Sex, Lies And Politics: The Naked Truth (Hardcover)

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There's a lot more politics than sex in Flynt's provocative polemic against conservatism in general and the Bush administration in particular—which just goes to show how exercised the Hustler entrepreneur is by current policies and trends. The first chapter deals with Flynt's rise from smalltown Kentucky to become what he calls a "smut peddler with opinions"; the last chapter concerns his outspoken views on sex. In between he sounds a lot like Michael Moore and Al Franken as he "Flynts" what he calls the hypocrisy of the political right. He blasts right-wingers for their attacks on liberal live-and-let-live values, the Bush administration for the Iraq war and Attorney General Ashcroft for post–September 11 policies that Flynt believes have stripped Americans of their civil liberties. All of this has been done elsewhere, including past Flynt books like An Unseemly Man, but Flynt's sharp edge keeps this polemic moving, tabloid-style. As U.S. opinion polls showed less support for the war in September 2003, "Americans were waking up and smelling something other than the coffee."
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Just when you thought there was no one left with the guts to expose the liars and hypocrites, enter Larry Flynt. The legendary pornographer and crusader for First Amendment rights has had it with post - 9/11 paranoia, attacks on civil rights, the rise of the religious right, vested corporate interests, and the compliant US media. In SEX, LIES & POLITICS: THE NAKED TRUTH, Larry shares his insights on sex, freedom of speech, government, privacy, the War on Terror, the Bush administration, feminism, religion, crony capitalism, pornography, and the erosion of our personal freedoms. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 256 pages
• Publisher: Kensington (July 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0758204833
• ISBN-13: 978-0758204837
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.4 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #911,390 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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58 of 64 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars American Hero, June 25, 2004

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Walter Lippmann has been quoted as saying, "He has honor if he holds himself to an ideal of conduct though it is inconvenient, unprofitable, or dangerous to do so." Larry Flynt fights for every American's rights--free speech, the right to know what's being done in our names abroad, the right to (...)privacy (right, (...)?), and the right to be left alone--even if it costs him millions, even if it puts him in a wheelchair for the rest of his life. How many real heroes give themselves that title? Instead, he calls himself "a smut peddler who cares." In truth, he's "an American hero who cares."

28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars In Like Flynt, June 12, 2006

By	!Edwin C. Pauzer (New York City) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)

This review is from: Sex, Lies And Politics: The Naked Truth (Paperback)

I never expected that the man who ran Hustler magazine had such strong political views, and could express them with such ease and conviction. After reading only a couple of pages in the bookstore, I knew I had to bring it home.

First and foremost, Larry Flynt has an uncanny ability to expose the hypocrisy of those who were aghast at Clinton's escapades, the shenanigans of the Christian right, and how the press has attacked the everything Clinton while virtually ignoring the lies and distortions of the right.

Flynt brings us example after example of hypocrisy whether it's Pat Robertson or Rush Limbaugh. He particularly eviscerates Limbaugh who claims to represent the common man, who drinks $2000 bottles of wine, but was turned in by his common housekeeper even after he gave her an extra $120,000 to keep quiet about it. (Has anyone noticed that the Rush story has died since his admission?)

Flynt's book has no deep revelations, but may contain dozens of bits of information that we would never have heard through the mainstream media. It is honest, and it is plainly written. You get the impression that he is in the room talking to you. It is also entertaining. This book is defintely worth the time and money.

The ultimate irony? I got the impression that this man "practices" more Christian values than all the Pat Robertson's in the country, that he is a man of his word.

He makes no apologies for what he says or stands for. How refreshing!

46 of 51 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Weighing in against Bush, July 7, 2004

By	Uncle Elmer "tod3" (USA) - See all my reviews

Larry Flynt argues that the Republican Party has duped America into thinking that it's policies that favor the rich also benefit the middle class but the reality is that this isn't true. Larry Flynt then goes on to clearly articulate the power of the average man when they vote and participate in the system to advance their own needs and not listen to the nonsense of elitist political people like Bush/Cheney.

Flynt also highlights his now famous "Flynt Report" that derailed the the Republicans when they were going after Clinton. This is worth reading as the hypocracy of Bob Barr, Bob Livingstone and other politicians are amazing.

I'd say this book is good for those who want a meat and potatoes approach to the current arguments against Bush/Cheney. The Flynt book is good to have in your home to remind yourself about how hypocritical the Republicans can be toward sexual matters and, more importantly, what specific reasons there are to defeat Bush/Cheney.

I'd recommend buying the book.