Although I'm far to the right of ol' President-funny-faces, this book drew more than a thin smile from me, page after page. Still, I had a more serious purpose in purchasing this book, and it does serve that purpose. This is a nice, to-the-point listing of the left's grievances with both H. sapiens and economic realities--through George Bush. My daughter will benefit from such forewarning when she is school-aged. Whether your purpose is as sinister and calculating as mine, or whether you're among the delusional of the left, I recommend this book. (If you're among the delusional of the right, though, perhaps something from the Creation Museum might be a bit more satisfying.)
A much needed reality-check for the nation...
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
This book boldly points out, in the simplest ways, the following facts that republicans consistently ignore: It is a well-established fact that the rich are becoming richer and the poor are growing poorer. To say that "every one is getting wealthier" is beyond delusional. When Bill Gates' income goes up by the millions while Joe Average gets a couple hundred, something is drastically wrong. Every expert group on terrorism agrees the US and the world are at greater risk of terrorist attack thanks to George Bush's policies. Not only is his system of ignoring civil liberties and starting unprovoked attacks unethical, it's also counterproductive, dangerous, and downright irresponsible. I am tired of the republican party touting itself as the only ones who can "save" us from terrorists; this is just a fear-tactic used to garner votes. In fact, all republicans are doing is wasting enormous sums of money all the while making the entire world hate us--thus increasing our risk of a terrorist attack. Government could easily help stop the rising cost of health care if it stopped giving tax breaks to the richest Americans and instead used that money to supplement health care expenses. Yes, the top bracket of wealthy Americans pays the largest percentage of taxes--but they have far, far more excessive, unnecessary income to give (and both can and should be giving more), as opposed to the average American who is struggling just to make it from one month to the next. While many republicans rail against programs like welfare and universal health care, I think a few days on the street would change their tune....Let them live as one of the Americans who relies on welfare to keep him out of absolute poverty and I have a feeling their thoughts on the program would change. The first time they could not get a much-needed medical procedure for lack of money I'm sure they would change their opinions on health care as well. The fact that we are the only modernized nation in the world without universal health care is embarrassing, and revolting. Thank God the nation is finally catching on to the callous, irrational, war-mongering, money-grubbers that the republicans currently in power truly are. I hope their party has the same success in the next election that it saw in 2006. ;)
America must reducate itself
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
It's funny to see the way pro-nazi conservatives rate this wonderful book while failing to understand that this great country can only stay great if we take the time to properly re-educate ourselves. To these one-star voters, I say, taking from Bush the Elder's quote, "Let them eat crow."
The Truth hurts
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
Hilarious, but sad tale of what has been done to us by this administration. Yes, it's preaching to the choir, but maybe, just maybe, those who have had their heads in the sand might pick it up and read it and learn the truth. For world peace, one can only hope.
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