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Summary: Bottom Line - Al Franken just ain't very funny
Review: Don't get me wrong. I have to give Al credit for selling a book just by a clever title. His book on Rush Limbaugh, though now inaccurate due to Limbaugh's weight loss, grabbed attention just by its sheer rudeness.
Now he takes on the entire right wing with his new book. I mean, really, is it any big secret that politicians are lying to us? Franken's real problem is that he paints just as broadly as those he attempts to indict. The mark of a great political satirist (and there aren't many) is to point out the folly of our leaders/public figures without making us hate you while you do it. Here Franken utterly fails.
It's a real shame, however, because he's a bright guy. He has, unfortunately, been brainwashed by his long relationship with academia and the entertainment business. His prose, while sometimes attempting humor, always contains that sharp edge of liberal elitism that seems to imply that you are stupid if you don't agree with his opinion. Save your money, and invest in a library card to check-up on our leaders yourself, instead of depending on a partisan who may need checking-up on himself.
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Summary: Outstanding!!
Review: Don't miss the chapters on Bill O'Rielly, Ann Coulter, Barbara Bush and...my favorite....the Bob Jones University visit.
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Summary: Guilty Pleasures
Review: Don't question your motives for buying this book -- you know what its going to be. Franken and Moore, effectively the most famous of the large pack of liberal authors that are serving their constituency in exactly the same self-satisfying, opinion-reaffirming manner as does FoxNews and all of the books published by said television station's anchors and pundits.Lies... lies. Franken does make one or two good points -- but it's his initial characterizations of those he is attacking that serves as the most entertaining portions of this book. His social commentary -- exactly what a *liberal* liberal is looking for. And the "bomb-" dropping (as one of the reviewers to post before me has said), is a guilty pleasure. Whether his facts are on or not (and I have reason to believe they are), he isn't exactly reporting a murder. He's crying foul just like all of us determined liberals cry foul -- we're pissed at the conservative media because they're giving conservatives exactly what Michael Moore, and Bill Maher, and Al Franken, and the West Wing give us Moderate to Very Liberal liberals. Let's not delude ourselves... if you think this is a major "calling-out," its not. If you think that Franken has finally opened the floodgates and that America is going to stop watching FoxNews, and is going to vote for the Democratic Senator running in their state next year... don't. The only accomplishment of Franken's here is that he reminds us all that, well, we're still funnier than they are.
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Summary: franken is a jerk-off
Review: Don't waste your money on this loser. If you want propoganda, buy mein kampf.
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Summary: He's the Liar
Review: Don't waste your money.
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Summary: Not worth cutting a tree down
Review: Don't waste your money. If you really want this book for a laugh, wait until it gets to a half price bookstore.
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Summary: Waste of Time
Review: Don't waste your money. This book isn't filled with facts. It's just a bunch of rants to get attention. Typical Al.
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Summary: Don't Waste Your Time
Review: Don't waste your time on this misguide book.
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Summary: Rubbish....ok for bathroom reading....good fabricator!!!
Review: Don't waste your time. He proves himself to be the Liar, and the Liar that tells them. A totally typical left wing title...completely without class...Another left wing entertainer that shouldn't be taken seriously by mainstream Americans. (I don't care where he went to college, he needs therapy)...Definately has his own agenda. He is clever at twisting truths but I much prefer him on Saturday Night live as Stewart.....Sorry....not worth the read!!! On the other hand...Bill O'Reilly's books are right on the mark. I highly recommend "The No Spin Factor" and "Fair and Balanced"....I can't wait to read the new book he has out. I'm sure Al Franken will write some garbage about that book. Can't wait for the title!!!...Please Al....be a guest on the "Factor"...America would love it!!!
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Summary: Look in the Mirror Stuart...
Review: Dude, you are an entertainer... not a political figure. Go back to acting! Once again, another brilliant drama major trying to act like they know what is best for other people. Get a life and get back to acting.
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