Politics & Government

Obama's Wars
Obama's Wars

Review:Obama's WarsBob Woodward detailed description of Obama's decision process for adding 30,000 American soldiers to our force in Afghanistan can be tedious at times, but shows our military's efforts to widen the scope of the war and the President's efforts to limit our engagement there. Read more

No Culture - Government Zero - No Language
No Culture - Government Zero - No Language

Review:Honest look at the United States. We should all save this country. Thanks for having the intestinal fortitude to share the truth and help us all do what we can to return America to a safe, non-terrorist supporting country Read more

Reading Lolita in Tehran: A Memoir in Books
Reading Lolita in Tehran: A Memoir in Books

Review:I read "Reading Lolita in Tehran" when it first came out and have purchased many copies as gifts for my friends. Ms. Nafisi is an incredible story teller with intresting observations about personal qualities of the people she comes in contact with. She describes the events that have influenced her life with such honesty and clarity that it is hard to put the book down. I strongly recommend this book to everyone as a pleasant experience in discovering a new world observed through the author's per... Read more

The Tsar of Love and Techno: Stories
The Tsar of Love and Techno: Stories

Review:Excellent and authentic writing about several different eras in Russia/Soviet Union. Written by a very gifted young author. The title story seems a little too worked over. The cynicism of some of the characters' is wearisome at times. Read more

A Funny Look at How Everybody but Me Has Their Head Up Their Ass
A Funny Look at How Everybody but Me Has Their Head Up Their Ass

Review:A collection of his new rules segment from Real Time w/ Bill Maher . 2011 provided Bill with lotsa stuff to make fun and he did just that . IN case you dont see his weekly show , this was a good way to read the best of his 2011 new rules segment . It was a fun quick read . Read more

The Story of the U.S. Government's Secret Plan to Save Itself--While the Rest of Us Die
The Story of the U.S. Government's Secret Plan to Save Itself--While the Rest of Us Die

Review:Very interesting history of the U. S. plans to survive the Cold War, and its successors. Fascinating to read about the reactions of our government to various real and imaginary threats. Well worth the time to read. Read more

and Other Appreciations - Great Fights
and Other Appreciations - Great Fights

Review:The book is written just the same as McCain spoke. I could hear him speaking as I read. An admittedly imperfect man, he speaks with the freedom of a terminally ill human being, reminding us that while our differences may define us, our similarities bind us. Read more

Here Comes Trouble: Stories From My Life
Here Comes Trouble: Stories From My Life

Review:A sort of autobiography by the inimitable Michael Moore, this book is a great read. Moore describes periods in his life that helped him to become the man of the people that he is today. Here Comes Trouble: Stories from My Life It grabbed my attention from the first page and I always had trouble putting it down. Highly recommended! Read more

An Economic Hit Man Reveals Why the Global Economy IMPLODED -- and How to Fix It (John Perkins Economic Hitman Series)
An Economic Hit Man Reveals Why the Global Economy IMPLODED -- and How to Fix It (John Perkins Economic Hitman Series)

Review:This book is surprising timely (rare to read something that speaks to current issues when they are happening). The beginning is quick historical summary and then into the morass of our current situation. The ending was uplifting and hopeful which in today's mass media prophesying of doom and gloom was a welcomed break. There is no quick fix, but strong willed people can effect change by being conscious beings (look at what you buy and who you elect and continue to ACT)! Thank you for the his... Read more

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