New Book You’re Probably Wrong (And So Am I) Dissects the Illogic of Hyper-Partisan Labels Ahead of June 16 Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CANTONMENT, FL – May 28, 2026 – As the 2026 midterm primary elections intensify across the United States, spotlighting sharp ideological divides, heightened intraparty tensions, and deep social polarization, a timely new book offers a much-needed intellectual off-ramp. Energion Publications is pleased to announce the upcoming June 2 release of You’re Probably Wrong (And So Am I): Why Labels Like Communist, Fascist, and Anarchist Are Almost Always Wrong by Elgin L. Hushbeck, Jr.

In a political climate where media echo chambers enforce rigid tribalism and opponents are routinely vilified as enemies, Hushbeck’s book provides a vital critical-thinking framework to understand the root mechanics of human disagreement. The concise, 36-page volume challenges the common assumption that those who disagree with us are inherently deficient, ignorant, or malicious. Instead, Hushbeck demonstrates that objective disputes regularly happen between people who are equally intelligent, well-informed, and compassionate. These deep divisions typically stem from unexamined differences in definitions or how individuals prioritize competing core values—most notably, the fundamental and mutually exclusive tension between liberty and equality.

A central highlight of the book is its critique of the conventional political spectrum, which places Communism on the far-left and Fascism on the far-right. Hushbeck calls this traditional mapping “nonsensical” and a major source of modern political discord. To clear up this systemic confusion, You’re Probably Wrong (And So Am I) proposes replacing the single-axis model with two distinct political spectrums:

• The Left-Right Spectrum: A model specifically for democracies, tracking how societies choose to balance the competing ideals of liberty (emphasized on the right) and equality (emphasized on the left).
• The Authoritarian-Totalitarian Spectrum: A separate model for dictatorships, which evaluates regimes entirely by their degree of state control rather than democratic philosophy.

Ultimately, Hushbeck argues that extreme labels like “Communist,” “Fascist,” or “Anarchist” are almost always misapplied in modern discourse, serving only to distort real issues and stall constructive conversation. You’re Probably Wrong (And So Am I) is an essential guide for voters, educators, and citizens looking to bypass weaponized rhetoric and return to honest, truth-seeking dialogue.

You’re Probably Wrong (And So Am I) (ISBN: 978-1-63199-977-2; eISBN: 978-1-63199-978-9) will be available in both print and digital formats on June 2, 2026. Review copies, catalog details, and pre-orders are available now through the official catalog page at https://energiondirect.com/product/youre-probably-wrong-and-so-am-i/.

About the Publisher:

Energion Publications is an independent publisher based in Cantonment, Florida, dedicated to providing thoughtful, impactful literature on theology and topical issues. For media inquiries, review copy requests, or author interviews, please contact pubs@energion.com.