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Summary: Get the facts straight
Review: I'm not usually one to listen to radio/television talk show hosts, regardless of their political leaning, either left or right. I bought this book because it looked to be an interesting collection of arguments both for and against some of today's hottest topics. Unfortunately the editors and fact checkers let me down on several occasions. It's hard for me to consider some of Mr. Elder's arguments when he has the basic facts wrong. For example, in discussing race based admissions to colleges, he references Cal-State Berkeley, a nonexistent institution. The school is the University of California, a minor technicality maybe, but one that should not be made by a resident of California. In another argument against the existence of a glass ceiling, Mr. Elder comments on the merger of First Union Bank and Bank of America. As most people know, Nationsbank merged with Bank of America. Okay, maybe both of these errors are rather small, but it makes you question the validity or accuracy of some of his other allegations. If no one is checking even these easy to verify claims, whose making sure that the statistics and other evidence being cited is accurate? An enjoyable read maybe, but don't use it as your only source of evidence in arguing against the 10 things you can't say in America.
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Summary: A great read
Review: I have often considered myself to be pretty liberal, but thisbook really has made be look at atleast somethings differently, likewhy there is not as much differnce between republicans and democratsas people like to think. Larry Elder also does bring up some goodpoints on the drug war, gun control and the economy, about howgovernment intervention in these areas may be hurting people often thepoor and racial minorities. Elder has a persepective on race that isnot often heard, mabye race relations are really getting better andthat existing programs like affirmative action may not work that well.
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Summary: Please read this thought provoking book
Review: Thank you, Larry Elder, for being courageous enough to write this book. Mr. Elder is clearly an independent thinker and this book seems like a sincere attempt to discuss the hard issues. Our country cannot heal and go forward until we are all honest with ourselves. Something is in the air - this book is on the bestseller list yet the major networks will not allow Mr. Elder on to discuss it. The elite media are threatened by the truths in this book.
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Summary: Elder - Seeing What Assumptions Stand Up to Scrutiny.
Review: ---This is a book that is much needed to provide the proper perspective for so many hot issues in today's political climate. Society has come to accept a number of assumptions, which become the basis of discussion for these hot issues. Many of these assumptions are erroneous, and the result is that the discussions are destined to produce results that are not relevant or useful. Larry Elder has a genius for challenging and exploding some of these underlying assumptions. Examples: Why discuss white racism, when black racism is not acknowledged or even allowed to be entered into the discussion? Why discuss the "glass ceiling" for women, when the issue of preparation and "paying of dues" is not a part of the discussion? Why discuss gun control when the positive effects of an armed populace are not recognized in terms of preventing crime, and lowering crime rates? Elder has a genius for stating his points, and making them clear in a way that is easy to read. His writing is never convoluted or hard to follow. (And actually very hard to argue against.) Elder has a genius for picking the most important topics and related points that need to be made - at the present time - as far as their overall impact on society. Elder has a genius for cutting through the emotional arguments that grab so many individuals on a superficial level, but which do not stand up to intellectual and objective scrutiny. The serious and objective seeker of what should be accepted as given and true, cannot afford to miss reading this book! ---
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Summary: Larry Elder is the 'Superman' of speech...
Review: I live in Los Angeles, yet do not listen to Talk Radio, so was unfamiliar with Mr. Elder. Yet after perusing this superb book, Elder is someone that I shall never forget. His frontal assault on minority special interests and liberal media agendas had me shouting with joy! The exposure of black racism, which is so common here in L.A., will be a bitter pill for Spike ("White Men Can't Jump") Lee-types to swallow. By simply telling the truth, and ignoring political correctiveness, Elder has stepped to the forefront of an emerging revival for honesty and integrity. I don't always agree with Elder's views (i.e., the War on Drugs), but those few instances in no way hampered my enjoyment of this book. As the pendulum continues to swing away from the ultra-left wing doctrine that has been foisted upon the public, I hope the author maintains his leadership role and never ceases from 'telling it like it is.' Highly Recommended.
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Summary: For An Elder Grows A Tree
Review: I have heard Larry Elder, I have seen Larry Elder, and now that I have read Larry Elder--I would like to sit down and meet Larry Elder. His most profoundly simple thoughts are a most needed "in your face" reality slap. This country is so hung up, on being politically correct, as a kite in a branch ladened tree--we are becoming a society of weeping willows. Elders experiences, truths, and gasping out loud provocations say stand tall, be who you are, and be not afraid.
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Summary: Amen
Review: Every now and then someone comes along and articulates what we see with our own eyes every single day but are afraid to state with conviction due to political incorrectness. Although critical of David Duke in early chapters, Elder makes almost the same points that Duke makes in "My Awakening" albeit without the thousands of references that David Duke provides. Until the problems discussed in this book are confronted with the no nonsense common sense approach that these problems require, everyone will continue to suffer. I highly recommend this book. For a much more scholarly treatment of the issues with the research to support them, read David Duke's book if you are strong enough to get beyond the stereotype that has been unfairly assigned to Mr. Duke.
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Summary: Interesting
Review: I have yet to finish this book, even though I regularly consume books of this size. The primary reason for this is that its hard reading. Mr. Elder supports his suppositions with well thought out arguements backed up with many verifiable facts, then draws logical conclusions from the facts. I think if he were to run for a public office I might actually vote for him. The reason I marked it down a star is because its such a hard read, even when compaired to the "classical literature" in its original formats.
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Summary: A book with few merits but needs none...
Review: It is generally accepted that these TV and radio talkshow hosts talk better than they write, so these books can't really be judged upon their own merits. While I think this book isn't as "revelating" or "insightful" as many have to be, it still serves a good purpose. The purpose I mention is to preserve this free speech we all hold dear, at least in our constitution. Realistically, only a few things are free and public speech is not one of them. Free speech is a right that is most important when it protects the least liked views and opinions. While the legality of what Elder has to say is not questioned, the appropriateness is still hotly debated. Major social factions oppose these views and the only way Elder gets away with saying these things is because that's his job! If he were a member of the staff of an all-black college and he publicly stated these ideas, guess what would happen? While I have no illusions as to Larry Elder's wisdom or writing skill, I still have to applaud him for publishing a necessity to the health of this nation and its ideology. America is aging, that is, it is lapsing into meaningless tradition and routine, and developing a potentially harmful general "code of conduct." A constitution is only a constitution...a reflection of the prevalent attitudes in a society. It can be changed...it has been nearly thirty times already. This book would still be good if it served no other purpose but to remind us in which direction the truth lies.
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Summary: The Battle of Realism vs. Political Correctness
Review: "Ten Things You Can't Say in America" should be titled "Everything I Think but am Scared to Say". Larry Elder has done a wonderful job of pointing the myth's, misinterpretations, and propaganda surrounding America's social problems. While book will appeal to conservatives, intellectuals, and libertarians, it will make the politically correct crowd cringe in their boots. The best thing about this book is that all of sources are cited and can be checked. This book is a must have!!!
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