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Summary: Well researched, but funny too!
Review: I loved this book so much I bought the audio CD too and I plan on distributing both to all my family members. Franken takes on Ann Coulter, Sean Hannity, Bill O'Reilly and others who try to cover up the true purpose of the conservative agenda. He also rightly gives credit to his amazing Team Franken--the people who put together all the facts and did the research. This book is perfect for those who have right-wing family members, friends, or work colleagues who are always spouting off things like "Clinton destroyed our military!" or "Bush's tax cuts benefit the poor and will save the economy!" (hmmm, not sure anyone really believes that last one). Franken backs up his facts, so you have a good reference book in addition to a book you will love to read passages out loud from at night to your spouse who is trying to sleep.
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Summary: This is a great read, hysterical and truly accurate!
Review: I loved this book! Al Franken is so funny, his humor is dry, extremely witty and right on the mark. Sometimes I would read something he said and think he was serious and then realize he was making a very clever joke. It is honestly extremely funny and entertaining!His chapters on Anne Coutler and Bill O'Reilly were my favorite. They are both nuts and he goes after them with vigor. He points out about a zillion errors in Anne's books and can back them up with proof. He gives many examples on how O'Reilly is nothing more than a bully with a big mouth. His book is EXTREMELY well researched, well written, easy to understand and everything he claims can be proven to be true. He does not throw around statements that have no merit, he proves others to be liars while keeping his book 100% truthful and yes I even looked into some of his claims out of curiousity and found them to be true. A really,really good read and highly recommended!
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Summary: hilarious read
Review: I loved this book, I read it in two nights and Al was able to keep it funny and relevant. Not just boring facts and figures.
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Summary: Raptorous
Review: I loved this book. Being a liberal I had no money of my own to buy it, so I checked it out of the library and after a month and a half got a copy of it. I swear I read over half of it on a Sunday. I couldn't set it down. Al Franken was like a raptor in Jurassic Park dripping acid. He may just be the Pat Paulson of this generation, although John Kerry looks the part more. My only problem, if there is one, is how to backtrack the evidence, like this Ibriham Mansoor (sp) in a tale twice told by idiots. I don't think he was defending President Clinton, but was instead correcting the record. Just a suggestion Al, for the paperback copy see if you can get Coulter, O'Reilly, Hannity, and Limbaugh to review the book, and put them on the cover.
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Summary: Through With Bush
Review: I loved this book. It was hilarious and insightful.
I was greatly amused by Franken's encounter with Barbara Bush. (Read the book to find out what happened.) Franken goes on to discuss the dirty tricks of the last Presidential election and his amusing take on Bob Jones University aka BJU. Actually I respect that school's devotion to its values; no hypocrisy there. We all know Fox News' take on things well this book provides a fair and balanced view from the left.
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Summary: Typical Conservatives
Review: I may be over generalizing here but these reviews are so typical of conservatives! They claim he lies but they show no support to their leudicras mind numbing drabble! By the way Mr Pro War Where the hell were you when your number was called probably running to mommy like your Hero Bush Did!!!
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Summary: Laughed Out Loud
Review: I must admit, I am occasionally ashamed that I cannot control my laughter at Franken's brand of wit, but I can't. His humor is honestly a bit juvenile on occasion, but ... it is funny. It is no wonder that (some people)get all splotchy in the face when Franken's name comes up. They work so hard to be taken seriously, and are so devistated by Franken's wit (as well as his facts). Buy this book but don't read it in public. People will think you have lost your marbles as you chuckle, guffaw, and lauch out loud.
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Summary: I laughed, I cried, I said, "Whoah, this can't be true!"
Review: I must admit, I tend to stay away from political books, especially those that taunt self-benefiting opinions. For this reason, I don't know why I sought out and purchased this book. Perhaps it was the shock of the title. I dunno. But I can say what kept me interested in the book, interested enough to actually finish it. Al Franken, in a most readable fashion, methodically points out not just "inaccuracies" (using a photocopy of the front pages of the New York Times to discredit an Ann Coulter claim, for example), but provides insight into what he believes is the overall tone that summarizes and perhaps dictates the right-wing discourse on America's enemies and priorities. The true heart of this book's message is not a manifestation of Al Franken's ideologic agenda, but rather a product of quoting individuals and generally calling a spade a spade. I found myself chuckling outloud at least every other page. The rest of the time, I just thought to myself, "Whoah, this can't be true!"
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Summary: Best of them all
Review: I must admit... I'm a bit guilty of the very thing Mr. Franken shuns early on: reading people with whom you already agree. This book, like many of his efforts, gives a great voice to things that we liberals often feel when challenged by the right. However, he goes well beyond pandering to this audience. He is clearly passionate about challenging views and holding people and parties accountable to their claims. He and TeamFranken devote themselves to the ideal democractic debate and make the reader feel ready to stand up and be counted. He puts a light towards the better nature we should encourage in ourselves, others and our nation, and then begins speaking to that part in a clear - not condescending - voice. The facts are impressive, the legwork extensive and the underlying message invaluable. This is by far his most entertaining and his most valuable contribution to the political landscape.
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Summary: Simply Marvelous!!!!!!!!!!
Review: I must say that Al Franken is on to something. His idea that we must attack the right wing knuckle draggers not by lying,as they do, but by being "funny and attractive" is right on point. Franken masterfully makes this book readable through the use of hysterical antics. The substance of the book,however, is not lost in all the humor. He takes to task people like Bill O'liely, Ann "she-devil" Coulter and the current, selected occupant of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. In all seriousness, this is not an attack on the political ideology of those on the right. Instead, it is a careful dissection of the half-truths the right wingers steadily feed to the masses everyday. Through tireless research he exposes these people for what they are: BIG FAT LIARS!
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