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164 of 191 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
The truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth!, November 14, 1999
When people think conservative talk radio, they immediately think of Rush Limbaugh. The next thought that springs to mind is racist, evil, cold-hearted republicans. Well all of that is about to change with this book.What Boortz conveys in this book is a simple, common sense approach to the differences between liberals and conservatives. Boortz spells out how the public has been mislead for so long and how the media aids in this game. You'll see a clear picture of why we do not live in a democracy. You'll understand why social programs have perpetuated themselves for so long. You'll even understand how and why taxes are collected. In the 166 pages of this book you will begin to understand what separates the liberal left from the conservative right. You can't lose by spending the [money] and by the way Neal is a Libertarian not a Republican, which makes the book all the better to read!
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72 of 88 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Bingo!, December 26, 2000
This book should be required reading for every American- It serves so many wonderful purposes: Learn what makes Liberals tick and how to diffuse such nastly little bombs! Learn the truth behind America's most popular Liberal myths! It doesn't quite slice-and-dice, but it does give the reader a good introduction into Liberal and Conservative thought.Boortz starts with the most concise, clear explanation of the difference between liberals and conservatives I have yet to find anywhere. Though unfortunately short, it does manage to give you an excellent insight into the mindset of each group. From there he proceeds to debunk classical liberal myths left-and-right, and offer up to the reader several suggestions on how to diffuse Liberal arguments without the slightest effort. Probably the best part of the book is a chapter in which he dictates his ideal college commencement speech to the reader. If only all graduates could listen to this thing, it's a perfect summary of Boortz's political thought, and better, a perfect lesson on why not to become a Liberal. He tosses in a lot of humor and factual examples to accentuate and enforce his point, it's quite an easy and enjoyable read actually. And it's message is very powerful- if every Liberal were to read this book, i firmly believe their species would die out. It's a book they'll never read though, I'm afraid.. no pictures. One of the most efficient books I've ever read, in terms of strength of argument to shortness of length. You could read it in a couple of hours, but enjoy it's lessons for a lifetime. Bravo, Neal, bravo.
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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boortz Nails Them!, July 25, 2004
Like his radio show, and daily web site (www.boortz.com), Neal nails the truth down that the Liberals hate you to hear.
Among the things he explains, is why there is such a disproportionant majority of Liberal teachers in our Colleges and Universities. He points to the 60's and the Draft Deferrments for college students that kept their grades up during the VietNam War.
By taking the non science courses that were easier, students could keep their grades high and maintain their deferrments. When they got their BA's, and the war was still going, they went on to get their MA's and PHD's-remaining in college as long as possible, until the war ended. Once it was over, there were few jobs available for their Liberal Arts degrees in the 'real world', and the only place open to them was academia as teachers.
I saw this happen with people I knew. One said to me "all my life I've fought the establishment, without much success, but now I'm teaching, and I've got their kids, and their minds are mine"!
His parents had the money to send him to Hofstra (doctors son) where he majored in Political Science. Mine didn't have the bucks and I got my draft notice. I enlisted instead for four years in the Navy. The GI Bill paid for my BS which did have a diverse job market in the real world.
Boortz pulls no punches, and his background as a lawyer, adds to his insight and Libertarian approach.
He teaches how Liberals identify everyone by their 'group membership' and avoid individualism. They talk in terms like the poor 'unfortunates' of society, as opposed to those 'more fortunate' Fortune is defined as an unexpected windfall. This ignores the hard work and sweat of those that make good choices in life. Liberals suggest that those that are 'fortunate' got it by cheating and stealing it from those that are 'less fortunate'.
Neal says most of those that don't make it are victims of themselves, poor life choices, not paying attention-doing homework in school, using drugs, getting pregnant underage.
Later on in life, they wind up looking for Gov't handouts in the form of entitlement programs which are Socialistic redistributation of wealth, by taking the earners tax dollars and giving it to the ne'er do wells to buy votes.
His other book- "The Commencement Speech You Need to Hear" is good too.
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