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Liberalism Is a Mental Disorder: Savage Solutions

Author	Michael Savage
Language	English
Subject	Conservative ideology
Publisher	Nelson Current
Publication date	12 April 2005
Publication place	USA
Media type	Hardcover, Paperback, Audio CD (abridged), Audio cassette (abridged), Audio Download
Pages	221 pp
ISBN	1-59555-006-2
Preceded by	The Enemy Within
Followed by	The Political Zoo

Liberalism Is a Mental Disorder: Savage Solutions is the twentieth book written by conservative radio personality Michael Savage.

In the book Michael Savage accuses liberals and leftists of undermining the "sacred pillars" of American life including marriage, the U.S. Constitution, Bill of Rights, and the Ten Commandments. One chapter is dedicated to his criticisms of radical Islam, which he calls "Islamofascism". In each chapter is a "Savage Spotlight of Truth" that purports to cast a light on how liberals spread their political agenda.

Liberalism is a Mental Disorder stayed on the Top 10 New York Times best-seller list for several months after its release on April 12, 2005.

Contents

Preface
Introduction

1. More Patton, Less Patent Leather
2. Unmasking Islamofascism
3. Alien Invasion
4. Traders vs. Traitors
5. Arafat, Clinton, Kinsey: Sympathy for the Devil
6. Head of the Snake: The ACLU
7. The Red and the Blue

Afterword
Appendix– Savagespeak Glossary of Savagisms
Endnotes

This book contains 206 pages with afterword; 221 pages with glossary and endnotes.

Overview (categorized by chapter)

1. Savage first discusses George W. Bush’s actions in the War in Iraq. He suggests that, with a harsh attack, the U.S. could free Iraq and move out. Savage uses a comparison to George S. Patton for his plan. He concludes that with the war over, the US may have more time to focus on domestic problems.
2. In the second chapter Savage opines that "Islamist radicals" have turned the growth of Islam into a dangerous campaign, arguing that Islam has links to most terrorist attacks that have occurred the past 20 years. Savage goes on to reference religious passages from the Qur'an which promote killing non-believers. Savage calls radical Islamists Islamofascists, and opines that they have become a large threat in recent years.
3. The author then addresses illegal immigration. According to his estimates, over 12 million people entered the United States illegally each year for the past several years. Even in the heightened state of alert after 9/11, Savage writes, all these people enter through the borders, most times without detection. He claims that illegal immigrants also indirectly take money from American citizens through welfare and medicaid.
4. Savage then discusses lawyers, opining that many of the numerous lawsuits filed in the U.S. are unnecessary. One of his examples is Seong Sil Kim v. NYCTA, in which Seong Sil Kim was awarded $9.9 million because she stood in front of a train to commit suicide and injured her hand in doing so. Savage alleges that approximately 80% of doctors order unneeded tests and 74% refer patients to other specialists to avoid getting sued, and that many times the tests are paid for with tax money.
5. Savage then discusses mass media, criticizing its characterizations of Yassar Arafat following the PLO founder's death. Savage claims that the PLO has killed millions of opposers, and that Arafat was indirectly responsible for millions of deaths; Savage criticizes Arafat's posthumous media profile as "innovative" and "freedom fighter'". Savage also criticizes Arafat for reportedly hiding away billions of dollars that came from different countries that was to help the Palestinian people.
6. Savage criticizes groups such as the ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union) and PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals).
7. The book ends with a list of reasons why Savage believes John Kerry lost the 2004 election. Savage’s emphasis was on gay marriage, arguing that too many voters oppose it. According to the book's references, of the 11 states that introduced a Defense of Marriage initiative on the 2004 ballot, all 11 supported the bill.

Involvement in current events

Upon searching the home of Jim David Adkisson following the 2008 Tennessee Unitarian Church Shooting, authorities found a copy of Michael Savage's book Liberalism Is a Mental Disorder. According to a sworn affidavit by one of the officers who interviewed Adkisson on July 27, 2008:

"During the interview Adkisson stated that he had targeted the church because of its liberal teachings and his belief that all liberals should be killed because they were ruining the country, and that he felt that the Democrats had tied his country's hands in the war on terror and they had ruined every institution in America with the aid of major media outlets. Adkisson made statements that because he could not get to the leaders of the liberal movement that he would then target those that had voted them into office. Adkisson stated that he had held these beliefs for about the last ten years."

References

1. Hickman, Hayes (2008-07-28). "Bill O'Reilly, Michael Savage, Sean Hannity on accused shooter's reading list". knoxnews.com. The E.W. Scripps Co. Retrieved 2008-07-29. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)
2. Still, Steve (2008-07-27). "Affidavit in Support of Search Warrant" (PDF). City of Knoxville, County of Knox, State of Tennessee. Judge of Knox County, Tennessee. Retrieved 2008-07-29.

External links

• A summary/review
• Random Reviews
• Savage, or not?
• Homepage of a doctor who believes liberals are insane

• 2005 books
• Books critical of Islam
• Books critical of liberalism