I think the guy was trying to say that what he posted was from From 'THE AMERICANS' by D. Boorstin in his first post.

Ironically referencing a book is usually considered better than an internet link, but around here it is unlikely anyone has access to that book to verify.

You'd think, though, if they had said something like that it would be referenced on a wide range of websites.

So if you want people to believe you Gadfly I suggest you spend a little time and find a handful of those sites. Or if you actually have the book scan the pages and the pages where the author tells where he got those quotes and host them on photobucket and link them here.