Liberalism Is a Mental Disorder

Liberalism Is a Mental Disorder is a 2005 political commentary book by conservative radio host Michael Savage that reached the New York Times Best Seller list. The book presents Savage's critique of liberal politics and policies in America. Through a series of chapters featuring "Savage Spotlight of Truth" segments, the author examines issues including the Iraq War, radical Islam, and illegal immigration. Savage argues that liberal policies and actions threaten core American institutions and values like marriage, the Constitution, and religious principles. The text analyzes specific policy areas while suggesting "Savage Solutions" to address what the author views as pressing national problems. Savage draws on historical comparisons and religious texts to support his positions on military strategy, border security, and other topics. This polemic work reflects broader cultural and political divisions in early 21st century America, particularly the growing polarization between conservative and liberal worldviews regarding national identity and values.

Reader reviews reflect strong polarization along political lines. Conservative readers praise Savage's direct communication style and his critiques of liberal policies, particularly on immigration and national security. Multiple readers note they appreciate his "telling it like it is" approach. What readers liked: - Clear writing style - Specific policy examples - Personal anecdotes - Conservative perspective What readers disliked: - Inflammatory tone - Limited sources/citations - Repetitive arguments - Personal attacks on political figures Ratings: Amazon: 4.6/5 (1,800+ reviews) Goodreads: 3.7/5 (500+ ratings) Common review quotes: "Cuts through political correctness" - Amazon reviewer "More ranting than reasoning" - Goodreads reviewer "Important message but too aggressive" - Barnes & Noble reviewer The reviews show minimal middle ground, with most readers either strongly endorsing or rejecting the book's premise based on their existing political views.

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🔹 Michael Savage holds a Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley in nutritional ethnomedicine, and worked as a herbalist before becoming a political commentator. 🔹 The book spent 8 weeks on The New York Times Best Seller list and helped establish Savage as a leading voice in conservative media during the post-9/11 era. 🔹 Despite its provocative title, "Liberalism Is a Mental Disorder" borrows terminology from Savage's background in health sciences to frame political disagreements as symptoms of societal illness. 🔹 The "Savage Solutions" segments in each chapter were later adapted into a regular feature on his radio program "The Savage Nation," which reached over 10 million listeners weekly. 🔹 The book's release coincided with significant changes in American media, as 2005 marked the early rise of political blogs and the increasing polarization of cable news networks.