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Summary: this is a joke right?
Review: I read this book in good faith and I feel that I have been betrayed. Not only was the content completely fallacious but the prose it contained was about as entertaining as the back of a milk container. Franken should of stuck with writing for Saturday night live.....oh wait he was that stupid stewart smalley guy, nevermind. There will always an opportunity for him to act in a michael moore blockbuster (now thats an oxymoron, and speaking of morons....)
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Summary: A great read!
Review: I read this book in one day - could not put it down. Highly entertaining. Al has that rare combination of humor and intelligence, and it shows here. While I do not agree with everything he says, I do agree with most, and would think most sane people do as well. I'm glad this is now a #1 bestseller. It deserves to be. I'd like to believe most Americans already agree with many of the points this book makes, and that there are no revalations here: the lies of the current administration; their toadies in the form of Rupert Murdoch's disgraceful "media outlets"; their blind arrogance to common sense; cow-towing to the rich and special interest groups; Dick Cheney's utterly disgusting stance of self-interest and secrecy; Ashcroft's backwardness; Sean Hannity's complete idiocy; the collapse of the economy under their watch. Yes, Ann Coulter is whacked out of her mind. Yes, most war hawks (and there sons and daughters) have no idea what being in a war is like. And yes, they all LIE. We all do. Even Al. And he has the guts to admit it. As this book shows, some lies are worse than others, and can do serious damage to this country, its hard-working citizens, its reputation in the world community, etc. A touching chapter on Al's deceased friend Paul Wellstone is a nice touch. Hopefully reading a book like this will be a step in the right direction: realizing we need a change in Washington, and the way we interpret media of the right-wing variety. Humor, and truth, goes a long way. Good job, Al.
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Summary: Still waiting for ANYONE to refute the FACTS in the book....
Review: I read this book in ONE night. I needed to sleep, but the book kept me glued to it. It was like drinking water after being very, very thirsty. (for the truth) As I read the book, and now these other reviews... I actually have hope again for this country. As the title says... I am still waiting for ANYONE to refute even ONE of the facts in his book. Come on you guys that are giving him one star. Please at least do some homework and give me something. I am very much an open minded person, and will ALWAYS listen to the guy that is logical, and backs up what he says with facts. And by the way, please get your fact right before reviewing... read the book, know that Al WENT to college, know that someone CAN be Stuart in a bad movie, and actually have an intelligent argument. Please, please, please... someone from the opposing view give me an intelligent argument. (just like Franken did) :)
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Summary: Kidding on the square? No, this IS a great book!
Review: I read this book in record time - I couldn't put it down. Now I am listening to the CD for Al Franken's superb comedic timing in narration. This book is tremendously funny, brilliantly written, and scary as hell. The expose on O'Brien, Coulter, Hannity - not to mention Bush and his administration - as the lying liars that they are is frightening in the sense that there are so many out there listening to their shrill message and believing it. America needs this book.
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Summary: Hilarious, and, of course, true
Review: I read this book in two sittings. What makes this book great is not the fact that he takes on the conservtives. It is because he is a great storyteller. I should say true storyteller, just to make sure that the conservatives who read this review don't say that this book is a bunch of ficticious stories. The places that Franken has been (Correspondents' dinners, planes with ex-first ladies, even Bob Jones University) make perfect settings for hilarious and insightful yarns. Yes, not everything in the book is true, but Franken readily admits that he is telling jokes, and it is obvious throughout the book where the fake stuff is and the real stuff is. (Although I actually thought that Bill O'reilly's Book was going to be called Living with Herpes!) The most telling thing about the book is the utter silence from Ann Coulter, Hannity (and, in a lower case font Colmes), and O'Reilly, who is a writer of some very steamy and erotic prose (read the book and laugh your head off). These three "pundits" son't have anything to contradict what Franken has said in the book. They have nothing to say because Franken tells the truth, while the other three LIE.
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Summary: Very well researched. Very good book.
Review: I read this book mostly because I hate Ann Coulter and because I like political humor. I usually focus on Michael Moore, but I have found that Al Franken is much more researched with his writings. Although Al Franken is a starch democrat who seems to be biased towards democrats at times, the book is still a very good read. He doesn't talk of three party or more politics, but only so much can be expected from people. This book is for people who are really into current events. If someone reads it who doesn't follow the news and current events often, then some of this book will be confusing at times. In short...this book is very good.
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Summary: Boy, I was clueless!
