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Summary: The Truth Hurts, Doesn't It?
Review: I am a caucasion, 33-year old, female who teaches in the same district where Barry Grunow was allegedly(?) shot and killed by Nathaniel Brazill. Of course, O.J.'s black attorney (not to mention Al Sharpton) are ready to defend this poor, black youngster. Hey, they are even trying to lessen the sentence for a black boy who "wrestled" a 6-year old girl to death. Give me a break!After tutoring a client of mine, who happens to be black, I saw Mr. Elder's book. It grabbed my eye. "Was I reading right?" I thought to myself. Could this BLACK MAN be saying racism of whites towards black is dead? Could he actually be saying blacks have to be accountable for their own lives? He is actually claiming that O.J. did it??? I checked it out, took it home and couldn't put it down. I've had black friends throughout my life who echo what he says in his book. While I may not agree with him 100%, the majority of what he says lies with the truth. I now teach in a "racially balanced" school. Prior to that I taught in a primarily black school for three years. After three years I was burned out and had had it. Did I leave because of the color of their skin? No, I left because of the color of their attitude. I got tired of being called a white cracker or honky, my body ached from having objects thrown at me and my toes hurt because a guardian (parents don't exist alot in that area) dropped a bookbag full of hardback textbooks on my foot screaming I "made her baby carry all these books" when I instructed her to only take two home. I got tired of the lack of parental/guardian involvement, parents/guardians not showing up for conferences, never getting homework returned and having to spend 70% of my time trying to get these children under control who came to us with never having been taught respect for people of all colors. They also came to us with very limited vocabulary-many had never even seen a book. I won't even go into the black teachers who tried to begin altercations with white teachers. "High school or middle school?" you ask. "Special school?" Nope, I taught 2nd and 3rd grade. A black friend of mine who was raised in this area said something to me that opened my eyes: the parents/guardians tell the children they don't have to listen to "those" white teachers and they tell the black teachers to "punish" them if they need too (corporal punishment is illegal here but appears to exist for "some" educators). I saw children arrive with new, gorgeous clothing but were on free lunch (ironically, many of them could afford to buy 1-2 ice creams a day-50 cents to a dollar's worth). Their parents drove brand new vehicles. I prayed mine would make the drive. Mr. Elder appears to see things the way I do: affirmative action is a put-down for all minorities and, in my opinion, is racism-reversed, welfare hurts rather than helps, black parents need to be more accountable for their children (they can afford the nice nails and hair-dos but can't get extra help for their kids-some won't even involve themselves even if it's free!!), people don't walk on the other side of the street when they see a young black man because he's black-but because of the statistics showing he's more apt to hurt them then say, an older black man. I avoid a local grocery store not because the cashiers are black, but because they are unfriendly, can't do their job accurately and are downright rude. Having worked in an area where the race in public schools is primarily black gave me good cause to become less tolerant. I didn't start out that way. I saw alot of nastiness, white-hatred, poor-mouthing and high crime. I got out and have never regretted it since. If you can handle the truth, read this book. It put things into perspective. To end, all I can do is thank the author of this book for having the bravo to be honest. I'm sure "his people", or, at least some of them, will call him an "Uncle Tom." I call him a man.
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Summary: BRAVO MR. ELDER!!!!
Review: Larry Elder offers some new ingredients in the melting pot known as the USA. Political junkies will eat this book up. Shocking ideas, but vert interesting.
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Summary: Well-written and thought-provoking...liberals beware!
Review: I actually bought this book in a bookstore, and was intrigued by the title. I glanced at it out of curiosity, and was even more intrigued by the title of the first chapter, "Blacks are more racist than Whites". Elder addresses many of society's problems, problems that unfortunately, many think can only be solved by bigger and more involved federal government. He uses facts to back up his arguments and clearly demonstrates how easily today's government officials blatantly disregard the Constitution. This book is not for the weak-minded person who believes everything that Dan Rather, Peter Jennings, or Tom Brokaw says. Hopefully it will encourage the reader to pick up the Constitution, see what is and isn't in it, and write his/her congressman and tell him/her to get the federal government out of our everyday lives.
