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Chargement... Please Calm Down: A Cry From the Far Middlepar P. J. O'Rourke
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Inscrivez-vous à LibraryThing pour découvrir si vous aimerez ce livre Actuellement, il n'y a pas de discussions au sujet de ce livre. The change from the Trump to Biden presidency was the perfect time to read this book. It was written before the 2020 election and, true to O'Rourke, he points out the ridiculousness in both candidates, parties, and the system. He is fair about what does work (little) and even finds a bright side to the partisan bickering. The discussion of Coastals vs. Heartlanders is spot on and his explanation of the Electoral College is spot on. The discussion of Patriotism vs. Nationalism should be included in civics books. The social media analysis is unapologetically "Ok Boomer" and his analysis of socialism reflects the wisdom of a journalist who has visited the socialist "ideals" in their prime and afterwards. O'Rourke's writing style is witty, insightful, and filled with so many literary and cultural references that provide an extra reward for the reader. ( ) PJ in conflict PJ O'Rourke has a problem. As a self-styled libertarian he can't possibly side with the Democrats on much of anything, but he absolutely despises Mr. Trump. It's hard position to be in and he does not do it very well. Some of the essays are funny enough, but they do not make the libertarian argument very strongly because backing away from "liberal" stuff like public schools, bumps you right into the odious Mrs. DeVos. Defending firm immigration rules brings you to babies ripped from their mothers' arms and children in cages. Mr. O'Rourke will do better writing against Mr. Biden. I received a review copy of "A Cry from the Far Middle: Dispatches from a Divided Land" by P.J. O'Rourke from Grove Atlantic through NetGalley.com. 3.5 Amusing, this political pundit can make even the current and past turmoil in our country, funny. This is hard to do, now I think near impossible. I tend not to identify with any particular party, vote more for the person and their stand on the issues. Not even quite sure why one is considered a moderate, conservative, or progressive. Right? left? Currently I'm just trying to stand upright. We get funny, albeit occasionally grumpy, anecdotes on our country from the beginning of the Roanoke colony to our near present. This might be the only item politically that has made me smile. Anyway, however I would be classified politically, I agreed with much he said. Much needed and glad I read. Narrator was L. J. Gander and his narration gets 4 stars. ARC from Netgalley. aucune critique | ajouter une critique
In a time of chaos, the #1 New York Times-bestselling political humorist asks his fellow Americans to take it down a notch. Is there an upside to being woke (and unable to get back to sleep)? If we license dentists, why don't we license politicians? Is your juicer sending fake news to your FitBit about what's in your refrigerator? The legendary P.J. O'Rourke addresses these questions and more in this hilarious new collection of essays about our nation's propensity for anger and perplexity, which includes such gems as "An Inaugural Address I'd Like to Hear" (Ask not what your country can do for you, ask how I can get the hell out of here) and "Sympathy vs. Empathy," which contemplates whether it's better to hold people's hands or bust into their heads. Also included is a handy quiz to find out where you stand on the Coastals-vs.-Heartlanders spectrum. From the author of Parliament of Whores, None of My Business, and other modern classics, this is a smart look at the current state of these United States, and a plea to everyone to take a deep breath, relax, and enjoy a few good laughs. Aucune description trouvée dans une bibliothèque |
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Google Books — Chargement... GenresClassification décimale de Melvil (CDD)973.93History and Geography North America United States 1901- Bush Administration And BeyondClassification de la Bibliothèque du CongrèsÉvaluationMoyenne:
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