RULE 4: “Make the enemy live up to its own book of rules.”
Posted on 09/19/2009 2:33:22 PM PDT by Publius772000
In 2009, Saul Alinsky has been discussed in such a matter-of-fact way that many casual observers have heard of him. The following is a list of Alinsky’s 12 rules for upheaval:
RULE 1: “Power is not only what you have, but what the enemy thinks you have.” RULE 2: “Never go outside the expertise of your people.” RULE 3: “Whenever possible, go outside the expertise of the enemy.” RULE 4: “Make the enemy live up to its own book of rules.” RULE 5: “Ridicule is man’s most potent weapon.” RULE 6: “A good tactic is one your people enjoy.” RULE 7: “A tactic that drags on too long becomes a drag.” RULE 8: “Keep the pressure on. Never let up.” RULE 9: “The threat is usually more terrifying than the thing itself.” RULE 10: “If you push a negative hard enough, it will push through and become a positive.” RULE 11: “The price of a successful attack is a constructive alternative.” RULE 12: “Pick the target, freeze it, personalize it, and polarize it.”
Of these, Rules 4, 5, 8, and 12 have been used to greatest effect by the Left. In their war against the Constitution and traditional America, they have assailed, in turn, most of the great foundations of our society. They have removed God. They have made abortion mainstream. They have helped the tiny minority of gay and lesbian activists dictate policy to the majority. They have made millions dependent on government through social programs such as Social Security, Medicare, and now federal control of automakers, banks, energy, and health care. Granted, some of these Leftist changes took place long before Alinsky, but his principles have been widely used by the 21st century brand of so-called progressives who look to take the next step.
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“The onrush of a conquering force is like the bursting of pent up waters into a chasm a thousand fathoms deep.”
Sun Tzu, The Art of War
Attack, Attack, Attack!
Attack and overwhelm like the bursting of pent up waters.
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I know most of you won’t believe this but recently I picked up a copy of “The 50th Law” by 50 cent & Robert Greene and it’s pretty good. In it he talks bad about the liberals, the mainstream media, and how complacent the blacks became because of the social programs that take away people’s drive to be better. I was quite surprised. Yes he was a drug pusher but I really just read some because of Robert Greene.
Alinsky is an ass.
Sun Tzu and Machiavelli rule.
Everyday, some need to pick a rule and use it on a particular issue...say gather 20 - to go to specific sites and leave a writing on healthcare for 3 days or so, then change it to cap and trade, then .....After 10 days or so, change the tactic...to a different rule but on the same topics...healthcare then cap and trade etc...
The president and congress only have as much power as WE let them have!!
We have let this government have too much power already. The time has come to turn the tide.
RULE 4: “Make the enemy live up to its own book of rules.”
The following is a list of Alinsky’s rules for upheaval, (see article for entire list):
RULE 1: “Power is not only what you have, but what the enemy thinks you have.”
RULE 4: “Make the enemy live up to its own book of rules.”
RULE 5: “Ridicule is man’s most potent weapon.”
RULE 8: “Keep the pressure on. Never let up.”
RULE 12: “Pick the target, freeze it, personalize it, and polarize it.”
Of these, Rules 4, 5, 8, and 12 have been used to greatest effect by the Left.
"If your opponent [has a hot temper], seek to irritate him. If he is taking his ease, give him no rest. If his forces are united, separate them. Attack him where he is unprepared; appear where you are not expected.” (Book I, Verses 22-24)"
Barack Obama taught a class on using Alinsky principles to keep the nation in chaos. After all, it’s easier to get radical policies enacted during a crisis.
INDEED.
thx for your pings.
You’re welcome, Quix.
Evil can occasionally be clever and sly . . . yet . . . on the whole, I think it’s DUMB.
Can I pick Tamerlane over those two ?...;0)
TANKS,Lu,,,That was the meanest SOB on earth...;0)
There is a fundamental difference between Alinski and Sun Tsu:
The Rules for Radicals is about politics ... verbal rhetoric.
The Art of War is about war ... physical destruction.
Do the math.
What you call verbal rhetoric I believe has been extrapolated into ideological warfare. The sooner that conservatives realize that we are in a fight, not a debate, the sooner we can get to the business of winning the country back.
Rush Limbaugh has said as much in his controversial discussion of the failure of Obama. His policies need to fail. The Democrats will do all in their substantial power to keep that from happening. If that is not a situation requiring tactics, I’m not sure what is.
Obviously, not everything in Sun Tzu is relevant to politics—using fire in warfare, for example—but, just as many business institutions teach The Art of War to their personnel, so, too, does it have relevance to the political arena. Consider the math done.
When it comes to ruthless military leaders, he definitely would rank at or near the top. Excellent choice!
Mark
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