Rating:  Summary: A Nicer "Slander" Review: Picked up this book yesterday thinking I'd read a little here and there. Ended up finishing it last night.Mr. Hannity has created a real page turner with this one, and the slightly left of center to the far-right will have a tough time putting this one down. He writes in a very honest tone and in a manner that is not condescending to the reader, unlike a few of his contemporaries who almost seem to ooze with the "dont you get it!" style of diction. It's refreshing, because I believe many of us do "get it" or at least appreciate not being lectured to like incompetent children. Why only 4 stars? Well, nothing really new here. Most of the ground he covers has been tread before by other conservative writers and this book is basically another variation on the typical conservative mindset. Nothing wrong with that, but he doesn't have the distinctly unique fire of an Ann Coulter or a Rush Limbaugh. Overall, a well written diatribe of "Liberty over Liberalism". Bravo Mr. Hannity!
Rating:  Summary: Sean is right on target Review: I watch Sean every night and tune in to his radio show when I can. I thought this book wouldn't tell me more about Sean's positions, but I was wrong. I have always believed that liberals are either naive, power-hungry, or are on the dole, and I truly have little respect for someone who holds the liberal view. Now I am even more convinced that I have always been right, thanks to Sean and the case he has deliberately laid out. Liberal policies are indeed dangerous for Americans, I am convinced more than ever, thanks to Sean's book. It has the cohesiveness behind his positions unlike the collection of H&C segments. I personally don't agree that Sean is "pro-life" like he claims b/c he supports the death penalty, and I don't like his version of the flat tax (his version rewards certain behavior and I believe our tax code must be amoral). Nevertheless, this book is a must-read for conservatives especially and those who want to get smart on the issues.
Rating:  Summary: Better than I thought Review: First, I'd like to start off by saying that I'm neither a hard-line republican or democrat, or a political ideologue of any particular stripe. I tend to vote by issue and qualifications rather than by party, and therefore I've voted for independent, democrat and republican presidents over the last 30 years. So I'm sort of all over the map poltically, in that sense. ... I found myself reading Hannity's book, and I found it interesting reading in a way I hadn't expected. Although I don't always agree with him, Hannity's book is by a compelling and committed young writer who does seem to care about the issues, and wants to get his message across. I will give him credit for that. There is no doubt, after reading his book, where he stands on any of the issues. And although I don't always take the republican or democratic line, I did agree with some of his opinions. My problem with the book is different. I understand we live in dangerous times, underscored by the events of 9/11. I realize we need a strong defense and strong leaders, and that's where I have a problem. People tend to equate strength with carrying a big stick. As Teddy Rooseveldt said, one should speak softly but carry a big stick. While that may be true, the U.S. is also probably the last country left in the world strong enough to force its will on the world, politically or militarily. If we're going to do that, we need to make sure what we're doing is right. I think we did the right thing in Afganistan, for example, although I often think the U.S. too often clumsily meddles in the affairs of foreign countries. (Where are the Talleyrands when you need them?) Anyway, I am certainly, under the circumstances, for a strong defense and military, and for taking action in situations like this, but I'd also like to see the U.S. with leaders who were capable of being true statesmen too, capable of coming up with real, long-term, peaceful solutions, in addition to acting like hard-nosed geopolitical cowboys who like to kick some serious international butt once in a while. (And who usually do a pretty good job of it)... The last thing I wanted to say is that I have great hope and admiration for the American people. They are a great people and have helped more nations and people than they have hurt, have contributed more knowledge, science, and technology to the world than any other country, and have built the strongest, most advanced technologically, and most free country on earth. They deserve the best leaders, also. I hope that day soon comes to pass.
Rating:  Summary: Let Freedom Ring for the SUV Crowd Review: Has it ever occurred to Hannity that those who oppose SUV's do so not just to restict the freedom of another but to improve the quality of their own lives? Hannity is an articulate bore. He is typical of conservative talk show hosts who find the left wing looney news item of the day and cynically manipulate it to inflame his audience. An essentially kind and intelligent idealist with conservative views, Hannity doesn't understand that people with opposing views and different lifestyles, want more than tolerance; they want respect and full particpation in American life.
Rating:  Summary: Hannity, America's closed-minded superstar Review: Bought it, read it... This book is for old ladies who need to reaffirm that their racist, homophobic, closed-minded ways are still the way to think and live. Sean Hannity is a showman, and a good one, but as a political pundit his comments (and notice I don't use the word "facts," since very few are in this drivel) are as lightweight as, oh, any of the other talking heads that are cluttering up the airwaves these days. Hannity, Limbaugh, Coulter, O'Reilly, Colmes, etc. etc.........they're all closing the door on THOUGHTFUL political discourse and a variety of views. They are not what America is about. Everything is wrong to Hannity except living in a house with the picket fence and your 2.5 kids and not stirring the pot...except to take on any new ideas, that is. Take a bow, Sean Hannity. You're a national joke, and you're so blinded by your own ego to even notice.
Rating:  Summary: Sean is sooo Right... Review: As a recent convert to the Right, I really enjoyed this book. This book is well-organized, clearly written and spells out all the reasons I woke up one day finding myself leaning to the Right side of the aisle after 35 years of voting for candidates on the Left. Sean clearly reaffirms why I too feel today's liberals have harmed our society. When I read Sean's discussion about President John F. Kennedy I realized that it wasn't me who changed...it was the Democratic Party since the JFK days.
Rating:  Summary: Very readable. Review: Ahh, give Sean some credit. This book is informative and readable. Sean Hannity is a true American and every word in this book confirms it. Even if you disagree, as his partner Alan often does on the Fox show, I don't see how anyone could deny that he is a true patriot.
Rating:  Summary: He's got to be kidding. Review: He's got to be kidding. Nobody could be so anti liberal/Clinton/Democrat and still be serious. Mr. Hannity would be a good prep act for some comedian. I bought this book thinking I would here some real facts, but this is ridiculous. I guess when all the others are trying to follow Rush it's somewhat hopeless. Dick Morris?????
Rating:  Summary: Seen it all before Review: Can these people from Fox come up with anything unique. I give him one star on top of the minimum because he's carrying out his obvious dream of making a bunch of money and he's doing it by selling the same old boring ideas to the people who already believe it. This is not going to convince a single person to change their views on anything. Reagen=good, Clinton=bad, there is nothing else. I find it funny how, as with music, politicians become popular on a 20 year cycle. Perhaps we can better remember the good in things that happened 20 years ago. Overall, a very boring predictable book with no insight and no value.
Rating:  Summary: "A Must Read!" Review: "LET FREEDOM RING WINNING THE WAR OF LIBERITY OVER LIBERALISM" written by gustsy and popular personality Sean Hannity, is a thought provoking book basically asking two fundamental questions -- the first question the writer is asking the American people; Are we prepared to fight a 'new kind' of war...one to end terrorism and terrorist regimes forever. -- And the second question the writer is asking the American people; Are we prepared to teach our children the principals and values that make our country great. Anyone that is into straight talk, or telling it like it is, will love this book... In my personal opinion, "Let Freedom Ring Winning The War Of Liberty Over Liberalism" is a definate "MUST READ!"
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