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Summary: Unconvincing and Absurd
Review: The true test of a writer is her ability to convince. On that test, Coulter fails. I spent hours in the bookstore reading this book and, time after time, she fails to consider anything that might disagree with her pre-conceived notions. Ann, have you ever heard of "cognitive dissonance"? That's when a person fails to even comprehend facts that do not fit with her pre-conceived ideas. That's what's going on here.
I find most curious her defense of Joe McCarthy. That she defends his behavior speaks for itself. With the benefit of historical perspective, it is clear that McCarthy's behavior was not correct and that his actions only damaged our country.
The Republicans may be able to take control of our land for a few years. But, as it has happened in the past, America will be reminded of why all these laws protecting civil rights, the environment and the poor were enacted in the first place. Republicans are rich people trying to stay rich.
Whose position is more defensible: A party protecting the wealthy or a party protecting the poor? The rich don't need protection, folks. For the most part, I believe as an American who pays the top percentage rate of income tax withholding, I get a good value for my money. The Republicans act like children who want to have their services but don't want to pay for them.
Ann Coulter may get some traction on her book--making her even more wealthy and out of touch with the common American--but her shrill tone will fail to convince anyone. Even in this forum (thank you, Amazon), you will see either one-star reviews or five-star ones. America is polarized, obviously. Are there more rich people than poor? The right may be able to pull along the Christian conservatives for a few years. But when the poor Christians start to see that the GOP doesn't really care about them, there will come a day of reckoning. I, for one, will work to make that day sooner.
Coulter--with her laughable fear of flying--manifests an amusing pathology. She is a person who wants to keep her advantages and he thinks she can fool America. Let the 2004 "Wild Rumpus" start.
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Summary: A question of patriotism
Review: In "Starship Troopers," Robert Heinlein explores what makes a citizen. The tool he used was the concept of service to the country, positing a future society where the full right of citizenship; voting, service in elective office, ability to hold certain civil service jobs, etc.; was restricted to those who had honorably completed service in the military. It was not expected that the veterans agreed on any given issue, the fact of their service showed their commitment to the society. In "Treason," we see a different take - only those who hold certain views are truly committed to the welfare of this country. As a retired military officer, card carrying Democrat, and member of various organizations that Coulter would describe as liberal; I find it highly objectionable for anybody like Coulter to question my patriotism or commitment. Her discussion is hardly rational. Once again, as in "Libel," she partakes in ad hominem argument to paint her opponents as enemies of the state. If you agree with her already, you don't need to read the book. If you don't agree with her, this book presents no convincing evidence to bring you to her side of the argument.
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Summary: GENIUS
Review: ALL HAIL COULTER. SHE IS RAW FREAKING POWER. I THINK I'M IN LOVE.
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Summary: A Flawed Thesis
Review: Coulter's book "Treason" proposing the theory that liberals intend and actively pursue the downfall of America provides an exhaustive argument, but is also subject to one very grave flaw. At no point does Coulter explore the advantages gained, either ideologically or politically, by destroying America. The only motive she provides for such anarchistic, and detrimental, behavior is that those charged with the offenses are liberal.This recursive argument is the foundation for her entire book, and by failing to address the obvious objection that this may be a mischaracterization of the ideology, Coulter leaves her thesis open to question. The obvious nature of this omission leaves the critical reader wondering if Coulter was unable to justify this behavior through concrete correlation to her adversaries political values. A behavior that amounts to burning down one's home while still occupying it. Without addressing these core concerns of the critical reader, Coulter's book can only be reduced to political propaganda with the sole purpose of reaffirming the beliefs of those who already concur with her argument. Readers from a conservative political stance seeking a "feel-good" book will enjoy Coulter's style. For those readers seeking a comprehensive approach to political persuasion, I suggest looking to more academic sources.
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Summary: I would like to give this book a rating of 0 stars!!!!!
Review: Ann attempts to portray all non-conservatives as traitors. I believe this book will never enlighten people. It will only feed into the hatred and fear that lives in the hearts of her readers.
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Summary: She just made a "fat joke" about Hillary Clinton
Review: Wow ... that's class. I'm convinced already! Why oh why in God's holy name is it that any blomb bombshell with cleavage, an utter disregard for hard facts, and a tongue to make your mom blush gets high praise from the Far Right? So this is what counts for intelligent Conservative debate? Bring back the So Called Liberal Media, PLEASE!
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Summary: Slander author has done again
Review: I think that Ann Coulter is thw worse face of the party. In the fact! that all she spew`s is hate! She does not make any resonable argument and in interviews on TV all she does in shout down everyone.
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Summary: Too bad there isn't a ZERO star to rate this witch's book
Review: As in all her other books, this one too is filled with lies, distortions and complete fabrications. For someone who "professes" to be college educated, she sure needs a refresher history course. Of course she would think McCarthy is a hero....most on the right do, and followed his lead in their sexual McCarthyism towards Clinton...same despicable tactics. Coulter cries for attention...maybe she should think about food for that hideous anorexic body instead. Save your money and just buy the National Enquirer...they read the same
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Summary: Incoherent ranting
Review: The belle of New Canaan, CT has done it again! Only she could pass Joe McCarthy off as an American hero while slandering anyone to the left of Ronald Reagan. And isn't it great that her heroes propped up Saddam Hussein, Pinochet, Marcos, et al?
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Summary: Stop her before she writes again!
Review: According to Coulter, liberals are traitors, right? That's a mighty charge and one that shouldn't be thrown around lightly. While I would never claim that Democrats are perfect, Coulter seems to forget - or at least ignore - that Nixon created the Watergate scandal all on his own. That Iran-Contra started, if not with Reagan himself, then among his close associates and fellow Republicans. That rather than allow people's votes to be counted, the Bush election team filed the first legal papers in Florida to end the counting of actual votes. It seems there's enough on both sides of the aisle that can be labeled treasonous. Coulter chides liberals for namecalling, yet the very title of her book is one big schoolyard taunt. If you are the type of person who agrees with Coulter, do yourself a favor, spend your money on a direct donation to the GOP or a conservative organization rather than waste money on a book that, rather than challenge you intellectually, only confirm a very narrow interpretation of history.
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