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This document discusses a video by John F. McManus attacking Newt Gingrich, and provides a response defending Gingrich. It covers the history and views of the John Birch Society and its relationship with the Tea Party.
What's inside
- Introduction to the attack by John F. McManus
- Response defending Newt Gingrich
- History and views of the John Birch Society
- Relationship between the John Birch Society and the Tea Party
- Gingrich's views on foreign policy and military
Who it is for: Students of American Politics and Political Science. (Undergraduate)
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Summary
A video criticises Newt Gingrich. A writer defends Gingrich against the video. Students learn about the political views of Gingrich and the John Birch Society.
The video's history
The video is a talk by John F. McManus. The talk has been updated since 1996. It is used as a negative ad on the internet by Ron Paul supporters.
The video's claims
The video claims that Gingrich is a closet communist. It is based on innuendo and guilt by association. It suggests that Gingrich is a member of the New World Order.
Gingrich's views
Gingrich believes in a strong military. He is against Agenda 21. He believes in the 2nd Amendment. He has voted for wilderness lands.
The John Birch Society
The John Birch Society believes in cutting the size of the US military. It is against free trade. It is against internationalism. It believes in conspiracy theories.
Key terms
- Newt Gingrich
- A politician who was Speaker of the House.
- John Birch Society
- A right-wing organisation that believes in conspiracy theories.
- Ron Paul
- A politician who supports the John Birch Society.
- New World Order
- A conspiracy theory about a global elite.
- Agenda 21
- A non-binding action plan of the United Nations.
- The 2nd Amendment
- A part of the US Constitution that protects the right to bear arms.
Questions this document helps with
- What does the video say about Newt Gingrich?
- How does the writer defend Newt Gingrich?
- What are the political views of the John Birch Society?
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