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Summary: Franken does it again!
Review: Just read the book over the weekend. I couldn't put it down. Al tells it like it is and debunks all the lies of the right so well. While it is presented in a funny, easy to read way, it is also based on fact.Think about it, what is the right's response? They can't defend their lies so they call him names (and try to shut him down with "wholly without merit lawsuits.) The neo-cons are afraid (that's why they are always so angry) and you watch - they won't actually defend themselves or challenge any of his assertions - they can't. They will do what they always do - use ad hominem attacks because the sad part is the right wing believers won't notice the difference -they never do. Franken hurls plenty of insults himself of course, but at least he produces the facts to go with the insults. He basically gives the right a big spoonful of their own medicine and they don't like it. I like the way he easily exposes Hannity's lies and hypocracy. But my favorite part is the fictional "Operation Chicken hawk" story. It is just as funny in this book as it is in his "Rush Limbaugh is a big fat idiot." I hope he never stops doing what he is doing, Well done Al!
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Summary: Poorly written, not funny.
Review: Just read the introduction of this book as he mocks God with his distaseful humor. Right from the beginning, he lost any respect I otherwise could have had for him. Conveys his liberal views as the only right way, and everything else is a joke. The only thing that is a joke is the book. He is a liar himself in the title stating the book is, "fair and balanced." It isn't at all! If you insist reading something from the liberal side, pick anything else. Pick an author that can write in a professional manner, and not just like a teenager.
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Summary: stupidity at it's finest
Review: just ridiculous left-wing propaganda...don't waste your time.
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Summary: How can a liberal give an accurate view of conservatives
Review: Just the name of the book itself shows that Mr. Franken cannot be fair and objective.
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Summary: WHO IS THE MEAN-SPIRITED ONE HERE?
Review: Just the titles alone of Franken's book indicate how ready he is to make cheap shots ("Rush Limbaugh is a Big, Fat Idiot," and this one.) I found the book surprisingly not funny. It was written as a reaction to all the conservative books. I really got restless near the end.
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Summary: Al Franken is no Karl Marx
Review: Just wanted to call attention to the fact that Al Franken is a liberal--not a radical. Calling him "Karl Marx" or a "pinko" or a "commie" is simply fodder for his satire. And deservedly so since those who read his book cannot fail to notice the many times Franken notes his unabashed participation in the capitalist marketplace. Would someone please write an ARTICULATE conservative response to this book? In addition to his comedy and his success, Franken also seems to be proud of being a "truth-teller." If you want to hurt the man's feelings--as many of you appear to want to do--see if you can expose him as a liar without lying to us or to yourself. Good luck! And while you're at it, try looking up what Antonio Gramsci meant by "cultural hegemony." Small gripe: the Louisiana Purchase was not simply "a bargain"; it was "a steal."
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Summary: Thank goodness
Review: Just when I though the conservatives were going to hijack the country without a fight, along comes Al Franken to rain on their parade. The book was an easy read with lots of facts and humor. While there was an abundant of laugh out loud passages, Supply Side Jesus was truly genius as it points out the hypocrisy of the so called religious right. Must read for those who really can't stand the conservatives.
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Summary: It doesn't get better than this...
Review: Just when I thought it was great having a signed copy of
"Rush Limbaugh et. al." (Al responded to my comment at a Los Angeles book signing --"I'm from Minneapolis too" by immediately drawing an outline of MN and a star "You're from here"....)
Anyway, just when I thought I was in hog heaven, I am wishing Al
could write about the idiots and liars in my life so astutely.
Ya gotta love him. George Bush: "No AH don't--book is a WMD"......Can we Thank Al here? Thank you Al, for making my week. It's up on the shelf with Stuart Smalley and Rush....
You are almost as funny as Spalding Gray...in a lighter, less neurotic Minnesota-borne sensibility....
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Summary: It's About Time!!
Review: Kudo's to the Franken research team and Mr. Franken!! The research and facts along with footnotes make this the most accurate book on the market. I encourage anyone no matter what political party to read this book. If the reader is able to seperate the comedic scenarios that Franken occasionally includes, from the factual reports, they should find themselves being more vigilant and less lazy in seeking the truth. As citizens of the greatest country of the world we owe it to ourselves, children, founding fathers, and the world to remove our rose color glasses and even eat some humble pie when necessary. This is a case in which the saying, "the truth hurts" rings true.
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Summary: Laugh-out-loud frightening
Review: Kudos to Al for standing up to lying bullies! A deftly written satire that had me cracking up while shaking my head in disbelief. So entertaining and informative that I finished it in one day; now I plan to pass it along to my open-minded friends. Loved the short story...and I had no idea Bill O'Lielly dabbled in fiction! The excerpt from his "novel" was a real hoot. I'm sure my ultra-conservative, religious grandmother (a big Factor fan) would especially appreciate O'Lielly's lurid sex scenes.
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