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Speechless: Controlling Words, Controlling Minds

Speechless: Controlling Words, Controlling Minds

by Michael Knowles (Author)

“Every single American needs to read Michael Knowles’s Speechless. I don’t mean ‘read it eventually.’ I mean: stop what you’re doing and pick up this book.” —CANDACE OWENSThe most important book on free speech in decades—read it!” —SENATOR TED CRUZ A New Strategy: We Win, They Lose The Culture War is over, and the culture lost. The Left’s assault on liberty, virtue, decency, the Republic of the Founders, and Western civilization has succeeded. You can no longer keep your social media account—or your job—and acknowledge truths such as: Washington, Jefferson, and Columbus were great men. Schools and libraries should not coach children in sexual deviance. Men don’t have uteruses. How did we get to this point? Michael Knowles of The Daily Wire exposes and diagnosis the losing strategy we have fallen for and shows how we can change course—and start winning. In the groundbreaking Speechless: Controlling Words, Controlling Minds Knowles reveals: How the “free speech absolutists” gave away the storeThe First Amendment does not require a value-neutral public squareHow the Communists figured out that their revolution could never succeed as long as the common man was attached to his own cultureWhere political correctness came fromHow, comply or resist, political correctness is a win-win game for the bad guysWhy taking our stand on “freedom of speech” helps put atheism, decadence, and nonsense on the same plane with faith, virtue, and realityThe real question: Will we shut down drag queen story hour, or cancel Abraham Lincoln?For 170 years the First Amendment was compatible with prayer in public schoolHow the atheists got the Warren Court to rule their wayTo this day, there’s a First Amendment exception for obscenity. What exactly is the argument that perverts’ teaching toddlers to twerk is not obscene? Read Speechless: Controlling Words, Controlling Minds if you want to learn how to take the fight to the enemy.

In his provocative and thought-provoking book, "Speechless: Controlling Words, Controlling Minds," Michael Knowles delves into the insidious ways in which language is manipulated to control and shape our thoughts and actions. Drawing upon a wealth of historical and contemporary examples, Knowles exposes the hidden agendas and power structures that seek to suppress free speech and limit our ability to think critically.

Knowles begins by examining the concept of political correctness, arguing that it has become a tool for censorship and intellectual conformity. He highlights the dangers of silencing dissenting opinions and the erosion of free speech on our university campuses and in the public discourse. Knowles also explores the role of the media in shaping public opinion, arguing that certain narratives and viewpoints are amplified while others are marginalized or ignored.

The author then delves into the realm of propaganda and its use by governments and corporations to manipulate public perception. He exposes the techniques employed by advertisers and marketers to influence our consumer choices and highlights the dangers of propaganda in political campaigns. Knowles also discusses the rise of social media and its impact on our understanding of truth and reality, arguing that these platforms have created echo chambers that reinforce our existing beliefs and make us more susceptible to manipulation.

To counter these insidious forces, Knowles emphasizes the importance of critical thinking and media literacy. He encourages readers to question the information they encounter, to be aware of their own biases, and to seek out diverse perspectives. Knowles also calls for a renewed commitment to free speech and open debate, arguing that these are essential for a healthy and functioning democracy.

"Speechless: Controlling Words, Controlling Minds" is a timely and urgent book that challenges us to confront the threats to our freedom of thought and expression. Knowles provides a compelling case for the importance of free speech and critical thinking, offering readers the tools they need to navigate the complex and often deceptive landscape of modern communication.

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Pages:
256
Language:
English