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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Al Franken is a very very funny writer. On every page there is at least one joke that made me laugh out loud. (And if you don't read, there are hilarious pictures). This is a great gift for anyone who likes political satire but doesn't want to resort to reading the newspaper for laughs.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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In reply to the first review of this book. Question: Did you read this book? It does not denigrate "Chronic Fatigue Syndrome", the book does not claim the President Al Franken's problems were caused by CFS. That was a proposed "excuse" spun by the alleged president's handlers to cover up his clinical depression exacerbated by his manic debauchery. The real book, which I urge people to read, is about how a totally amoral, self-centered and woefully unqualified individual can decide to become president "for the money" and then be used by political insiders and special interests to further their own agendas. The portrayal of real life "political celebrities" such as Dick Morris, Fred Luntz and Bob Woodward is hilarious. The idea that an entire political campaign could be based on just one issue "ATM fees are too high" is brilliant. This is a funny, funny book that will be enjoyed by anyone interested in what passes for political discourse today.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
No one is spared in Al Franken's riotously funny WHY NOT ME?, least of all Franken himself. The former Saturday Night Live actor/writer skewers campaigns, candidates and constituants (and names names) but makes himself the biggest fool of them all.
Anyone who has ever been associated with a political campaign, or who has taken the time to study the way candidates atttempt to deliver messages and capitalize on people's fears or prejudices, will find Franken's take on campaigns American style to be dead on.
The upside of the Clinton years is that they paved the way for this book that had me laughing out loud on nearly every page.
I don't blame P.J. O'Rourke for his mostly negative review in NYT. He has good reason to be envious. If PJ hangs in there, perhaps he'll someday write political satire that is this accessible and funny.
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President Franken ?
I first read this about four years ago and with Al Franken announcing his intention to run for Senate, I thought I'd go back and read it again. Read more
Published on 20 Feb 2007 by Douglas Traill
Hmm
Well, first off, let me say that I loved "Lies..." and "Rush Limbaugh Is A Big Fat Idiot", but this I really can't read.
I think it's just a little childish, really. Read more
Published on 22 Sep 2005
Almost funny.
An extended joke that fails to sustain. The idea is funny enough, if you buy the idea of Franken as a celebrity, but he doesn't have enough to sustain much more than a five minute... Read more
Published on 29 July 1999
Very Funny Book
Quite an enjoyable, and quick read. The book is not as funny as the Rush book, but I laughed out loud at many sections. Read more
Published on 13 July 1999
Dear Diary, July 4, 1999
W. would not get off my back about book by AF. I was going to go anyway, so I sat down in my "office" and plowed through the whole book and half a roll of TP. W. Read more
Published on 4 July 1999
Hilarious and Extremely Witty!!
This is one of the funniest books that I have ever read. Al Franken is witty and clever beyond description. Highly recommended!
Published on 2 July 1999
Hilarious
Al Franken does it again. This book is the funniest look at a run for President I have ever read. Franken mixes political humor with common sense and the combination is... Read more
Published on 29 Jun 1999
Awesomely Funny Book
I haven't laughed so much or so hard in a long time. You cannot read this book and not laugh out loud. I found the campaign diaries the best. Read more
Published on 1 Jun 1999
An excellent read! Full of laughs!
Just as good as his last book. This one makes fun of our political system and special interest groups. His diary readings are the best. Read more
Published on 5 May 1999
Very funny
Though I'm being a little overgenerous with this rating, much of this is brilliantly funny ("Daring to Lead" and the Woodward parody, especially). Read more
Published on 2 May 1999
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