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The John Birch Society and Its Founder's Admiration for Communism
1:11:14 - 1:16:57 (05:42)
The founder of the John Birch Society, Robert Welch, admired the organizational tactics of his communist foes and wanted his society to operate under completely authoritative control. This hierarchical structure is akin to Lennon's notion of the dedicated few, as mentioned in the book "The World of the John Birch Society" by DJ Malloy.
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A discussion of despised groups and how they often have a sense of authoritarianism.
1:11:14 - 1:12:45 (01:30)
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A discussion of despised groups and how they often have a sense of authoritarianism. The John Birch Society, police unions and the Khmer Rouge are mentioned as examples.
ChapterThe John Birch Society and Its Founder's Admiration for Communism
EpisodePart One: How The John Birch Society Invented The Modern Far Right
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The founder of the John Birch Society believed that democracy was merely a deceptive phrase and a fraud due to the extent of socialist infiltration, but history has shown that rejecting democracy can lead to distortion and disruption.
1:12:45 - 1:14:29 (01:44)
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The founder of the John Birch Society believed that democracy was merely a deceptive phrase and a fraud due to the extent of socialist infiltration, but history has shown that rejecting democracy can lead to distortion and disruption.
ChapterThe John Birch Society and Its Founder's Admiration for Communism
EpisodePart One: How The John Birch Society Invented The Modern Far Right
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The founder of the John Burt Society, Carlton Welch, openly expressed admiration for the organizational tactics of his communist foes in creating a hierarchical structure for the society.
1:14:29 - 1:15:57 (01:28)
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The founder of the John Burt Society, Carlton Welch, openly expressed admiration for the organizational tactics of his communist foes in creating a hierarchical structure for the society. Though some may see elements of grift, Welch stated that he drew on successful human experience in matters of organization as long as it did not involve sacrificing morality.
ChapterThe John Birch Society and Its Founder's Admiration for Communism
EpisodePart One: How The John Birch Society Invented The Modern Far Right
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Robert Welch founded The John Birch Society, a conservative advocacy group that claimed to fight against communism and promote individual freedom, but was fundamentally undemocratic with a strict hierarchy and authoritarian structure.
1:15:57 - 1:16:57 (01:00)
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Robert Welch founded The John Birch Society, a conservative advocacy group that claimed to fight against communism and promote individual freedom, but was fundamentally undemocratic with a strict hierarchy and authoritarian structure.