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Lies the Government Told You: Myth, Power, and Deception in American History

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Judge Napolitano never ceases to impress me with his knowledge of history and his ability to give you the straight facts. There's no dancing around issues here; Napolitano starts out the book with criticism of one of the move beloved Founding Fathers, George Washington, for his acceptance of slavery (there is praise, too). I mention this because no punches are pulled for the sake of being agreeable; deceit and favoritism are not part of Napolitano's repertoire. This book serves up plenty of criticism for anyone who violates Natural Law or its protection under the Constitution, but that criticism is never generalized as an attack on a political party or group.

Judge Napolitano even attacks a few Constitutional amendments themselves, and particularly calls the 17th amendment the most "unconstitutional amendment" (if there were such a thing) for violating the separation of powers constructed by the Founding Fathers. Numerous historic court cases and power grabs are cited, and even the more famous examples are presented with rare respect for personal liberty. I appreciated the perspective and found myself learning a lot even about cases I was already familiar with. (Throughout the book, I was saying to my wife, "Did you know this?") The book is thoroughly documented with a long list of references at the end for those wanting to read original cited sources for themselves.

I've read a few books on the Constitution (Politically Incorrect Guide To, Who Killed The Constitution, Revolution: A Manifesto to name a few). While usually informative, nobody writes as well nor drills a point home as well as Napolitano. The book keeps a fast pace and focus on the subject of each chapter, with the details of cases presented as necessary without bogging down the central theme or pace. I found this book a pleasure to read. Napolitano has his opinions and doesn't hide them, and for those unfamiliar with "The Judge" he defends the Constitution as envisioned by (most of) the Founding Fathers. He is a great defender of liberty.

It's every bit as good and informative as his show "Freedom Watch" on Fox, which is high praise.

Judge Andrew P. Napolitano does not believe that the government is anyone's friend. In his latest book, Lies The Government Told You, he takes his readers on a very informative journey in exposing various lies that he believes Americans have bought into. A little unsettling is Napolitano's warning (on page 295) that his readers should be very careful when reading THIS book, because it could set someone up to be monitored by the government for suspicious behavior.

I can only imagine that if merely reading a book like this makes one a target in the government's eyes, how much more incriminating it must be to WRITE a book like this? The author seems to truly know his stuff so I'm sure he thought long and hard before putting himself out there and exposing this information. If you're not into politics then this book might not hold your interest. It's a pretty deep read with tons of facts and information.

The author writes about seventeen lies, one of them being "all men are created equal." American history buffs will already be well aware that four out of the first five American Presidents (George Washington included) owned slaves. However, what about the The Takings Clause of the Fifth Amendment which gives the government the right to take away private property for "public use"? This includes YOUR home, even if you've paid it off.

What about Populism and Progessivism? When did these views develop and how have they affected our current government?

Why is FEMA so disorganized and chaotic? And why are they still allowed to operate, though FEMA has proven to be unprepared and severely lacking in disaster response?

What about the $40 billion dollars a year taken from American taxpayers and used to foot the bill for the war on drugs? In the midst of a failing economy, why are Americans forced to continue to pay for these types of ineffective programs?

Lie #12 is "Everyone Is Innocent Until Proven Guilty". Napolitano shows example after example of how the government has wrongly accused, convicted and imprisoned innocent Americans and gotten away with it.

Not only does the author cover historical events like the founding of our country and Pearl Harbor - he also addresses current events like the General Motors bailout, comparing it to the near failure of Amtrak in 1971.

Interesting, thought provoking and definitely for those who agree with Napolitano's view of the government.

Andrew Napolitano's latest book is just what Republican conservatives and Tea Partiers need to read, to arm them against the federal government's lies. It's a wonderful gift for a young person too. As on FOX, the Judge's deep knowledge of the Constitution and American history are joined to great story-telling, with the moral Americans need to hear about the real nature of the US government. And the introduction is by Ron Paul. Read this book!

I first saw Napolitano on Glenn Beck and was intrigued by the title. What I have grown to love about him and this book is that he is bi-partisan. He is very direct and holds nothing back while exposing lies told by the government. He breaks them out very well and floods you with information to back up each claim. He encourages us to seek out thosue sources ourselves as well. This is something I firmly believe in. Not taking what others say as truth, seek out the information yourself.


