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Summary: Ridiculous
Review: Hello! This guy is a comedian. If you want a meaningful hsitoical perspective, read something by Victor Davis Hanson.
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Summary: Right On! A Perfect Tome on What We DON'T Do in This "War"
Review: What a brilliant, plain-spoken summary of things that brought 9/11, things we've refused to do since, and what we OUGHT to be doing if we really want to win this "War on Terror."Maher tells it like it is--painfully so for a lot of people--and nowhere does his unbiased take hit home more forcefully than when confronting the whole post 9/11 America. The context of the book is fascinating--many of the chapters are based on WWII U.S. propaganda posters urging citizens to conserve, be alert and contribute to the war effort. Amazingly, most of them are just as appropriate today, in 2003. Sadly, as Maher points out, Americans today aren't exactly as motivated to actually make the sacrifices necessary to win the war. And of course, there's a few laughs to be had--although this book is pretty straightforward, not to be considered the usual fare by say, George Carlin or even Michael Moore. It is not a comedy book, but rather a brilliant step back and examination of where we're REALLY at, post-9/11. Absolutely recommended. The only caveat is that this book is SHORT--all said, it's probably about 60 actual pages (although it's coffee table sized). I finished it in two sittings. Keep that in mind if you can get it used/in paperback. Bottom line: if you want to pack ammo for the barroom/office/coffee shop debates about America's post 9/11 direction, this is your bible.
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Summary: REALLY Good!
Review: Well, I won't lie, I agree 100% with Bill! It's almost like a lot of people don't want freedom of speech in this day & age! This book reminds me that it is our duty to question & consider all sides, blind patriotism leads to erosion of freedoms. We the people cannot stand united with such an arrogant & incompetent man in power here at home!
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Summary: Not Half as Smart as He Thinks He Is
Review: At least this book actually IS politically incorrect, unlike Mahrs mercifully departed show. However, he gets too much credit for that. Where he lives and hangs out-- in Hollywood-- this IS the majority opinion. It might not play in Peoria, but Mahr caters to his audience as much as any politician, and there are enough of them to make him rich, just like the other over rated blowhard, Michael Moore.
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Summary: Correction of a review
Review: This is an interesting book that takes a different perspective on the current situation. The many prima donnas that have written bad reviews about this book are fools, and biased. Also, to the reviewer that claimed Maher called the terrorists "heroes", that is inaccurate. He called us (the Clinton administration) cowards for launching cruise missiles and claimed that it would take courage to give up your life for a cause, and nothing more. Get your quotes straight, then keep them in context! He wasn't defending their actions, or their beliefs.
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Summary: Self-righteous blather
Review: Maher is a pompous jerk that is as arrogant as the conservatives he condemns.
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Summary: Patriotism is letting one's voice be heard
Review: It's encouraging that a book like this (or any book expressing the Constitutional right of free speech) can still be published under the Bush administration. Hopefully the administration's hold over the networks will not seize the publishers as well, and we can look forward to alternative views in the material we read. Congratulations to Bill Maher on an excellent book, and for standing up for what he believes in. That's what being an American is all about.
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Summary: Kept me laughing!
Review: I really liked this. I don't agree with everything Bill says, but I sure like the way he says everything. (Makes a good point about profiling, though I'm against it.) He's funny. This book is, too, and that's why I buy books... to laugh. Yes, some of the diatribes are rehashed from his t.v. show. But who cares? If you like him, this is a great investment. If you don't, buy "Savage Nation".
Another very funny book I recently enjoyed (and you may, too) is "No One's Even Bleeding."
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Summary: Common Sense ( Wake up America)
Review: I enjoyed this book. Bill Maher speaks with common sense, and total frankness; total unpolitical bluntness. Example: "Does anyone care if we trade with Cuba? Using great examples, such as JFK stating, the U.S. had the goal of putting a man on the moon, at the end of the decade; so should the Bush Administration have a goal to end the U.S.'s dependence on foreign Oil. ( Great idea Bill) Bill's title explains the obvious we see everyday. The majority of Americans, would rather see 200,000 American soldiers, and an equal number of Iraq Soldiers, ( or civilians); die, so they could have cheap gas. Yes, I know---that is a horrible statement; but I have to agree with Bill Maher on this. Most Americans are too used to the luxery; especially the present, "I" generation, that they refuse to make any personal sacrifices that could avert a war.
Americans are giving; but ONLY TO A POINT; as one philosopher in the book stated, If most Wealthy Americans had to choose between letting a child starve, or their Mercedes; they'd choose their Mercedes. ( Actually, in the broad scheme of things; it is my opinion, that is happening now!) One has to wonder, if people living in other countries feel this way about Americans! This book is a short read, I found it politically nuetral, as far as endorsing or 'bashing' either party. I feel it is well worth the time reading it.
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Summary: He's entertaining
Review: Bill Maher is entertaining, I'll give him that. However, as many liberals, (he claims he's libertarian)-- he has some facts correct, others incorrect. Down deep, Maher won't admit it but he has the typical liberal mind-set; it's OK for me to do; but not for YOU (the general public) I'll bet that Maher has been driven around more than once in an 8 mpg limo...
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