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Summary: A Brilliant, Look at the Hypocrisy of Right-wing Pundits
Review: Regardless of what Fox News says. Al Franken is back in form and better than ever! Franken's Views of the crass, and belligerent journalistic Styles of the likes of Bill O'Reilly and Ann Coulter deserve high praise. But what makes the work a true gem of modern literature is Franken's humorous way of revealing the shortcomings of right-wing economic theory in simple terms (See the Chapter "Supply-Side Jesus" the Chronicle of a holy figure that won't cure Lepers because that would only encourage others to contract leprosy), while pointing out the hypocrisy of the Right-wing pundits. While Ann Coulter complains that mature political debate is lost in America, she refers to Katie Couric as "An Airhead". Franken points out that Coulter writing style suggests her belief that "The rules don't apply to her""Lies" is a telling look at the right-wing propaganda/hype the American public has been over-exposed to since Bush took The Oval Office. The loss of absence of malice in right-wing journalism, and the underhanded political tactics used to suppress the truth, as well as smear those who disagree with the policies of the President. Lastly "Lies" discusses the actual concept lost since 2001, The fact that We are guaranteed free speech in the United States, and that disagreeing with executive policy, is they way we love America as adults - by looking at her with the eyes of reason as well as passion. It reminds us that questioning our leaders is a responsibility we all have. We are warned not to blindly follow our leaders in the name of patriotism. We must be ever vigilant and mindful of our freedoms and take care of each other as fellow Americans. Above all it reminds us that the Republican Party does not have a monopoly on Patriotism. For that reason above all, I recommend "Lies and the Lying Liars Who Tell Them"
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Summary: More pablum from an amateur
Review: Regardless of your political leanings, this book is not worth your money. I was lured in because of all the press the book got from the law suit. Do not make the same mistake. Absolutely nothing of worth contained within the covers. If you are thinking of buying this book for the laughs, think again. Fox's lawsuit was silly, but they got one thing right. Franken is never, ever funny. Really, he has never, ever been funny. He's not good enough, he's not smart enough and gosh darnit, his book is awful.
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Summary: Makes a good doorstop!
Review: Remember the days when Al Franken was funny? Me either! I guess some things will never change.
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Summary: Entertaining and informative, admit it!
Review: Reminder to all conservative readers. This book serves two main purposes: to entertain, and to inform. Don't confuse the two in your responses. The entertainment value is extremely high, but of course extremely biased. If you're a conservative, you're supposed to hate it. So, because he has successfully produced the response he wanted from you, you owe Al better reviews. The information however, is fact-based, and so far has not been contested. What better way to debunk Al's claims (and insults for that matter) than to contest his facts and information? It's admittedly hard to get past the insults if you're a fan of Al's victims, but for those of you who can, how about a review of the other half of the book? There are major points made on pratically every page. So are they true, or aren't they?
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Summary: Franni Franken is a big fat idiot and a nutcase
Review: Repulsive isn't it? Doesn't feel so good, does it Al Franken? But congratulations on your small-minded foray into the world of personal destruction. This is what Al Franken does. He talks about people and calls them names. Ann Coulter is a "nutcase". Bill O'Reilly is "splotchy". Yes, this liberal hero makes his living attacking people. Judging by many of the reviews here, it's absolutely incredible that people would regard him as some kind of liberal hero. I can't imagine anyone wanting to be associated with this loser who coats himself in slime. Ask yourself what kind of idiot would risk dragging his family into this arena of mudslinging and ad hominem attacks? Al Franken sold his soul. What goes around comes around.
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Summary: Funny and Fair
Review: Reviewing this book is pointless. I already know the reaction this review will get. If you are liberal, you will love this book. If you are conservative, you will hate this book. So, if you are either of these, please don't bother to read any further. I write this to those of us who are moderate. To those, I say, this is a book worth reading. Political propaganda has always been vicious and full of lies. This is nothing new though many of us like to act like this is part of the current fall of the Western world. For myself, I like to be aware of the lies on both sides. That is why I enjoy a book like Franken's. He points out lies both subtle and egregious. And he does it with a calm and humor that I enjoy. And he wears his liberal bent right there out on his sleeve. He's not trying to convince us he's something he's not--like a "compassionate conservative." Though I follow politics and I always vote in major elections, I have to admit that I'm not passionate about politics. I've gotten along well enough with both Republican and Democratic administrations of the past 20 or so years. I also have to admit that I wasn't happy about "Indecision 2000" and the subsequent administration. Perhaps that's why I'm more interested in Franken's work these days. Though I've always appreciated his ability to point out the cynicism in people like Limbaugh. When it comes down to it, however, the thing I liked most about this book was the "Team Franken" acknowledgments at the end. I really like a guy who admits he has help on a project like this and puts their pictures right out there with his. I won't fool myself into thinking I've swayed anyone with this review. Liberals and conservatives alike will probably revile it and, of course, myself. (Despite the fact they know nothing about me, really.) But, if you've made it this far and are still in a calm state of mind, I would suggest you read this book. It's interesting and good for quite a few laughs.
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Summary: Hogwash
Review: Ridiculous. Only the idiots of the world will like this doorstop of a book. But, let's be thankful for idiots, after all, they can be quite entertaining, can't they? And they make us smart people seem even smarter;)
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Summary: I'm not kidding on the square!
Review: Run, don't walk, to the nearest copy of this book...and read it! This book is a must for any liberal democrat who lives in a town chock full of conservative republicans...Sometimes you just need a break...and this book delivers!
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Summary: Rush looks better!
Review: Rush is no longer fat and he actually is handsome. So maybe we owe Franken one for that! But little else. I read the book because I wanted to see how hysterical he can get (not in the funny sense). He should stick to his day job. He makes the same mistakes ("he was not his son" - and makes you think there's no connection. Waits until the citation to tell you, Oh it was his grandson. Oh big lie. Shame. Shame) He completely misunderstood what Mr. Friedman was saying when he lumped all religious fanatics in with what should obviously have only been Muslim religious fanatics. So naturally he didn't see what Ann Coutler was saying in her book. He naturally attributes it to dishonesty. See what I mean? The man is not real smart. We really don't need to get our information on anything from minimally-educated, emotional entertainers. Everything is out on the Internet now, so use it. For instance: Want to know all about Kyoto and its history through 2 administrations, it's all out there.
Be strong and educate yourself. Sorry Al, Dixie Chicks, Susan, Sean, etc. we may love you but you are definitely not our intellectual superiors.
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Summary: Humerous counterstrike to conservative propaganda
Review: Rush Limbaugh already knows about the wrath of Al Franken. Now all the rest of the right-wing propaganda ministry officials (Bill O'Reilly, Sean Hannity, Ann Coulter, et al.) will get to know Al even if they don't know him already. The American people desperately need Al's informative humor to come closer to the truth. The drumbeat of conservative talk show hosts and lying Bush administration spokespeople has dumbed down the debate of vital issues making the US electorate less and less informed about vital events in their life, such as jobs exports, long-term economic decline, the economic looting by the upper classes of America, not to mention the Iraq war (remember the "sixteen words in the State of the Union",
WMD's that are never found, nonexistant uranium shipments from Niger to Iraq, etc.) Now Al Franken educates us quite well with humor.
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