The Terrible Truth about Liberals

by Neal Boortz

Book Overview

Talk-show host Boortz's in-your-face brand of Libertarian politics addresses nagging social and political issues, such as the true definitions of democracy and racism, and the Social Security system.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1563524872
• ISBN13: 9781563524875
• Release Date: January 1955
• Publisher: Longstreet Press
• Length: 166 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.2" x 7.4"

Customer Reviews

Boortz Nails Them!

Like his radio show, and daily web site (www.boortz.com), Neal nails the truth down that the Liberals hate you to hear. Among the things he explains, is why there is such a disproportionant majority of Liberal teachers in our Colleges and Universities. He points to the 60's and the Draft Deferrments for college students that kept their grades up during the VietNam War. By taking the non science courses that were easier, students could keep their grades high and maintain their deferrments. When they got their BA's, and the war was still going, they went on to get their MA's and PHD's-remaining in college as long as possible, until the war ended. Once it was over, there were few jobs available for their Liberal Arts degrees in the 'real world', and the only place open to them was academia as teachers. I saw this happen with people I knew. One said to me "all my life I've fought the establishment, without much success, but now I'm teaching, and I've got their kids, and their minds are mine"! His parents had the money to send him to Hofstra (doctors son) where he majored in Political Science. Mine didn't have the bucks and I got my draft notice. I enlisted instead for four years in the Navy. The GI Bill paid for my BS which did have a diverse job market in the real world. Boortz pulls no punches, and his background as a lawyer, adds to his insight and Libertarian approach. He teaches how Liberals identify everyone by their 'group membership' and avoid individualism. They talk in terms like the poor 'unfortunates' of society, as opposed to those 'more fortunate' Fortune is defined as an unexpected windfall. This ignores the hard work and sweat of those that make good choices in life. Liberals suggest that those that are 'fortunate' got it by cheating and stealing it from those that are 'less fortunate'. Neal says most of those that don't make it are victims of themselves, poor life choices, not paying attention-doing homework in school, using drugs, getting pregnant underage. Later on in life, they wind up looking for Gov't handouts in the form of entitlement programs which are Socialistic redistributation of wealth, by taking the earners tax dollars and giving it to the ne'er do wells to buy votes. His other book- "The Commencement Speech You Need to Hear" is good too.

The Terrible Truth About Liberals

Everyone should read this book even if you are liberal, conservative or other. This book will make you mad for sure - but in a good way. It will challenge what you think are your set of beliefs about how this country should be run. If you do not read this book, you are making a BIG mistake.

The Terrible Truth is the Wonderful Truth

I once considered myself a liberal, until I realized what it was all about. Boortz's book is right on the money and true to life examples illustrate the idiocy of liberal logic (or illogic). As a former slacker, I once waited for the government to carry me, thought I would "fall into success" or win "life's lottery". I was once a bystander in the political process, content to let government run itself. The "Terrible Turth" was a real eye opener. It's the perfect kick in the rear for anyone who's afraid of being involved in politics or content to let liberals overrun our freedoms. Boortz's book puts everything into perspective. It's informative, funny, and downright inspiring. It's not the wealthy "I'm-better-than-you are" Republicans bashing Democrats or the partisan finger-pointing I thought it would be. It's just the truth.

An eye-opener, and unexpectedly funny

Before discovering Neal Boortz, I leaned too far to the left even to be classified as "liberal" in any sense. What makes Boortz's message stick is a level-headed objectiveness and a philosophy based upon hard facts rather than generalizations or "spin". As I am not a fan of the Rush Limbaugh style of blustery hoopla, I was struck by the fact that Boortz employs no gimmicks or chanting minions in getting his message across; instead of just attempting to elicit an emotional reaction (a common tool of both liberals AND conservatives who haven't done their homework), he has taken the time to present the reader with genuine information based upon years of extensive and non-partisan research.As an author, Neal Boortz's style is as sardonic, engaging, and informative as his radio persona; whether you agree with him or not, it's tough not to listen. He is never dull or obtuse, and never leaves any stone unturned. And while he has written this book in a highly witty and accessible style, it is never condescending. One gets the sense that he does not underestimate the intelligence level of the general population. Pundits and sociologists could learn a lot from his approach.The specifics which he has uncovered will astound you. ....And if he still doesn't get through to you, don't put it down without at least reading the allegory in the last chapter; it gives the whole work a better finish than a fine wine.

The truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth!

When people think conservative talk radio, they immediately think of Rush Limbaugh. The next thought that springs to mind is racist, evil, cold-hearted republicans. Well all of that is about to change with this book.What Boortz conveys in this book is a simple, common sense approach to the differences between liberals and conservatives. Boortz spells out how the public has been mislead for so long and how the media aids in this game.You'll see a clear picture of why we do not live in a democracy. You'll understand why social programs have perpetuated themselves for so long. You'll even understand how and why taxes are collected.In the 166 pages of this book you will begin to understand what separates the liberal left from the conservative right. You can't lose by spending the [money] and by the way Neal is a Libertarian not a Republican, which makes the book all the better to read!