The Libertarian Bible
Hello All,
I’m about to sell out right now, because I’m going to plug someone’s book and recommend everyone read it. I do this of my own free will, and to my knowledge I will not be getting a commission or a free copy for my efforts.
The title of this life changing epic is Give me a Break!
And the author is 20/20 anchor, crusader for the little guy, libertarian guru and awesome ’stache wearing dude John Stossel. That’s him on the cover and for those liberals out there who think themselves so awesome, just read the book cover.
My wife recommended the book to me since she knows I’m always a crusader for those who are weak and against th0se who are rich and greedy. I used to think liberals were the s**t and that all Republicans were greedy monsters who ate children while flipping gold coins over their fingers.
I know now that I am wrong and I am sorry for my past.
But as Glenn Beck likes to forgive people who have realized their viewpoints may be off and find the conviction to change, I am doing so now. Give me another chance Glenn! But don’t invite me to the fold yet, I am more libertarian than ever before and I feel liberated, exhilarated, constipated… heh! Last one is a joke!
I had enjoyed several of Mr. Stossel’s reports on ABC, the ease at which he pointed out the lies and hypocrisies of those in power; both liberal and conservative alike, how propaganda was used by everyone and even I’m guilty of such things. We all are and it’s quite possible that my way of thinking is just as wrong as the next guy. I do believe that is the message that Stossel has been trying to convey.
The book itself is quite anecdotal, similar to the styling of one of George Carlin’s or Bill Maher’s books. The Ann Coulter book I read was slightly less personal, though no less interesting. I’m thinking about reading perhaps a liberal book to round out my education, regardless of that my current political beliefs should not change anytime soon.
Political beliefs are not exactly the reason behind the book, it’s more about how politics gets problematic when people get involved. Isn’t that always the way? The funny thing is, I assumed that included big business as well, but the corporations may not be the root of all evil, only the occasional CEO who’s greed is insatiable. Mr. Stossel doesn’t believe that capitalism is all that bad, but he thinks that victim’s rights groups and the lawyers have targeted the wrong group. And I see the point he tries to make.
What does he think about government? Well John Stossel is no fool and like the rest of us, his opinion is clear on that. Government is a broken system, a tyrant that grows larger and larger taking its fill on the back of people and burying them with endless and quite pointless rules and regulations. The one chapter detailing the EPA and the fine work it has done to wipe out whole towns is quite shocking.
The most curious part of the book to me was the beginning when we learn Stossel’s start in the job and his early consumer advocate work, how he began to see the lies and misinformation which would seep into our daily lives. The reaction by his co-workers and those who once praised him (I’m looking at you Ralph Nader!) was understandable. No one likes a rat even when his intentions are honorable or noble. Ever hear something call the “Blue Wall?”
If you, dear reader, is having a crisis of faith, conscience, idealism, or anything else that I have neglected to mention, I suggest you run to your local library and pick up the book RIGHT NOW!!!!!!
Or buy it! But I remind you again, I’m getting nothing out of the deal. A side from the satisfaction in helping one more person to see the libertarian light. Yes I am trying to convert the world to my faith and I need 4 more people before I get my new 20 inch plasma screen TV in HD.
Oh, one last thing, John Stossel has written another book which I have not yet read, but intend to do so in the near future. It is called Myths, Lies, And Downright Stupidity.
I bid adieu,
your Origami reporter,
L.Manly
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August 7th, 2008 at 6:12 pm
Hmm. Not sure which liberal books to rec for you; I used to read liberal feminist type books but I don’t read about any kind of feminism much anymore. I can’t remember any book titles of good liberal sided books. I really hate Al Franken so I can’t rec him at all. There must be someone out there…Molly Ivens? Not sure. I’ll have to go a looking.