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Summary: Nothing Spectacular
Review: This is just another installment in the rhetoric war between political pundits on the left and right. Another review mentioned how obvious it is when people score this a 1 star or a 5 star book based only on their politics. That was right on the money. Frankly (no pun intended), if you are a liberal and like these type of books where all that is really covered is how much liberals/conservatives have lied or allegedly damaged this country, then I would buy it. You can see how Franken's pesonal grudges (specifically with O'Reilly and Hannity) guide the direction of this book. Many of what Franken considers as lies are probably just mistakes. His analysis of Hannity's book does show its errors fairly well, but the personal attacks are lame and unneccesary (Franken and Hannity practicallly got into a fistfight at one point in time, these guys really dislike each other). I can't stand how O'Reilly is (always) considered on the right, considering he criticizes the Bush administration often and holds views that are definitely characteristic of liberal ideology. Then again, it seems that the only way someone can be considered independent nowadays is if they are socialists or libertarians. O'Reily agrees with some (more than not I suppose) conservative principles, so he is automatically deemed conservative. Another thing that ..... me off was how Franken implied that conservatives are much more likely to be racist (I don't have the exact quote, I borrowed a copy), which is about as sterotypical as it gets. The book does have some funny parts to it nonetheless. Overall though, it is just another lame pundit-attack-other-pundits book, maybe worth checking out at the libary. Avoid books like this, Coulter's Slander, and just about every other book by these pundits if you actually want something with an original thesis, idea, or criticism of politics. There is virtually no knowledge to gain from them. Vote Jingoist!
Rating: 
Summary: More Hate Speech
Review: This is just more hate speech that most often turns people away. If Franken had tried debating the issues instead of personal attacks against people for which he holds grudges, it may have been worth reading. As it is though, it is just useless waste of paper.
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Summary: worst book ever
Review: This is just plain and simple the worst book ever. I would
never waste my hard earned money on this crap!
BEST USE IS KINDLING!
Rating: 
Summary: Excellent
Review: This is my favorite Franken book to date. It's nice to finally see someone tear down demagogues like O'Reilly, Coulter, Hannity and the like with eloquence and humor. It stays pretty fresh the entire time, unlike Why Not Me?, which wore thin near the end. PS-It's hilariously ironic to see right-wing critics try to tear down Franken with the same type of childish vitriol that was the inspiration for this book.
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Summary: Just what I wanted, the TRUTH!
Review: This is my first Franken book and now I am committed. It was hilarious and infuriating at the same time, for different reasons of course. Those who give this one star have obviously not read the book, because their arguments against the book don't have anything to do with what was written. Its so easy for them to just spout out hate then to sit back and realize that their heros have been caught lying[...] And nowhere does this book say ALL right wingers lie and ALL left wingers tell the truth. Not anything like that was said. This is about the documented but ignored lies of those in control. I am sick and tired of this President and all those who willingly lie for him. Great job, Al.
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Summary: Finally someone speaks up for the left
Review: This is not a scholarly work but good nonetheless. Whenever I switch channels and see Bill O'Lielly and Hannity, I can't believe no one is debunking these scumbags in the media. Al Franken does a good job of this.
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Summary: Ignore the raving Psychotics... the book isn't that bad
Review: This is not the best book ever written, but at least it attempts to be somewhat fair and honest although maybe a bit harsh in it's tone. Don't listen to the raving lunatics who hate this book but see no problem with the lies told by the Limbaugh's, Coulter's, O'Reilly's and Hannity's of the world that are dividing the country up in their futile attempt to reinstate the America of the 1950's. It won't happen. It is gone and we need to find a new way to move into the future. These self-inflated croaking demagogues of the right are eventually going to collapse under their own weight...their feet are partly made of clay you know. The U.S. should always maintain a BALANCED mix of conservatism and liberalism. STABILITY is found in the center not on the lunatic fringes... they are marked to fail. Idealism and art are forces of the left (liberals)... they inspire us towards the future. Realism and control are forces of the right and help prevent the entire system from falling apart. But when things get as polar as they are today... then beware. If the Center doesn't take control from the Foaming-at-the-mouth psychos(those who brainstorm all of the lies to deceive us into putting another dollar in their right hand) then we are going to fall just like Rome did. But yea, the book's pretty dang good.
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Summary: Al Franken and the value of his new book
Review: This is nothing more than a political hack book written by a comedian. If you're a liberal, and like to read Bush/conservative bashing opinions, then buy this, or any other of Mr. Franken's books. you will find it "witty" , "insightful", and just up your alley. Personally, I choose to learn about National security issues and World events from those are actually involved in such matters,professionally..including the past administration. The Executive branch doesn't tell us everything all the time. Nor should they if security is at risk. The exclusion of classified
information has been going on for years, folks. AL Franken tells, in his books, that the Left is right and the Right is wrong. Especially the Bush (43) administration.
I would suggest a thorough
review of social/political and military history as you read any book of this type, be it conservative or liberal. Unspun history does not lie. Only after reading about and understanding what has happened before, can we hope to not repeat past misjudgements. Books such as this one give us one perspective. It is written for a certain idealogical group. If you are in Al Franken's group, enjoy. Just remember to see the forest through the trees. Best regards, John C. Lance
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Summary: Left Wing EXTREMIST aka ANTI-AMERICAN TRASH
Review: This is one for the mindless and the thoughtless. The Extremist Left's newest Anti-American propaganda hot off the presses. Get your copy now and help continue your narrow-minded bliss...
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Summary: Creme de la Creme
Review: This is one of the best political books written in the last 10 years or so. Franken tears up the arguments of Coulter, O'Reilly, Hannity and others using hard facts. I just read that there is only one factual error in the entire book: a quote mistakenly attributed to Clinton was actually by the National Security Advisor, which is not a big deal anyway. To the nasty reviewer from Rubber City, USA: I gave your review a "NO" rating. This has nothing to do with the fact that your review contained only personal attacks about Franken and zilch about the facts in the book. It's because you're ugly.
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