Rating:  Summary: Queen Ann Review: A great read.It makes me want to befriend all of the ego-fornicating lawyers from Connecticut to Texas. Her insights and wisdom are invaluable for the "eighty percent, or whatever it is" (Chomsky), that are without the wherewithal and gumption to assess for themselves critically, and with a healthy open mind, actual fact verses fiction and understanding the function of persuasive agenda. It says what a so-called "conservative" WANTS to hear, no matter how distorted, or invented, the reality. All of coulters books, in hard cover if possible, should be a treasured collection for any library, including this book. Like your bible, this book should be purchased new, and read in a literal sense, together with the priesthood of the believer, that will allow translation into tidy accommodations.
Rating:  Summary: Why Do They Flock To Read And Review A Book Like This? Review: Ignore the extremely negative reviews on this book. There are good reasons people who support socialism and hate "conservative thought" flock to rate Coulter's books with a dismal review: #1. She proves them wrong. #2. She proves them to be anti-American. #3. She researches her work so well - it can't be refuted; their only hope is to stop the book from being read in the first place. I don't think this book is as good as Slander, but it is more concerned with world affairs, or at least how our foreign policy was hurt by the LEFT. Ann Coulter is still a great researcher and writer. She exposes the quick attempts by liberals in our nation to criticize great leaders like President Ronald Reagan - the man who brought down communism with a "peace through strength" policy. Ann exposes the hypocrisy prevalent in the media's reporting of simple successes by Democrats, while ignoring huge accomplishments by Republicans. She sheds daylight on the dark-myth of McCarthyism; the save-all light-saber for the LEFT, especially when backed into a corner. I say if you are going to buy just one an Ann Coulter book, purchase Slander. If you are going to buy two Ann Coulter books, buy Slander and Treason - the two books compliment each other well. But whatever decision one makes - ignore the whiners; they've been in the dark so long, the light hurts their eyes! Peace-out! www.therunninggirl.com
Rating:  Summary: A New Low Review: People really need to start recognizing the works of this woman and her ilk on both sides of the political spectrum, including the likes of Hannity, O'Reilly, and Moore, as what they are...sensationalists. All of these authors know what sells books, and it isn't being nice or levelheaded. These men and women, and Coulter is especially guilty of this, make broad generalizations about the other side, making them appear to be the ultimate evil in the world. The fact of the matter is that it is much easier to simply label those with differing opinions than your own as stupid or in this instance "traitorous", than to actually take the time to understand the other side's point of view. Democrats and liberals in this country are every bit as guilty of this as Republicans and conservatives, and it needs to stop if there is ever going to be any real progress. You'd be far better off spending your time and money elsewhere, perhaps on something that actually educates instead of just making wild inflamatory accusations.
Rating:  Summary: The Horror Review: I must admit that yes, I would "do," Ms. Coulter. I would first have to gag her though, so that that I wouldn't be subject to the unmitgated gall spewing forth from her shapely lips. I noticed that price of this book has dropped significantly. I don't suppose this is from the astronomical sales the publisher is enjoying and may show that most of the fat cats have already passed it around, much the way I'm sure they have with her.
Rating:  Summary: Way too extreme Review: This book is a prime example of why so many people in America are disgusted by politics. Instead of remembering the true meaning of democracy, Ann Coulter, and many like her, are convinced that the only way to make this country great is their way. Our country is founded on free speech, on the free exchange of ideas, and I'm thrilled to see that Ann Coulter is practicing her Constitutional rights. But the fact is that there is not some vast left wing or right wing conspiracy to destroy America. The fact is that, with the exception of a few extremists on both ends of the political spectrum, the vast majority of Americans are simply interested in doing the right thing and making this country better than it has ever been. Ann Coulter not only insults liberals, but all Americans. She insults us all by implying that honest debate and the exchange of ideas is somehow invalid. I am a liberal. I don't hate America. And I don't hate conservatives. What I do hate are people, of any political persuasion, who are universally contemptuous of anyone who disagrees with their position and will go to any lengths to "prove" that they are right. Anyone who is willing to honestly work for the betterment of this country and the world deserves more than an accusation of "Treason!" or "Slander!" They deserve respect, both personally and for their ideas. Ann Coulter, and those who praise her book, should stop and think for a minute about what it really means to be an American.
Rating:  Summary: Snake Review: She's skinny, blond, and flat-assed! You white males are gonna love this!