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Summary: Ain't Too Bad
Review: Larry Elder's libertarian views appear to be well thought out and easy to agree with (most of the time). He still has a tough sell if he wishes to eliminate Social Security, legalize hard drugs, and regulate prostitution, though. His most insightful chapters were the ones on race, especially the one that asserts that "blacks are more racist than whites." This is truly something one cannot say in America--especially if one is white. The part that disappointed me about this book is the frequent and casual use of the word "ain't", as well as the usage of the phrase "pissed off" to describe one's angry feelings. I know it sounds prudish, but I really think that an important book like this, with its wealth of whistle-blowing statistics, graphs, and pithy quotes, can only be tarnished by such non-scholarly rhetoric. I also noticed several typographical errors, as well as the unforgivable reference to Charlie Rangel of New York as a Republican rather than a Democrat. Those minor offenses just seem to add up after awhile. Still a good read, especially for conservative readers who crave anti-government commentary.
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Summary: Victicrats beware!
Review: I have read "The Ten Things You Can't Say in America" three times cover to cover, and am firmly convinced that every American should read it. Mr. Elder not only explains what he feels is wrong with America - no small feat in only the too-few 300 pages of the book - but gives his unflinching opinions based on irrefutable fact, and presents solid opinions on how to better ourselves and our country. It's one thing to sit around complaining about what's wrong, but quite another to actually offer sound solutions and to act. Mr. Elder is walking the walk as an author, a talk show host, and as a fellow member of the Libertarian Party. While there's a few points in "The Ten Things You Can't Say in America" I don't agree with, I cannot deny the logic Mr. Elder's words. It's unapologetic, unvarnished, un-P.C. and simply one of the most amazing books I have ever read. If you think that there's a lot of difference between the Democrats and the Republicans, think again. Mr. Elder says there's about a dimes worth. I think it's more like a penny and this book proves it! Read it to find out why!
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Summary: Very Good Book
Review: Mr. Elder is right on target, offering common sense, logical analysis. However, if you're a die hard liberal, this book may raise your blood pressure. Common sense and truth often do.
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Summary: At last, both sides presented
Review: Larry Elder's thoughts echo those of Emanuel McLittle, the insightful editor of Destiny Magazine. I have been looking for additional voices of reason since Destiny closed its doors, and I think I have found another one to add to my list. Elder does something far too rare in today's political culture - he presents the reasoning behind both sides of a question before giving his analysis. As an author of fiction, I have tried to do the same in my novels and have too often felt like John the Baptist, "A voice crying in the widlerness." Hopefully, Elder's words will garner a larger audience. Readers have only knowledge to gain by reading this work of good old, down-home common sense.
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Summary: Right and well-written
Review: What a terrific shot in the arm for conservatives of all colors. Larry Elder tells it like it is in flawless prose and dispels a lot of PC myths. It is astounding how we Americans continue to need reminder after reminder about some home truths and immutable facts of life, but we do. Personal responsibility for your own acts and their consequences vs. advanced victimology of an increasingly powerful government is a theme that runs throughout. I was horrified at the descriptions in the first chapter of the malignant thought cancers eating away at blacks and their so-called leadership in America. Larry dispels a lot of fog and untruth. Fans of Rush Limbaugh, libertarians and others who have seen the truth will love this book. If you're from the opposite end of the political spectrum, why not check out what this successful black American has to say about growing up in the USA, working hard to succeed and the wise conclusions he draws?
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Summary: Read this book with your eyes open
Review: All I can say is everyone must read this book. Do not be fooled any more. Larry Elder really hits the nail on the head. READ THIS BOOK!!
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Summary: A book for all.
Review: Excellent book. I have been a Republican for over 20 years and find Larry's book very thoughtful and well written. I agree with everything he writes and feel that I am more of a Lebertarian then I thought.
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