With jackhammer force and candor, Governor Ventura issues an urgent wake-up call to America -- a resounding indictment of our creeping national cynicism, and how our political system rewards mediocrity while turning a blind eye to accountability.
In Do I Stand Alone? Ventura decries the ease with which most Americans surrender their freedoms and apathetically accept a system of governance driven more by pork and patronage than by the best interests of the constituency. He also denounces an irresponsible media, taking them to task for too often confusing fame with notoriety, and for driving the news instead of simply reporting it. And he unabashedly speaks out on today's hot-button issues, including welfare, racism, abortion, campaign finance reform, and gay rights.
Giving us fascinating insights into the future of independent parties, Governor Ventura ushers us deep into the polished corridors of power, exposing the best -- and worst -- of our current crop of political personalities while laying out a workable strategy for bringing our political system -- and its politicians -- back to greatness.
In a forthright, razor-sharp, and entertaining critique, Governor Jesse Ventura has once again thrown down the gauntlet -- challenging today's politicians as well as a disenchanted public to transcend the tired rhetoric and defiantly reclaim the freedom and opportunity that is our American birthright.
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"I liked it. I agree with most of the politics in this book, which are of a centrist libertarian type. Ventura does a good job attacking the two party system and the media. He also explains the issues sensibly. "
— Jon (4 out of 5 stars)
“It turns out [Ventura’s] got some useful things to say.”
— Publishers Weekly“Reassuring, refreshing, and encouraging political criticism.”
— Booklist" I liked it. I agree with most of the politics in this book, which are of a centrist libertarian type. Ventura does a good job attacking the two party system and the media. He also explains the issues sensibly. "
— Jon, 9/9/2010" Wow! After starting (and not finshing) this book, I understand why this former pro wrestler rose to the title of Minnesota Governor. "
— Thebrown1, 8/22/2010" Wow! After starting (and not finshing) this book, I understand why this former pro wrestler rose to the title of Minnesota Governor. "
— Thebrown1, 8/23/2008Jesse Ventura is the former governor of Minnesota and author of four national bestsellers, including 63 Documents the Government Doesn’t Want You to Read and American Conspiracies. He is also the host of the television show Conspiracy Theory with Jesse Ventura on truTV. He lives in Minnesota and Mexico.