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Summary: Rush Limbaugh "Tells it like it is."
Review: I bought "The Way Things Ought to Be" in the hardcover version, because I didn't want ro wait for the paperback. As William F. Buckley, Jr., says on the back cover, "Whenever I hear Rush Limbaugh I marvel on two counts, the first that his war on Political Correctness is tolerated, the second, that it is enjoyed by liberals (the Germans call that Schandenfreude, the wretchedly paradoxical joy that some people take from enduring pain). It's like a jolt of champagne for most of us, reorienting the day, reassuring us that social disorders haven't disturbed the essential movements of the planet." In this book, he spells out his philosophy and his method; that he demonstrates absurdity through the use of absurd statements, for example, and points out that his success is not due to the outcome of elections. He talks about the State of the Union; Abortion; the 'eighties'; AIDS; and what he calls 'the Imperial Congress.' Of course, the Congress to which he refers there was one dominated by the Democrat party, an infirmity which he helped cure. In the book, he also discusses Gorbachev, Anita Hill, Ronald Reagan and other subjects that have lost their relevance in the year 2,000, but this book nevertheless retains its relevance, because much of what he says retains a timelessness: the more things change, the more they stay the same. I suggest that you pick this one up. If you are a political conservative, it will be like champagne: you will find Rush verbalizing things that you have always thought. If, on the other hand, you are a political liberal, well, as Buckley says, you might enjoy the schandenfreude. Joseph Pierre,
Author of THE ROAD TO DAMASCUS: Our Journey Through Eternity
Rating:
Summary: Grow up Zsa Zsa
Review: In your dozen one star reviews for conservative books, you have cut and pasted that exact same paragraph:
"Mr. Limbaugh's jab in one of the sections on defense that, quote, "anyone who has been in the military and fought in a war is a Republican. A veteran who proclaims to be a Democrat should not have come back alive." The only difference is that you've changed the name of the person to whom you've attributed that PHONY quote to. In your review for O'Reilly's book, you've attributed it to O'Reilly, for coulter's book, you've attributed it to Coulter, etc. I highly doubt that you're a veteran as well. Very low to impersonate a veteran.
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Summary: A liberal dose of insanity
Review: I am a liberal who actually bothered to listen to this book on tape. It is funny, but only where it is not supposed to be. Only when he thinks he is being altruistic and kind. Actually, I will admit the guy makes a few good points, but then he offends anyone who's views he might actually change immediately following his actual points.
Rush generalizes about liberals like a madman, overemphasizes the existance of "feminazis," (there are probably about 1,000 women like that on earth in total) and uses as one of his main sources for his discussion of the ozone layer a book that consists of statistics after statistics but contains no footnotes nor bibliography. As one magazine that gives information about books to libraries explained, it would take weeks for a researcher to look up all the statistical information in this book.
If you are a liberal and you want something to be angry about it might serve as good material against people who are always saying, "Limbaugh says..." That's why I listened to it. So I could tell my sister for sure what insanity this book really was.
Rating: 
Summary: Not a Limbaugh Fan, but Enjoyed the Book Nonetheless
Review: I'm not a Republican. I'm not a Democrat. I'm just a regular guy interested in knowing why so many people like Rush. After reading this book, I think I found out. I never liked Rush's radio program too much, finding it to be elementary and simplistic (his TV program was even more so), and found his "Democrats are bad, but Republicans are good" talk to be even more childlike. After reading his book, however, I came to realize (to Rush's credit) that perhaps this seeming simplemindedness was due less to Rush's lack of intellectual profundity and more to trying to secure good ratings in a the constricting medium of radio. The print medium suits Rush much better, which is saying a lot given his immense radio popularily. I was impressed by Rush's facile writing style and pleased by the fact that Rush provided empirical support for many of his pro-conservative arguments (something he rarely, if ever, did on his radio or TV programs). That said, Rush still has a penchant for answering difficult questions in the context of a simple black-or-white framework, and I was especially disappointed with his stance on the environment (basically, we could do whatever we want to the environment because it is strong and will fix itself like it has for billions of years). Over all, however, I thought it was a decent book, one that presents Rush as a thinking individual and not just another radio personality spewing off-the-cuffers to appease the rating gods. I'd recommend this book to anybody who is not a die-hard conservate (nothing new here for them) who would like some perspective on their own views, or would just like to see where the "other side" is coming from. Plus, it's entertaining, especially when you don't agree.
Rating:
Summary: Rush Limbaugh "Tells it like it is."
Review: I bought "The Way Things Ought to Be" in the hardcover version, because I didn't want ro wait for the paperback. As William F. Buckley, Jr., says on the back cover, "Whenever I hear Rush Limbaugh I marvel on two counts, the first that his war on Political Correctness is tolerated, the second, that it is enjoyed by liberals (the Germans call that Schandenfreude, the wretchedly paradoxical joy that some people take from enduring pain). It's like a jolt of champagne for most of us, reorienting the day, reassuring us that social disorders haven't disturbed the essential movements of the planet." In this book, he spells out his philosophy and his method; that he demonstrates absurdity through the use of absurd statements, for example, and points out that his success is not due to the outcome of elections. He talks about the State of the Union; Abortion; the 'eighties'; AIDS; and what he calls 'the Imperial Congress.' Of course, the Congress to which he refers there was one dominated by the Democrat party, an infirmity which he helped cure. In the book, he also discusses Gorbachev, Anita Hill, Ronald Reagan and other subjects that have lost their relevance in the year 2,000, but this book nevertheless retains its relevance, because much of what he says retains a timelessness: the more things change, the more they stay the same. I suggest that you pick this one up. If you are a political conservative, it will be like champagne: you will find Rush verbalizing things that you have always thought. If, on the other hand, you are a political liberal, well, as Buckley says, you might enjoy the schandenfreude. Joseph Pierre,
Author of THE ROAD TO DAMASCUS: Our Journey Through Eternity
Rating:
Summary: A conservative masterpiece.
