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Militant Normals

Written by Kurt Schlichter

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232 pages, about 5 hours of reading

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Militant Normals, written by one of the conservative movement's wittiest commentators, is a no-holds-barred takedown of the preening elites who have all but made normalcy a crime in America. Donald Trump is only the beginning of a mighty disruption in American politics and culture, thanks to the rise of the militant Normals in America. They built this country, they make it run, and when called on, they fight for it. They are the heart and soul of the United States of America, They are the Normals, the regular Americans of all races, creeds, preferences, and both sexes who just want to raise their families and live their lives in peace. And they are getting angry. . . For decades they have seen their cherished beliefs and beloved traditions under attack. They have been told they are racist, sexist, and hateful, but it was all a lie. Their ability to provide for their families has been undermined by globalization with no consideration of the effects on Americans who did not go to Harvard, and who live in that vast forgotten space between New York and Santa Monica. A smug, condescending elite spanning both established parties has gripped the throat of the nation. Convinced of their own exquisite merit while refusing to be held accountable for their myriad failures, these elitists managed to suppress the first rumblings of discontent when they arose in the form of the Tea Party. But they were stunned when the Normals did not simply scurry back to their flyover homes. Instead, the Normals came out in force and elected Donald Trump. Now, as the ruling caste throws everything it can into the fight to depose Donald Trump and reestablish unchallenged control, the Normals face a choice. They can either surrender their country and their sovereignty, or they can become even more militant. . .

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  • about 8 hours
  • intermediate
  • angry
  • defiant
  • provocative

Kurt Schlichter's "Militant Normals" posits that America is experiencing a profound cultural and political disruption, catalyzed by the election of Donald Trump. The book champions the "Normals" – everyday Americans from diverse backgrounds who feel marginalized and attacked by a condescending, bi-partisan elite. Schlichter argues that these Normals, fed up with globalization's impact, cultural denigration, and their cherished beliefs being labeled as hateful, are now actively pushing back. The book frames the current political struggle as a choice for these Normals: either surrender their country to the ruling class or escalate their militancy to reclaim their sovereignty and way of life.

Donald Trump is only the beginning of a mighty disruption in American politics and culture, thanks to the rise of the militant Normals in America.

Key themes

Populism and Elite Disdain
This theme is central, exploring the deep chasm between the 'common people' (the Normals) and a perceived 'ruling class' (the Elites). The book argues that the elites' disdain for the Normals' values, traditions, and economic struggles fueled the populist backlash, exemplified by Trump's rise. It critiques the idea of an unaccountable, self-serving establishment detached from the concerns of everyday Americans.
Cultural Warfare and Identity
The book posits that a cultural war is being waged against the Normals, where their cherished beliefs and beloved traditions are under attack and demonized. It highlights the struggle for American identity, arguing that the Normals represent the true 'heart and soul' of the United States, whose values are being systematically undermined by progressive ideologies.
Political Disruption and Resistance
This theme focuses on the idea that the established political order has been fundamentally disrupted by the Normals' awakening. It frames Donald Trump's election as a powerful act of resistance against the entrenched establishment and calls for continued, even 'militant,' action to prevent the elites from reasserting control. It's a narrative of rebellion against a perceived corrupt and unresponsive system.

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How does Schlichter define 'Normals,' and is this definition inclusive or exclusive? What are the implications of such a broad label?

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