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Ship of Fools: How a Selfish Ruling Class Is Bringing America to the Brink of Revolution

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'Ship of Fools: How a Selfish Ruling Class Is Bringing America to the Brink of Revolution' by Tucker Carlson delves into the political landscape of the United States, providing historical insights and analysis on the current state of the country. The author explores topics such as the erosion of the middle class, the impact of the ruling class on society, and the dynamics of political mess in the US. Through a combination of historical facts and contemporary events, the book aims to shed light on the reasons behind the societal and political challenges faced by America.

Writing/Prose:

The author's style is conversational and easy to follow, likening the experience to having a direct talk with the writer.

Plot/Storyline:

The narrative revolves around the decline of the middle class and political disarray, intertwining historical backgrounds with contemporary societal issues.

Setting:

The context is primarily set in modern America while reflecting on its historical backdrop and implications.

Pacing:

The pacing is brisk and engaging, allowing readers to navigate through complex issues smoothly.
Not so long ago, politicians didn’t argue about transgender bathrooms. Economic questions dominated political campaigns: tax rates, trade, labor policy, the minimum wage—those were the issues that det...

Notes:

The book discusses the political divide in America and the personal animosity between different political groups.
It highlights a growing trend of self-obsession and narcissism in society.
Tucker Carlson argues that America's ruling class has been neglecting the needs of the middle and lower classes.
The author believes that the US stopped being a middle-class country in 2015, leading to increasing inequality.
A significant part of the book addresses the change in political dynamics and populist movements worldwide.
Historical events like the Manhattan Fire and the assassinations of prominent figures are mentioned to provide context.
The book suggests that fear tactics are being used to manipulate public opinion.
It critiques both sides of politics for their rhetoric and for fostering division and hatred.
The author feels that celebrities are often hypocritical in their activism against issues they don't personally commit to.
Carlson provides historical insights into various issues, including immigration and civil rights movements.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

The book includes themes of political tension, racial issues, and societal conflicts, which may be sensitive for some readers.

From The Publisher:

The #1 New York Times bestseller from FOX News star of Tucker Carlson Tonight offers "a targeted snipe at the Democrats and Republicans and their elite enablers" (New York Journal of Books) in a funny political commentary on how America's ruling class has failed everyday Americans.

"Informal and often humorous…an entertainingly told narrative of elite malfeasance" (Publishers Weekly), Tucker Carlson's Ship of Fools tells the truth about the new American elites, a group whose power and wealth has grown beyond imagination even as the rest of the country has withered. The people who run America now barely interact with it. They fly on their own planes, ski on their own mountains, watch sporting events far from the stands in sky boxes. They have total contempt for you.

In Ship of Fools, Tucker Carlson offers a blistering critique of our new overlords and answers the all-important question: How do we put the country back on course? Traditional liberals are gone, he writes. The patchouli-scented hand-wringers who worried about whales and defended free speech have been replaced by globalists who hide their hard-edged economic agenda behind the smokescreen of identity politics. They'll outsource your job while lecturing you about transgender bathrooms. Left and right, Carlson says, are no longer meaningful categories in America. "The rift is between those who benefit from the status quo, and those who don't."

Our leaders are fools, Carlson concludes, "unaware that they are captains of a sinking ship." But in the signature and witty style that viewers of Tucker Carlson Tonight enjoy so much, Ship of Fools is "bulging with big and interesting ideas, presented succinctly with wit and precision, each chapter a potential book in itself" (The Washington Times).

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About the Author:

Tucker Carlson is the anchor of Tucker Carlson Tonight on the Fox News Channel. He has hosted prime time programs on CNN, PBS, and MSNBC, and cofounded The Daily Caller. He lives in the middle of nowhere with his wife and four children and dogs.

 
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