Review: I read this book on the advice of Howard Stern and I am so glad I did. Before I read it, I hated Bush and loved Clinton. Now I know that my feelings are justified. I can't believe how clueless I've been about what we've been told since this clown took office. His explanations of what's really going on in this country, especially with the so-called tax cuts, really makes things clearer to me. I wondered why I didn't see any change in my take-home pay. Now I know. Not only is the book intelligent and informative - it's HILARIOUS! I keep laughing out loud and my 3 year old daughter wants me to let her in on the joke. Of course, when I start reading her an exerpt, she quickly loses interest...but you won't. Everyone who hates Bush needs to read this book. Everyone who loves him needs to read this book - so we can get that moron out of the White House! Thanks, Al, for opening my eyes and letting me know that I shouldn't believe what the media tells me.
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Summary: Speechless
Review: I read this book over the Labor Day weekend...TWICE. And I'm still in shock. Franken lays it all out for us in this captivating book that calls out these ruthless, lying, conniving, remorseless, inhuman, feral, vicious liars for what they are...ruthless, lying, conniving, remorseless, inhuman, feral, vicious liars. I mean, I always had a hunch there were some dirty politics going on, but MY GOD, when you find out just how far these people have stooped, you'll be scambling for your pitchforks and torches and screaming for the head of Karl Rove along with his mangy bunch of puppets. Am I angry? Hell, yes. Would I recommend this book? Hell, yes! Will I vote against Bush in the next election? Hell, yes. After reading this book, I'm worried that if these people stay in power, we won't have the right to vote come 2008. We need more voices like Al Franken who aren't afraid to stand up to the lying, bullying, vile spewers out there. We need Al Franken to run for president! You must read this book.
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Summary: One of the greatest exposes of the lying far right!
Review: I read this book twice. The first time, I found it funny. The second time, I was angry and disgusted by the lies of O'Reilly, Coulter, Hannity and others of the far right. An example: Ann Coulter claims that the New York Times is Liberal biased for the following reasons:-
1) The death of Dale Earnhardt (Nascar hero) was not reported the day after.
2) A controversial speech by Jesse Jackson in the UK was not covered.
She LIED on both counts to further her agenda! The NY Times DID cover both the stories, the first one was even in the front page the very next day! Another example: when asked for his comments on educating Americans about the Koran (the holy book of the Muslims), O'Reilly said, "I wouldn't want to read 'Mein Kampf' before World War II." Clearly, O'Reilly compares the Holy Koran to Hitler's Mein Kampf. But when a Muslim calls to challenge him on the subject, O'Reilly replied, "I never compared the Koran to Mein Kampf! You've lied, and you're in the No-spin zone!"
What a lying Jerk! The sad part is, most of the morons who've given this book a low rating haven't even read the book, as evidenced by statements like: "Franken's got his opinion, I've got mine, and don't forget, you can have your own - not the one he tells you to have!"
"He's just a bomb thrower, and he's not even accurate."
"Al Franken...is blinded by his extreme bias and ignorance of facts."
"Why is it that a "factual" attack is under the category "satire"." This is one of the most powerful books exposing the lies of the Conservative psychopaths. Anyone who reads this book will never vote republican again.
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Summary: One of the greatest exposes of the far right!
Review: I read this book twice. The first time, I found it funny. The second time, I was angry and disgusted by the likes of O'Reilly, Coulter, Hannity and others of the far right. An example: Ann Coulter claims that the New York Times is Liberal biased for the following reasons:
1) The death of Dale Earnhardt (Nascar hero) was not reported the day after.
2) A controversial speech by Jesse Jackson in the UK was not covered.
She LIED on both counts to further her agenda! The NY Times DID cover both the stories, the first one was even in the front page the very next day! Another example: when asked for his comments on educating Americans about the Koran (the holy book of the Muslims), O'Reilly said, "I wouldn't want to read 'Mein Kampf' before World War II." Clearly, O'Reilly compares the Holy Koran to Hitler's Mein Kampf. But when a Muslim calls to challenge him on the subject, O'Reilly replied, "I never compared the Koran to Mein Kampf! You've lied, and you're in the No-spin zone!"
What a *&^$^ lying Jerk! The sad part is, most of the morons who've given this book a low rating haven't even read the book, as evidenced by statements like: "Franken's got his opinion, I've got mine, and don't forget, you can have your own - not the one he tells you to have!"
"He's just a bomb thrower, and he's not even accurate."
"Al Franken...is blinded by his extreme bias and ignorance of facts."
"Why is it that a "factual" attack is under the category "satire"." This is one of the most powerful books exposing the lies of the Conservative psychopaths. Anyone who reads this book will never believe the Conservatives again.
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