Free Lunch (Abridged): How the Wealthiest Americans Enrich Themselves at Government Expense (and Stick You with the Bill) Audiobook

" My husband brought this book home from the library. The title caught my eye and I picked it up and couldn't put it down. Johnston discusses the ever growing problem of corporate welfare in our country and how our economic story is under-reported. When you see the stats whether you're conservative or liberal it will make your blood boil. The only problem is that I don't feel completely satisfied after reading "Free Lunch". I feel like the ball is rolling and it's up to us to stop it. But how??? "

" This book did a lot to shape my view of politics in this country. I can't drive past a Super Walmart or a BassPro or some other devlopment, or go to a game at the local sports arena without thinking about the things I learned from this book. If you want to understand why people are upset about the direction events seem to be taking in this country, you should read this book. "

" A very depressing book about the middle class of today(?.....the rich and the poor, the have's and the have not's. About the rich oil companies like Halliburton and the influence of lobbyists with our government.Bottom Line: There is NO Free Lunch! "

" This was a pretty sobering look at a serious topic. I kept trying to remember that this is just one side of the issue. Unfortunately what I read in the newspaper correlated pretty strongly with the assertions that certain companies demand concessions from cities, thus not paying taxes for local services, schools, etc. "

" As somebody who falls into one of the most taxed income brackets, I have to say my blood is still boiling after reading this book. It was well-written in that it was a quick, interesting read that didn't get too bogged down in the nitty-gritty. But I wish the author had given us more in the way of possible solutions. "

" Any individual chapter in this book is sufficient to piss me off, taken as a whole, I was to look up instructions on guillotine construction. "

" An excellent explanation of why we're not in the middle of a socialist state but, rather, in the middle of a corporate welfare state. "

" Everyone should read this book! Whether you are Republican or Democrat it is important to see how both parties have contributed to a system where the uber-rich use the government to get themselves more of our money. "

" Great explanation of social welfare for the upper class. This is what is wrong with our current system of government... "

" This book had a hard time keeping my attention... or maybe I had a hard time paying attention. It is a fascinating book, but boring, boring, boring. (that's why I gave it only 2 stars) "

" It is not justice, it is just-us. "

" Convoluted games people play to bilk taxpayers of billions. How exactly DID George W. Bush get rich? "

" Wow! This guy's a bit confused. He jumps from the far right to the far left and then back again as he complains about government subsidies giving a free ride to the richest Americans. "

" Still reading this sequel to Perfectly Legal, and it is perhaps more disturbing than that book. "

" The information is convoluted and hard to follow - not as in difficult to understand, but difficult to get excited about. It seems like a fascinating topic, but the writing gets in the way. "

" Maddening. Interesting. Makes you want to do something immediately to stop it. Writing not bad, can get repetitive. Information is mind-boggling. "

" How can Americans be encouraged to be moral and financially responsible and encourage/check others simultaneously? It's hard to think the teachings of the bible will be enough to create real respectful reform in the financial world. Book will make you angry but excellent info. "

" Convoluted games people play to bilk taxpayers of billions. How exactly DID George W. Bush get rich? "

" Any individual chapter in this book is sufficient to piss me off, taken as a whole, I was to look up instructions on guillotine construction. "

" I would highly recommend this book to anyone. It was very enlightening and also extremely enraging. Rich people are dragging us all down. Vive la revolution! "

" The author makes plenty of great factual points, but he also incorrectly extrapolates many of those facts to suit his own idealogical arguments and arrive at his own preconceived conclusions. Great facts, though! Read it for the factual insight, but be wary of the author's logic. "

" A very depressing book about the middle class of today(?.....the rich and the poor, the have's and the have not's. About the rich oil companies like Halliburton and the influence of lobbyists with our government.Bottom Line: There is NO Free Lunch! "

" Excellent book. A must read for anyone interested in how big corporations take advantage of "taxpayer" money. "

" Maddening. Interesting. Makes you want to do something immediately to stop it. Writing not bad, can get repetitive. Information is mind-boggling. "