Paul Sperry

Paul Sperry is an American conservative author and political commentator who has written extensively about national security, terrorism, and political affairs. His work has appeared in various publications including the New York Post, Wall Street Journal, and Investor's Business Daily. Sperry gained prominence for his investigative reporting and books examining Islamic extremism and counterterrorism efforts following the September 11 attacks. His 2005 book "Infiltration: How Muslim Spies and Subversives Have Penetrated Washington" received significant attention, though it also faced criticism from some scholars and Muslim advocacy groups. As a media figure, Sperry has frequently appeared on Fox News, NewsMax, and other conservative outlets discussing national security topics and offering political commentary. He served as Washington bureau chief for Investor's Business Daily and has worked as a Hoover Institution media fellow. His other books include "Great American Bank Robbery" and "Muslim Mafia," continuing his focus on investigative work related to national security, banking policy, and Islamic extremism in America. Sperry's writing typically aligns with conservative viewpoints on these issues.

Readers strongly disagree on Sperry's credibility and reporting methods. His works receive polarizing responses, with ratings clustering at either 1-star or 5-stars. What readers praise: - Detailed documentation and citation of sources - Research into government records and documents - Focus on overlooked security concerns - Direct writing style What readers criticize: - Cherry-picking facts to support predetermined conclusions - Reliance on anonymous sources - Inflammatory language about Muslims and Islam - Lack of balanced perspective Amazon ratings for "Infiltration": 3.8/5 from 180+ reviews Goodreads ratings for "Muslim Mafia": 3.6/5 from 90+ reviews Sample reader comments: "Exhaustively researched...connects important dots others missed" - 5-star Amazon review "Dangerous fear-mongering masked as journalism" - 1-star Goodreads review "Clear agenda overshadows legitimate reporting" - 2-star Amazon review Most of his books receive less than 200 total online reviews, with comments focused more on political viewpoints than writing quality.

Muslim Mafia: Inside the Secret Underworld That's Conspiring to Islamize America (2009) An investigative work examining claims about Muslim advocacy organizations in America and their alleged connections to the Muslim Brotherhood.

The Great American Bank Robbery: The Unauthorized Report About What Really Caused the Great Recession (2011) Examines the role of government policies and financial institutions in the 2008 financial crisis.

Infiltration: How Muslim Spies and Subversives Have Penetrated Washington (2005) Documents alleged security breaches and infiltration of U.S. government institutions by individuals connected to Islamic extremist groups.

Crude Politics: How Bush's Oil Cronies Hijacked the War on Terrorism (2003) Explores connections between U.S. oil interests and foreign policy decisions during the George W. Bush administration.

INSIDE JOB: How Government Insiders Subvert the Public Trust (2014) Investigates instances of government employees and officials allegedly working against stated public interests.

Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau German baritone who focused on art song interpretation and made numerous recordings of classical vocal repertoire. His career paralleled Sperry's timeline and he similarly influenced vocal performance through both singing and teaching.

Peter Pears British tenor known for his performances of Benjamin Britten's compositions and traditional classical repertoire. His approach to contemporary music and dedication to teaching at established institutions mirrors Sperry's career path.

Hermann Prey German lyric baritone who built a career spanning opera, lieder, and sacred music while maintaining teaching commitments. His focus on text interpretation and vocal technique development aligns with Sperry's educational methods.

Ernst Haefliger Swiss tenor who specialized in Bach and Mozart while also performing contemporary works. His combination of traditional repertoire with modern compositions reflects Sperry's versatile programming choices.

Gerard Souzay French baritone who taught extensively while maintaining an active performance career in art song and opera. His balance of performing and pedagogy matches Sperry's dual career focus.