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37. Okay, found this under product details at the link.

Mon Nov 25, 2013, 12:27 AM

Nov 2013

Hardcover: 264 pages
Publisher: Beacon Press (July 2, 2013)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 080707750X
ISBN-13: 978-0807077504
Product Dimensions: 1 x 6.7 x 9.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (74 customer reviews)

Looks like it was published in July this year. Going to try to order it and see.

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The New John Birch Society..the Tea Party. Great column by Tampa Bay Times Robyn Blumner. [View all] madfloridian Nov 2013 OP

And guess who founded the John Birch Society. JaneyVee Nov 2013 #1

Yep, so true. madfloridian Nov 2013 #3

It all makes sense.... FarPoint Nov 2013 #31

Those fires burn hotter now... madfloridian Nov 2013 #54

Really good point here - TBF Nov 2013 #55

I believe Faox etc...are also " secret" members of FarPoint Nov 2013 #65

Koch Bros FUND the Heritage Foundation... ReRe Nov 2013 #92

See...just as I suspected. FarPoint Nov 2013 #97

You got the "t" right.... ReRe Nov 2013 #98

I'm feeling the same rant urge the more I learn about the connection FarPoint Nov 2013 #99

Along with Robert Welch and a few others...... Capt.Rocky300 Nov 2013 #21

and another billionaire from oil INdemo Nov 2013 #81

Birchers have always been a Skidmore Nov 2013 #2

I would love to read that book. madfloridian Nov 2013 #4

according to amazon.com - the release date is March 18, 2014 Douglas Carpenter Nov 2013 #34

I usually pre-order books there anyway. madfloridian Nov 2013 #35

Okay, found this under product details at the link. madfloridian Nov 2013 #37

I am going to try that too. I don't know why my previous order said that it would be released in Douglas Carpenter Nov 2013 #40

Just ordered it, no problems. madfloridian Nov 2013 #43

The Book is already out and available everywhere Amazon included lunasun Nov 2013 #72

yes, for some reason the pre-order i originally placed said that it would not be released till Mar14 Douglas Carpenter Nov 2013 #73

Powell's, a true blue book store ... eppur_se_muova Nov 2013 #84

I would love to read grammiepammie Nov 2013 #87

Ha! That sounds like my Mom. progressoid Nov 2013 #24

Even the Republicans called these clowns "paranoid" back then. Coyotl Nov 2013 #5

And moderate Republicans are saying that about the Tea Party. madfloridian Nov 2013 #51

, blkmusclmachine Nov 2013 #6

K & R SunSeeker Nov 2013 #7

I'm leaving for Tampa at crack of dawn tomorrow tavernier Nov 2013 #8

I posted Parts 1 and 2 of her video about her book. She sounds fascinating. madfloridian Nov 2013 #16

She has a website. Fuddnik Nov 2013 #22

Yup, me too tavernier Nov 2013 #29

Thanks for the link to her website. madfloridian Nov 2013 #56

It always struck me as curious that the RWNJ mecca that was Dallas in 63 Half-Century Man Nov 2013 #9

The John Birch Society was lightly regarded in its day. The Tea Party is much bigger and more ... JEFF9K Nov 2013 #10

Fox News has had a dangerous impact of this country. madfloridian Nov 2013 #11

I was a kid then, but my recollection is what you said. HooptieWagon Nov 2013 #45

Amazing to read the 1956 GOP platform you posted. This part stands out. madfloridian Nov 2013 #53

Yes, I was gob-smacked first time I read it. HooptieWagon Nov 2013 #58

"Democrats occupying about the 1956 Republican ground" Amen to that. madfloridian Nov 2013 #60

My aunt's mother-in-law was a JBS-er. According to my aunt... Triana Nov 2013 #12

Found it at Amazon, going to order it. Link. madfloridian Nov 2013 #14

It's a good read. Fuddnik Nov 2013 #23

Just ordered it. madfloridian Nov 2013 #39

K&R FloriTexan Nov 2013 #13

Thanks madfloridian Nov 2013 #15

How many ways can you be on the wrong side of history before people say "No more!"? Spitfire of ATJ Nov 2013 #17

