Episode: Don’t be Intimidated. Fight Back. (Ep 1284)
It was described as one of the best books ever read; it thoroughly explains how the left has always been the party of tyranny and their hatred for the middle class.
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There's a book by Fred Siegel, "Revolt Against the Masses," one of the best books I've ever read...describes to you completely...how the left has always been the party of tyranny.
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Dan Bongino mentioned the book while discussing how talking points might be drawn from it and suggested he should compile a book list.
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When they get a talking point, was it Fred Siegel in his book, Revolt Against the Masses? I should put a book list together one day.
Episode: Does Justice Even Exist Anymore? (Ep 1180)
Dan Bongino praised the book as an excellent, mustread work that explains how the left pretends to champion the masses while advancing its own agenda.
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as Fred Siegel in his excellent book, Revolt Against the Masses, a must read, by the way.
One of the greatest books you will ever read about how the phony left pretends they're in it for the masses, the little guy, and their whole effort is to put their boot up your caboose.
Episode: Get Out! (Ep. 2519)
The book was praised as a favorite of both the host and AndrewWilkow, describing it as a fantastic examination of the left's historical admiration of European aristocracy.
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One of my favorite books, Andrew Wilkow loves it too. It's a revolt against the masses. It's just a fantastic book by Fred Siegel.
Episode: Everybody Knew (Ep. 2537)
The host recommended the book as a single key takeaway for listeners, describing it as essential reading on how the liberal progressive movement treats workingclass voters. He cited it as a lesson from the show.
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I hope if there's one lesson you take out of the show, just one, read the book by Fred Siegel, Revolt Against the Masses, how the liberal progressive movement hates working class voters.
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