Rating:  Summary: She doesn't know what 'liberal' means Review: Sigh. Class is in session. This is a "liberal" country. It was founded upon the principles of post-enlightenment egalitarian liberal humanism by men such as Patrick Henry, Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, Ben Franklin, and Tom Paine, all of whom described themselves in their writings as "liberals," and were denounced as such by the monarchists. Silly Ann. You don't know what liberalism is, do you? Here: Merriam Webster's Dictionary: "a political philosophy based on belief in progress, the essential goodness of the human race, and the autonomy of the individual and standing for the protection of political and civil liberties" Now, which part of that did you find repellent? None of it? Gee, neither do the Democrats. Nor the Republicans. The difference is not in the moral philosophy of liberalism, but in the way they wish to IMPLEMENT that philosophy. Democrats tend to focus on maximizing freedom by egalitarianism, Republicans by maximizing individualism. Both parties are overwhelmingly "liberal," compared to the vast majority of the world's governments, and should recognize that "liberal" is a badge of national pride. The only people who claim there is a significant division between the "liberal" and "conservative" wings of politics, as if those movements were universally tied to the Democratic and Republican parties, are talk-radio goons like Rush Limbaugh who are entertainers and agitators, not political commentators nor newspeople. To use the term "liberal" as a pejorative does nothing other than demonstrate Ann's overwhelming ignorance of our history and culture. Go look up the definition of "liberalism" in any dictionary. Then compare that to the way that people like Limbaugh and Coulter (and you, dear reader) use that term. Then ask yourself "what would be the purpose of demonizing the terms inherent in liberalism? Who benefits from an attempt to change the meaning of our most essential principles? To the reviewer who suggests that this definition of liberalism is outdated, I wasn't aware that Coulter had superceded the dictionary as the arbiter of words' meaning. And how, specifically, is her misapplication of the blanket term "liberal" to the most extreme leftism of the 1960's more accurate?
Rating:  Summary: Why, Ann, Why?! Review: Ann, why don't you return my phone calls?? When we met at the Klamath Falls Greyhound station, I instantly fell for your steel-cold, crazy eyes. You gave me a swig of your wild turkey from a brown paper sack, and said "don't mess with Connecticut, bee-yatch", I remember. Later on, as you were pushing me up against that musty bathroom wall and breathing your hott republican garlic breath into my push-up bra, I thought we would be forever. Forever baby. Now I'm frikkin' knocked up in the middle of Oregon and I see your hott bony frame on that huge cardboard display every time I go to Barnes and Noble, and Ann, I go a little crazy. I get a little misty. I'm flyin' my flag high for you baby, and don't worry, I'll never tell a soul that your dinker is tiny and crooked. Send child support checks, Ann, and better luck next time on the whole "quality authorship" thing you've been goin' for.
Rating:  Summary: Brave Insights Review: Ann does it again... successfully, honestly, and without mincing words. Her astute observations are ones that I wish more people would open their eyes and see. I truly enjoyed 'Slander' and 'Treason' was a brilliantly written sequel. Ann is an inspiration to anyone who loves their country and wants to see it preserved. As well as a great orator, her books are captivating and sensible. She is a controversial and shocking pundit, and that's exactly what we need. Every paragraph is a journey into the truth. Every sentence is full of illuminating and sensible conclusions and judgments. People that knock her are not reading the book, they are glimpsing through the pages (illiteracy will do that). To them, Ann is guilty for being successful and able to withstand petty insult from liberals. This is one of the best books I've read by a strong, intelligent conservative with the talent and ability to stand up and tell it like it is. Excellent job, Ann... keep up the good work!
Rating:  Summary: Definatlely the Worst book Ever Review: Hmm, where to start. When i was given this book as a present by my Conservative (BUT not WHACKO) Father I decided to read it with an Open Mind. Too bad Ann doesn't have one. Her pitch to make McCarthy out to be good was one of the funniest (unintentionally) things i have ever read. All the Democrats are guilty of Treason (Does that include me?). I enjoyed her racist views of Arabs, thinly vieled as witty remarks. She complains about a lot yet doesnt seem to offer up any solutions to anything. Which is interesting because that's what she accuses Democrats of. I was in the Military, I suppose her and I could have a long talk about her many years of service to the USA. I was also completly distracted by the errors that should have been caught by somebody, ANYBODY! I wish i could think of one good thing to say about this book but i cant. Oh wait, it really made good kindling for the fire.
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