I’ve studied more than a little of the history of Nazi Germany, partly out of curiosity, partly out of my interest in things related to World War 2 and partly as a result of my hobby of Stamp Collecting. I have a very specialized collection related to the inflationary period of the 20’s which led […]
There is no better introduction to this book than the words on the dustcover: “My first trip to Washington had been to protest the Vietnam War. But now I was part of the decision-making apparatus of the Federal Government – the tiniest possible part, to be sure. But a part all the same. […]
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Another good read from one of my favorite characters. His sense of humor is a very kewl match to my own. Not to mention that he is one of the best at thumbing his nose at the world of “Political Correctness”. I just wish I had the time to see more of his show on […]
Every person in this country should read this book….. Suffice it to say that: I have read all of Ann’s books They are meticulously researched They are absolutely accurate This is no exception This is a final warning to the country that our nation, as we have grown to understand it, is about to disappear […]
This is one of those old stories from the past whose author is unknown and likely is a composite of a large variety of stories told for decades before being written down. I like these enormously. From the back page: “Based on oral tales that originated in historical events in tenth-century Iceland, these two sagas […]
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How the Left is Killing Free Speech Written by one of my favorite commentators. Don’t always agree with her but her opinions are always well reasoned and thoughtful and deserving of respect. Might have actually changed my mind on a few things, heaven forbid… The good news and the bad news: This book was an […]
This character is one of my favorite commentators. The book is a collection of his writings over the years and makes great reading. While there is nothing especially new in the text, it does a great job of illustrating why this is one of the truly great minds in the world today.
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I’ve read a number of his books and this is a good one. I was already familiar with most of what he had to say here but was not aware of so many of the statistics he quoted. Those were the best part, so far as I was concerned, being the geeky fellow I am. […]
A book for those of us who are already convinced that the growth of government and the associated debt that we are running up will eventually collapse this nation. No one who believes otherwise is likely to either read or appreciate the book. It does, however, cover a lot of ground very well and spells […]
This is an exceptional book….got one of my all-time favorite men into a lot of trouble. For the record: I saw Bill Cosby in an audience of less than 100 in a Cleveland show back in 1964-1965. I own every episode of “I Spy” and I have most of his recordings. The fact that his […]
I did not take any notes while reading this but wanted to include it none-the-less as it is certainly one of Ann’s finest. The sub-title: “Liberal Lies About the American Right” And it is just that….bullshit they say that is a lie about those of us who are of the conservative mind.
Reflections on Family, Faith and Flag So close,,,,,, Some notes: P 14 – The “Negative liberties” of the Constitution..worth paying attention to P 26 – Racism as a conversation stopper P 64 – “We shall be a city on a hill. The eyes of all people are upon us.” P 113 – What government was […]
I still can recall the thrill I had when she was announced as the running mate for John McCain. I heard it while on vacation in Montana. I had earlier chosen her as my personal pick after looking over the standard candidates and then looking at the lesser known choices. Too bad McCain did such […]
As with all of Ann Coulter’s books, this is meticulously researched. While one may fuss over the incendiary language that she uses at times and the barbed humor she uses, one who challenges her on the facts will quickly find that they are out-matched. There is a small industry that spends its time doing nothing […]
Ah, how some of us dreamed of a debate between him and Glorious Leader….:) The book is pretty much what the title implies…a list of things that need to be done to move us along faster to energy independence…all with an emphasis on the use of our own natural resources. A bit dated by now […]
Book Review – Drill Here, Drill Now, Pay Less, Newt Gingrich Read More »
This was written in advance of Hillery’s campaign for the Senate in New York, In a nutshell, the thrust of the book is that Hillery is dishonest, corrupt and power hungry…..surprise, surprise. It details some of the sordid details of events that took place while her husband was President that reflect directly upon the character […]
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“Inside the Bold and Controversial Presidency of George W. Bush” Given that I am a long-suffering fan of “W”, it should come as no surprise that I rather like this book. It provides an inside look at the man that is both revealing, accurate and good reading. If you suffer from “Bush Derangement Syndrome”….don’t bother, […]
Picked this up based upon an advertisement on the Drudge Report A book that was released very, very recently related to the current financial crisis and a grand size of 92 pages, including the index. While it introduced me to some some interesting concepts, it attempts to lay the blame for the entire thing upon […]
The History of the Protocols of the Elders of Zion One interesting note about this book before I start – the Protocols are available online free and in print for less that $3.00 (yes, I have a copy and have read it) but this book is a scarce item and sells for some $40.00. If […]
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Sub Title: How Swift Boat Veterans, POWs and the New Media Defeated John Kerry Lets start this review with a poem, from my favorite poet. The Last Battle of Vietnam It never occurred to me, ever before, That our Navy would win the Vietnam War. When they took to their boats in this year of […]
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Glorious Leader recently approved the release of a number of memorandums from the CIA along with a comment that they were evidence that “We have lost our moral way” or words to that effect. I downloaded the memos and read them. They are attached…read them. I am at somewhat of a loss as to how […]
The Vietnam War, 1954 – 1965 This may prove to be a difficult book to review, given my personal involvement in the Vietnam War, but here goes. As the author states in the preface, there are generally 2 schools of thought in the academic scene related to the Vietnam War: the orthodox view “generally sees […]
The Art of War Sun Tzu This small book, written about 2500 years ago, is the single most significant military text in all human history. Its lessons have been applied to numerous fields outside the strictly military from business management to professional sports. It has stood the test of time and continues to inspire and […]
I ordered this book from Alibris after reading another book, yet to be reviewed…The Non-Existent Manuscript It’s short, a little over 100 pages and written in 1942 The strength of the book lies in the direct comparisons that it presents between the protocols and the book from which the material was plagiarized, namely Joly’s Book […]
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Some time back, I encountered references to “Geser of Ling” as one of the great heroes of Tibet. It some serious digging but I finally obtained a copy of the book “The Superhuman Life of Gesar of Ling”, written by Alexandra David-Neel, published in French and then English in the 1930s. The epic is a […]
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Fixing Failed States – Ashraf Ghani & Clare Lockhart I’m not sure why I bought this book, I think it came from a conversation with my wife, but it was the first book I have failed to complete in a very long time. I just could not maintain an interest in it. With all due […]
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I came across this book, actually a reference to a book, while researching the Protocols of the Elders of Zion. At the moment I am not certain where I bumped into the name but in one of those books, there was a reference to the Easter Massacres in Kishineff. (I found the reference – it […]
From the Dust Jacket…says it well… The Tibetan catastrophe–the systematic destruction of a people, a religion, a priceless civilization–has continued for more that thirty-five years. In this book Tsipan Shuguba, the last surviving high official from the 14th Dalai Lama’s government, has revealed information about the Chinese takeover and occupation that was deliberately concealed from […]
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A retrospective of President Bush divided into 8 sections from 8 different persons, including: Laura Bush, Dick Chaney and others. I saw it advertised in a flier that I received in the mail just about the time that President Bush left office. I ordered it immediately and it finally arrived 6 months later. While I […]
Book Review – W – The Legacy of President George Bush, The Washington Times Read More »