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If Democrats Had Any Brains, They'd Be Republicans

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Coulter writes at what she does best, finding witty or witty sounding excuses to support Republicans over Democrats in any circumstance. Frankly, about the only thing she and Democrats probably agree on is that Bush Jr. did not do a good job with the war in Iraq, Afghanistan, and 9/11. But of course, Coulter has some kind of excuse to blame Bush's responsibility on "any old Democrat" even though Democrats may have nothing to do with Bush Jr.'s personal responsibilities or his decision for the country.

I think she makes some good points, and I think some things are just put out there and that she doesn't listen. She just wants only her opinion to be right to an extreme. She's good at analyzing situations, but she would not be good for a government position requiring much trust to keep stability, that is for sure. On the other hand, you probably want her to be your Republican lobbyist. A "friend" a "Coulter Jr." told me about how great this book is. He acts just like Coulter, but just doesn't publish books and goes out and speaks like she does. Otherwise, he would probably be doing at least okay- (Coulter created and kept her niche first.) I am not particularly Democrat or Republican, but I try to give everything a chance. This book, while giving some fresh perspectives I would not have thought of, is quite hit or miss, too opinionated, and not always reasoning things out enough.

I'm not the biggest fan of Ann Coulter. I'm much more inclined to agree with Congressman Ron Paul. However, at times Ann does raise some excellent points. Sadly, her book "If Democrats Had Any Brains They'd Be Republicans" is in my opinion, one of the worst books I have ever read.

Most books offer new ideas or new thoughts and information, but Ann's book is nothing but highlighted quotes from her past books, speeches, interviews, and columns. There is really nothing new in this book. This book is basically an accumulation of Ann's worst moments.

All she does re-quote some of her most controversial and even discriminatory remarks and gets paid for it! This book does not provide any new information and I would not recommend it to anyone who is looking to learn more about the conservative party or politics in general.

I'm probably Ann's biggest fan, but this is not a real book. It is a collection of quotations from her earlier books and other sources. While the idea of providing her enemies a reference volume so they can quote her more accurately is fun, it makes for dull reading. The best parts are the introductions to each section that are new materal.

She didn't write a book, she assembled an album of previously written material... I'm very disappointed in the book and even more disappointed in Anne for selling me a rip off... I've come to expect much more from her.

I have all Ann's other books and I returned this one after buying it. This isn't anything new or any real writing on Coulter's part, its a collection of what other people have said about her with a few comments written in by Coulter. This is an absolute rip off and I'm positively fuming that I spent money on this book which isn't worth it at all. I like her work and when she really WRITES she does a great job. But this is not writing or anything else by Coulter, it amounts to a damn scrapbook that costs $25.

"This time, she's gone too far!" (Pg. 2). Coulter claims that after everything she has ever written, liberals always claim that she "goes to far." I admire Ann's ability to say things that many Republicans are probably thinking, but shy away from saying because they are afraid of reprisal.

This book consists mostly of a plethora of her old books, columns and interviews. Thus, being a first time reader of Ann Coulter like myself, this book encompassed what she is all about and gave good insight into her witty nature. In all, her book reveals how out-of-touch and hazardous the liberal mind is. To the left wing, her tone sounds brutal and fallacious. I laughed a couple times throughout the first half of her novel, but after about midway through, her jokes began to grow a little old and didn't stem from much of a solid argument.

I purchased this book thinking I was about to maybe have my left leaning views changed a little. After reading it, I both laughed and grew a bit angry. However, I admit I now understand more of the conservative stances. At the beginning of each chapter she has a couple of paragraphs of original, introductory material. Then she proceeds to list old quotes. However, her book reads more like a list of memorable excerpts than anything else. Her original material that gives background to the issues at the beginning of each chapter are much more notable.

If you are a liberal, I doubt you will enjoy this book as much as a Republican because of her very strong sarcastic humor. She begins the book by saying how liberals have tried to bring her down throughout her career and ultimately makes the claim that liberals do not have any chance when it comes to debating current political issues.

This book is a fairly fast read probably because she is one of the few authors out there who is really willing to state their ultra-conservative view. I would recommend this book to those individuals interested in politics, haven't read Ann Coulter's other books, have a sense of humor and aren't willing to get insulted (if you're a liberal).

