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Posted by Racer on July 4, 2004, at 14:01:44
I'm reading "Bushwacked" by Molly Ivins right now. It's entertaining -- she's just such an engaging writer -- informative, frightening, and utterly outraging. Right now, I've just finished her essay on the Wyoming methane fields. Contrasting the reality of life for small ranchers in Wyoming with the rhetoric about "small family farmers" used in the Estate Tax repeal was absolutely outrageous. Here the Shrub was going on about how the Estate Tax was destroying small family farms by forcing the heirs to sell the property to pay the taxes, when the small family farms and ranches had a heckovalot more to fear from the government's cavalier use of the mineral rights under their land, which do not include protection of the water quality. {{shudder}} Gee, um, thanks...
Anyway, it's very interesting reading, despite the disturbing nature of the material. Has anyone else here read it? (And if you have, are you ever going to eat at a fast food restaurant again after reading about meat processing and the toxic waste issue involving the buns for McDonald's hamburgers? For that matter, will you ever eat ground beef again, after learning what the rules are about fecal contamination of the meat?)
Not, of course, that I want anyone to think I have any opinions about anything related to political issues... Not me, not a one...
Posted by NikkiT2 on July 4, 2004, at 16:16:20
In reply to Has anyone else read Bushwacked?, posted by Racer on July 4, 2004, at 14:01:44
I bought this for J for christmas.. So its on my pile of things to read.. he LOVED it.. We don't know Molly Ivans over here, but I read some of her articles when they're posted on another site I use.. I like what she says as a rule, so I expect I will like this book!!
I'm waiting for F/911 to come out over here!!!
Nikki x
Posted by KaraS on July 5, 2004, at 4:13:51
In reply to Re: Has anyone else read Bushwacked? » Racer, posted by NikkiT2 on July 4, 2004, at 16:16:20
> I bought this for J for christmas.. So its on my pile of things to read.. he LOVED it.. We don't know Molly Ivans over here, but I read some of her articles when they're posted on another site I use.. I like what she says as a rule, so I expect I will like this book!!
>
> I'm waiting for F/911 to come out over here!!!
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> Nikki xI haven't posted here in the book section before. I didn't realize it was about all kinds of books. I haven't read Bushwacked by Molly Ivins yet but I'm a fan of hers. I've only read some articles and seen her on tv but I was struck by how clever and witty she is.
I saw F9/11 a couple of days ago. It was fabulous! I've also been a huge Michael Moore fan for many years now. I'm so glad that he had the guts to make this film. It's just amazing how he managed to get some of that footage. I hope that people around the world understand that there are plenty of Americans who do not favor George Bush or his policies.
KaraS
Posted by jay on July 13, 2004, at 19:13:47
In reply to Re: Has anyone else read Bushwacked?, posted by KaraS on July 5, 2004, at 4:13:51
> > I bought this for J for christmas.. So its on my pile of things to read.. he LOVED it.. We don't know Molly Ivans over here, but I read some of her articles when they're posted on another site I use.. I like what she says as a rule, so I expect I will like this book!!
> >
> > I'm waiting for F/911 to come out over here!!!
> >
> > Nikki x
>
> I haven't posted here in the book section before. I didn't realize it was about all kinds of books. I haven't read Bushwacked by Molly Ivins yet but I'm a fan of hers. I've only read some articles and seen her on tv but I was struck by how clever and witty she is.
>
> I saw F9/11 a couple of days ago. It was fabulous! I've also been a huge Michael Moore fan for many years now. I'm so glad that he had the guts to make this film. It's just amazing how he managed to get some of that footage. I hope that people around the world understand that there are plenty of Americans who do not favor George Bush or his policies.
> KaraS
>Yes, indeed, I did see F/9/11, and how many Americans do disagree with Bush and his policies. IMHO, America's best quality was this tolerance of diverse ideals, and I feel sad that they have been ruined by Bush & Co. I honestly think that *intolerance* is Un-American. IMHO...
Jay
Posted by KaraS on July 13, 2004, at 20:16:42
In reply to Re: Has anyone else read Bushwacked? » KaraS, posted by jay on July 13, 2004, at 19:13:47
> > > I bought this for J for christmas.. So its on my pile of things to read.. he LOVED it.. We don't know Molly Ivans over here, but I read some of her articles when they're posted on another site I use.. I like what she says as a rule, so I expect I will like this book!!
> > >
> > > I'm waiting for F/911 to come out over here!!!
> > >
> > > Nikki x
> >
> > I haven't posted here in the book section before. I didn't realize it was about all kinds of books. I haven't read Bushwacked by Molly Ivins yet but I'm a fan of hers. I've only read some articles and seen her on tv but I was struck by how clever and witty she is.
> >
> > I saw F9/11 a couple of days ago. It was fabulous! I've also been a huge Michael Moore fan for many years now. I'm so glad that he had the guts to make this film. It's just amazing how he managed to get some of that footage. I hope that people around the world understand that there are plenty of Americans who do not favor George Bush or his policies.
> > KaraS
> >
>
> Yes, indeed, I did see F/9/11, and how many Americans do disagree with Bush and his policies. IMHO, America's best quality was this tolerance of diverse ideals, and I feel sad that they have been ruined by Bush & Co. I honestly think that *intolerance* is Un-American. IMHO...
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> Jay
>
>Thanks. Here's hoping we throw the bum out in November!!!
Kara
Posted by alexis6 on September 11, 2004, at 20:11:33
In reply to Re: Has anyone else read Bushwacked?, posted by KaraS on July 13, 2004, at 20:16:42
Molly Ivins is a doll! I caught her on Now with Bill Moyers one night and was so impressed, I try to read her columns whenever I get the chance.
I highly recommend Air America Radio for smart and entertaining liberal political chat, they stream live on the web, I'll link below.
I'm a Canadian, but Bush's horrible leadership affects the entire world and I'd give anything to be able to cast a vote against him in November.
http://www.airamericaradio.com/
Posted by KaraS on September 11, 2004, at 20:57:19
In reply to Re: Has anyone else read Bushwacked?, posted by alexis6 on September 11, 2004, at 20:11:33
> Molly Ivins is a doll! I caught her on Now with Bill Moyers one night and was so impressed, I try to read her columns whenever I get the chance.
>
> I highly recommend Air America Radio for smart and entertaining liberal political chat, they stream live on the web, I'll link below.
>
> I'm a Canadian, but Bush's horrible leadership affects the entire world and I'd give anything to be able to cast a vote against him in November.
>
> http://www.airamericaradio.com/
>
>I like Air America too. Before that, all we had here in the U.S. were those right-wing talk shows.
Wish I could grant you citizenship and sign you up to vote also!! We're going to need every vote we can get come November.
-K
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