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Judge Andrew Napolitano has put into writing what many of us have long suspected...our government has been lying to use for years about almost everything it has ever done. If you think our government is crooked and power hungry, you will realize just how crooked it is when you read this book. Lies The Government Told You is scary as hell to be truthful. I didn't find a single thing that I disagreed with. It's almost unbelievable how far our Nation has moved from the Constitution.

While I don't watch much news anymore (I find most so called "journalists" to be either too frightened or too stupid to ask real questions that actually matter) I see enough to keep up with the major stories. I was glad to see Napolitano mention the failure of the national media as well in the book. This book will really open your eyes to how broken our government is, not just because it's virtually bankrupt, but because it fails to uphold the constitution and protect the very citizens that fund it. You will also learn that the Federal Reserve isn't a "federal" entity. It's a private corporation that controls all our money with little or no oversight. There used to be a joke that if Alan Greenspan happened to comment how nasty a rainy day was, the stock market would drop fifty points. It doesn't sound far-fetched when you realize how much power the Federal Reserve actually has.

I wold love to see this book as required reading in any government class. It truly does open your mind to the countless ways we as citizens have failed to protect our own freedoms by allowing such actions to occur time and time again. If you can still vote for most politicians after reading this, I can only hope they have also read the book. All Americans should be both shocked and ashamed at our government for these lies. We should remember these actions the next time we vote, though another big problem is the lack of choices on the ballot. Let's be honest, how many times have you voted for the lesser of two evils?

I highly recommend this book for everyone. If millions read it and understand how far we have fallen, maybe there is still hope that we can get our government and our constitutional rights back.

Most of us know that the government lies to us...and most people just accept it.
But should we?
Should we go along like sheep allowing them to tell us what to do, despite their breaking this country's laws themselves?
Do you honestly know how much they corrupt the truth to get what they want from us...to deceive us?

Judge Andrew P. Napolitano, is a wonderful author and leader in our country, who respect's the Constitution and understands first hand how the American government is supposed to be, but unfortunately is not.
The government today is anything but a friend on our side.

This eye-opening book, 'Lies the Government Told You', goes through in depth detail of 17 of the biggest untruths the leaders of this nation would like us to believe. He dives hard into the subjects telling us what they should be and what they aren't today, like the Right to Bear Arms, the Federal Reserve, FEMA, every vote counts, and even how everyone is not innocent until proven guilty in our government's eyes.

Using many modern legal cases and historic events to prove his points, Judge Napolitano really knows how to voice the truth and expose the wickedness in today's politics.
For example, did you know that the government has the right to take away your property for "public use" no matter what you want...even if that "public use" is just to widen their political pockets, and make us pay taxes on something that is supposedly for our benefit?
Did you know that the Federal Reserve has nothing Federal about it, but is just a small group of elite bankers (like Rockerfeller, J.P. Morgan, etc.) who print monopoly money just to charge interest on this paper that has no real value to back any of it? All to deepen their own wealth of course, while our economy slips slowly into depression.
Did you realize the government wants to disarm us by putting so many stipulations on the 2nd Amendment? Why? Why should we let tyranny rule us, especially when they will have all the weapons to keep us under control while we won't be able to fight back?

Is this what our founding Fathers wanted for America?

'Lies the Government Told You' is a must read for anyone who wants to know the truth about America and how we can change it for the better. Be prepared when you read this enlightening book...prepared to be angry, and prepared to stand up and take back our government.

We the People.
We the States.
"When the people fear their government, there is tyranny; when the government fears the people, there is liberty." -- Thomas Jefferson
(Thank you Thomas Nelson Publishers for providing me with this copy to review.)

There is supposed to be a tension between the government and the people.

I worded it that way on purpose, there is no "it's people" with the government of the United States. There is supposed to be a tension between the government of the United States of America and the citizens of the United States of America.

The United States of America is unique in that respect among nations. While all governments are responsible and accountable for their actions for and on behalf of their citizens, the United States of America is unique among nations in that, at least in the founding documents and according to common belief, it affirms that accountability and responsibility.