I believe her work can spark a debate (or rather an argument between Democrats and Republicans). I didn't like the plain meanness, nastiness and bitterness of her work. I was a little shocked at times to hear her say such things, but then again, I guess that is what she is going for. One of her chapters that really offended the liberal viewpoint I think was the chapter on abortion. She writes: "If only Democrats could get the American people to believe that a group with the words "abortion" and "rights" in its name is some kind of benevolent little charity that holds bake sale" (39). Such a quote caught me off guard and angered me because abortion is a very personal issue.

I am a little nervous to hear what she has to write about Obama because I am a supporter of him. Ann Coulter has become a big media attraction over the past couple of years and thus, I believe it is important for people to know about her. This book provides a perfect opportunity for that.

As for the book itself I can't see how this one got past the publishers its basically just a collection of quotes with a minimum of commentary rather like the bushism books that have continued in popularity. I myself have never found myself in agreement with Ann's statements by any stretch of the imagination but at least other works by her were actual books as opposed to this which reads more like a cliffnotes version.

Speaking as someone who disagrees with Coulter in most respects I am now even past the point of confusion I feel towards her fans now I don't really blame her. The trick she has of constantly reducing American politics to the lowest common denominator has been moving for years it infects both right and left Coulter being only one of the most extreme examples. Politics in this country has ceased to mean "on which points is the other guy right and what common ground can we find so we can make the system work" It now means "the other guy is wrong here is a list of the reasons why"

Forgive me for saying so but that's the type of argument that isn't going to convert people to your side its how you appeal to your base and sell books while these is nothing wrong with that there are better arguments from both sides of the political spectrum.

Overall-If you love Coulter you will still love her by the end of this book. If your viewpoint is more towards the other way you will not go home disappointed either.

Interesting, but she used a lot of her previously published articles. I hadn't read them, so it was ok, but I don't know, it felt like she just hurried to get another book out there. Her best book so far is "Godless."

Although I any not agree with most of their beliefs, I respect Republicans. They are good patriots and their heart is in the right place. It is just that they are allowing the wrong TV channel to poison their thoughts. And even worse books. Such as this one.

Apart from the inflammatory title (and I had not heard such lame line since my elementary school days! What is next? "We are blue rubber, you're red glue"?), ANN COULTER's book never takes off. Sure, an evil, throaty buh-ha-ha here and there but even her heart isn't into it - why should anybody else's?
I guess she knows that, once more, she is preaching only to the choir. That is why if one were to squeeze the pages of this book, there would be enough vitriol to poison, say, a mid-size Kurdish town. That also is why this book is a only a compilation of recycled older material, collated randomly and with no purpose other than push some more paper to her fans.

Is this the best answer to Stephen Colbert and Jon Stewart? Honestly?
The GOP controls the White House; it controls the Supreme Court; its control of the media has made the Democratic congress to self-castrate; yet, they could not possibly have a worse image. Ever wonder why? (yes, apart from the war, the tortures and vetoing poor children's health care). LACK OF REAL HUMOR!

Lack of humor is indicative of lack of perspective and perceptiveness. Lacking that will eventually get you in a youth-grinding war-for-the-oil. With no ground to stand on. As a last resort, the likes of Ann Coulter are called in.

You have heard Bill O'Reilly shout and swear when reality does not agree with him? Insulting, biased, illogical and picking fights only with the weakest targets?
Well, this is the bland blond book version.

A doubt that any thinking Republican would enjoy this. Let alone a Democrat.

BUY THIS BOOK AND THE TERRORISTS WIN!

Ann Coulter must be a good writer. After all, her title alone caught my eye as I was browsing the shelves of the airport bookstore while I was waiting for my flight.

As soon as I opened the book, however, I was disappointed to find only a brief prose before a huge collection of quotes making up entire chapters. This in itself, quite frankly, doesn't make the book worth my money.

Since, I'm in the middle politically; I wasn't all that concerned about the political bias from the right. It was to be expected.

However, as a Christian, there is one thing that got my goat. Since I was aware that the book was not P.C., I have no excuse for having my toes stepped on, but I'm actually referring to a quote that's actually found on the back of the book (meaning this line was used for promotional purposes: "God said, `Earth is yours. Take it. Rape it. It's yours.'"

Yes, I'm sure "rape" is definitely something God would tell people...