Very good question. madfloridian Nov 2013 #26

The JBS sponsored the republican primary venue with 'donation' from ?? Sunlei Nov 2013 #18

That's a book I want to read - thanks... polichick Nov 2013 #19

They're running all over the state now. Major Hogwash Nov 2013 #20

Thank you for this post. russspeakeasy Nov 2013 #25

Most welcome. madfloridian Nov 2013 #48

K&R ReRe Nov 2013 #27

There is a third Koch brother, Bill. HooptieWagon Nov 2013 #42

I did not know about him. madfloridian Nov 2013 #44

Wiki: HooptieWagon Nov 2013 #46

That "sounds" promising... ReRe Nov 2013 #49

Actually 2 more. (nt) ANOIS Nov 2013 #70

(channelling Ed McMan) I did not know that. HooptieWagon Nov 2013 #71

I wasn't aware of any of that back then. madfloridian Nov 2013 #50

Hate, avarice, deceit... ReRe Nov 2013 #52

Fred Koch along with Gen.Edwin Walker and H. H. Hunt were co-founders of the INdemo Nov 2013 #83

Add to their members the idiot from Alaska: PearliePoo2 Nov 2013 #28

Full Page ad in Dallas Paper on Nov. 22 dem in texas Nov 2013 #30

And they named a plaza after Ted Dealey who hated Kennedy so. madfloridian Nov 2013 #33

Adlai Stevenson,after being hit asked the women to speak her complaint lunasun Nov 2013 #75

I did not know that about Adlai S. In TX...really? madfloridian Nov 2013 #89

Dallas City of Hate was well know dem in texas Nov 2013 #90

he was the 31st Governor of Illinois and dem candidate in '56 lunasun Nov 2013 #93

Oh yeh I knew who he was. Just didn't know he was hated so much in TX madfloridian Nov 2013 #95

I know...I just realized this last week or so. cilla4progress Nov 2013 #32

Here is Claire Conner's Twitter feed for those interested. madfloridian Nov 2013 #36

this reads exactly like like any tea party group's manifesto ZRT2209 Nov 2013 #38

Yep, the article pretty much summerizes the John Birch Society. HooptieWagon Nov 2013 #41

Simply irrational hatred. madfloridian Nov 2013 #47

Interesting story. HooptieWagon Nov 2013 #59

In the 1960s, my husband and I read a letter to the editor from a doctor's wife who was JDPriestly Nov 2013 #62

Flouridation is still an issue with those dingbats. HooptieWagon Nov 2013 #64

K & R L0oniX Nov 2013 #57

Very interesting. madfloridian Nov 2013 #61

Exactly gopiscrap Nov 2013 #63

Claire Conner's youtube site sarchasm Nov 2013 #66

Thanks for the link. I posted Parts 1-4 in the video section. madfloridian Nov 2013 #67

Recommend jsr Nov 2013 #68

Just finished Wrapped in the Flag last week. lunasun Nov 2013 #69

Dunedin Florida Mojo2 Nov 2013 #74

I like the little dog beach at Crystal Beach. Fuddnik Nov 2013 #76

I had heard that about Dunedin. Now where I live is a whole other story. madfloridian Nov 2013 #78

K&R Starry Messenger Nov 2013 #77

Kicked and recommended a whole bunch.....nt Enthusiast Nov 2013 #79

We must understand history or we are destined to repeat it.. redstatebluegirl Nov 2013 #80

John Birchers never fade away, JimboBillyBubbaBob Nov 2013 #82

..... madfloridian Nov 2013 #85

If Lee Harvey Oswald were the lone assassin of JFK and operating solely on his on volition, can indepat Nov 2013 #86

Words never spoken: "Let's work with the Birchers if we happen to agree with them on an issue." pampango Nov 2013 #88

K & R Scurrilous Nov 2013 #91

Recommend. And a Happy Thanksgiving to You, "MF"! KoKo Nov 2013 #94

Thanks KoKo madfloridian Nov 2013 #96