Fed up with the Republican Right? Then you'll love Al Franken's scathingly hilarious look at America's largest talk show host and his conservative cronies. Hear this Emmy-winning Saturday Night Live writer's thoughts on exploding Medicare costs (Why not shoot the elderly into space?), feminism (Limbaugh was railing about how feminists believe that all heterosexual sex is rape. The thing is, though, I know a lot of women, almost all of whom consider themselves feminists, and I know of only one who holds this belief. And we've been married nearly twenty years), and Rush Limbaugh's fact-checker, the man with the easiest job in America. Funny yet uncompromisingly fair, Franken tackles the issues - and the politicians - in ways few have dared.
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"A hilarious little time capsule, especially the first chapter that names the book. Franken --- Stuart Smalley on "SNL" --- satirizes the breakdown of civility in modern communication brought about by Rush and his ilk (thus the title), and at the same time points out the hypocrisy of major conservative figures by using real facts and figures. He's kind of an anti-P.J. O'Rourke: very clever, extremely funny, doesn't take himself too seriously. The index of the book, which is unrelated to its actual material, is merciless and drives the point home like a straw into Rush's Big Gulp." — Ensiform (4 out of 5 stars)
"A hilarious little time capsule, especially the first chapter that names the book. Franken --- Stuart Smalley on "SNL" --- satirizes the breakdown of civility in modern communication brought about by Rush and his ilk (thus the title), and at the same time points out the hypocrisy of major conservative figures by using real facts and figures. He's kind of an anti-P.J. O'Rourke: very clever, extremely funny, doesn't take himself too seriously. The index of the book, which is unrelated to its actual material, is merciless and drives the point home like a straw into Rush's Big Gulp."
" Worth a read - particularly in light of Rush's recent utterings and Newt's run for the Presidency. "
" Fairly amusing for a plane ride back from Baltimore, where I also read bell hooks's Feminist Theory from Margin to Center, which was much less amusing. "
" Insanely funny, but perhaps I am a little to young to appreciate the politics. I enjoyed Lying Liars a lot more. "
" I think this is Franken's best "
" I'm a Franken fan. No apologies. "
" I confess to buying this book at a used book sale just for the title. And even though it was written 1995-6, many of the situations (including the title) remain the same. Mr. Franken's obesrvations frequently made me laugh, one of the few times I expect to on politics in this election year. "
" Truly dreadful. Full of lies and half-truths, this book has been thoroughly debunked. "
" Very funny, AL is obnoxious, and it was great to see Rush taken on in a world he dominates. Not however for the conservative at heart. "
" I already hated Rush, so why not add some humor and even more facts about his stupid hypocritical face "
" This book made me almost pee my pants! "
" Another funny book, however since I was not aware of politics at this time that this was org written I did not catch a lot of the humor. Good read, wish I would have paid more attention to politics at the time to understand the humor. "
" Worth reading for the index alone. "
" Not as funny as Lying Liars, but still a riot. "
" Funny and informative, but feels dated since it was published in 1996. "
" Humor writing about politics. Sometimes funny. "
" I couldn't agree with the titular sentiment more. Franken reveals his biting comic edge as he hits the GOP where they live: especially in the stomach. Glad that he is now a Senator! "
" I'm embarrassed to admit I read this dang book... "
" Rush Limbaugh is a BIG FAT IDIOT!!! The only flaw here is that the writing flags near the end, as if Franken got tired or bored. "
" This book exposes Rush Limbaugh on who he is, and the lies that he makes up. "
" I've read "Lies..." and "Truth..." and enjoyed this book every bit as much as those. As always, Franken cools his indignation (and mine) by being a wonderful jackass. His personal digressions are also enjoyable. What can I say, I like his style of comedy. "
" Al Franken states the obvious. Also there are jokes, and a Vietnam-War story featuring Oliver North leading worthless sacks of shit Gingrich, Limbaugh, Quayle and George Will into battle "
" Funny, but outdated at this point, although unfortunately some thoughts/ideas are still relevant today. Would probably have been 4 stars if I had read it when it originally was published. "
" Spiteful perhaps, but also hilarious. "
" I read this in the 90s and thought it was funny. "
" He used to be a funny guy. Now you only find it funny if you have an anger management problem and love the polemics of Karl Rove. "
" I didn't want to read this. My step-father had it and I thought "what a stupid title and what an ugly cover" and not living in America I knew next to nothing about either Franken or Limbaugh but still I laughed like crazy. "
" Full of the usual liberal lies, hyperbole and meanness. "
" Very funny. I listened to this on cassette in the late 90's. I listened to it multiple times. He is as dry and funny and right as anyone could possibly be while selecting the best book title of all time. "
" Although slightly dated, Al Franken's comedic writing style and brutal honesty of the right is still enjoyable anytime you read it. I wish I would have read it when it was first released I'm sure I would have rated it 4 or 5 instead of just 3 stars. "
" Fish in a barrell. A small barrell. So easy, it's almost not fun. But, it is deliciously fun to read about neocons and Limbaugh and how they lie and distort. "
" If you want a good laugh and a quick read, please, please read this book:). "
" Even though, this country has just barely survived 8 years of incompetent Republican leadership since this book was written, I find it even more timely and even more funny. "
" Very funny and right to the point. Of course, I agree completely. "
" The book was written in 1996, yet it still applies today. Limbaugh is stronger than ever. It's like the rich get richer, and the bullies get bullier. And there ain't no stopping them. "
" Suggested for anyone who hates fake fox news and Rush Limbaugh (isnt it obvious?) Al is intelligent and makes his points with humor. "
" The title says it all. Funny and acidic essays with definite (defiant?) swipes at the right. If you're a ditto head, this is NOT for you. "
" I read this book in High School.... I am a dork. "
" A lot of 90s. Which is, I guess, appropriate, since it was, you know, published in 1996. A little outdated for someone who's reading in 2008, but it's still Al Franken, so it's still hilarious. Lord, do I love that man. "
" Franken is always funny, but this book is a bit frivolous, and his next book, "Lies and the Lying Liars Who Tell Them," is better, if a bit more serious. "
Al Franken is the author of several #1 New York Times bestsellers and is a two-time spoken word Grammy Award winner. He graduated from Harvard College, and before running for office, spent thirty-seven years as a comedy writer, author, and radio talk-show host. He rose to prominence as one of the original Saturday Night Live writers in the 1970s and won five Emmy Awards for his work on SNL. He has taken part in seven USO tours, visiting our troops overseas in Bosnia, Kosovo, Iraq, Afghanistan, and Kuwait. He was first elected to the United States Senate in 2008 and re-elected in 2014.
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