The government of the United States of America has traveled far from it's original constitutional moorings, and it is important that We the people not forget the correct alignment of the spheres of responsibility in a worthwhile culture.

I don't follow some of Judge Andrew Napolitano's ideas and philosophies, but my disagreements are more in details than in nature and essence, and in principle there is truly little I can disagree with.

It is a sad thing when even people who firmly believe in the original intent and the founding essence of the United States of America feel sick when they recognize the truth of where we are versus where we believed, hoped, and honestly thought we were.

And it is a good thing when someone stands up and courageously tells the truth without pulling punches.

Lies the Government Told You should be required reading before election day, before tax day, anytime we hear "I'm from the government and I'm here to help."

The tension between We the People of the United States of America and the government of the United States of America is necessary and the superior strength and push should always come from We the People because the government attracts to itself people with the lust to dominate.

And it's the power and pressure of the people who are the first, the last, and the only bulwark against the tyrants, petty and powerful, soft tongued and flagrant.

So purchase Judge Andrew Napolitano's book Lies the Government Told You, and let's put the government of the United States of America back in it's place, back on it's heels, back on it's butt, back on it's back, until its submission to We the People is total and complete.

Once again Judge Napolitano has written a book for all Americans. His depth and breadth of knowledge is again evident. He does not pull punches. If someone has done something admirable, he says so. If they have done something despicable, he says that, too. He is not pro-Republican or pro-Democrat...he IS one of the most pro-Constitution people I have ever read. There is no doubt that he loves this country. He leaves us with no doubt that this country is not what we believe it is nor is it what it was intended to be. He reminds us of the most frightening words we can hear..."I'm from the government, and I'm here to help you." (R. Reagan), and I would add another set..."I'm from the government, and I'll protect you." If we are to remain the land of the free, or more accurately, reclaim that status, we would do well to read this book and take action on Judge Napolitano's recommendations.

My suggestion to all Americans is simple...read the Constitution of the United States of America! Re-read the Constitution, commit the words to your mind and heart. Live (and vote) with those words etched into your mind and heart. After you have read the Constitution, read the works of Judge Napolitano. He writes in specifics, not generalities. Read "The 5000 Year Leap" to discover the wonder of the our constitution.

Knowledge is power...this book WILL increase your knowledge!

The subtitle for the book is "Myth, Power, and Deception in American History", and with that subtitle you would think the book should be stashed away with the conspiracy theory books in the back of your local book store. However, that is not the case with Lies the Government Told You.

The book has listed in it, 17 "lies" told to us by our government, and goes into great detail in each of those chapters in explaining where the lie comes from, how it has been misinterpreted, how the media presents it, and the author, Judge Andrew P. Napolitano's take on the matter.

The lies that we have been told range from rights that have been granted to us in the constitution (all men are created equal), to political media slogans (the war on drugs), and even has a chapter devoted to one of the best satirical quotes from a U. S. President I have ever heard, "I'm from the government and I'm here to help".

Keeping with the book's tradition, I won't lie to you. The book takes a while to read, and can sometimes get confusing, especially to an average Joe like myself, but the author does try to keep things simple and intelligible. Some of the chapters made my blood boil when I began to think real hard on the subject, and many times I put the book back down as quickly as I picked it up! But, I am glad I had the chance to read it. It has opened up my eyes in more ways than one, and raised my blood pressure to boot.

Lies The Government Told You by Judge Andrew P. Napolitano

Judge Napolitano does a great job of interweaving various points from the United States Constitution,lawsuits and past and present happenings. He shows us the many ways that our government has lied to us and let various opinions take precedence over the original intention of our constituiion.
This book will really open your eyes to so many wrongs that have occured over the years and continue to be in effect today. There is much that will be shared with you about how various groups have gained power over our govenment and are doing so by lies that too many of us are willing to listen to and believe to the detriment of our country. This really isn't a partisan book, both major parties have done things over the years that need to be studied and learned from so that we can make better choices in who we elect to government office.
Everyone who has an interest in our Constituion and what it means, needs to read this book and learn from the writing of Judge Napolitano.

I received this book from Thomas Nelson Publishers as part of their [...] bloggers book review program. The opinions expressed are my own. I was not required to write a positive review. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255 "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."