Review: Rush Limbaugh's "The Way Things Ought To Be" is one of the great landmark books of the conservative movement. Today, I am a conservative Republican in a family full of Democrats. After listening to Limbaugh's radio show a couple of times, and watching his televisions show a few times, I began to read this book, and it was the beginning of my converion to conservatism. TWTOTB, and its follow-up, "See, I Told You So," set the tone for the Gingrich revolution of the 1994 election when the Republicans regained control of the House and the Senate. In TWTOTB, Limbaugh confronts a number of issues including abortion, feminism, AIDS, the environment, animal rights, socialist utopians and "entitlemania" (entitlement programs, and this b.s. mentality of "my county owes me something). Rush also defends the 1980's and sets the record straight on Ronald Reagan after years of lies and disinformation by the left. After twelve years, "The Way Things Ought To Be" remains a great source for the study of conservative thought. I recommend it not only for conservatives, but also for any liberals or moderates who seriously wish to conduct an honest study of conservatism and what we really believe.
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Summary: Thank heavens he had that boil!
Review: Rupert Limburgher, or whoever, is truly a great treasure for this nation, or at least the parts of it where people can't read or write and like to own a lot of guns. His first book "See, I Told You I Had a Boil on My Butt!," or whatever, made all of us who have problems wiping after we use the toilet feel better about ourselves. And thank goodness Roderick (Rungeon? Rancor?) didn't wipe himself! If he had, he might have been sent off to fight in Vietnam, and would have actually gotten combat experience instead of being able to enjoy sending others to fight his wars. Now, in his latest diatribe, "The Way My Weight Ought to Be," or whatever, Reggie (Radish?) keeps on telling it like he wishes it were. Thank heavens that this man lives in a country where he can force his immigrant maid to go out in the middle of the night to score several thousand powerful pain killers to support his massive addiction, or else we as a society might be deprived of the chance to read his illegible nonsense.
Rating:
Summary: This is not a Good Book
Review: Rush would make a great used car salesman, but don't look to him for be leader of ideas for this country. He's too cynical and
partisan to be ever be taken seriously. Sorry, Rush, you're ideas are not inclusive, they are divisive.
Too bad Paul Wellstone is not still around. It would have been great to see a debate between the two of you.
Rating:
Summary: A Conservative Classic
Review: Few books have rocked the publishing world like Rush Limbaugh's "The Way Things Ought To Be" (which he wrote by utilizing "talent on loan from God"...) This book, along with author's daily radio program, literally launched a revolution - touching everything from the composition of Congress in 1994 to the resurrection of AM talk radio. Unlike his second book, "See, I Told You So", which deals in great part with the infant Clinton administration and the current events of the early 1990's, "The Way Things Ought To Be" is just what its title suggests - a point-by-point analysis of what ails America. The first four chapters of the book tackle Rush's personal road to success, the birth of his nationally-syndicated radio show, and the groundswell of popular support that rose up to embrace it. The remainder of the book deals with timeless issues such as abortion, defending the 1980's (and specifically Ronald Reagan's record), AIDS, congressional malfeasance, animal rights, radical environmentalism, multiculturalism, feminism, the homeless, and Hollywood elitists. For the most part, all of these issues are at the forefront of the national debate to this day, making "The Way Things Ought To Be" as relevant for our time as when it was first published. Concluding his book, Rush inserts a special chapter titled "Ronald Reagan: Setting Things Straight". Here, he tells the true story of the 1980's and the Reagan presidency, one you will never hear from your friends in the mainstream media. The book ends with an optimistic look at where the nation is headed, as well as section titled "The Limbaugh Lexicon" that acts as a dictionary for people unfamiliar with the show and its unique vocabulary. In short, the Maha Rushie (in collaboration with Bo Snerdley) writes a book certain to leave feminazis and environmentalist wackos across the Fruited Plain on the near brink of assuming room temperature as they read statements that are documented to be almost always right; 97.9 percent of the time! If you love The Rush Limbaugh Show, this book is a treasured classic. If you've never heard the show, then this book may well be the method by which you are drawn in. So be warned... Read this book only on the condition that you're prepared to become an EIB (Excellence In Broadcasting) addict - the only healthful addiction known to man! Britt Gillette
Author of "The Dittohead Guide To Adult Beverages"
Rating: 
Summary: Good Guy, Bad Book
Review: While I do not agree with many of Rush's opinions, it is impossible to deny that, in some cases, he presents them with great skill. However, in this book it was almost impossible to find the opinions worth hearing. While padding time between good points with rants about feminism might work on the radio, in a book it is woefully intolerable, to the point where you, like I, may need to find a quiet, dark room to lie until your headache subsides.
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