Help Mom There Are Liberals Under My Bed

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The discussion revolves around the book "Help! Mom! There Are Liberals Under My Bed," exploring its implications, perceived political messaging, and the reactions it elicits from various participants. The scope includes political commentary, cultural critique, and personal reflections on upbringing and values.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants suggest that the book serves as an attack on liberals rather than a balanced political statement, highlighting its potential to breed hatred.
  • One participant notes the irony of conservatives being labeled as the biggest spenders, questioning the integrity of the publisher.
  • Another participant expresses concern over the insulting nature of the book's title, indicating that even non-liberals find it offensive.
  • A participant reflects on their mixed upbringing, contrasting their experiences with the book's themes.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally express disagreement regarding the book's intent and messaging, with multiple competing views on its appropriateness and impact remaining unresolved.

Contextual Notes

Some participants have not read the book, which limits their ability to comment on its content directly. The discussion reflects personal interpretations and reactions rather than a consensus on the book's message.

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...Help! Mom! There Are Liberals Under My Bed is the book conservative parents have been seeking. This illustrated book the first in the "Help! Mom!" series from Kids Ahead is perfect for parents who seek to share their traditional values with their children, as well as adults who wish to give a humorous gift to a friend. [continued]
http://www.worldaheadpublishing.com/titles/lumb.php#

Political messaging has long been a part of children's cartoons. What makes this different, it seems to me, is that this is more of an attack on liberals than a political statement supporting a specific position - stop the war, stop pollution, stop the arms race, etc. But I guess this is a matter of freedom of speech. And of course the irony is that the "Conservatives" have proven to be the biggest spenders of all! So perhaps the publisher can be sued for fraud?
 
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Yes I must agree Ivan, that from the title it seems deliberately aimed at breeding hatred rather than presenting a particular viewpoint. But I have not read the book so I can't really comment on the content.
 
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Well, even the title the book is pretty insulting, and I'm not even a liberal! But the jist of the book is that the liberals [complete with a Kennedy look-alike] put a lemonade stand out of business with taxes and regulations.
 
I had to verify this wasn't an adult humor book. <shakes head> it's takes all kinds.

I'm just so glad that I grew up in a home so mixed up that I had a red neck atheist father and a devout Roman Catholic liberal mother. :biggrin:
 

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